The benefits of conducting peer observations Peer observations have been around for many years. However, some practitioners are a little unsure of what these are and why they should be carried out. It is important to help practitioners fully understand why these are completed and help them feel confident in
Bring stories alive by involving the children There are many reasons why reading stories to children are so important. It can often be forgotten by a practitioner as to why reading stories are important. It is good practice too often discuss with other colleagues and parents why sharing stories are beneficial
Do people agree that Nursery Managers need just as much support as practitioners? Running a nursery is far harder than many people realise, Juggling staffing, meeting Ofsted standards, talking to parents and making sure staff and children are happy are just a few jobs nursery managers have to do on
Report for Lincolnshire nursery has been withdrawn while Ofsted regional inspector looks into the concerns Ofsted has removed Town and County Kiddies Nursery’s latest report which criticised them for not displaying enough ethnic posters and not teaching children about different cultures. The owner explained that the nursery is situated in
A nursery has been criticised for not displaying enough ethnic posters and teaching children about different cultures A nursery has been stripped off its Ofsted outstanding grade for failing to teach three yers olds about ethnic diversity; Ofsted criticised the Town and County Kiddies Nursery for not displaying enough pictures
Nurseries in York face closure due to the pilot of 30hrs free childcare The funding rates for nurseries in York is on average £3.66 per hour; this has led to one childcare provider in York not providing the additional 15hrs. By offering this additional funding, the childcare provider is putting their
The focus of National Children’s Day UK 2016 is the importance of a healthy childhood The National Children’s Day UK 2016 will also look closely at the importance of adult wellbeing to the child’s being. The annual celebration will take place on the 15 May, the theme this year is
Busy Bees Training Academy Respond to new GCSE requirements for Early Years practitioners From September, those wishing to pursue a career in childcare must have GCSE grades C or above in Maths and English, with alternative equivalent qualifications no longer accepted, in line with new regulations brought in by the
The requirement for C or above in English and Maths should be scrapped From September any new nursery recruits must have GCSE C or above in Engish and Maths, this new requirement will lead to catastrophic staff shortages. According to Save our Early Years campaign employers are already feeling the recruitment
15 ways to enhance your outdoor provision As it is an Ofsted requirement that children have access to outdoor play, it is highly important that the outdoor provision provides just as much learning as the indoors if not more. All children enjoy playing outside and exploring their surroundings. Through carefully planning