Childcare providers in Westcountry facing difficulties in offering free childcare Plans to double the free childcare to 30hrs in the Westcountry could lead to childcare difficulties for many families. Many nurseries have expressed their concerns over the doubling of the free childcare entitlement. The scheme is to be rolled out in pilot areas … [Read more...] about Childcare in Westcountry in Jeopardy
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How to support children’s independent learning
What are people's views on the importance of play in developing children's independent learning? When people are asked about the importance of play in the early years, there are always many views expressed, some saying that this is crucial and others saying that children should be exposed to a more formal way of teaching and learning. Many … [Read more...] about How to support children’s independent learning
Extra funding for pilot areas
Local Authorities have now secured an increase in funding from the Department for Education From September 2016 the new proposed 30 hour funding is being piloted in specific areas of the country; however Early Years settings had previously threatened to boycott the scheme due to funding being too low and unsustainable. Many pilot settings have … [Read more...] about Extra funding for pilot areas
Top quality childcare in East Lancashire
East Lancashire is one of best places for top quality childcare According to latest results from Ofsted, East Lancashire is amongst one of the best places for top quality. Recent statistics show that more than 89 per cent of childminders and 92 per cent of private, voluntary and independent early years providers have been awarded the Ofsted … [Read more...] about Top quality childcare in East Lancashire
First Class Nursery raise money for Air Ambulance Charity
More than £3,000 raised by First Class Nursery for Air Ambulance Charity A fundraising event was organised by the nursery and families to support the Air Ambulance Charity. Events included organised sports tournaments and spelling challenges. A cheque for over £3000 was presented to Roger Stevenson from First Class Nursery. The … [Read more...] about First Class Nursery raise money for Air Ambulance Charity
Struggle for parents to find affordable childcare
Even more difficult for parents to find childcare outside of normal hours According to the figures from the Family and Childcare Trust, there is only a percentage of providers offering childcare for parents working shift patterns or other hours that don't fit into a usual working day. As the percentage is very low, this makes it increasing … [Read more...] about Struggle for parents to find affordable childcare
Excel Childcare opens new nursery
Excel Childcare opens new nursery in the premises of a failed day nursery in Clayton West Back in October 2015 the former nursery Clayton West Day Care at Edan Court rated outstanding closed overnight, leaving employees without jobs. Employees were informed on Friday that the nursery was closing with immediate effect.Excel Childcare has since … [Read more...] about Excel Childcare opens new nursery
Are you joining in National Messy Dais?
National Messy Dais Thursday 5th July 2016 Come along and join in National Messy Dais. It is a messy fun day to share best practice up and down the country. There is no reason why parents and grandparents can't get involved. A resource pack has been put together containing messy play ideas for all ages of children, also included in this … [Read more...] about Are you joining in National Messy Dais?
Using your outdoor provision to the maximum
Creating a successful forest schools philosophy within your outdoor provision The evidence to support the importance of play outside is overwhelming and because of this Ofsted is placing more and more emphasis on the outdoor provision. With childcare settings growing and becoming larger and more popular, settings are finding they have less … [Read more...] about Using your outdoor provision to the maximum
No educational benefit to free nursery place
Children who are given a free nursery place at 3 are no better off by the age of seven According to new research children who are given a free nursery place at the age 3 gain no further educational benefits and are no better off by the age of seven. Questions are being asked about the extensive amount that has already been spent on childcare … [Read more...] about No educational benefit to free nursery place