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The best ways to deal with poor performance

 Top advice on dealing with staff’s poor performance Once you have identified that an employee is under performing, refer to your policies and procedures to help you determine the right course of action. To help refer to the following policies disciplinary capability absence What is the difference between disciplinary and

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Early Implementers for the 30 hours free childcare offer

Education Secretary calls on councils and childcare providers to come forward as first to deliver 30 hours free childcare in September 2016. Organisations who would like to register their interest can do so by sending an email saying “I’d like to be an early implementer” to [email protected] before midday on Monday 28

Early Years Practice
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Why practititioners should fully understand children’s PSED

It is important practitioners fully understand children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) and how social and emotional factors can impede on children’s development. When practitioners are completing children’s two year progress checks, this is time to assess a child’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development. The purpose of this assessment

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Organisation NCFE have taken over CACHE

NCFE have acquired CACHE and its brand Students will still be able to obtain a CACHE qualification through NCFE. The charitable arm of CACHE will now become a standalone charity and will change its name shortly. The change is because of a strategic review on to the changes to the awarding organisation’s

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Top 20 HR things every employer needs to know

Following recent changes to HR legislation here are the top 20 things every employers needs to know. People don’t have to be employed by you to take you to an employment tribunal for discrimination When recruiting for new employees if someone applies for a job and you don’t invite them

Early Years Practice
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Benefits of sharing picture books with children.

How can picture books help children’s development? The joy children can get from picture books has no limits. Children are attracted by the fun and colourful illustrations on each page that help to enhance the words of the story, allowing children to create further imagery in their minds, letting their

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Finalist for Nursery Food Award by Nursery World

Elmscot Day Nursery short-listed for Nursery Food Award Elmscot Day Nursery has received a nomination for their provision of high quality nutritious meals. The nursery world awards recognise the hard work the team have put into providing an outstanding menu.  Jenna Holloway, Deputy Manager commented “As a company Elmscot prides

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Removal of GCSE’s for Level 3 Early Years Educator courses

The requirements for students starting Level 3 Early Years Educator courses to have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above has now been removed just before the new funding year begins on 1 August. The decision has been made to remove this stipulation just before the new funding begins, this

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Nominated for ‘Provision for Two year olds’ Nursery award

Nursery settings nominated for the Nursery award “Provision for Two year olds’ Kidspiration Childcare and Education, Leeds has worked hard to provide the highest quality care and education to children and have recently been recognised for their efforts. The nursery has been nominated for ‘Provision for Two year olds’ award

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A new Montessori Early Years Educator qualification starts

Are you interested in gaining a Montessori  Early Years Educator qualification? A full time one year Montessori Early Years Educator qualification course is being run by Montessori Centre International. The course starts next month and it is the first time they have run this full time course, student finance is available if

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