New report warns the new childcare scheme could leave London families worse off Government's new childcare scheme set to be rolled out across the rest of the country could leave London families worse off. A new report warns that many childcare providers in the London area will not be offering this 30hrs free childcare scheme due to … [Read more...] about New childcare scheme could leave London families worse off
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Will childcare providers survive?
How will childcare providers cope with all the new changes? In the next coming months, the early year's sector is going to be hit from many angles; this may potential cause some childcare providers to close down. For many parents childcare is a necessity, without nurseries, childminders, playgroups, etc. many parents would not be able to go to … [Read more...] about Will childcare providers survive?
Will childcare qualifications not matter?
Will non-qualified practitioners be paid better than qualified childcare practitioners? With the National Living wage due to increase next month, will this cause childcare providers problems with their pay scale? Will over 25's be paid more than qualified practitioners? If this continues will childcare qualifications matter? Having a … [Read more...] about Will childcare qualifications not matter?
Cost of childcare is becoming even more expensive
Cost of childcare continues to rise Many parents are finding that the cost of childcare is rising, in some cases costing more than their wages. Over the years the cost of childcare has climbed, this is due to many reasons, one being the rise in the national living wage and minimum wage, the shortfall in funding for nursery education funded … [Read more...] about Cost of childcare is becoming even more expensive
TV show Sesame Street is introducing a new muppet character with autism
Children's show introduces a muppet with Autism The famous children's show is introducing a new muppet character that has autism. She will be called Julia and is set to make an entrance in April on US channel HBO. During the show the character, Julia will demonstrate some characteristics of Autism, further characters in the … [Read more...] about TV show Sesame Street is introducing a new muppet character with autism
Parliament nursery in London affected by terror attack
Parents rushed to pick up their children at Parliament's nursery during London's terror attack Parents of children attending parliament's nursery rushed to get to the nursery during yesterday's London terror attack, however, they knew that their children would be in safe hands. Children were kept fully safe during the terror attack. The nursery … [Read more...] about Parliament nursery in London affected by terror attack
New Website launched regarding New Tax free childcare and 30hrs free childcare
Finally, a place for parents to register for the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme and the 30hrs free childcare offer A new Government website called Childcare Choices has been launched for millions of parents to register for the new tax-free childcare and the 30hrs free childcare scheme. Many parents have been wondering where they can register … [Read more...] about New Website launched regarding New Tax free childcare and 30hrs free childcare
Free Training to support children’s speech, language and communication
Free speech and language training for childcare providers in Manchester Free training to support children's speech, language and communications needs are being offered to nurseries in manchester. The training course has been developed by the company Twinkleboost, it will be delivered by Caspian Jamies who is a speech and language … [Read more...] about Free Training to support children’s speech, language and communication
Why not try transient art in your setting?
Do you know what transient art is? Have you ever heard of Transient art?Many settings incorporate this into their rooms, it is not something new, it is based on loose parts play. Transient art is known as moveable art, it is a collection of materials that children create a picture from, The materials that are used are … [Read more...] about Why not try transient art in your setting?
Budget mentions there will not be enough childcare places
Spring budget agrees there won't be enough childcare places to offer the free childcare scheme It has finally been released in the spring budget that there won't be enough childcare places available. In September 30hrs of free childcare will be introduced for working parents. This new childcare scheme has caused an upset for childcare … [Read more...] about Budget mentions there will not be enough childcare places