8 local authorities to share £13 million to pilot the 30 hours free childcare From September 8 local authorities will roll out the extended 30 hours free childcare allowance. A whopping 13 million will be shared amongst these 8 authorities to help the implementation of this scheme. £4 million will also be shared amongst 25 areas which are … [Read more...] about Pilot areas for the 30 hours free childcare
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EYFS Expressive Arts and Design activity
Great EYFS activity to help develop children's creativity Supporting children's creativity is not just about offering experiences such as painting or messy play it can also be about providing children with the resources to express themselves through dance and movement. In order to demonstrate good quality learning opportunities that help … [Read more...] about EYFS Expressive Arts and Design activity
Parents in Wigan to receive 30 hours free childcare
Is your nursery one of the first nurseries to start offering the 30 hours free childcare? It has been announced that families living in Wigan will be the first to receive the 30 hours free childcare. Wigan has been chosen as one of the eight pilot areas to provide this free extended childcare. Other areas joining this pilot scheme are … [Read more...] about Parents in Wigan to receive 30 hours free childcare
Parents are to benefit from 30hrs free childcare early
Thousands of parents to benefit from 30hrs free childcare early From:Department for Education, Sam Gyimah MP and The Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah has today (2 February 2016) announced £13 million, which will allow councils across the country to deliver 30hrs free childcare for hard working parents of 3- and … [Read more...] about Parents are to benefit from 30hrs free childcare early
Enhancing your EYFS mark making area
Could your mark making area do with a revamp? Do you look at your mark making area and think it needs looking at? Are children spending less time in this area? Making simple but effective changes may make all the difference. Continuously evaluating and enhancing your EYFS mark making area can lead to children building on and learning new … [Read more...] about Enhancing your EYFS mark making area
Can giving children too much Calpol be harmful?
Parents need to consider how much Calpol they are administering to their children According to Leading paediatrician and professor of general paediatrics at University College London, Alastair Sutcliffe says parents are giving children too much Calpol and this could lead to health problems later on in life, do people agree with … [Read more...] about Can giving children too much Calpol be harmful?
Ten EYFS storybooks to support children’s schemas
Ever thought of creating story baskets to support children's schemas? How can your setting take children on a journey with their schemas? As children display schemas in their play, it is important to identify these and find other ways of supporting them. Schemas have been around for many years, however these are becoming more recognised due to … [Read more...] about Ten EYFS storybooks to support children’s schemas
Childcare providers working in partnership with Multi Agencies
How to develop close working relationships with other professionals when working in childcare Working in partnership with other professionals is a huge part of the EYFS as all professionals should be working together to meet the needs of the child and family. There be times where childcare providers will need to work with one than one … [Read more...] about Childcare providers working in partnership with Multi Agencies
Petition for government to re think free 30hrs childcare
Nursery providers to sign a petition in order for government to re think the free 30hrs childcare A petition has been put together by Linda Simons who runs two Kidz Kabin nurseries in north London. The proposal of the free 30hr childcare has not been thought through, the gap between the amount being offered to nurseries is not going to cover the … [Read more...] about Petition for government to re think free 30hrs childcare
EYFS activity that incorporates sensory play
A top EYFS activity that incorporates sensory play as well as small world play Planning EYFS activities that incorporate not just one area of learning but others as well can only be more beneficial for children. Offering rich learning experiences can help practitioners observe many areas of children's development, creating a fuller picture of where … [Read more...] about EYFS activity that incorporates sensory play