The government has not recognised the early years and child care sector despite its vital role in keeping the UK economy moving. Without childcare, many working families cannot work, which will have a knock-on effect on many other aspects of everyday life. The updated test trace guidelines for the workplace
Davlic Media Ltd has now taken over Early Years Careers and Piggledots projects. Many years ago Davlic Media Ltd worked closely with the previous company that owned the Early Years Careers and Piggledots sites and has always been working in the background, so we know what is needed and what
Back in November 2014, Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, decided all schools and early years’ settings should actively promote British Values, and Ofsted will assess and rate the provision. British values should be included in everything you do. It would be a good idea to involve parents and carers as
For a long time professionals have acknowledged the link between learning the piano and language development. Recently this has been further supported by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A study carried out by the institute found that nursery aged children greatly benefitted from learning the piano. The learning of such
In 2017 the Scottish government decided to exempt nurseries from business rate tax from the following year. Derek Makay, who is the Holyrood finance secretary, said that “Scotland has always been a leader in education and childcare, and this is the first relief of its kind anywhere in the UK.”
Making sense of play by playing games learning new skills and experimenting by enjoying organised activities, help develop essential early skills. There is a wide range of toys and equipment to suit all ages to support teaching, but effective planned activities are essential. Playtime Is a Significant Learning Time For
Unfortunately faddish eaters are part and parcel of nursery life. By thirteen months, a toddler should be able to drink from a cup and may be able to use a spoon or fork themselves. Eating food is a sensorial experience, and so the earlier you start toddlers trying new foods,
A dummy can be a very useful aid for most parents to help to relax their baby or toddler. By the time a child is two, a dummy should be limited and totally stopped by the age of four according to leading dental health experts even with an orthodontic dummy.
Could more time be spent playing with the children instead of completing learning journeys? Many people would argue that spending quality time with children is far more crucial than filling in a learning journey. Could practitioners time be used more effectively is the question? As learning journeys aren’t an Ofsted requirement, why are
Why not try this creative activity with your toddlers Would you ever of thought of putting ice cubes in a #tuffspot tray and letting the children paint them. This simple activity is a great activity for all ages of children, it can develop children’s gross motor skills whilst learning about
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