Question Q - "Has anyone been suspended following an investigation into gross misconduct (inappropriate language use in the staff room) and actually won their case?" Answers A – “The follower has asked us to add; "I've been suspended and waiting to hear the evidence.” A – “No, this sounds like a rare cases it would depend on the … [Read more...] about Has anyone been suspended following an investigation into gross misconduct ?
nursery. Could anyone give me some tips as to effectively building up a bond with key children?
Question Q - "I'm a newly qualified level 3 who has just started working in a nursery. Could anyone give me some tips as to effectively building up a bond with key children, as I'm due to take over 4 from a departing member of staff." Answers A – “Talk to the current key worker about their personalities, what they like doing etc and spend … [Read more...] about nursery. Could anyone give me some tips as to effectively building up a bond with key children?
What do settings do about ice on their playgrounds ?
Question Q – “What do settings do in this frosty/icy weather on their playgrounds, as we are obviously keen for the children to continue to play outside in all weathers?Pretty much all 'grit or salts' recommend to keep children away and could be unsafe? Also do people put grit/salt down on their settings driveways and paths? (Again there is a … [Read more...] about What do settings do about ice on their playgrounds ?
My manager is horrible to me, what should i do?
Question Q - "Has anyone ever experienced managers making snide comments to you, putting you down or making you feel silly in front of other members of staff. I can deal with banter but sometimes it gets too much and it feels unfair. What would other people do?" Answers – A – “If you feel incredibly strongly there is always a grievance … [Read more...] about My manager is horrible to me, what should i do?
What are people’s thoughts on Christmas crafts? What benefits do children get from making a handprint card?
Question Q – “What are people's thoughts on Christmas crafts? What benefits do children get from making a handprint card?” Answers A – “You may find this article interesting http://www.earlyyearscareers.com/.../why-hand-and.../ ” A – “Do the people who write these types of articles even really work with the children, like the ones … [Read more...] about What are people’s thoughts on Christmas crafts? What benefits do children get from making a handprint card?
Top tips on encouraging children to tidy up
Top tips for practitioners to support children with tidying up Getting children to help with tidy up time in the early years can often be challenging; with certain children helping and certain children never helping. Tidying up can become a consuming part of the day, so it is important to get it done as quickly and stress-free as possible. Tidying … [Read more...] about Top tips on encouraging children to tidy up
Why managers should ask ‘on the spot’ questions daily
Why early years managers should ask ‘on the spot’ questions daily Asking on the spot questions to practitioners on a daily basis should be part of regular best practice. This is not something which should be seen as daunting or intimidating for practitioners but instead general questions regarding policy, procedure and best practice. It can be a … [Read more...] about Why managers should ask ‘on the spot’ questions daily
What online journals could i use apart from iconnect?
Question Q - "What online learning journals do you guys use? I use I connect and I can't seem to be getting on with it what else is there out there?" Answers – A – “I connect is great essentially and gives All you need. Downside is they are not updating info quickly enough on them or they haven't thought about what as a setting we need. … [Read more...] about What online journals could i use apart from iconnect?
Will I get notice from Ofsted before our first inspection?
Question Q – "We haven't had our first ofsted inspection yet, as we have only been open a year. Does anyone know if they will just turn up or will we still get half a days notice?" Answers A – “Purchasing this booklet may help you ensure you are fully prepared for Ofsted's arrival with or without notice Preparing for Ofsted Inspection … [Read more...] about Will I get notice from Ofsted before our first inspection?
Can an apprentice be counted in ratio?
Question Q – "Can I ask if settings allow apprentice 17 yrs old to be counted in staff numbers on her second day?" Answers A – “Haven't come across this yet but I would say no,not as an apprentice and the fact you don't know her competency yet.surely she would need to have a buddy and a trial period” A – “I really do think only people … [Read more...] about Can an apprentice be counted in ratio?