Childminders are often quoted as earning only around 2.50 to 3 per hour. But it is worth remembering that a childminder can have up to six children under eight in her care at the same time, allowing...
Leading singing This is a busy time of year for celebrations and festivals, and you may be expected to lead groups of young singers. So it is important to think about how to help children's singing...
Lynn Brydon is business and finance support officer at Sure Start Strategic Partnership Tyne & Wear (www.northtyneside.gov.uk)
It is now seven months since Porchea Samuels left Cape Town for London to start work at Teddies Twickenham. About her decision to work abroad, she says, 'I wanted a different working environment, and...
The new Early Years Directorate will ask for parents' views about the service when inspecting childcare providers. Alison Mercer explains what else is in store The handover to Ofsted's Early Years...
This project recognises that: * settings should be constantly resourced and organised in such a way as to offer learning opportunities across all areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, children and staff at Boys & Girls Nurseries in Hertfordshire enjoyed a visit from a local author.
Refresh yourself with a flower remedy selected for the stresses and strains of nannying by Eve Boggenpoel Flower essences are enjoying a revival as a natural, safe solution to emotional problems and...
Principle * Having time to explore and experiment with ideas, materials and activities (p117) Early learning goals