Identifying children's behaviour Many children in early years settings display challenging behaviour and it can often feel like as a practitioner you have tried every technique in the book and followed all the advice given. However there is always something which can be done to improve the situation it is just trial and error and patience to … [Read more...] about Managing challenging behaviour in early years settings
Childcare jobs in Surbiton
What childcare jobs are on offer in Surbiton? Surbiton have a variety of jobs to offer all types of practitioner. They have many positions available for full time, part time, cover staff and apprentice vacancies suiting all of your working requirements. Many jobs in Surbiton are flexible in the qualifications they require accepting level 2, … [Read more...] about Childcare jobs in Surbiton
Ten top tips for circle time
How to make your circle time more engaging and fun Circle time in the early years begins very early on, with the outcomes and expectations for circle time increasing as the children get older. Circle time is very beneficial in preparing children for the day and for the school routine however many children find circle time a challenge. It is … [Read more...] about Ten top tips for circle time
Supporting Mathematics outdoors in the early years
Why take mathematics outdoors in the early years? Mathematics in the early years should be a fun and exciting time where children can explore, actively learn and critically think. There is often a lot of stigma attached to maths with parents and early years practitioners often having negative experiences with mathematics themselves. Children … [Read more...] about Supporting Mathematics outdoors in the early years
Childcare jobs in Blackburn
What to expect working in childcare jobs in Blackburn Childcare jobs in Blackburn operate in a variety of ways and will require a wide variety of practitioners. Some full time, some part time, with a range of ages from 6 weeks to 5 years. A variety of positions are available including apprentice, practitioner, room leader, deputy and manager. … [Read more...] about Childcare jobs in Blackburn
Unpaid overtime in the early years is becoming too common!
Do you work more then your contracted hours? Many early years practitioners understand the struggles faced with working more than just their contracted hours. It is a common problem and cause for debate in many early years settings across the UK. The concern is how far can these boundaries be pushed? And how much good will in working outside of … [Read more...] about Unpaid overtime in the early years is becoming too common!
New childcare jobs in Telford
What is involved in the recruitment process for childcare jobs in Telford? Childcare jobs in Telford will all have different recruitment policies and procedures however all must follow equality and diversity legislation so no one can be discriminated against. Once you have found childcare jobs in Telford which appeal to you, follow the steps … [Read more...] about New childcare jobs in Telford
Dealing with conflicting practitioners in the early years
How to manage the situation Conflict between practitioners in the early years can be caused for a variety of reasons including ego, personalities and a lack of leadership and management intervention. Not only can conflict between practitioners cause major problems to practitioners such as bullying, harassment, formal grievances and low self esteem … [Read more...] about Dealing with conflicting practitioners in the early years
Childcare jobs in Slough
Qualities needed to gain childcare jobs in Slough Although a desire to work with children and qualifications all help you to gain a childcare job in Slough, often personality qualities are valued and looked for in potential employees. Personal qualities tell an employer a lot about you and there may be interview questions or a working interview … [Read more...] about Childcare jobs in Slough
Improve your cosy area in your early years under 2’s room
Why is it important to get your cosy area right? Having a cosy area within any under 2's room in the early years is essential however practitioners are not always getting it quite right. A cosy area is more then just some soft furnishings in an area of the room where there is some space. A cosy area should offer a secure yet stimulating area … [Read more...] about Improve your cosy area in your early years under 2’s room