A step by step guide in getting the right support for children with SEND The new SEN Code of Practice emphasises on early support, this has replaced Early Action Plus. Nursery, parents and professionals should work together to ensure the child gets the necessary support they need. If you have concerns that a child may need some extra support your … [Read more...] about Getting the right support for children with SEND
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Proposal for all Nursery staff to have Paediatric First Aid Training
All nursery staff to hold Paediatric First Aid training Government are trying to make it compulsory for all nursery staff to hold paediatric First Aid training. A consultation will take into account views from the sector, parents, health professionals and local authorities.. The plan is to make it compulsory for all nursery staff level 2 or 3 to … [Read more...] about Proposal for all Nursery staff to have Paediatric First Aid Training
New employment law changes October 2015
Changes to employment law October 2015 Every October there are always some changes to employment law, here are some of the key changes that employers need to know; National minimum wage increases This will have increased from the 1st of October, how it will effect each age band; 21 and overs from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour 18 to 20 years … [Read more...] about New employment law changes October 2015
Top tips on getting your nursery website on page 1 of Google
How to get your nursery website onto page 1 of Google Nowadays many nurseries have websites, but how often do owners/managers check to see if it is on page 1 of Google. Having your nursery website on page 1 is fundamental in the success of your nursery, it is crucial that parents find your nursery over a local competitor. When it comes to … [Read more...] about Top tips on getting your nursery website on page 1 of Google
Is technology healthy for children?
Do we think technology is healthy for children? Technology is all around us and children more nowadays are exposed to all kinds of technology. Playing on technology is becoming the norm for many children, they see their parents on their mobile phones accessing social media and even in today,s society many grandparents use technology. Finding the … [Read more...] about Is technology healthy for children?
Early years settings approach to keeping children healthy
Ofsted are putting greater emphasis on how early years settings help children stay healthy Under the new common inspection framework, Ofsted are looking very closely as to how early years setting are supporting children in helping them stay healthy. This new approach was introduced last month and it is advised that childcare providers are … [Read more...] about Early years settings approach to keeping children healthy
Childcare settings to be rated on their SEND provision
Nurseries SEND provision will be rated for the first time. Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will be joining up with one another to look at how childcare settings are identifying children with SEND; they will also assess how they are meeting the needs of these children. During an inspection, an inspector will want to look at all … [Read more...] about Childcare settings to be rated on their SEND provision
Government’s 30hrs childcare offer on hold
The new 30hrs childcare offer has been put on hold until funding is put in place There has been a vote in the House of Lords for a new childcare Bill clause; this has arisen due to the government’s offer of the 30hrs free childcare. However it has now been put on hold until the government carry out a funding review and put in place a sustainable … [Read more...] about Government’s 30hrs childcare offer on hold
Nurseries with more qualified staff more likely to gain outstanding
Nurseries and other childcare settings with a high portion of their staff qualified to level 3 or above are more likely to be awarded outstanding from Ofsted, this information has come from new statistics from the education watchdog Ofsted. There has been figures published showing that 1,370 nurseries with a higher amount of qualified staff have … [Read more...] about Nurseries with more qualified staff more likely to gain outstanding
Building staff motivation in the Early Years
Advice on helping build staff motivation in the Early Years? Staff motivation in the early years is highly important as practitioners motivation can have an huge influence on children's learning and development. When early years practitioners are motivated they are happier in their job and this motivation can lead to providing a solid foundation … [Read more...] about Building staff motivation in the Early Years