7 ways to obtain feedback from parents Receiving positive or negative feedback from parents is important as both these are crucial in helping monitor and evaluate the provision. Listening to what parents say is a contributing factor to running a successful nursery. There are many ways to receive feedback from parents. What does your nursery … [Read more...] about Receiving feedback from parents
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Families to lose out over free childcare
Labour state families will now lose out on free childcare The whole promise of the free childcare is in a complete mess, this will leave at least a third of families losing out to free childcare. Working Families were promised the free childcare would increase from 15 hrs to 30hrs to help support their childcare needs. This promise is now … [Read more...] about Families to lose out over free childcare
New advert set to help parents perform baby CPR
First Aid advert created by St Johns Ambulance When a baby is in need of emergency medical treatment such as CPR, it can be hard to remember exactly what to do. St Johns Ambulance aims to help adults in remembering the steps to performing baby CPR using an easy to remember nursery rhyme. The advert, shown on TV for the first time yesterday, aims … [Read more...] about New advert set to help parents perform baby CPR
The benefits of using a Training Matrix
Why use a training matrix? Do you have records of your teams training stored in many files around the office? And are you finding it more and more difficult to easily access them? A training matrix is an easy tool that stores all your teams training records in one place and even reminds you of when training is due. Let’s look into this further as … [Read more...] about The benefits of using a Training Matrix
Practitioner workshop about Ofsted inspection
Creating that all important meeting with staff about Ofsted visit If your Ofsted inspection is coming up soon why not arrange a practitioner workshop to discuss this further. Prior to this meeting set an agenda that you want to cover, however make this meeting interactive as this is a great way for team members to retain information that is … [Read more...] about Practitioner workshop about Ofsted inspection
Creating dens in your under 2’s room
10 simple ways to create dens for children All children love hiding in dens and waiting for someone to come find them. Why not create this fun experience in your under 2's room. Creating dens is not only a fun experience for children it also covers many learning aspects. You may have children in your under twos room that love crawling … [Read more...] about Creating dens in your under 2’s room
Implementing the Integrated Review
Developing a closer relationship with health visiting teams With the implementation of the Integrated Review this will see early years professionals working and building stronger relationships with health visiting teams. As the Integrated Review is looking to incorporate the progress check at two that early years settings complete with the … [Read more...] about Implementing the Integrated Review
What next for parents as childcare costs rocket
Using grandparents for childcare is parents only other option As childcare costs are rising it is causing parents the stress of what to do for childcare. Many grandparents today are still working however there has been an increase of grandparents reducing their hours to look after the grandchildren. Over the year parents are saving up to … [Read more...] about What next for parents as childcare costs rocket
Free Career in Childcare event in Dorchester
Thinking of a career in childcare The Early Years Team at Dorest County Council are putting together an exhibition to help those who are thinking of a career in Childcare. It will also provide already training practitioners with ideas of how they can progress their careers. The event is free and is on Saturday 30th January at the Dorford … [Read more...] about Free Career in Childcare event in Dorchester
Extending role play to the outdoors
4 Great ways to help extend role play outdoors Outdoor provision is important in children's development allowing them to use their whole body to explore their natural surroundings. Role play activities are usually offered inside with home corners and dressing up clothes but how can this be extended to the outside environment? Open Ended … [Read more...] about Extending role play to the outdoors