FAQS Learning & Development

Question Q – “What are practitioners thoughts on using templates/ work sheets/flash cards in settings (age appropriate) We have recently received support from our local council and they have said a big fat No to using them. Whilst I can understand the rational behind this, I also feel they are

Q – “Do you know any good activities for babies for communication and language one to one and half and most of them have very little speech!” Answers A – “Simple interaction, songs, books, single words, face to face Why interacting with babies is so important ” A – “Some more helpful

Question Q – “Any activity ideas for babies around 5 to 9 months in the baby room?” Answers A – “ A great article here to help you“ A – “Another article full of ideas for babies ” A – “And sensory doesn’t have to mean “messy”. Cover floor with

Question Q – “What are people’s views on mixing 0-3 year olds. Some of these babies are as young as 7 months with rather large 3 year olds. As long as ratios are met is it safe and what are the benefits to mix 0-3 year olds?” Answers A –

Question Q – “”What activities can you easily change to be more age-appropriate for children and how have you done this? We have got 2-4 year olds in one room.”” Answers A – “Construction such as duplo or lego, home corner and other ‘real world’ role play, malleable area with

Question Q – “I was wondering if anyone had any word friendly or simple examples of how to do the group/ cohort tracking for a private daycare nursery as I’m feeling slightly lost and helpless.” Answers A – “ Here are a selection tracking forms you can buy which will

Question Q – “”I want to make a quiz for my staff about their key children, the aim is to see how well they know the children without looking back at tracking. Ideas for questions would be great!”” Answers A – “Child’s next steps, how are these being planned and

Question Q – “How do people show diversity in their baby rooms please? We have photos around the room and different type of money/packaging in role play already” Answers A – “Multi cultural dolls, musical instrument from around the world. Books, food pictures, children’s skin tone handprints (their work). Numbers

Question Q – “What is everyone’s views on children at nursery choosing to sing the ABC song when asked what would they like to sing. Should we sing it or not?” Answers A – “Ofcourse they can sing ABC. While learning to read is taught by using phonics the 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