https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/feeds/rss.xml Latest News articles from daynurseries.co.uk en-gb Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:31:22 GMT Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:31:22 GMT https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586588/Early-years-maths-are-we-letting-our-boys-down Despite the recent shortening gap between girls’ and boys’ grades in most early years subjects, maths is considered the one area where the boys are still continually lagging. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:20:00 GMT 1586588 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586567/Childrens-food-trust-announces-closure-after-helping-11-million-children The Children’s Food Trust has announced "with great sadness" that it is to close, after promoting healthy eating for children in the UK for more than 15 years. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:24:00 GMT 1586567 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586558/Soaring-childcare-costs-and-shortage-of-places As nurseries and schools across the country break up for the summer holidays, many working parents will be faced with a ‘double whammy’ of rising childcare costs and a ‘scarcity’ of council run childcare provision, new research suggests. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:02:00 GMT 1586558 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586511/stigma-disadvantaged-label-deters-parents-eypp The fear of their child being labelled as ‘disadvantaged’ is deterring parents from applying for the early years pupil premium, according to nurseries. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:06:00 GMT 1586511 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586491/Toddler-yoga-every-nursery-should-have-at-least-one-staff-member-trained “Children are natural yogis they are so flexible and can do the downward dog very easily” says toddler yoga instructor Beth Hopkins who believes nurseries have nothing to lose by getting a staff member trained up in the art. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:28:00 GMT 1586491 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586482/daynurseries-co-uk-helps-nurseries-tackle-childcare-recruitment Good staff who are enthused about the early years are crucial for any nursery, yet finding them can be a real challenge. Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:01:00 GMT 1586482 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586469/Nurserys-heartwarming-generosity-feeds-Londons-homeless An East London nursery has been teaching children the value of sharing and helping others by preparing hot meals for the homeless. Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:48:00 GMT 1586469 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586466/There-is-no-reason-the-30-hour-childcare-scheme An evaluation of the 30-hour pilot has concluded that there is 'no specific reason' to believe that the policy will 'not be a success', even though almost half of nurseries reported limiting places in order to be able to offer extended hours. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:48:00 GMT 1586466 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586406/Nurserlies-shut-their-doors Nurseries across England are closing because the Government’s 30 hour ‘free' childcare policy and mounting business pressures is forcing them out of business. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:04:00 GMT 1586406 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586385/Children-1st-day-nurseries-scoops-up-three-nurseries-from-seller-exiting-market-to-open-restaurant Children 1st Day Nurseries has added to its 20-strong portfolio of nurseries by purchasing three more settings from a nursery owner believed be exiting the childcare market to run a restaurant. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:30:00 GMT 1586385 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586352/More-nurseries-confident-they-can-save-childrens-lives-thanks-to-Millies-Mark-first-aid-training Staff from a growing number of nurseries across England are confident they have the skills required to save a child's life because they have Millie’s Mark - a new accreditation for paediatric first aid. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:23:00 GMT 1586352 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586318/Early-years-education-boosts-everyone-not-just-the-disadvantaged All children benefit from early education from the age of two ‘regardless’ of a child’s household income and level of disadvantage in their area, Government research reveals. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:38:00 GMT 1586318 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586308/Nursery-manager-lends-a-hand-when-pregnant-donkey-decides-to-give-birth-at-nursery A nursery manager sprang into action, when a donkey called Rosie trotted up to her nursery’s car park to give birth. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:16:00 GMT 1586308 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586257/Illegal-nurserys-owner-got-over-43000-in-council-funding-but-pays-1200-court-costs The owner of an illegal nursery has been prosecuted by Ofsted for being an unregistered provider but the London Borough of Newham is still trying to recoup more than £43,000, the setting had received for funded hours. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:34:00 GMT 1586257 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586254/london-nursery-group-sick-qualifications-snobbery-nursery-teachers The head of the UK’s largest social enterprise nursery group has said she is “tired of being held back by a system that divides us by the snobbery of qualifications” and has decided to give all her staff the title of nursery teacher. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:08:00 GMT 1586254 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586228/Toddler-hotel-sees-Iggle-Piggle-and-other-CBeebies-characters-come-to-life Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy joined Postman Pat to entertain children at a CBeebies-themed hotel designed for them. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:56:00 GMT 1586228 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586163/england-joins-international-pisa-study-five-year-olds The Department for Education has revealed that 20 schools and childcare settings in England are to take part in a pilot testing scheme on five-year-olds as part of an international study. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:56:00 GMT 1586163 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586091/Brexit-the-national-living-wage-and-30-hours This year has seen many challenges thrown at the nursery market with the National Living Wage put up to £7.50 per hour in April, 30 hours ‘free’ childcare being introduced in September and the recent Brexit negotiations already underway. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:13:00 GMT 1586091 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586047/five-thousand-girls-primary-schools-female-genital-mutilation The most common age for having female genital mutilation (FGM) is between five and nine-years-old, according to new figures from NHS Digital. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:57:00 GMT 1586047 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1586041/parents-complain-half-primary-schools-non-competitive Parents are calling for school sports days to be competitive, after a survey found over half of primary schools are holding sports days with a non-competitive theme. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:07:00 GMT 1586041 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585994/ex-coronation-street-actress-new-shadow-childcare-minister Tracy Brabin, who was elected MP for Batley and Spen at a by-election last October following the murder of her close friend Jo Cox, has been named as the new shadow childcare minister. Tue, 04 Jul 2017 14:12:00 GMT 1585994 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585873/An-hourly-increase-of-40p-to-make-30-hours-viable Nurseries hoping to offer 30-hours of ‘free’ childcare for three- and four-year-olds in September will receive only 40p more per hour on average, new research suggests. Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:59:00 GMT 1585873 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585830/Alistair-Bryce-Clegg-if-there-is-no-thrill-children-will-not-have-the-will-to-learn “Without thrill, there is no will to take part and without the will, how can children successfully acquire the skill?” According to author and early years expert Alistair Bryce-Clegg, this principle applies to all aspects of early years education, and a lack of it can explain why many children do not engage in the ‘correct’ play that practitioners expect to observe. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:51:00 GMT 1585830 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585781/Government-urged-to-focus-on-quality-not-quantity-of-childcare-places The Government should focus on improving the quality of early education, rather than increasing the quantity of places available, a new report has found. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:53:00 GMT 1585781 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585729/Robert-Goodwill-announced-as-the-new-childcare-minister Robert Goodwill, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has been appointed as the new minister at the Department for Education (DfE) and will take on responsibility for early years and childcare. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:26:00 GMT 1585729 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585711/Children-born-prematurely-perform-equally-as-well-at-school-as-their-peers Premature babies perform just as well at school as children who were carried to full term, a new study has found. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:17:00 GMT 1585711 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585691/Nursery-workers-go-on-inspirational-trip-to-Sweden A team of early years practitioners at have gone the extra mile for the children in their care after going on a fact-finding tour in Sweden. Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:48:00 GMT 1585691 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585687/nottinghamshire-nursery-where-children-share-and-patiently-take-turns-rated-outstanding Children 1st @ Newark Town in Nottinghamshire has been rated by Ofsted inspectors as ‘outstanding’ in all areas for achieving ‘excellent levels of independence and social confidence’ as shown by how children ‘share, negotiate and patiently take turns’. Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT 1585687 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585645/Dads-work-later-to-avoid-90-minute-battle-to-get-children-to-bed Parents spend 90 minutes on average putting kids to bed – causing some dads (15 per cent) to work later to avoid the bedtime routine altogether. Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:37:00 GMT 1585645 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585638/early-years-teacher-who-was-mute-as-a-child-finds-voice-writing-stories Early years teacher, Diane King, has revealed how she set up a picture book publishing company to help give children the voice she never had. Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:33:00 GMT 1585638 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585596/Staff-grieving-as-nursery-worker-dies-in-Grenfell-Tower-fire Nursery worker Farah Hamdan died from smoke inhalation on the 20th floor of Grenfell Tower, after fire broke out shortly before 1am on 14 June. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:17:00 GMT 1585596 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585579/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursery-manager Melanie Lockyer is the nursery manager at Tops Day Nursery Gillingham and admits she "loves seeing children complete a task that they’ve been struggling with" or see "staff complete a new qualification which makes a difference to their practice". Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:13:00 GMT 1585579 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585515/Nursery-founder-who-left-school-with-no-qualifications-is-thrilled-byOBE-from-Queen She may have left school with no qualifications at the age of 15 but Margaret Mason, the chief executive of Children 1st Day Nurseries, received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's birthday honours, for her services to early years education. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:03:00 GMT 1585515 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585455/Grenfell-Tower-Fire-Nursery-that-lost-everything-feared-the-worst-for-its-children “They are suffering now” - these are the words of one woman describing the staff of a nursery, based on the ground floor of the burnt out high rise that is on everyone’s lips... Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:34:00 GMT 1585455 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585390/Reshuffle-sees-childcare-minister-Caroline-Dinenage-depart Caroline Dinenage, the minister who had portfolio responsibility for early years, has moved Government departments to join the Department of Work and Pensions, following a post-election reshuffle. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:36:00 GMT 1585390 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585342/welsh-parents-pay-extra-lunch-trips-childcare Parents in Wales will be expected to pay extra for meals and trips as part of the new 30 hours ‘free’ childcare offer, which is being piloted in Anglesey and Gwynedd, Blaenau Gwent, Flintshire, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Caerphilly. Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:04:00 GMT 1585342 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585225/nurseries-get-guidance-children-too-fat With nearly a quarter of childcare practitioners witnessing anxiety by children aged between three and five over their weight and body image, a guide has been developed to help them support children’s self-esteem. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:43:00 GMT 1585225 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585133/Stability-is-urgently-needed-in-wake-of-general-election A period of political uncertainty lies ahead for the early years sector, as Britain woke up to a hung parliament this morning. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:03:00 GMT 1585133 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585080/Nursery-worker-assaulted-by-three-females-shouting-Allah-will-get-you A nursery worker was left with broken ribs after she was kicked and slashed with a Stanley knife in north-east London on 7 June. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:53:00 GMT 1585080 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585071/New-childrens-laureate-lauren-child-says-children-need-the-freedom-to-dream-and-imagine Lauren Child, the highly acclaimed children’s author and illustrator, is to become the 10th Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:05:00 GMT 1585071 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585041/Babies-moved-into-their-own-room-at-four-months-sleep-better Room sharing between babies and parents beyond the first four months is associated with less sleep for babies and unsafe sleeping practices, new research suggests. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:30:00 GMT 1585041 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1585039/rspb-scheme-helps-nursery-and-prep-school-children-connect-with-nature Pupils from Northbourne Park, a nursery and pre-preparatory school in Kent, have just achieved their bronze award certificates in the RSPB ‘Wild Challenge’ scheme, which was launched last Easter with the aim of putting children back in touch with nature. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:56:00 GMT 1585039 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584986/Nursery-fined-10000-after-child-suffered-allergic-reaction-to-meal-containing-nuts A nursery in Godalming, Surrey, has been prosecuted after a child with allergies had to be taken to hospital after being fed a meal containing nuts. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:02:00 GMT 1584986 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584896/You-couldnt-take-your-eyes-off-her-shed-have-drop-fits-shops-answer-nurserys-funding-fight-for-girls Nursery manager Sharon McCrea refused to stop caring for two little girls with special needs after the council cut her funding. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT 1584896 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584882/General-Election-our-children-and-the-Cinderella-early-years-workforce Chronic underfunding and the emphasis on 'school readiness' and assessment are just some of the issues the nursery sector would like to see addressed by the new Government. Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:46:00 GMT 1584882 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584840/A-day-in-the-lie-of-a-nursery-apprentice Nursery apprentice Amber Mabey, who has always wanted to work with children, is the latest employee to join the team. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:42:00 GMT 1584840 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584802/Tuning-into-terrible-twos-what-do-their-behaviours-really-mean The toddler years have a reputation for being difficult. Wed, 31 May 2017 13:13:00 GMT 1584802 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584689/early-years-expert-alastair-bryce-clegg-childcare-expo Writer and early years expert Alistair Bryce-Clegg is to open this year’s Childcare Expo in Manchester, before he takes to the stage to present his own seminar on letting children lead the learning. Wed, 24 May 2017 11:49:00 GMT 1584689 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584606/nearly-one-million-low-income-families-school-meals Around 900,000 children from low income families will be affected by the Conservatives’ plan to ditch the free school meals policy if they win the General Election. Mon, 22 May 2017 13:31:00 GMT 1584606 https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1584597/Reception-should-remain-integral-part-of-the-EYFS A review has revealed 'overwhelming support' for Reception to remain part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), rather than be moved into Key Stage 1. Mon, 22 May 2017 11:55:00 GMT 1584597