The challenges that people face when working in childcare Working in childcare can have its challenges that can cause some headaches and barriers to overcome. Many people have the perception that working with children is easy when in fact this is the complete opposite. It can have its rewards and it can have its challenges. So what would you … [Read more...] about 10 biggest challenges you face working in childcare
Early Years Management
Evidencing use of EYPP funding
5 simple ways of evidencing the use of EYPP Funding Evidencing how you use your EYPP funding is good practice. Ofsted are happy at the moment with managers being able to talk about how the money is spent and the impact it has had on the child's learning and development. Things will change and settings will be expected to document where the … [Read more...] about Evidencing use of EYPP funding
Involving the team in completing SEF
Ways to involve your team in helping you complete your SEF Completing your SEF can be daunting and many people end up leaving it blank or with gaps. Ofsted will refer to your SEF prior to your visit to gain an insight of your setting. If this isn't available then as long as managers can talk about the progression of the setting as well as any … [Read more...] about Involving the team in completing SEF
Supporting a new employee
Ways to support new practitioners who join your team Starting a new job can be a daunting and stressful time for a new employee, however this can be eased through a smooth transition into the setting. It is the responsibility of the nursery manager to ensure a new employee is supported and made fully aware of their role and responsibilities whilst … [Read more...] about Supporting a new employee
Staying in Contact with parents
9 Top tips on how to stay in contact with parents Creating a strong parent partnership is highly important within childcare settings. This allows varies types of communication to be shared amongst both parties, one in which is about children's level of progress. There can be challenges along the way when trying to communicate with parents; … [Read more...] about Staying in Contact with parents
Should risk assessments be removed?
What are your views on the removal of written risk assessments? As settings no longer have to document risk assessments is this just a paper saving exercise? and how are risks being identified and minimised?. As risk assessments help keep children safe should settings be documenting these?There is the argument that practitioners should spend … [Read more...] about Should risk assessments be removed?
How to comply with the Prevent Duty
Helpful advice on how settings should comply with the Prevent of Duty All childcare settings must comply with The Prevent of Duty to help protect children from extremism. For those working in early years settings, all employees must be vigilant and are required to inform the necessary agencies if they suspect children are being exposed to … [Read more...] about How to comply with the Prevent Duty
Strengthening your approach to safeguarding children
What safeguarding children procedures do you have in place? How robust are your settings safeguarding policies and procedures? Protecting children's welfare is one of Ofsted's top priority. It is clearly stated in the new Common inspection Framework that Ofsted will report on whether or not arrangements for safeguarding children and learners … [Read more...] about Strengthening your approach to safeguarding children
How to make your childcare business more effective
Do you need help in making your childcare business more effective? When working in the childcare industry, it is more important to make sure your childcare business is effective. There are many challenges along the way which can make it difficult for nursery owners to keep control of the business. So with all these challenges and trying to … [Read more...] about How to make your childcare business more effective
Why regular staff training and development is important
The importance of staff training and development Regularly updating your continuous professional development is highly important when working in the early year’s sector. It is fundamental that this does not get overlooked in the setting. Sourcing training can be an issue but managers need to ensure the team continuously refresh their skills to … [Read more...] about Why regular staff training and development is important