Nursery feared that radicalisation may have taken place after confusion over a drawing done by a four year old child. The nursery in England feared that radicalisation may have taken place when there was a confusion over a child's drawing. The child in question was a four year old boy who attended the setting. The child had drawn a … [Read more...] about Nursery fears of radicalisation over drawing
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10hrs free childcare for nine month olds
Working families in wales with children aged nine months to receive 10hrs free childcare The Welsh Liberal Democrats pledge for 10hrs free childcare for under twos. Parents will be able to receive 10 hrs of free childcare a week under this new pledge. The Lib Dems are the first party to make this pledge ahead of the National Assembly … [Read more...] about 10hrs free childcare for nine month olds
Creating a dinosaur small world scene
How to create a dinosaur small world activity There are endless opportunities for small world play; children's interests can easily be incorporated into small world play. Offering Small world play is important as it opens up vast amounts of learning opportunities for children. It is an easy activity to set up and resources can be added to … [Read more...] about Creating a dinosaur small world scene
Graduates with 2.2 can now apply for EYTT Bursary
DFE extends the bursary for EYTT for graduates with 2.2 degrees The opportunity to apply for a bursary for Early Years Teacher Status has now been extend for those graduates with a 2.2 degree and the amount has been set at £2,000 This means more graduates will be eligible for the early years teaching training bursaries. The decision for this is … [Read more...] about Graduates with 2.2 can now apply for EYTT Bursary
Evidencing use of EYPP funding
5 simple ways of evidencing the use of EYPP Funding Evidencing how you use your EYPP funding is good practice. Ofsted are happy at the moment with managers being able to talk about how the money is spent and the impact it has had on the child's learning and development. Things will change and settings will be expected to document where the … [Read more...] about Evidencing use of EYPP funding
Disadvantaged children to miss out on free childcare
There is a possibility disadvantaged children will miss out on free childcare places If government fail to get the funding right for the 30 hrs free childcare then this could lead to disadvantaged two-year-olds missing out on free childcare. Many childcare settings will have no choice but to cut back the offering of free two-year-old … [Read more...] about Disadvantaged children to miss out on free childcare
The influence of male practitioners in childcare settings
How can an increase in male practitioners benefit childcare settings? There are currently many local and national concerns regarding boys’ levels of academic achievement in comparison to the achievement of girls across the education system. In a bid to narrow, and eventually close, the ‘gender attainment gap’ many local authorities are calling … [Read more...] about The influence of male practitioners in childcare settings
Mini beast small world play
An example of a mini beast small world play activity As children love exploring what they can find hidden under or inside objects, why not involve this in a mini beast small world play activity. Have a look what you can find around your nursery to help create this, don't forget to look outside for some wooden logs or twigs. Why not involve the … [Read more...] about Mini beast small world play
Ofsted bring inspectors in house
Ofsted inspectors will be directly employed by Ofsted The decision to bring early years inspections in-house will be introduced from April 2017. The contract for Tribal and Prospects will end in March 2017. The decision to bring inspections in-house is to ensure Ofsted have full control over the training and management of early years … [Read more...] about Ofsted bring inspectors in house
More money needed to improve childcare
Instead of cutting inheritance tax more money is need to improve childcare The suggestion of cutting inheritance tax has come under fire and it has been suggested that money should be pumped into improving childcare instead. The promise to help families with tax-free childcare and extending the free entitlement is still being accused of … [Read more...] about More money needed to improve childcare