Makaton involves the use of signs, symbols and speech to help children and adults communicate and to aid spoken language. These are used in conjunction with one another to support children who have no speech or those whose speech is unclear. Makaton is used for a variety of reasons and purposes such as: sharing thoughts and emotions; labeling … [Read more...] about What is Makaton?
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New settings to be inspected by Ofsted later.
Ofsted ensures that quality of care will remain at a high standard despite the fact new settings are going to be inspected 30 months after opening rather than 7. There have however, been concerns raised about the way this decision will have detrimental effects on the quality of care. The background If there was not a full registration, Ofsted … [Read more...] about New settings to be inspected by Ofsted later.
Demand for a skillful workforce in Early Years Settings
The demand for a skilful workforce was a recommendation made to improve the EYFS, this would help Early Years settings reach their fullest potential with regards to qualifications and training. Tickell stated in the report that she "recommends that the government retains a focus on the need to upskill the workforce, to commit to promoting a … [Read more...] about Demand for a skillful workforce in Early Years Settings
Helpful guidance on conducting joint observations
Here is some helpful guidance on conducting joint observations. The new framework on carrying out Ofsted inspections concentrates heavily on the managers leadership and management skills. As part of assessing and monitoring the managers leadership and management skills the Ofsted inspector will carry out joint observations with the nursery … [Read more...] about Helpful guidance on conducting joint observations
Information to display for an Ofsted inspection
During an Ofsted inspection, be confident and talk through with the inspector what is displayed on your notice board, the inspector will ask questions and will note down any evidence of best practice. Ensure you regularly update display boards and ensure the information is relevant. Some helpful suggestions of what to display on your notice … [Read more...] about Information to display for an Ofsted inspection
Dame Tickell review 2011 suggests changes to EYFS
Information on the review of the Early Years Foundation Stage carried out by the Dame Tickell review 2011 The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards of learning and development for children aged from birth to five years old and was introduced in 2008 as a curriculum framework to replace the earlier "foundation stage" framework … [Read more...] about Dame Tickell review 2011 suggests changes to EYFS
Supporting children with EAL
Some helpful information in supporting children with EAL in early years settings. In recent years the quantity of children in early years setting with English as an additional language has risen to "more than a million pupils in English schools who speak languages in addition to English" (NALDIC, 2013), yet the support for these children has not … [Read more...] about Supporting children with EAL
Supporting children’s Speech and Language Development
Supporting children's Speech and Language Development from a young age is crucial, as some children attend nursery settings their are many professionals who are able to help support children in this area of development. What to do if you worried about you child's Speech and Language development? Speak to your child's Key person who will carry … [Read more...] about Supporting children’s Speech and Language Development
All nursery staff to be trained in Paediatric First Aid
A campaign by parents to make sure all nursery staff are qualified in pediatric first aid is being debated by MPs in parliament The e-petition was started by Dan and Joanna Thompson because their daughter died in nursery after choking. More than 100,000 people signed. Millie’s Trust was set up in memory of the little girl, and her parents aim … [Read more...] about All nursery staff to be trained in Paediatric First Aid
Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disability during the festive period Children with SEND find it difficult to deal with change, during the festive period children are not necessarily in their normal routine of going to school etc, this can cause children to become very anxious and unsettled. Below are some reasons why it … [Read more...] about Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.