Ways to support children with English as an additional language This is a challenge often faced by practitioners in early years settings and there are more and more children starting early years settings speaking different home languages. As well as it being difficult to communicate with these children it can also be difficult to use the … [Read more...] about Supporting children with English as an additional language
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Guidance on infection control
A useful Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings About Public Health England Public Health England exists to protect and improve the nation's health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities. It does this through advocacy, partnerships, world-class science, knowledge and intelligence, and the delivery of … [Read more...] about Guidance on infection control
Continuous Professional Development online survey
Please can you take a few minutes to complete our survey about Continuous Professional Development. Create your own user feedback survey … [Read more...] about Continuous Professional Development online survey
Managers interview questions
Interview questions for Managers position Here is some interview questions to help you during an interview, the questions may need adjusting according to your setting. Tell us about your childcare experience in the past or present, highlighting any managerial experience you have had. Why have you applied for this position and why do you … [Read more...] about Managers interview questions
Top 10 Leadership Principles from the masters
Great leaders from generations knew how to be good leaders, and by following some of their advice this may help you become a more effective leader. 10 Leadership Principles 1. Focus on who you are- character Albert Einstein emphasized the importance of character rather then intelligence, he said having confidence, being persistent and being … [Read more...] about Top 10 Leadership Principles from the masters
Disabled Children and the Equality Act 2010
This short guide sets out what early years professionals need to know and do in order to address inequalities and to ensure they do not discriminate against disabled children. Early years professionals have a duty to ensure children are included and support and not discriminated in any way. The booklet addresses some of the following … [Read more...] about Disabled Children and the Equality Act 2010
Introduction to the SEN Reforms
This free online SEN training course takes your through a four part video introducing you to the reforms to Special Educational Needs(SEN) The course covers: Background and LegislationIntroduction to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)The Assessment, Review and Appeals ProcessesThe Local OfferFinding SupportPersonal BudgetsSEN … [Read more...] about Introduction to the SEN Reforms
Safer Recruitment Online Training Course
Safer Recruitment Online Training Course This course is designed to help those who work with children and families to actively try to protect their welfare when selecting new people for the workforce. Since December 2012, a new service was introduced called the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks and the Independent … [Read more...] about Safer Recruitment Online Training Course
Management Training Course
Online Conflict Management Training Course This online training course is designed to help both employers and workers understand how to prevent, deal with and report confrontation in the workplace. The course explains the various types of workplace conflict. This course also highlights how to carry out and complete a management risk assessment. It … [Read more...] about Management Training Course
Domestic Violence and Abuse Safeguard Training
Domestic Violence and Abuse This is an online course that aims to raise awareness and highlight the reasons behind domestic violence. It will also discuss the impact of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) on both the adult victim and the victim’s children. The course helps you to work with families and children, helping them to understand the … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence and Abuse Safeguard Training