Millie's Mark a new quality mark has been launched Nurseries are being urged to begin working towards achieving the new quality mark for excellence in Paediatric First Aid. Nurseries will be awarded a certificate once all staff who work with children have completed paediatric first aid training. Millie’s Mark was created by charity … [Read more...] about Millie’s Mark – Gold Standard in Paediatric First Aid
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Pokemon go could cause dangers to early years settings
The Pokemon go game released in the UK earlier this year has attracted a wide audience and thousands of people play the game daily. The game allows players to catch Pokemon in a realistic manner through using a phones camera and real locations. Many local landmarks are used as main features within the game bringing a lot of attention and people … [Read more...] about Pokemon go could cause dangers to early years settings
Keeping your childcare team motivated
5 top ways to keep your childcare team motivated Having a highly motivated and passionate childcare team can make all the difference, without this the setting may fail. Recognising a team's hard work and effort can help keep the team motivated and passionate about working with children. Often managers are extremely busy running the day to day … [Read more...] about Keeping your childcare team motivated
Change in funding rules for Apprenticeships
Government set to change Apprenticeships funding rules Next May there will be changes to the funding rules for Apprenticeships. The government will be expecting organisations especially larger ones to contribute an amount to a new apprenticeship levy. Any employers taking on an apprentice will also be expected to support their apprentice … [Read more...] about Change in funding rules for Apprenticeships
Why employee probation periods are important
Why carrying out employee probation periods are important It is imperative that employees follow not only a strict safer recruitment process but also carry out employee probation periods. When recruiting new employees, it can often be difficult to know whether you have found the right candidate and having the correct HR procedures in place can … [Read more...] about Why employee probation periods are important
Amount of nurseries going bust has nearly doubled
More and more nurseries are going bust compared to last year's figures According to figures released the number of nurseries going bust have nearly doubled in the last year, the cause of this is down to soaring costs. Many nurseries have felt the pressure of the increase in the National Living Wage, leaving many nurseries having to increase … [Read more...] about Amount of nurseries going bust has nearly doubled
Parents to pay charges for ‘Free’ childcare
Parents may be asked to pay charges for free childcare To help tackle a shortfall in funding parents may be asked to pay charges towards the 30hrs free childcare entitlement. The 30hrs free childcare pilot scheme is to be introduced in certain county's next month; it is only offered to three and four-year-olds. Many childcare providers have … [Read more...] about Parents to pay charges for ‘Free’ childcare
Is passion enough to work childcare?
Do you agree that working in childcare is built on passion? Childcare has previously been a job that was built on passion and an adoration of working with children under five. This use to be enough to gain you a job within early years setting with qualifications taking a back seat, however, more and more is being done to up skill the … [Read more...] about Is passion enough to work childcare?
Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years 2016 Update
Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years 2016 Update New guidance on Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years and a summary list of changes has been published. To obtain a copy of this guidance click here. Changes made to the guidance Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years The word Safeguarding has been replaced by the word Child protection in … [Read more...] about Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years 2016 Update
Overcoming Parent in Partnership Barriers
Overcoming the barriers faced in parent partnerships Creating strong parent partnerships has always been an incredibly important aspect of the early year's foundation stage and a central aspect of ensuring a child can reach their full potential. However, parents are becoming increasingly busier with often both parents working so these … [Read more...] about Overcoming Parent in Partnership Barriers