Find out about best practice surrounding intimate care routines and how to turn them into meaningful learning opportunities. What are intimate care routines? Intimate care routines are essential throughout the day to ensure that children’s basic needs are met. Intimate care routines include nappy changing, supporting children with using the toilet, changing clothes and administering… Continue reading Respectful intimate care in nurseries
Blog Tag: Safeguarding
Inclusion in early years
Everyone has the right to be treated equally without prejudice or discrimination. So how can you support inclusion in early years? What is inclusion? The Early Childhood Forum’s definition of inclusion is “a process of identifying, understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging.” Early years settings must promote an inclusive environment in which… Continue reading Inclusion in early years
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in early years
Find out what FGM is, why it happens and what to do if any children in your early years setting are affected. What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? FGM is a collective term for procedures that include the removal or partial removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical purposes. It is sometimes referred to… Continue reading Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in early years
Ofsted early years inspection: what you need to know
What documents does Ofsted need at your inspection? And how can you demonstrate high-quality practice? Worry not! Our Early Years Adviser will answer all your questions about Ofsted inspections at nurseries in this blog post. What documentation will Ofsted ask to see during your nursery inspection? A full list of documents that the inspector will… Continue reading Ofsted early years inspection: what you need to know
Your guide to a career in childcare & early years
Find out all you need to know about a career in childcare. The importance of high-quality childcare From the moment children are born, they are constantly learning about themselves and the world around them. If you have that natural love and fondness for every little aspect of curious children then you’ll find that this is… Continue reading Your guide to a career in childcare & early years
Nursery advice: Using social media
Social media can be a great online channel to boost communication with parents and raise awareness of your nursery. And the best part? It’s absolutely free! Sharing news, pictures or videos with parents of your setting allows them to see the day to day activities taking place and is a great tool to promote your… Continue reading Nursery advice: Using social media