by Angela Gamble | Oct 15, 2024 | Health and Safety, Resources
Dental decay is a serious problem in young people – and it is largely preventable. In 2017 in England, almost a quarter of five year olds had experienced tooth decay, having an average of 3 or 4 decayed teeth. Figures suggest that more than 105 children a day have...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 28, 2024 | Health and Safety, Resources
#UnsungHeroes aims to shine a positive light on the childcare sector and beyond in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic. While there are some obvious heroes through this uncertain time, we want to highlight those who may be forgotten, including childcare...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Health and Safety, Resources
Our new Mental Health and Wellbeing Spotlight brings together information, advice and guidance in one place to help you support your own mental health as well as the children and families in your provision. We will regularly update this page as new resources and...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 27, 2024 | Child development, Health and Safety, Resources
Most children experience psychological trauma at some stage in their lives – perhaps as a result of parental separation or divorce, maybe due to a family bereavement or as a reaction to terrible events in the news. "It is always difficult to know what to say to...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 26, 2024 | Health and Safety, Resources
Food glorious food! Nutrition, encouraging healthy eating habits, and learning about food is important, particularly in the early years. Helping build children’s awareness and supporting their development with a healthy balanced diet not only helps improve their...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 25, 2024 | Health and Safety, Resources
Chicken pox, colds, tummy bugs and head lice are all common features of childhood. As a childcare practitioner, the chances are you’ll see all these and many more during your career. And as a professional childcarer, you must make sure that you take the...
