These days, children are becoming familiar with and have access to the online world from a very early age. A recent study by Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK, tells us that 97% of children aged between 3-17 went online in 2022. What’s more, is that the figure is only slightly lower for 3-4-year-olds […]
What do you need to succeed in an Early years managerial role? And what sets a leadership role in a nursery apart from similar positions in other sectors? Here, we delve into the topic. It’s Up To You The role of an Early years manager in a nursery is unique because you are responsible for […]
If you work in the world of Early Years, you may have heard of Prevent Duty. In this blog, we explore what the term refers to, why it’s important and how to make sure your early years setting remains compliant. What Is Prevent Duty? The term Prevent Duty refers to the duty individuals in authority […]
Do you provide childcare to children from birth to age 5? Yes? In that case, as you probably already know, you need to follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning requirements . In fact, it’s been mandatory since 2008. The EYFS is not a curriculum alone , though. It goes beyond the standards of […]
School readiness in Early Years is about so much more for the children you care about than being able to write their names and read a book. You’ll know that already, and we don’t mean to sound condescending, but we also know (from first-hand experience) that providing an early years service is full-on. Planning, delivery […]
There are no two ways about it. The Early Years sector is in crisis. Staff retention in our sector continues to face extreme pressure, with practices experiencing a vicious circle of recruitment and stress with little relief. So what can be done? When staff report feeling undervalued, undersupported and underpaid but there’s no money in […]
One of the questions we are frequently asked here at MBK is, ‘Should I become a limited company or stay as a sole trader?’. It’s a complex question to answer succinctly, since it depends very much on your unique set of circumstances and the type of nursery business you run. It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all […]
Do you want to make 2023 the best year yet for your nursery? Do you have goals in mind and improvements you’d like to make? Has 2022 been a struggle, and you want to know how to progress? Or maybe this has been a fantastic year for your nursery growth and provision, and you want […]
Are you struggling with rising costs and wondering how you’ll balance the books of your nursery? Do you want to provide the best environment and resources for the children in your care but don’t have sufficient funding to make it possible? Frustrated at the lack of concern for the growing numbers of nurseries closing due […]
With Spring in the air, there is an increased risk of poisoning from Spring flowers such as daffodils and snowdrops. Did you know that they are poisonous?? Know what is in your garden by researching on websites such as the Royal Horticultural Society which is an ideal place to start as they provide a fully […]