Health improving skill should be mastered by children and adults The autumn and winter months have very much arrived and with this come an invasion of germs, diseases and illnesses.Cold and flu season is dreaded by parents and practitioners with everyone being affected at some point during the season. The question many ask is ‘How can this be … [Read more...] about Health improving skill should be mastered by children and adults
Supporting parents and children through autism
Supporting parents who have children with autism The awareness around Autism is constantly growing and with this more practitioners are gaining an understanding how to best support a child and their family. Often children with autism attend mainstream early years settings, and may not be diagnosed until after the child has started the setting. … [Read more...] about Supporting parents and children through autism
How do settings promote British Values?
Question Q - "Just wondering how other settings include British Values in their day to day routine?" Answers A - Encouraging good table/manners, respect for their friends, turn taking, sharing, playing songs and music from around the world, dressing up offering multi cultural outfits, food tasting and cookery opportunities, … [Read more...] about How do settings promote British Values?
What should I include in a staff behaviour policy?
Question Q - "I've looked online and can't find much guidance on creating a STAFF BEHAVIOUR POLICY for early years workers. Can anyone direct me to a template I can use please? I just want to make sure I've included everything I should do. Most of the things are covered in other policies but I've been asked to create a specific … [Read more...] about What should I include in a staff behaviour policy?
Top 10 ways to fundraise in the Early Years
Top 10 ways to fundraise in the Early Years Fundraising is an important part of any community and something taken very seriously in the UK. It is important to help support local and wider charities and causes as much as possible. Fundraising opportunities can have a massive impact on the wider community and hold many benefits for the children. The … [Read more...] about Top 10 ways to fundraise in the Early Years
Childcare workers are overstretched
Early Years practitioners are over stretched The Early Years sector is a demanding environment and is constantly progressing. With these progressions and changes comes an increased work load, job responsibilities and job roles. Childcare is a sector which pride themselves on passion and dedication however it would appear that practitioners are … [Read more...] about Childcare workers are overstretched
What are my study options after completing Level 3?
Question Q - "I've completed my level 3 about a year or so ago now and i'm looking to do another course just to keep progressing. I looked into level 5 but its a bit of a jump. I've looked at play work but seems a bit pointless as i have covered a fair bit of it in the level 3. Any suggestions would be very useful!" Answers A … [Read more...] about What are my study options after completing Level 3?
How can I enhance my outside area?
Question Q - "Hi I'm in my 2nd year of an early years degree. I'm at a new placement which is child initiated and do lots of play outside. Could anyone help with ideas to enhance an area outside and activities?" Answers A - Here are two different approaches you may like to take when enhancing the outdoors one involves lots of man made … [Read more...] about How can I enhance my outside area?
What to do if abuse has been suspected or disclosed?
Question Q - "Describe the actions to take in line with organisational policies and procedures if abuse is suspected or has been disclosed" Answers A - You may find this article on how to deal with safeguarding concerns useful. A - Oh about 5 years ago my manager dismissed on the spot, depends on how serious it is. A … [Read more...] about What to do if abuse has been suspected or disclosed?
What are the average wages for a senior nursery nurse?
Question Q - "How much would managers pay a senior nursery nurse with level 3 in childcare and level 3 in nursery management to work three days a week 7.30-6.30?" Answers A - Depends if it's a private setting? You would be paid an hourly rate. I know one girl that has had 8 years commitment to a nursery and has level 3, senior … [Read more...] about What are the average wages for a senior nursery nurse?