Some helpful information in supporting children with EAL in early years settings. In recent years the quantity of children in early years setting with English as an additional language has risen to "more than a million pupils in English schools who speak languages in addition to English" (NALDIC, 2013), yet the support for these children has not … [Read more...] about Supporting children with EAL
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Supporting children’s Speech and Language Development
Supporting children's Speech and Language Development from a young age is crucial, as some children attend nursery settings their are many professionals who are able to help support children in this area of development. What to do if you worried about you child's Speech and Language development? Speak to your child's Key person who will carry … [Read more...] about Supporting children’s Speech and Language Development
All nursery staff to be trained in Paediatric First Aid
A campaign by parents to make sure all nursery staff are qualified in pediatric first aid is being debated by MPs in parliament The e-petition was started by Dan and Joanna Thompson because their daughter died in nursery after choking. More than 100,000 people signed. Millie’s Trust was set up in memory of the little girl, and her parents aim … [Read more...] about All nursery staff to be trained in Paediatric First Aid
Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disability during the festive period Children with SEND find it difficult to deal with change, during the festive period children are not necessarily in their normal routine of going to school etc, this can cause children to become very anxious and unsettled. Below are some reasons why it … [Read more...] about Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
10 tips for a positive male inclusive practice
Practitioners working in an Early Years setting should be observant of promoting positive male inclusive practice. 1) LOOK AT THE WORLD FROM THE CHILD’S POINT OF VIEW Most children need a male role model who care a great deal for them, therefore staff will need to interact with theses role models 2) RECOGNISE AND SUPPORT … [Read more...] about 10 tips for a positive male inclusive practice
Concerns by sector over paid-for inspections
Ofsted plan to bring in paid-for inspections that will cost around £1,300 to £2,500. Ofsted will prioritise settings with a background of ‘satisfactory’ or ‘requires improvement’ grades who want a paid-for inspection. Currently, early years settings with this grade can be locked out of access to funding for two-year-olds, therefore this would be a … [Read more...] about Concerns by sector over paid-for inspections
Innovation needed to make funding work in Nurseries
The minister believes ‘more could be done in terms of innovation’ to help parents save money as many early years settings do not reach the capacity of children on a Monday or Friday. Mr Gyimah was trying to boost this process along by giving evidence to the House of Lords Committee on Affordable Childcare. He suggested that PVIs can use their … [Read more...] about Innovation needed to make funding work in Nurseries
Children to learn how to brush their teeth by Early Years practitioners.
New recommendations suggest children should be given lessons on how to brush their teeth properly in early years settings, due to poor oral hygiene. In some deprived areas in the UK, poor dental health is rife. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggest introducing a new scheme that helps young children learn the … [Read more...] about Children to learn how to brush their teeth by Early Years practitioners.
New integrated reviews to help parents understand their child’s progress.
Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter and Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah announced on November 21st 2014 that integrated health and early years reviews for 2 to 2-and-a-half-year-olds will be set in stone from September 2015. At present, Health and early years reviews of young children are carried out separately. However, the government … [Read more...] about New integrated reviews to help parents understand their child’s progress.
How to help a child overcome stammering in the early stages.
Many parents tend to believe that it is their fault their child has speech difficulties, but The British Stammering Association is quick to reassure parents otherwise. In order to help your child overcome speech difficulties it is recommended to refer them to a speech therapist as soon as possible, for more help on this contact your health visitor … [Read more...] about How to help a child overcome stammering in the early stages.