Do you have playdough out daily? Playdough has so many fantastic benefits for children and it can be very quickly, easily and cheaply made. If you don’t know how to make playdough follow this link to some great simple recipes in child-friendly units of measure so the children can help you make it too. You can use tools or not, have a set … [Read more...] about Why playdough should be available daily
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20,000 nursery workers are being paid below the minimum wage.
Nursery workers being paid below the minimum wage Analysis by the Family and Childcare Trust found that 20,000 nursery workers were a being paid below the minimum wage. At the moment nursery workers over 25 are entitled to £7.20 per hour, come April 2017 this rises to £7.50 per hour. According to the Department for Education own data, it … [Read more...] about 20,000 nursery workers are being paid below the minimum wage.
Do you know what Sepsis is?
All professionals should be aware of what sepsis is Sepsis is a rare infection but can be serious if not treated immediately. If professionals suspect children have sepsis, they should seek medical help straight away as it could be life threatening. Symptoms for children under five; ( these symptoms are taken from NHS … [Read more...] about Do you know what Sepsis is?
A rise in the amount of childcare providers rated good or outstanding
A further rise in the number of childcare providers rated Good or Outstanding With around 93 percent of childcare providers being graded Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, these figures show there has been a rise in the number of providers being awarded these grades. Childcare providers on non-domestic premises … [Read more...] about A rise in the amount of childcare providers rated good or outstanding
Food and drink costs just as much as part time childcare fees
Part time childcare fees cost twice as much as food and drink According to a recent survey conducted by the Family and Childcare Trust, parents are spending twice as much on part-time childcare fees as they do on food and drink, these figures are for each year. Figures shared from the survey showed that 25 hours of nursery care for a … [Read more...] about Food and drink costs just as much as part time childcare fees
Physical Activity Guidelines – What are these?
Understanding of the Chief Medical Officers Guidelines for Physical Activity Within the new revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, there is now a mention of the Chief Medical Officers guidelines for physical activity. For some practitioners and managers, this information may be new, therefore by reading this article, … [Read more...] about Physical Activity Guidelines – What are these?
No mention of early years funding in Spring Budget
Where was the mention of the early years funding in the Spring Budget? Many people have criticised why the early years funding was not mentioned during the spring budget. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his speech the tax free childcare scheme, saving families up to £2000 a year. He also went on to confirm that working … [Read more...] about No mention of early years funding in Spring Budget
How does the Spring Budget affect families?
Spring Budget has been revealed but how does it affect families? Many groups such as families, working parents and self-employed were left disappointed with what was shared in the spring budget. The chancellor's speech involved families, however, there was very little positive information shared that would help this target group. Employees … [Read more...] about How does the Spring Budget affect families?
Parents miss communicated about 30hrs free childcare
Parents confused over the interpretation of the 30hrs free childcare scheme Many parents feel that government have communicated the 30hrs free childcare scheme wrongly. It has now been left to Childcare providers to explain that it is not free at the point of delivery, causing confusion for parents. With the 30hrs being introduced in … [Read more...] about Parents miss communicated about 30hrs free childcare
Further focus on Mathematical Development
Closing the attainment gap in Mathematical Development Following a recent study of good practice in early years and primary settings it shows that there is still a large gap in maths attainment levels between the highest and lowest performing children. Children are still failing to grasp basic numeracy skills, and it is suggested that this … [Read more...] about Further focus on Mathematical Development