by Parenta | Oct 1, 2020 | Guest Authors
Many of us are planning our provision around being outside more of the time. It is my view that this will do more than just limit the spread of coronavirus, but it will also help to combat the lack of nature in our children’s lives and promote a...
by Parenta | May 1, 2023 | How to, Ofsted, Running a setting
Ofsted inspections are part of a necessary inspection programme for all early years establishments, including all nurseries, schools and childminders in England. Other parts of the UK are inspected as well, but by other inspection bodies. Nursery...
by Parenta | Mar 1, 2023 | Health and well-being, Running a setting
It’s inevitable that wherever young children are together in a group, there will be a high chance that infections will spread. When working in early years, it’s an occupational hazard; with the children touching each other and the toys – often at...
by Parenta | Mar 14, 2022 | Childcare news
Fifty percent of all children starting Reception are “not ready to start school”, according to a new teacher survey, conducted by YouGov. Eighty eight percent of teachers and teaching assistants said that they were having to spend additional time...
