by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma ​Childcare frameworks and the role of CIW Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) are the independent regulator of social care and childcare in Wales. This includes the registration, regulation and inspection of childminders in Wales to improve...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma 'I was keen to work together with PACEY and contribute to this project as it is bespoke and rooted firmly in quality home-based practice. The involvement of a working group of childminders through the development process makes this a...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma Why has this toolkit been developed? In order to support the sustainability and viability of the childminding sector in Wales it is important to have resources that can support high quality childcare and early learning, as well as...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 9, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma Stories are everywhere and they are a crucial part of what makes us human. Reading stories with children has known benefits. Recent studies have found that by three years of age there is a 30 million word gap between children from the...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 28, 2024 | Child development, Resources
Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their parents. It can be a daunting time, too. But with a little preparation and encouragement, most children will settle in easily at school, ready to learn and discover. We share some top tips on starting...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 28, 2024 | Child development, Resources
Georgina Jones is an outstanding childminder in Hampshire. She has been looking after Caitlyn for three years. Here she talks us through her time with Caitlyn preparing for school. Week One Caitlyn had her second school visit today. After dressing up in the Red Arrows...