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Nursery Staff Told To Sleep At Work During Olympic Games.
23 April, 2012It is obvious that with London hosting the World’s biggest sporting event, that there will be disruption to everyday life in our capital city. Millions of people will descend on London whether to attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the atmosphere of what promises to be a historic event. Because of this nurseries have [...]
Read more...Coalition Government Axes 13% Of Previously Funded Playgrounds
18 April, 2012In a time when child obesity continues to grow and we continually hear how government is determined to tackle the problem head on, you would assume that there would be an emphasis on promoting outdoor play for young children, while also providing safe areas for them to participate…wouldn’t you? Think again… Since coming to office [...]
Read more...50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾…
13 April, 2012They were once the simple pleasures and pastimes of childhood, but with the burgeoning trend towards sitting motionless playing computer games, these wonderful escapades are slowly dying… What am I referring to? Outdoor Play! When I was growing up in the 70′s (yes I am that old!) this was the norm. Unfortunately these days, with [...]
Read more...Changes to the EYFS, what YOU need to know.
10 April, 2012The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a framework that provides guidance and the legal requirements for all child care workers and providers, supporting learning and development of children in their care from birth to five years. The two main aspects focus on learning and play and the statutory welfare requirements of childcare provision. The [...]
Read more...A History of Pre School Education in the UK
16 March, 2012We all take pre schools or nurseries for granted in this day and age. Without them the wheels of the economy would have the brakes applied dramatically so their worth must not be under estimated. So where did it all begin? Well, the nursery school movement began in the 19th century alongside the growth of [...]
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