Early years education in England has become increasingly significant as research highlights the crucial role of the first five years in a child’s life. These early years are foundational for lifelong learning, development, and well-being. Early years professionals play a critical role in this process, making it a rewarding yet demanding career. With the growing […]
The annual autumn statement saw the Chancellor promising a hike in staff wages and a drop in national insurance contributions. Whilst it got a large hooray from many, it has left the early years sector to deal with growing expenses without tax relief or help to make things more affordable. Here’s my take on it […]
Children develop incredibly quickly in the first two years of their lives. And that means that EYFS professionals working with babies (children under two years old) have a duty to ensure those little people thrive as they should. Though a vast percentage may not yet be able to talk to communicate their needs, responding to […]
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 feeling frustrated about the lack of available nursery staff? Does it seem impossible to find reliable and skilled team members? Are you stressed about the time and money it takes to recruit and retain valuable employees? At MBK, we know what it takes to run a nursery and we understand your predicament. Over […]
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 […]
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