Under new legislation childcare providers must carry out disqualification checks to ensure the suitability of employees What are Childcare Disqualification checks? Childcare disqualification checks came into place under the Childcare Act 2006. This puts a duty on all those working with children to sign a declaration clearing them to work … [Read more...] about Providers to carry out Childcare Disqualification checks
The difference between EYFS development Matters and Early Years Outcomes
Both the EYFS development matters and early years outcomes are important in supporting a child's development; but what is the difference? In 2008 Department of Education released the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Development Matters document. This non-statutory guidance supported practitioners in the implementation of the … [Read more...] about The difference between EYFS development Matters and Early Years Outcomes
Increase in amount of children with language delay
Study shows around two children in every primary school class has significant language delay Recent research into school entry age children within Surrey shows that two children from each primary school class may have a significant language delay or disorder. The results come from the Surrey Communication and Language in Education … [Read more...] about Increase in amount of children with language delay
Digital learning journeys vs paper learning journeys
What is the best way to present children's learning journeys Learning journeys are a great way to present the children's achievements and share with parents and other professionals. They provide a story of the child's time at nursery and can include photos, observations and artwork to show the EYFS milestones a child has met. In recent times, … [Read more...] about Digital learning journeys vs paper learning journeys
Getting ready for an Ofsted inspection
Are you ready for Ofsted? An Ofsted inspection can be daunting and place a big strain on the setting. However it is important to make sure you have everything prepared and in order ready for Ofsted's arrival. Ofsted will focus on four main areas during an inspection; Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Quality of Teaching, Learning … [Read more...] about Getting ready for an Ofsted inspection
5 ways of monitoring staff practice
Helping managers monitor practitioners practice Monitoring staff practice is necessary to ensure the children are receiving the highest standard of learning and practitioners are fully aware of their roles and responsibilities. Finding time to monitor practitioners practice can be difficult and often this task gets forgotten. There are a range of … [Read more...] about 5 ways of monitoring staff practice
Dealing with parent separation
Parent separation can be difficult for all those involved, especially the child. How can the setting support both the child and their family through this transition? The separation of a child's parents can be difficult for children in Early Years and it is important that practitioners support the child and the family through this. … [Read more...] about Dealing with parent separation
Yorkshire parents fear children will not be ready to start school
Parents in Yorkshire fear that their children will need to 'catch up' due to a lack of school readiness. The results of a recent poll by the charity, Action for Children, shows almost half of parents in Yorkshire fear that their children will not be ready to start school by the age of five. A surprising 49% of parents felt that their … [Read more...] about Yorkshire parents fear children will not be ready to start school
The benefits of studying alongside working
To gain higher qualifications, many practitioners choose to study while in full-time work. How can studying this way benefit the professional and the setting? Study routes With university fees increasing and a lack of financial support for students; many practitioners are unable to study for early years degrees full time. This leaves many … [Read more...] about The benefits of studying alongside working
More play based learning for young children
Play is fundamental to children's learning, this is supported by the play based EYFS curriculum. Most Early Years settings have fully adopted the play based learning style, enabling children to learn through experience and exploration, rather than being taught. However, there is still a great deal of controversy over the best way for children … [Read more...] about More play based learning for young children