Why become a childminder? Childminding can be highly rewarding and a full-on job/business, but you'll play a role in helping children learn new skills that set the foundation for later life. Childminding is a flexible business that's relatively easy to set up with low overheads – and it is popular as a second income. You can also charge … [Read more...] about How To Become A Childminder
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How Are EYFS Assessed?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a framework that sets out how children's developing needs are met through play, care and learning. EYFS covers children from their birth up to 5 years of age. The EYFS defines how these areas should be assessed in order for the child to grow as they should. This blog post will discuss how assessments are … [Read more...] about How Are EYFS Assessed?
Early Years Sector NOT Recognised Under Self Isolation Exemption
The government has not recognised the early years and child care sector despite its vital role in keeping the UK economy moving. Without childcare, many working families cannot work, which will have a knock-on effect on many other aspects of everyday life. The updated test trace guidelines for the workplace have been published, which identifies … [Read more...] about Early Years Sector NOT Recognised Under Self Isolation Exemption
Promoting British Values
Back in November 2014, Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, decided all schools and early years’ settings should actively promote British Values, and Ofsted will assess and rate the provision. British values should be included in everything you do. It would be a good idea to involve parents and carers as often as possible, helping to build … [Read more...] about Promoting British Values
Link Between Learning the Piano and Language Development
For a long time professionals have acknowledged the link between learning the piano and language development. Recently this has been further supported by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A study carried out by the institute found that nursery aged children greatly benefitted from learning the piano. The learning of such an … [Read more...] about Link Between Learning the Piano and Language Development
Should Nurseries In England Be Exempt From Business Rates Tax?
In 2017 the Scottish government decided to exempt nurseries from business rate tax from the following year. Derek Makay, who is the Holyrood finance secretary, said that “Scotland has always been a leader in education and childcare, and this is the first relief of its kind anywhere in the UK.” Getting rid of business rate tax is thought to … [Read more...] about Should Nurseries In England Be Exempt From Business Rates Tax?
Making Sense of Play
Making sense of play by playing games learning new skills and experimenting by enjoying organised activities, help develop essential early skills. There is a wide range of toys and equipment to suit all ages to support teaching, but effective planned activities are essential. Playtime Is a Significant Learning Time For Children Play … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Play
Dealing With Faddish Eaters
Unfortunately faddish eaters are part and parcel of nursery life. By thirteen months, a toddler should be able to drink from a cup and may be able to use a spoon or fork themselves. Eating food is a sensorial experience, and so the earlier you start toddlers trying new foods, the better. The more diverse range of meals and varied fruits and … [Read more...] about Dealing With Faddish Eaters
Young Enjoy New Yurt
Young enjoy new yurt at Kiddi Caru in Wellingborough. The Yurt was inspiration brought over from central Asia. Wellingborough’s well being Yurt will boost the nurseries space to provide fun and engaging activities. The children enjoyed a special fun day for the official opening of the yurt. There was tombola, hook a duck plus many more … [Read more...] about Young Enjoy New Yurt
Time To Give Up The Dummy?
A dummy can be a very useful aid for most parents to help to relax their baby or toddler. By the time a child is two, a dummy should be limited and totally stopped by the age of four according to leading dental health experts even with an orthodontic dummy. If the child hasn’t stopped on their own initiative the parent should intervene before … [Read more...] about Time To Give Up The Dummy?