Lack of nursery teachers having an effect on children's Pre School development According to the charity Save the Children, over a quarter of a million of those Pre-School children who attend an independent nursery without an early years teacher are less likely to meet their expected levels of pre-school development. These children are failing … [Read more...] about Teacher Shortage affecting Children’s Development
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The Drive To Improving The Nursery System Has Failed
The pledge from David Cameron on providing free childcare has been a failure The promise made by David Cameron on providing parents with free childcare has resulted in a loss of thousands of nursery places. According to Shadow Minister for Early Years there has been a reduction of childcare places available since the pledge from David … [Read more...] about The Drive To Improving The Nursery System Has Failed
New guidelines on technology use in the Early Years
New guidelines on using technology in the early years Using technology with children in the early years is an area which is becoming more frequently discussed as more children are becoming more competent with technology with many now owning their computer tablets. There are concerns that sometimes children are spending too much time on … [Read more...] about New guidelines on technology use in the Early Years
Why hand and footprint art should be banned in the early years
Do you agree that hand and footprint art should be banned in the early years Some are arguing that hand and footprint art has no benefits for the child and although examples of lovely art pieces can be seen on many early years sites and plans that they really have no place in the early years. All early years practitioners will have … [Read more...] about Why hand and footprint art should be banned in the early years
Early Years teachers shortage
Early years teachers shortage We have reported recently about the recruitment crisis being faced by many early years’ settings, also the difficulties practitioners are facing in gaining their level 3 qualifications because of G.C.S.E restrictions making gaining job positions and recruiting even more difficult putting a strain on settings and … [Read more...] about Early Years teachers shortage
Health improving skill should be mastered by children and adults
Health improving skill should be mastered by children and adults The autumn and winter months have very much arrived and with this come an invasion of germs, diseases and illnesses.Cold and flu season is dreaded by parents and practitioners with everyone being affected at some point during the season. The question many ask is ‘How can this be … [Read more...] about Health improving skill should be mastered by children and adults
Top 10 ways to fundraise in the Early Years
Top 10 ways to fundraise in the Early Years Fundraising is an important part of any community and something taken very seriously in the UK. It is important to help support local and wider charities and causes as much as possible. Fundraising opportunities can have a massive impact on the wider community and hold many benefits for the children. The … [Read more...] about Top 10 ways to fundraise in the Early Years
More children than ever are achieving a good level of development
More children than ever are achieving a good level of development The Early Years Foundation Stage profile results in England have recently been released by the Department for Education (2016) and the results have shown that more children than ever are achieving a good level of development at the end of the foundation stage. This is great news … [Read more...] about More children than ever are achieving a good level of development
Are you getting involved with Children in Need 2016
Children in Need 2016 The children in need campaign is held every year and this year takes place the week commencing the 14th November. The campaign raises millions every year to support various charities and causes across the UK. Although the main focus behind Children in need is raising awareness and money taking part in the week can have many … [Read more...] about Are you getting involved with Children in Need 2016
Break entitlement in a pre school setting
Question Q - "I am new to working in a Pre school so am unaware of how they normally run. So I work 9-3 and we don't get breaks. We eat at the same time the kids do with the children sat in the same room supervising them. We are also existed to stay for 2 hours every other Friday unpaid for planning & meetings? Is this normal and … [Read more...] about Break entitlement in a pre school setting