Choosing the best nursery management software for your nursery So let’s take a look at choosing the right nursery management software to help reduce workload and improve your performance. Choosing the right management software is never easy as there are quite a few to choose from, however spending time choosing wisely is key to ensuring you … [Read more...] about Reduce workload by using nursery management software
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Explaining the changes to the Common Inspection Framework
This is a letter from HMCI outlining the changes the Ofsted Common Inspection Framework will bring for Early Years settings from 1st September 2015 August 2015 Sir Michael Wilshaw Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Dear Colleague As Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, my aim is simple: I want the best possible education for all pupils in England. … [Read more...] about Explaining the changes to the Common Inspection Framework
Implementing Heuristic play into Early Years
Heuristic play offers vast learning opportunities for children of all ages, items used in heuristic play allow children to use their exploratory and imagination skills. Children will explore each item and us these to possibly represent another object. Many of the resources used are everyday objects some of which may be recycled reclaimed … [Read more...] about Implementing Heuristic play into Early Years
Using story sacks in the Early Years
Sharing story sacks with children offers a multi sensory approach to the reading process, it will also help develop their early literacy skills. A story sack is a large cotton bag containing a book and props to support the story, depending on the sizes of the props a story sack can be presented in a wicker basket. Story sacks can be for any age … [Read more...] about Using story sacks in the Early Years
Why children’s mealtimes can be tricky
Supporting children's mealtimes Children's mealtimes with can create key issues and challenges for both parents and practitioners. To help support practitioners with mealtimes it is best to look at why these times of the day can be challenging. For both children and practitioners mealtimes can be stressful, how this shouldn't be the case as … [Read more...] about Why children’s mealtimes can be tricky
Teaching children about concepts of shape and size
Concepts of shape and size Shape and size are concepts that are important for children to learn about. They form part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, shape, space and measures , the questions asked is do practitioners know how to plan and implement activities to help children learn about this concept There are many ways that the … [Read more...] about Teaching children about concepts of shape and size
Supporting a child with visual impairment
Testimonial from a SENCO who works closely with a child who has a visual impairment As part of my role at nursery I am currently SENCO which means I am responsible for supporting children who have additional needs and making sure that everything is accessible to all children. I take this role very seriously as I believe that inclusive practice … [Read more...] about Supporting a child with visual impairment
Supporting children’s Physical Development
This training video looks at ways to support children's physical development. Physical development is one of the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation stage, Supporting children's physical development in the Early Years is highly important as it links very closely with other areas of children's development. The presentation will look … [Read more...] about Supporting children’s Physical Development
10 top tips for interview success
The best tips in getting yourself prepared for an interview First impressions count Be confident, shake your interviewers hand and keep eye contact at all times. Also, making small talk while you’re waiting shows your interest in the company and allows them to see your personality. Be prepared Re-read your CV and the job … [Read more...] about 10 top tips for interview success
How to write a CV
What is a CV? CV stands for curriculum vitae. It is a overview of your past work experience, skills, qualifications and education. How long should a CV be? A typical CV in the UK is usually 2 sides of A4 however, this could be longer depending on your experience. What should I include in my CV? Your CV needs to include relevant … [Read more...] about How to write a CV