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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

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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

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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

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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

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Recovering debts from parents

It can be very difficult to recover debts when relationships with parents turn sour, therefore it is advised that necessary steps are put in place to help prevent this situation.Hopefully you will have developed a strong relationship with your parents and they pay you their child’s fees on time. A

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Using a blog as part of online marketing

Online marketing is a powerful tool for you when it comes to communicating your messages, it also builds relationships with current parents and new customers. New prospective parents will be able to see how great your nursery is. Knowing this information the questions is so how do I use a

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Implications of expansion on insurance policy

Expanding your nursery? As a nursery owner it is always satisfying to see a demand for more nursery places, however consider the implications of this growth in terms of ensuring high standards are maintained and your insurance implications.  If you decide to increase the number of children in your setting

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Guidance For Preparing For Your Ofsted Visit

Why does an Ofsted inspection take place? Ofsted will inspect nurseries to ensure the set standards are being met. Inspections should be seen as a positive way to promote good practice. Nurseries will be inspected during every cycle unless a complaint has risen. The inspection takes place on the premises

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Building children’s independence

It can be hard for adults to accept that children grow and gradually become more and more independent and require less from adults. However, children finding their own two feet and learning to do things for themselves does wonders for different aspects of their development, including their self-image and emotional

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Identifying schema’s in children’s play

When children are playing they will often show particular schemas, they may also show one particular schema stronger than the other. It is practitioners jobs to be aware of schemas and note when children are displaying these in their play.  Schema’s demonstrate the understanding in which children behave. With regards

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