Question Q - " I am currently working as a nursery nurse for health however i have an interview for a preschool manager job and would appreciate any tips on what i need to be reading up on?" Answers A - This article may give you some ideas and expectations http://www.earlyyearscareers.com/.../managers-interview.../ A - I would … [Read more...] about What questions will I be asked during a Nursery Manager interview?
More children than ever are achieving a good level of development
More children than ever are achieving a good level of development The Early Years Foundation Stage profile results in England have recently been released by the Department for Education (2016) and the results have shown that more children than ever are achieving a good level of development at the end of the foundation stage. This is great news … [Read more...] about More children than ever are achieving a good level of development
Are you getting involved with Children in Need 2016
Children in Need 2016 The children in need campaign is held every year and this year takes place the week commencing the 14th November. The campaign raises millions every year to support various charities and causes across the UK. Although the main focus behind Children in need is raising awareness and money taking part in the week can have many … [Read more...] about Are you getting involved with Children in Need 2016
Honesty on staff survey
Question Q - "My boss has given us a staff survey to do and had asked us to be honest, we know that she knows our handwriting but would you be honest on it or lie, as we know whatever is written down will come back and bite you no matter what." Answers A - I give my employees one every year and I ask them to be honest its good to … [Read more...] about Honesty on staff survey
Child with EAL assessed in their home language
Question Q - "I am an EYP. English is my second language. There is a child in my setting who has spoken in my language but not any words in English. He is my keychild from now. He is a smart child, can count to 100, knows the letters etc. I have seen in his Learning diary he is on lower level than he has because of lack of speaking skills in … [Read more...] about Child with EAL assessed in their home language
Safeguarding and E-safety
Question Q - "If you use iPads in your setting how do you cover safety? As videos and photos can be taken and staff could log in to own email accounts and send things then delete the photos. I am not sure what I could do to protect my staff and children?" Answers A - We take videos and photos for displays, profiles etc. Also we … [Read more...] about Safeguarding and E-safety
Lack of SEND trained staff
Question Q - "I am just wondering what everyone thinks of a nursery having two autistic children in the setting and no proper trained assistant in the room to help them and understand them, and also having a child with Down syndrome in the after school room and no one in that room is trained in special needs?" Answers A - Free sen course … [Read more...] about Lack of SEND trained staff
Break entitlement in a pre school setting
Question Q - "I am new to working in a Pre school so am unaware of how they normally run. So I work 9-3 and we don't get breaks. We eat at the same time the kids do with the children sat in the same room supervising them. We are also existed to stay for 2 hours every other Friday unpaid for planning & meetings? Is this normal and … [Read more...] about Break entitlement in a pre school setting
England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside
The Natural Connections Demonstration project has published new evidence on the benefits of outdoor learning to pupils, teachers and schools. Press release from Natural England Children from 125 schools across the South West of England are happier, healthier and more motivated to learn thanks to a new project commissioned by … [Read more...] about England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside
Courses available after completing Level 3
Question "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 playwork 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 - There … [Read more...] about Courses available after completing Level 3