Attending preschool education leads to further education For children who have attended a Pre School settings are more likely to further their career by going onto sixth form and sitting those important AS and A-level exams. This research has come from Oxford University. Principal investigator at the University of Oxford’s Department of … [Read more...] about High quality education leads to better start in life
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5 top tips to help children enjoy drawing and painting
How to make drawing and painting fun Some children enjoy drawing and painting than others, therefore it is important to help those that are less reluctant. Children are more likely to enjoy drawing and painting if they are interested and feel comfortable doing so. Make sure you provide children with the right mark making tools and be a … [Read more...] about 5 top tips to help children enjoy drawing and painting
Installing webcams in nurseries
What are people's views on nurseries having webcams? There are many nurseries up and down the country who have had webcams installed, in most cases this allows parents to view what is happening in the nursery at any time. However could having webcams installed show a lack of trust between nursery and parents? Webcam systems enable parent to … [Read more...] about Installing webcams in nurseries
5 painting and drawing activities for children
Offering children a variety of activities to support painting and drawing can help them learn different skills. If children were just given pencils to draw with they wouldn't learn new ways of making marks with other implements. Children can make marks with a wide range of resources not just pencils and crayons. Why not investigate using … [Read more...] about 5 painting and drawing activities for children
Stages of children’s drawings
Looking at the stages of children's drawings Children will often show more ease when drawing rather than painting, this is due to children developing control in using those mark making implements. However it is just as important to ensure children are given the opportunity to explore paint as they enjoy the sensory experience. As early … [Read more...] about Stages of children’s drawings
Early Writing Skills
Early Writing Skills – How to start your child’s writing skills by Danny Lydon A child’s development of early writing skills doesn’t start the first time they pick up a crayon, there are behaviours and physical elements of development that need to take place to support their fine motor movements. Children have to learn to do things BIG before they … [Read more...] about Early Writing Skills
Supporting children’s Mathematical Development in Nursery
Easy and simple ways to support children's Mathematical development in Nursery For some practitioner's planning mathematical activities can have it challenges. Having a clear understanding of what maths is can really help when it comes to providing those quality maths experiences. It is not always about ensuring you are offering maths … [Read more...] about Supporting children’s Mathematical Development in Nursery
The rising of the national living wage causes nurseries concerns
Nurseries are facing concerns of the rise of the living wage Nursery Owners are facing the difficulties of working out how to deal with the rise of the National Living Wage. From April 2016 the National Living wage for employees aged 25 and above will rise to £7.20 per hour. Many nurseries are concerned that this may cause financial … [Read more...] about The rising of the national living wage causes nurseries concerns
Choosing the right candidate for childcare job
Concluding your recruitment process As you have worked your way through your recruitment process it is now time to choose the right candidate for the childcare job. Before you make the final decision ensure you have gathered all the relevant information from all sources and discussed how the candidate meets the person specification. It is … [Read more...] about Choosing the right candidate for childcare job
Guidance on how to interview applicants
Help with carrying out interviews As interviews are part of your recruitment process ensure you are being fair and giving everyone a chance. You need to be aware of equality legislation at all times during all stages of your recruitment process. It is the employers duty to ensure that reasonable adjustments are offered to applicants who have … [Read more...] about Guidance on how to interview applicants