Top ten tips for consulting young children on what they like at nursery Always try different ways of finding out what young children like to do and make this fun. As the key person will have a greater knowledge of their key group, it is best practice to research other
To manage a nursery can be very difficult as each day may be different especially with the unpredictability changes that arise within the industry. Peoples perception of running a nursery can also be different some say they sit in an office completing paperwork, however this is not always the case
There are a number of successful business people who have been able to achieve many successful business along their way. There are many forms of characteristics that can contribute to achieving a successful business , however not all of these can be achieved all at once , some may need
Your nursery team is one of the crucial elements of a successful nursery. If practitioners are not happy in their job this can have an effect on their job performance and both parents and children with be affected by this. As your team is constantly having contact with parents and
What is Effective communication? Communication is more than just exchanging of information. Effective communication can be in two ways: it is how you pay attention to gain the full meaning of what is being said and also to make the other person feel heard and comprehended.It helps to deepen your
Ofsted have announced the changes they have made on the way they will inspect early years provision, schools and further education and skills. These changes will come in to effect from September 2015 and include: the introduction of a common inspection framework for everyone short inspections for maintained schools, academies
A child’s learning journey is a record of a child’s learning and development throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage, this record will be built up over the years and will show many achievements. The child’s key person will tailor activities and experiences to the child’s individual needs, and records of
An Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) audit tool has been created to help review what you already have in place and what actions you need to implement. It will help to identify areas to work on in your setting. The audit tool works in conjunction with the requirements set out in
Common inspection framework This Common Inspection Framework handbook has been created for inspections carried out from September 2015. The common inspection framework gives clear guidance on how Ofsted will inspect maintained schools and academies, non-association independent schools, further education and skills provision and registered early years settings in England. It sets out principles that
Induction Process Induction process is highly important as it helps familiarise a new employee to the setting and their job. An effective induction is a key part of your recruitment strategy. If an employee fails to receive an induction this can lead to poor performance and a high staff turnover.