Consultation on information sharing between childcare providers and schools There is a new consultation later on this year on sharing information between childcare providers and schools, this consultation will hopefully help drive the 30hrs free entitlement. According to Sam Gyimah , he said, ‘We do need to address the issue of information … [Read more...] about Consultation on how information sharing can help drive the 30hrs
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Does staff happiness impact on practice?
A happy workforce can lead to great practice and positive outcomes, however how is practice affected by low morale amongst staff? Practitioners in an early years setting are expected to be happy, approachable and full of energy at all times, however many factors can cause affect this, leaving a practitioner feeling stressed and low. Issues … [Read more...] about Does staff happiness impact on practice?
6 Great Ways to use ICT in the environment
Ways to introduce children to ICT ICT is an important area of development for young children. Most children will have had a great deal of contact with ICT in the first few years of their life through mobile phones, laptops or cameras. It is a vital that children are given opportunities to explore and investigate ICT resources, due to the … [Read more...] about 6 Great Ways to use ICT in the environment
Do higher childcare Qualifications enhance Early Years Practice?
Qualifications within the Early Years sector are important in being able to understand the children and what is best for them, however, can furthering your childcare qualifications post level 3 improve practice? It is often debated whether childcare qualifications or experience is more important in the Early Years sector. Many settings … [Read more...] about Do higher childcare Qualifications enhance Early Years Practice?
Working parents left struggling for childcare this half term
Parents struggling to find holiday childcare With schools up and down the country breaking up this week for Easter half term, many working parents have felt the knock on effect, struggling to find adequate childcare. According to the charity 4Children, a record number of providers are not offering childcare through the holidays, leaving many … [Read more...] about Working parents left struggling for childcare this half term
Cut to nurseries business rates
Small nurseries to benefit from a cut in business rates According to yesterday's budget small nurseries are set to see a reduction in business rates. This proposed change will mean that nursery owners who operate from a property with a rateable value of less than £15,000 will receive 100 per cent relief. This has risen from the current … [Read more...] about Cut to nurseries business rates
New Tax-free childcare scheme will start early 2017
New tax-free childcare scheme to be introduced early 2017 The new tax-free childcare scheme was meant to start in Autumn 2015, this was delayed and will now start in early 2017. The new tax-free childcare scheme will leave many parents deciding whether to move to the new scheme or stay with their existing scheme. At first, parent’s youngest … [Read more...] about New Tax-free childcare scheme will start early 2017
Easier childcare in Singapore
Parents find childcare in Singapore more flexible Singapore has created a co-working space allowing parents to bring their children to work with them. Juggling work and childcare has becoming increasing difficult for parents and this can have its challenges. The decision to built Singapore's first co-working space for parents was to create an … [Read more...] about Easier childcare in Singapore
Childcare fees to rise because of 30hrs free childcare
Will your nursery be increasing fees for under two's because of the rise in 30hrs free childcare? Many childcare settings will be looking into raising childcare fees for under two's to accommodate the 30hrs free entitlement. The government's push for this free entitlement is going to see other parents suffer. David Cameron's childcare plan is … [Read more...] about Childcare fees to rise because of 30hrs free childcare
Changes to SEND funding for Early Years
Consultation on how Early Years and schools are funded for children with SEND The changes to the way children with SEND are funded in schools and Early Years Settings has been put out for consultation.The consultation will look closer at making it a fairer way of distributing funding. The move will mean that funding will go directly to … [Read more...] about Changes to SEND funding for Early Years