Burglars smash their way into Paint Pots Nurseries Paint Pots Nurseries in Southampton have been victims of some horrendous spate of attacks. Over the last week, four of their five nurseries have been burgled leaving the whole team deeply upset. The heartless burglars urinated in baby’s cots as well as on the children's soft play equipment. … [Read more...] about Paint Pots Nurseries are victims of burglaries
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Understanding toddlers behaviour
Understanding toddler’s behaviour can make all the difference As babies begin to grow up and start turning into a toddler this is when the fun begins and you hear the phrase "Wait till go they go through the terrible two's" Understanding toddlers behaviour is often the reason why children get labelled as going through the terrible two's. As … [Read more...] about Understanding toddlers behaviour
Activities to support babies mark making
Different painting techniques to support babies mark making skills All ages of children love mark making whether this is by running their fingers through wet sand or mark making with paint. Encouraging mark making will give children the foundations that will help them later on when it comes to early literacy skills. When deciding on mark … [Read more...] about Activities to support babies mark making
Importance of early language skills
Early language skills are key to succeeding later on in life According to a recent survey carried out by Save The Children suggests that children aged five who have poor language skills may struggle with maths at age 11. Figures from this survey showed that children are failing to meet the expected standards in national tests when they … [Read more...] about Importance of early language skills
The 30hrs free childcare debate
Do people think 30hrs free childcare is enough? Is 30hrs free childcare enough for parents or do we need to look closer at how childcare should meet the demands of working families? At current the 30hrs will be piloted in areas from September to support families, the question about how Government are going to fund … [Read more...] about The 30hrs free childcare debate
Half of childcare providers are to offer 30hrs free childcare
Families will struggle to find childcare providers offering the 30hrs free childcare Less than half of childcare providers are to offer the 30hrs free childcare, this will put the government's scheme into complete chaos. Nurseries are to loose 1.69 per hour per child, so why would nurseries contemplate at providing the free childcare next year. … [Read more...] about Half of childcare providers are to offer 30hrs free childcare
Nursery to offer parents childcare in 15 minutes slots
How flexible is your childcare setting? Tops Day Nurseries are to start offering parents the option of booking childcare in 15-minute slots, this is it help families save money. This will be offered at their new acquired setting in Hampshire. Along with offering a more flexible approach the nursery is extending its opening hours to again help … [Read more...] about Nursery to offer parents childcare in 15 minutes slots
Changing the staffing models in your childcare setting
Could changing your staffing models save your childcare setting money? The Department of Education has suggested that settings look at their staffing models to help them run their business more effectively. For childcare settings what will this mean and how will this work in practice? It has been suggested that childcare providers can make … [Read more...] about Changing the staffing models in your childcare setting
National whistleblowing helpline launched
A new whistleblowing helpline launched for Nursery workers A helpline has been launched for nursery workers to use if worried about child abuse happening in their setting. This whistleblowing helpline will provide an opportunity to help protect children. The service is available to professionals working in teaching or childcare settings. Anyone … [Read more...] about National whistleblowing helpline launched
Ways to help your childcare setting save money
Could you do with some advice on how to save your childcare setting some money? Do you find yourself spending a considerable of money each month and then thinking about how you could save yourself a few pennies? Saving your childcare setting a few pounds each month could help you to buy them few extra resources or putting it … [Read more...] about Ways to help your childcare setting save money