How does your nursery meet parents childcare needs? As we all know the demand for childcare is forever increasing and with schemes being introduced the demand is only going to get worse, how are nurseries going to keep up with it. Many nurseries today already have waiting list lists which is great to have but what about those families that won't … [Read more...] about Meeting parents childcare demands
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How to extend children’s learning
How to use effective questioning to help extend children’s learning As children are playing think about how as an early year’s practitioner you can extend their learning. And adults role in helping extending children's learning is crucial. The most important thing to remember is how to go about doing this. On a daily basis children are … [Read more...] about How to extend children’s learning
A radical sliding scheme to pay for childcare
Proposal for a new radical sliding scheme to help parents to pay for childcare The proposal that is being backed by the Family and Childcare Trust will help families in poverty. As part of the ten year childcare strategy the Family and Childcare Trust want the government to introduce a radical sliding scheme. This would enable low earners to pay … [Read more...] about A radical sliding scheme to pay for childcare
Why extra funding should go straight to nurseries
Nurseries should receive extra funding The cost for providing free childcare is costing nurseries hundreds even thousands of pounds. The cost given from the government doesn't even cover the cost of a practitioner’s hourly rate. Where will this leave nurseries when the free entitlement is increased to 30hrs? Nurseries keep hearing that there … [Read more...] about Why extra funding should go straight to nurseries
Ways to improve your nursery website
Is your nursery website in need of some improvements? Do you manage your nursery website or do you out source this? Managing your own nursery website can be a full time job in its self, this may be the reason why some nurseries out source this job. Having a working website is crucial in creating a successful nursery business. Online presence … [Read more...] about Ways to improve your nursery website
Childcare Bill at final stages
The Childcare Bill reaches final stages in the House of Commons The Childcare Bill is reaching it's final stages in the House of Commons and is set to become law within weeks. The Childcare Bill will be read at the House of Commons before it is returned to the House of Lords where here it will be decided whether the bill stands. The … [Read more...] about Childcare Bill at final stages
Men working in childcare
Why shouldn't men work in childcare? There is still a very clear divide on the amount of men working in childcare compared to woman. People’s attitudes regarding diversity and equal opportunity and social mobility are causing the decrease in the amount of men working in childcare. Why shouldn't qualified men work in childcare? One of the … [Read more...] about Men working in childcare
Why developing relationships with customers is crucial?
Ways to develop relationships with customers. If you would like your childcare business to become successful you need to concentrate on creating effective relationships with your customers. This can easily be forgotten which is a shame as these people are a crucial part of your marketing strategy. Happy customers are the ones who will recommend … [Read more...] about Why developing relationships with customers is crucial?
Outdoor play helps children’s eye sight
Can outdoor play prevent children from becoming short sighted? Due to research being carried out by Ulster University there has been an increase in the amount of children becoming short sighted. It suggests that spending longer outside can help prevent this or slow it down. Professor Kathryn Saunders said "younger children are more likely than 50 … [Read more...] about Outdoor play helps children’s eye sight
Protecting children from radicalisation
What nurseries should know about the Prevent of Duty? All registered early years providers are to protect children from radicalisation, under the section 26 of the counter terrorism and security act 2015; this is known as the Prevent Duty. Some early years settings are still unclear on how to promote this within in the setting and since September … [Read more...] about Protecting children from radicalisation