What does performance management entail and how does it help staff, when preparing for inspection under the Education Inspection Framework? Annette Rawstrone reports
Make the most of summer for marketing your childcare business, says Sally Eaton, education director for The Childcare Company.
A small setting is re-establishing itself as a hub of the local community thanks to spacious new premises, says Karen Faux.
The Federation of Small Businesses wants parents to be given more say in planning maternity/paternity leave, says Karen Faux.
Contrary to expectations, swine flu has affected staff more than children for some nurseries. Being up to speed on the latest guidelines is important for minimising disruption this winter, says Jackie...
Childcare professionals and settings are taking part first-hand in a county-wide campaign to recruit more men. Karen Faux reports.
Cuts will fall harder on some areas, but even in the toughest cases there are innovative ideas that nurseries can use to win through, says Mary Evans.
With many parents now working unconventional hours, nurseries are starting to offer care throughout the night. Jordan Chamberlain reports.
There is work to be done to make the welcome apprenticeship scheme more attractive all round, as Karen Faux discovers.
Hiring good staff and setting fees are keeping Derek Hayes busy as the scheduled time to open a new nursery setting approaches.