If you’re considering setting up your own nursery, then you’re not alone. According to a report by the Department for Education, there were 24,000 group-based nursery providers in 2019, which comprises 14,700 private nurseries and 8,600 voluntary nurseries. Nurseries are...
Every child should have the right to fair education. Regardless of a child's ability, they should still receive the same quality of care and teaching. This is not only important in education but also wider society, as it ensures those...
The Leuven scale is a 5 point scale that allows child care experts, nursery practitioners and teachers to measure a child’s emotional well-being and involvement. The idea of emotional well-being and involvement is particularly important in early years because it...
As a nursery practitioner, your job is very rewarding. When you're looking after young children, you see them develop and progress through the early stages of their life. This is such an exciting and important time as it sets the...
Effective learning is defined as methods of learning that involve children actively participating in their own learning and personal development. Research shows that children are more likely to learn by actively talking and listening, writing, reading, and reflecting as this...
