by Rose Porter | Sep 17, 2025 | Case studies, Resources
Men in early years and childcare A recent poll by the Department for Education (DfE) found that 9 in 10 parents in England feel children benefit from being cared for by both men and women – but at the moment, men make up only 3% of the workforce. That’s why the...
by Angela Gamble | Sep 12, 2025 | Regulations and legislations, Resources
Ofsted has confirmed changes to education inspection and reporting in England and published a new education inspection toolkit, operational guide and information. See details about the key changes to inspection and reporting below: Your Title Goes Here Your content...
by Angela Gamble | Jul 31, 2025 | Business resources, Resources
Employed v self-employed nannies: Understanding roles, rules, and remuneration For families and childcare professionals in the UK, the distinction between employed and self-employed nannies is crucial, and impacts on everything from tax, employment rights, and...
by Angela Gamble | Jul 31, 2025 | Business resources, Resources
The Government’s Making Tax Digital roadmap aims to transform tax administration to make it more efficient, effective and easier for taxpayers. Under the plans, taxpayers will be required to keep digital records and provide quarterly updates on their income and...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Mar 25, 2025 | Child development, Resources
Almost everything we do as human beings involves STEM concepts – and understanding this starts in the early years. Jane Murray, Professor of Education at the University of Northampton, found that young children can – and do – engage in the same behaviours as adult...
by Angela Gamble | Mar 13, 2025 | Resources, Safeguarding
The Government consulted on proposals to strengthen the EYFS safeguarding requirements and make them more comprehensive for early years providers. This is to ensure that all children are kept as safe as possible in early years settings. The Early Years Foundation...