Top ten tips for consulting young children on what they like at nursery Always try different ways of finding out what young children like to do and make this fun. As the key person will have a greater knowledge of their key group, it is best practice to research other children. Give children cameras to use to take photos of the nursery … [Read more...] about Finding out what children like at nursery
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How to successfully manage a nursery
To manage a nursery can be very difficult as each day may be different especially with the unpredictability changes that arise within the industry. Peoples perception of running a nursery can also be different some say they sit in an office completing paperwork, however this is not always the case effective managers are the ones that are juggling a … [Read more...] about How to successfully manage a nursery
10 Common Characteristics shared by business people
There are a number of successful business people who have been able to achieve many successful business along their way. There are many forms of characteristics that can contribute to achieving a successful business , however not all of these can be achieved all at once , some may need to be learnt with practice and changing your attitude to a … [Read more...] about 10 Common Characteristics shared by business people
Managing your nursery team
Your nursery team is one of the crucial elements of a successful nursery. If practitioners are not happy in their job this can have an effect on their job performance and both parents and children with be affected by this. As your team is constantly having contact with parents and children, of which parents are the ones paying a fee to have their … [Read more...] about Managing your nursery team
Effective communication in business
What is Effective communication? Communication is more than just exchanging of information. Effective communication can be in two ways: it is how you pay attention to gain the full meaning of what is being said and also to make the other person feel heard and comprehended.It helps to deepen your interconnections to others and improve the team … [Read more...] about Effective communication in business
Early Years inspection handbook from Sept 2015
Ofsted have announced the changes they have made on the way they will inspect early years provision, schools and further education and skills. These changes will come in to effect from September 2015 and include: the introduction of a common inspection framework for everyone short inspections for maintained schools, … [Read more...] about Early Years inspection handbook from Sept 2015
A Child’s Learning Journey
A child's learning journey is a record of a child's learning and development throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage, this record will be built up over the years and will show many achievements. The child's key person will tailor activities and experiences to the child's individual needs, and records of observations/ photos from these … [Read more...] about A Child’s Learning Journey
EYFS Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
An Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) audit tool has been created to help review what you already have in place and what actions you need to implement. It will help to identify areas to work on in your setting. The audit tool works in conjunction with the requirements set out in the EYFS Statutory Framework. It is best practice to work through the … [Read more...] about EYFS Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings
Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Common inspection framework This Common Inspection Framework handbook has been created for inspections carried out from September 2015. The common inspection framework gives clear guidance on how Ofsted will inspect maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, further education and skills provision and registered early … [Read more...] about Common inspection framework: education, skills and early years from September 2015
Carrying out an induction with new employee
Induction Process Induction process is highly important as it helps familiarise a new employee to the setting and their job. An effective induction is a key part of your recruitment strategy. If an employee fails to receive an induction this can lead to poor performance and a high staff turnover. An induction should happen straightaway and do not … [Read more...] about Carrying out an induction with new employee