Jigsaw Curzon House Day Nursery has been voted National Day Nurseries Association’s Nursery of the Year. The title was for the North of England and they received their award at the ceremony at the Ricoh Arena Coventry. Parents were over the moon for the nursery and Claire Taylor, nursery manager, of Jigsaw
As more and more children are developing allergies it is important for nurseries who are providing food to be more aware of how to prevent children coming into contact with certain foods. The new allergen information rules gives advice and information on food allergies and intolerances and guidance for business
Early Years Pupil Premium Q&A The purpose of this Q&A is to answer the most common questions about the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) which have been raised following the publication of the government response to the consultation on the EYPP in October. This Q&A is not intended to provide
A huge part of the ensuring children are making significant progress in their learning and development is by identifying and planning their next steps. The EYFS places strong emphasis on children’s development and ensuring practitioners are meeting children’s individual needs in the setting. Practitioners need to be fully aware of
The first question we really need to ask is, ‘what does literacy actually involve?’ Literacy covers speaking and listening and reading and writing. Literacy in the early years is particularly important for children as it gives them a head start in learning these essential life skills that they will use
Does your setting have a capability policy and procedure?, this policy is about managing a staff members performance and ensuring he/she is doing their job right. Some hints and tips on following capability policies and procedures. Make notes As soon as you start talking to a member of staff about their
Finalist of Nursery World Awards 2105 Bright Horizons trusted childcare provider, have proved themselves not only exceptional with their provision of care and education for children but also with their training of staff. Improving the range of skills within the current staff helps to create a team that is loyal
When a child is dealing with a bereavement in the family this can be a very upsetting time for them. Young children don’t know how to express their emotions and deal with the loss. Practitioners should support both the child and family, depending on children’s age and stage the child
How practitioners can support children’s PSE development Personal, Social and Emotional development are three key areas of a child’s development that come together and help to build the person a child will grow into. It will help develop their character further and how they feel about, and act in the
Tracking children’s development through the EYFS The purpose of tracking children’s development in the Early years is to provide a picture of the child’s progress and to identify any areas for further support. It is also a tool to share with parents and professional if needs be, parents will be
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