Too many two-year-olds are missing out on free nursery education Recent statistics show that parents of two-year-olds are not claiming the funding they are entitled to and are therefore missing out on fifteen hours of free childcare. Who and why? The childcare funding was increased for all three and four-year-olds to include some … [Read more...] about Young children still not accessing free childcare
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Newly qualified childcare practitioners to hold Paediatric First Aid
Millie’s Mark Officially launched by Childcare Minister Millie’s Mark is officially launched by the childcare minister after years of campaigning and hard work from two devoted parents. Millie’s Mark has been created after two parents suffered the terrible loss of their daughter in 2012 after she choked on a meal whilst in nursery. 10 … [Read more...] about Newly qualified childcare practitioners to hold Paediatric First Aid
Highest Ofsted grading for nurseries in England
90% of nurseries in England have an Ofsted grading of good or outstanding According to the Early Years regulators latest report, the number of nurseries in England that have been graded as good or outstanding is at it highest ever. Ninety percent of Early Years providers have received high grades from Ofsted, in their overall effectiveness. … [Read more...] about Highest Ofsted grading for nurseries in England
Review of GCSE requirements for childcare staff
The Save Our Early Years Campaign welcomes review of GCSE requirements for childcare staff A statement from Julie Hyde, Executive Director at CACHE, the organisation leading the Save Our Early Years Campaign, calling on the Government to reverse a decision that Level 3 Early Years Educators can only count in the ratios if they have GCSEs at C … [Read more...] about Review of GCSE requirements for childcare staff
High turnover of staff affecting children’s development
Staff turnovers affecting children’s development Staff turnovers are particularly high in childcare settings, with many practitioners leaving to find employment in other sectors or different settings. Some settings struggle with morale and staff turnovers more than others. Professionals are arguing that high turnovers can have a damaging … [Read more...] about High turnover of staff affecting children’s development
Children don’t learn turn taking until the age of five
Children struggle to fully understand the skill of turn-taking until they are five years old Recent research that has been published has suggested that turn taking and conflict management is a cognitive skill that children are not able to acquire until the age of five. This would be in line with recommendations made by the early years … [Read more...] about Children don’t learn turn taking until the age of five
Children at risk of losing nursery funded places
Will there be enough funded places available with the increase to 30 hours? With the funded hours of childcare for all three and four year olds increasing from 15 hours to 30 hours next year, many children may find themselves losing out due to lack of free places. Many childcare settings have expressed their concerns over the … [Read more...] about Children at risk of losing nursery funded places
Should August babies start school later?
What are your views on August babies starting school later? This is something which seems to be becoming a more discussed topic with an increase in the number of parents requesting this happens. Also, this has been brought up by professionals who have been debating whether there should be a change to the regulations of when a child should … [Read more...] about Should August babies start school later?
Having grandparents as children’s full time carers
How can children benefit from having grandparents as their full time carer? It is estimated that around 100,000 grandparents in the UK are bringing up their grandchildren as full time carers. This may be informally or as approved foster carers. There are many reasons for grandparents to take on the parental role such as drug or alcohol abuse, … [Read more...] about Having grandparents as children’s full time carers
Reinstate Functional Skills as an alternative to GCSE’s
Do you agree that Government should reinstate Functional Skills as an alternative to GCSE English and Maths? Many people are arguing that Government should reinstate functional skills as an alternative to GCSE's for English and Maths for level 3 practitioners. Back in 2014 government made the decision that all level 3 Early Years … [Read more...] about Reinstate Functional Skills as an alternative to GCSE’s