Early support from mothers helps children maths development A recent longitudinal study suggests that early support from mothers, especially around early years, gives children a better achievement in maths. The study observed how mothers interacted with children as they play with a toy till, they assessed how mothers supported the child during … [Read more...] about Early support from mothers helps children’s maths development
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Mama Bear’s Day Nursery offers flexible childcare
Mama Bear's Day Nursery introduce a flexible childcare scheme To help parents with flexible childcare Mama Bear's Day Nursery have introduced a flexible childcare scheme. This will enable families to choose childcare session that fit their lifestyles. The nursery that is situated in Great Parks Road is currently the only … [Read more...] about Mama Bear’s Day Nursery offers flexible childcare
New rules on child car seats to come into force March next year
New Rules on Car seats coming into effect next March There are new rules on car seats coming into effect next March, these changes are being made to the weight and height of using backless booster seats. This new rule has left many parents confused as to whether they need to replace existing car seats. Come March next year … [Read more...] about New rules on child car seats to come into force March next year
All early years settings should provide a hot meal
Does your setting provide hot meals for children? Depending on how the early years setting runs it sessions the children may be required to stay for a meal, some may close over the lunch period; some offer a separate lunch hour where children can stay or leave, and other settings may require parents to send their children in with a packed … [Read more...] about All early years settings should provide a hot meal
Increase in childcare hours will only see a slight increase in mothers working
Increase in childcare hours will not boost the amount of mother working A recent study suggests that by increasing the number of free hours to 30 hours this will only result in 12,00o more mothers working. The plan to double the amount of free childcare from 15hrs to 30hours will only result in see a slight increase in parents … [Read more...] about Increase in childcare hours will only see a slight increase in mothers working
GCSE requirements causes drop in Early Years recruitment
Drop in Early Years Recruitment due to GCSE English and Maths requirement. A low amount of pupils achieving GCSE in English and Maths is causing a recruitment crisis for the Early years. Many Early Years providers have seen a decrease of students entering the early year's sector. The Department for Education are now consulting on allowing … [Read more...] about GCSE requirements causes drop in Early Years recruitment
Lack of focus on Pre School learning can affect further development
Lack of stimulation affects toddler's brain development Recent figures show that a lack of pre school learning can impact on a toddler's brain development for decades; with almost 130,000 children a year falling behind before they reach primary school. Leading scientists in child development and neuroscience have joined with Save … [Read more...] about Lack of focus on Pre School learning can affect further development
Can early years settings allow children to watch TV clips?
Do you watch film snippets and TV clips in your early years setting? This has become a big Debate in early years with many frowning upon such practice believing there is no place for films, movies and TV clips in early years settings. Some feel it is lazy, and it does not allow children to explore their characteristics of effective learning, … [Read more...] about Can early years settings allow children to watch TV clips?
Childcare providers to sign up to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme
Accessing the New Tax-Free Childcare Scheme If you are a childcare provider, you must sign up to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. By completing this process parents who have successfully applied for Tax-Free Childcare can make payments direct to you. The Tax-Free Childcare scheme is part of the government’s long-term plan to … [Read more...] about Childcare providers to sign up to the Tax-Free Childcare scheme
Increase in Early Years Funding
Early Years providers still not happy with the increase in Early Years funding The Department For Education have announced a new early years funding formula; this will mean an increase in funding rates for early years providers, however, early years providers are still saying this isn't enough. Early years settings will receive a minimum … [Read more...] about Increase in Early Years Funding