As a nursery manager are you struggling with the amount of paperwork? Being a nursery manager comes all the roles and responsibilities of running a nursery as well as all the paperwork. Did you ever think that there was this much paperwork when you decided to accept the job? Finding ways to deal with all the nursery paperwork can have its … [Read more...] about ‘Help! I’ve got too much paperwork
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Planning for mixed aged groups
Top tips for planning with mixed aged groups Planning for a mixed aged group can be difficult with such varying ages, stages and abilities. However regardless of the age of the child each learning journey should be individual to each child. To help with this from of planning practitioners may find it easier if they follow individuals interests and … [Read more...] about Planning for mixed aged groups
Why get involved in the community this Christmas?
The benefits of getting involved in the community A large part of childhood is exploring and understanding the world around them and within the EYFS there is an area which concentrates on this. There is a lot children can when given the opportunity to get involved in the local community. Unfortunately getting involved in the local community is … [Read more...] about Why get involved in the community this Christmas?
Creating a communication friendly environment
What is a communication friendly environment? When working in an early years setting it is a very common to think that everywhere should be filled with bright colours, hanging materials, 3D displays, print, text, images, posters and media. Also many practitioner fill silence by having a variety of music playing in the background; this is … [Read more...] about Creating a communication friendly environment
Being an effective early years leader
What is being a leader? Within an early years setting the management structure often starts with a manager, then deputy manager, then senior leader, practitioners, apprentices and students. This varies slightly from setting to setting but that involves the main elements. Each person has a key role to play and the leaders role is particularly … [Read more...] about Being an effective early years leader
The importance of giving children a voice
Giving children a choice is so important in the early years and this is reflected through the EYFS documents. Not only does it support best practice and show you are promoting the EYFS outcomes, meeting the every child matters outcomes but also shows you are meeting children's rights. Allowing children to have a voice is stated as basic rights by … [Read more...] about The importance of giving children a voice
Winners of the NMT Nursery Awards 2015
The winners of the NMT Nursery Awards 2015 are revealed Practitioners and staff from across the early years and childcare sector all gathered for an evening of celebration on the 28th November. The occasion brought together the best the sector has to offer with many settings and individuals achieving awards. The night was hosted by DJ Scott … [Read more...] about Winners of the NMT Nursery Awards 2015
Enhancing an area within your early years setting
Why change your early years book area? Continuous provision in your book area can have a massive impact on your early years environment and it can immediately create a space where children can truly engage with the resources around them. When considering the value your book area gives to your children you may want to revisit old observations to … [Read more...] about Enhancing an area within your early years setting
Hourly rate for 30hr free childcare
The rate of providing the 30hrs free childcare has been revealed The hourly rate for 30hrs free childcare for 3 to 4 year olds has been revealed to be an average of £4.88 per hour. Do Early Years settings still think this is enough is the question. For many nurseries they will still have to go away and do there figures to see if this is … [Read more...] about Hourly rate for 30hr free childcare
The benefits of superhero play!
Why support and promote superhero play? Superhero play in the early years can be a fantastic topic or classroom theme, especially when starting with a new group of children. Superhero play is not just aimed at boys but many girls feel inspired and excited by a superhero topic. The superheroes you choose for your topic or play do not have to be … [Read more...] about The benefits of superhero play!