Can gender stereotypes interrupt children’s curiosity and imagination? Should children be given the freedom to explore their gender role? There is much debate within the Early Years sector on whether children should be encouraged to break out of their gender stereotypes and explore their own identity. Many parents have voiced
Why free flow helps children’s development Many nurseries today offer free flow; this allows children to independently choose to move between the different environments. For some settings free flow can pose challenges as they may be based upstairs and have to find ways of accessing the outdoors, whereas settings based
Smethwick Fire Station is to become a Nursery The historic fire station is going to be transformed into a nursery, £130,000 will spent on the revamp by Zadvider Padda and his family. Fireflies will become the new name for the nursery and the historic building has been name Station House
Nurseries play an important role in the safeguarding of children, but what can be done about radicalisation? In recent times the media has been inundated with reports of children being exploited by terrorists and radicalisation, and with nurseries now being included in the Prevent Duty legislation alongside schools, early years
How an Ofsted Inspector will make their judgement on the Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare in your setting During an Ofsted inspection the inspector will make a judgement against the section Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare. The grading descriptions that the inspector will award for each section is outstanding, good,
How to prevent children sitting in the W position Do you have children in your nursery that sits in the W position? Have you ever wondered how this might be affecting their development? What is the W-Sitting position? The W sitting position is when children will sit with their legs out
How an Ofsted Inspector will make their judgement on the Quality of teaching, learning and assessment in your setting During an Ofsted inspection, the inspector will make a judgement against the section Quality of teaching, learning and assessment, this grade will contribute to the settings overall grade. It is important that settings
Why music is a great tool to help children’s development Music is a great learning tool for children, especially from a young age. Many people forget that listening to music can begin in the womb, playing music to babies who are not yet born can help them later on in
The role of the practitioner in supporting children’s problem solving skills An adult has a crucial role to play in supporting children’s problem solving skills, children need to be set challenges and be prompted with questions and suggestions. It is important that adults do not provide children straight away with
How an Ofsted Inspector will make their judgement on the Effectiveness of Leadership and Management in your setting Effectiveness of Leadership and Management is one of the sections an Ofsted inspector will make a judgement against. The grade that is awarded for this section will contribute to the settings overall