Case study – a day in the life of an Ofsted inspector
Jude Sanders, early years regulatory inspector at Ofsted, takes us through an average day in the life of an early years inspector.
Reducing plastic in nursery settings
To mark the end of Plastic Free July, we’re sharing some amazing stories of nurseries who have radically reduced or cut out single-use plastics.
Case study – Supporting Children’s Experiences of Loss and Separation – free book extract
This free extract from the Alliance publication Supporting Children’s Experiences of Loss and Separation looks at a case study examining possible reactions from a young child to an experience of loss.
Renewing your early years insurance: things to consider
Time to renew your nursery, childminder or other early years setting insurance? In this blog, Vikki Mondovi, insurance manager at the Early Years Alliance, covers the key things you need to consider when renewing, and shares a case study on how reviewing what is covered when your renewal comes around can save a lot of hassle (and money!) should you ever need to make a claim.
Child-centred and led learning – dispensing with the circle time
Jessica Gosling, founder of Step to Pre-school, talks about her recent experiences of running a stay-and-play parent and toddler group.
Claire Coutinho confirms plans to consult sector on 30-hour offer expansion
Minister says government will consult on new funding rates as well as offer expansion
Alliance backs call to scrap single-word Ofsted judgements
Ofsted inspections are main cause of stress facing early years settings.
Children’s physical activity returns to pre-pandemic levels, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Bristol say 41% of children meet recommended activity levels
Alliance calls for Ofsted inquiry to include the early years
‘Beyond Ofsted’ inquiry should include all education settings – including early years
Clinically vulnerable children under five to be offered Covid-19 vaccine
JCVI advises that vulnerable children aged between six months and four-years-old should be offered vaccine
Rishi Sunak to be investigated by standards watchdog over potential rule breach
Standards watchdog launches inquiry into potential breach related to wife’s shares in Koru Kids
Case Study – Developing reflective practice and leadership skills
In this guest blog from Steven White of Tiptoes Nursery, he shares with us a case study example of using reflective practice and the development of leadership skills.