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Parenta Trust to open first Ugandan pre-school this month!
On 29 May, we are going out to open Parenta Trust’s first pre-school in Uganda! It’s the result of lots of hard work fundraising, much of which came from our Maidstone to Monaco banger rally last year (we’re going again this year, if you’re...
Raising money to buy mosquito nets for children in Uganda
The countdown has begun! In just under three weeks’ time we will be inviting friends and colleagues on a five day trip to Uganda to visit several school projects and officially open a new preschool. As part of the visit, our very own Marie...
Job Centre Plus – Sector Based Work Academy
The Sector Based Work Academy (SBWA) is a partnership opportunity between Job Centre Plus, Parenta, local childcare settings (who may be considering taking on new staff) and training providers. We are piloting this scheme in two areas of Kent –...
Parenta launches new software for smaller childcare settings
We are pleased to announce the launch of, Regista, our new software product, aimed at childminders and small, independent childcare providers. The release marks another step in Parenta’s commitment to improving the business of childcare....
How we’re working with partners
We're working on some exciting projects with our partners. Here's the latest ones! Kent County Council employment programme Maintaining excellent communications with our customers, we are frequently asked for advice on apprentices. As a result...
What’s happening at Parenta and how you could get involved!
There’s lots happening in Parenta right now and I thought you may be interested to know a little more about what we are doing – and how some of it may work for you. New recruitment web-site We receive in excess of 400 emails each month asking...
The Banger Rally is back!
You may have heard the stories from last year. You may have seen the photos. You may even have been there. After the success of the Maidstone to Monaco rally last year, we’re pleased to announce the dates for 2014. This year’s event will follow...
The Parenta Trust breaks ground on a pre-school in Uganda
Following the success of the Maidstone to Monaco banger rally, work has started on the Parenta Trust’s first pre-school in Uganda. In October 2013, trustee Amanda Presland headed out to break ground with two representatives from Fields of Life -...
First annual banger rally – Maidstone to Monaco
On a warm morning in late September 2013, an intrepid group of fundraisers gathered at Parenta’s Head Office, ready to embark on a five-day trip of a lifetime. The aim was to raise enough money for The Parenta Trust to start building its first...
FREE webinar on changes to CRB checks for early years providers
Since The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged into The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), many childcare providers still have questions surrounding the new Enhanced Disclosure process. Parenta...
Abacus support team are the Three Musketeers!
Some great feedback from an Abacus user, highlighting Parenta's commitment to customer service. "Abacus has become a bible and work sheet master plan at my Nursery. I went both feet in and had no plan B and I have never looked back! The numbers...
Not everyday that Parenta staff are told they have "beautiful personalities"
A lovely comment received this morning from another happy website customer! "Thank you for your time today, I am pleased to say that I would like to go ahead with the upgrade for our website. Payment will be made by my colleague at her earliest...
Not everyday that Parenta staff are told they have “beautiful personalities”
A lovely comment received this morning from another happy website customer! "Thank you for your time today, I am pleased to say that I would like to go ahead with the upgrade for our website. Payment will be made by my colleague at her earliest...
Childcare learners happy with service from Parenta
As part of Parenta's commitment to quality, we regularly call childcare workers after they achieve their Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification to ensure they are happy with the service they received. In our most recent survey, we...
Parenta continue to grow
Parenta is proud to announce a 58% growth in 2012, with turnover reaching £3 million. Most of this expansion is through our childcare training arm, which now trains 1500 students every year, delivering Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 childcare...
New loans set to boost childcare training for adult learners
If you are 24 or over and an independent childcare worker, a new Government initiative is set to open the door for further training. The new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan will enable the more than 53,000 childminders across the UK, who might not...
The drive to build a school. Join the Maidstone to Monaco banger rally
PRESS RELEASE: The Parenta Trust has announced its biggest fundraising event to date – the Maidstone to Monaco Banger Rally. On Wednesday 18th September 2013, Parenta founders Nick Williams and Allan Presland will be joined by a team of...
School children arrange fundraiser for school children in Uganda
PRESS RELEASE: In support of the Parenta Trust, the charitable arm of the Parenta Group of Companies, nine-year-old Maddie and seven-year-old Bella led a group of school children on a charity bike ride to raise money and help build a school for...
PARENTA CO-FOUNDER SET TO CLIMB MOUNTAIN FOR CHARITY
PRESS RELEASE: Parenta co-founder Allan Presland and his wife Amanda, are undertaking another fundraising adventure this June by climbing Uganda’s tallest mountain to raise money and help build a school for orphaned children in this East African...
NEW ‘READY TO WORK’ PROGRAMME TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN KENT
PRESS RELEASE: With more than 10% of 16-18 year olds in the UK not in employment, education or training (NEET), Kent-based training specialists Parenta has launched a new ‘Ready To Work’ programme to help more young people get into work or onto...
THE PARENTA TRUST TAKES ITS MESSAGE TO UGANDA
PRESS RELEASE: The Parenta Trust, the charitable arm of the Parenta Group of companies, has outlined a series of community projects it will deliver in the East African country of Uganda – demonstrating its commitment to helping children in the...
DAYSHARE FROM PARENTA SET TO REVOLUTIONISE NURSERIES
PRESS RELEASE: Every parent wants to know what their child’s been up to during the day at nursery, but more often than not they just don’t have the time to plough through a book that’s been hastily completed by busy staff at the end of the day....
PARENTA SHINES AT OFSTED INSPECTION
PRESS RELEASE: A recent Ofsted inspection has recognised the commitment to the training of early year learners being provided by Parenta, with progress reported across all elements of the inspection. Parenta provides an extensive range of early...
PARENTA MOVES TO NEW HOME
PRESS RELEASE: Parenta is the UK’s leading provider of childcare courses, nursery management software and childcare website design. From fee collection services to helping carers achieve training qualifications, Parenta offers everything...
Abacus in the United Arab Emirates
A nice note from a customer who has expanded in the UAE. "I have used the Parenta software now for over 5 years in my nursery in the UK. The comprehensive nature of this particular product means that there is no other like it in the market....
Introducing the Parenta Trust
The Trust has been created as a vehicle for Parenta and its staff to help those who care for children in circumstances which we, in the UK and other parts of the developed world, can barely comprehend. It's something that Parenta's founders,...
Parenta is on the move!
Throughout its history, Parenta has been fortunate enough to experience steady growth, and the last few years have been no exception! The Company now employs over 80 staff, most of whom are based at our Head Quarters in Maidstone, Kent. To allow...
Free child care entitlement time to bridge the gap.
According to a new report by the National Audit Office, the Department of Education have succeeded in sustaining a 95 percent take up of three to four years olds in free childcare places since 2008. This level has been sustained despite...
Nick Clegg’s NEET solution for 16 to 17 year olds
This week deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg promised to tackle the “ticking time bomb” of teenagers who are not in work, school or training. He announced a 125m scheme to get at least 55,000 young people aged between 16 and 17 years old,...
Nick Clegg’s NEET solution for 16 to 17 year olds.
This week deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg promised to tackle the “ticking time bomb” of teenagers who are not in work, school or training. He announced a 125m scheme to get at least 55,000 young people aged between 16 and 17 years old, without...