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Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Location: Hove Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £18,000-£25,400 Holiday: 28 days About Us: Embark on an exciting learning journey with Trapscotch! We are thrilled to offer an opportunity for passionate individuals to join us as Apprentice Nursery Practitioners. If you have a genuine interest in childcare and a desire to kickstart your career, we welcome you to be part of our supportive team. Position Overview: As a Nursery Practitioner Apprentice, you'll be immersed in the world of childcare, working alongside experienced professionals to gain practical skills and knowledge. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in early years education. Responsibilities: Support in implementing engaging activities to enhance children's development. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and team members. Contribute to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Learn and grow on the job under the guidance of experienced practitioners. Participate in training sessions to develop your skills and understanding. Collaborate with the team to create an inclusive and positive atmosphere. Requirements: Genuine passion for working with children and a desire to learn and develop. Effective communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor. Commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for children. Benefits: Highly Competitive Salary based on qualifications and experience. 50% Childcare Discount for your little ones. Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support. Regular Socials for all Nursery Teams to foster a supportive community. Interest-free Season Ticket Loans for convenient commuting. Free Enhanced DBS Checks for a secure working environment. Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities for professional growth. Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff to promote a healthy workplace. Hands-on experience and on-the-job training from experienced practitioners. Supportive team environment where your growth is a priority. Gain recognised qualifications while working in a dynamic nursery setting. How to Apply: If you are ready to kickstart your career in childcare, please apply with your CV! Trapscotch is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship Pay: £18,000.00-£25,400.00 per year Benefits: Company events Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday School type: Private nursery school Application question(s): Are you looking to gain a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification? Work Location: In person

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Did you know there was an International Day of Maths? I must admit, I had no idea. It is on 14th March every year and invites schools and children to celebrate maths around a particular theme. This year the theme is PLAYING WITH MATH. This is so relevant to teaching Maths in the early years, where, as we know and celebrate, the emphasis is on learning through play. Children are exploring mathematical concepts as they line things up, collect things in baskets, role play shopping, make their own playdough, fit things into other things, thread wooden beads, balance on a seesaw, weigh ingredients, fill and pour – I could go on but the list is so long there really isn’t room. And that’s before we even mention numbers and counting! Maths is everywhere: The endless possibilities, the excitement, the intricate patterns, the accessibility of Maths is within reach of every very small child. How much does this wonder continue as they grow? At some point, and in England this is pretty early on, children begin to learn more formal mathematical concepts. They begin to see Maths as having a right or wrong answer. Does Maths lose its magic then? Do some children become anxious about Maths around this time? ‘Maths Anxiety’ is a recognised and worrying issue. According to an Ipsos MORI poll commissioned by Shirley Conran of The Maths Anxiety Trust in 2018, 23% of parents of children aged between 5-15 report that their eldest child often feels anxious when attempting to solve a maths problem. The Maths Anxiety Trust says the key is to make sure children understand one concept before they move onto another. They need to explore, experiment, play with a mathematical idea before it becomes embedded and they are ready to move onto the next one, whatever age they are: Maths knowledge is built like a skyscraper; each new brick is built on the last brick. If one brick is left out at the bottom, the skyscraper might wobble or crash… So make sure your child understands one new idea, before moving on to the next new idea. (Maths Anxiety Trust). In England, the Maths curriculum moves fast. It gallops along. And the challenge for every teacher is to cover the curriculum while giving children that all-important space to really understand each concept. Do the children in your early years or key stage class have time to embed their maths skills? As Shirley Conran says: Whatever you plan to do … you will need to use Everyday maths EVERY DAY. Because Maths is Everywhere, whether you are 6 or 60. By Jules FSF and Tapestry Education Group

PJ's, books, duvets and pizza - that sounds like a perfect day for me 🙃💗

A new Android app update is now out (version 5.1). This is for those of you using the Tapestry app on Android and Amazon Fire devices. There's nothing terribly exciting in this update, but it does fix a few minor bugs and does include some prep work for the next release - which will include new functionality!

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And BINGO! I just had a memeber of staff mention Martin Lewis and holiday pay!!! I had to point out they'd all been paid the full amount - but it may go down now though.

There’s a village in West Cumbria called ‘Prospect’. Which bit did you decorate? 🤣🤣

If you are in Oxford, you may be interested in going along to a fundraiser event for the CultureCraft School Readiness Programme in Malawi. The project aims to provide young children with learning opportunities that are grounded in their traditions, and developed by those in their communities. You can find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-readiness-in-malawi-culturecraft-fundraiser-tickets-845820892057

To be honest the weather has been so mild my brain thinks we are now starting the summer term! 🙀😳😂!!!

How fast do these weekends go, is it ever going to stop raining sad hope your 2nd half term goes well louby 🤞

Hello everyone! I have woken up to a frosty mist but there is also bright sunshine which is lovely - the mist is disappearing very quickly! Usual busy week for me at work and nothing much exciting planned for the weekend - I'm hoping there will be some cake on the horizon somewhere! Enjoy the weekend everyone.

Day time sleepover for us this year. Pj's and bring your favourite book in....buying some cheap duvets and making pizza for lunch !

Afternoon every one. After a full on morning of 'arts and crafts' I am now about to lay on the sofa for a short nap! Back to work next week, and I have mixed feelings, I'm actually looking foward to a bit of routine - but I think that's down to the awful weather at the moment. Have a good weekend all x

Hi sunnyday I am shocked to report it is a sunny day here for the first time this week I think. Gosh I am sick of the rain and wind....we had rain and wind yesterday ☹️ Had a good week thank you ..... drama free ... that's how I measure a good week these days lol I have a weekend of dog walking and some decorating in prospect so busy but should be fun as long as the rain doesn't make a return visit 🤞 Hope you have a good weekend whatever you are up to xx

Hi Susan How lovely to hear from you 💗 The contribution you made as one of our first moderators was huge and we will be forever grateful for the time and support you gave us and other FSF users. I hope you are enjoying your retirement....I am a bit jealous but I have a few more years to do yet 🙃 Extra special wishes to you Sue x

Good morning - 'tis Friday Hope everyone is okay? Lovely to see blue skies and sunshine after yesterdays biblical rainfall Hope that the weekend is kind to all x

Happy Birthday! What a success this has been. I was there almost from the start and it was a life saver. Ive been absent from the active community for a while now due to retirement from school, but I am so pleased that everything continues to grow. Congratulations to everyone on the hard work that has made this community and enabled it to continue to thrive.

............ disney princesses anyone???????? 😭😭😭!!!!!!!

I do think PJ's are more accessible for families and as you say even if you do have to buy some they should get some use out of them. I love the idea of having a big box of books for children to borrow/take or swap books. It is hard for a child to have a favourite character from a book if they don't have any books at home. I think a lot of the dressing up that happens in schools is more linked to characters children see on television and sometimes there is also a book for the character but the link is a little tenuous sometimes. World book day should be about celebrating books and reading books and not sure it matters what is being worn.

We went with Pyjama days a good few years ago now- much less stressfull (and competative!) we encourage bringing a favorite book in. We also have a big box old 'old' books that children can take home and keep or return. We actually find this box also receives books back form parents to share- as it never gets to empty! We are quite lucky that we seem to have quite a few free/swapping books schemes going on in our area so most children do have access to books they can bring in if they don't have them at home. Also- the thing about PJs is even if you do end up buying a new pair for the day- at least it's something that will get full use! (saying this as grandparent that has just bought a new pair for GD for this very reason 😂😂)

It is nearly that time of the year again - World book day 7th March 2024 With the wonderful offer of a book token for every child, at the heart of this celebration of reading is a mission to make reading together and reading for pleasure a habit for life. Dressing up for World Book Day has become something of a tradition over the years. For many children, getting to be someone else for the day, and maybe even see the adults around you dress up as well, is imaginative and fun. There can be lots of learning - thinking about book characters, what they look and act like, and getting creative with things that will help you to ‘become’ them. But how inclusive is dressing up for a special day? For some children and adults it can be a source of anxiety and stress. So what’s wrong with dressing up for World Book Day? For lots of reasons, there will be many staff and children who don’t like dressing up. They may find it uncomfortable or embarrassing. For neurodivergent children and adults a dressing up day may mean people being unusual because they are acting out a character, changes to routines, and confusing sensory experiences. Lots of grown-ups don’t like fancy dress parties and choose not to go. Children are also entitled to choose not to dress up – but in doing so they may then feel left out. Family life is hectic. And for some it will be more hectic than for others. Finding the time to sort a costume can be a big ask and adds to the pressure of everyday life that week. Dressing up can cost money. With supermarkets and online stores hijacking the dressing up tradition associated with World Book Day, some parents and carers may find a solution to the problem of costume sourcing by buying a ready-to-wear outfit. But many families won’t be able to do this, or don’t want to… …and often these ready-to-wear costumes are worn once and quickly grown out of, meaning they are not great environmentally either. But getting back to the reason for World Book Day in the first place, the focus on dressing up takes the focus away from books and stories and reading. It becomes all about the outfit. What are settings and schools doing instead? Some settings and schools have opted to have a Pyjama Day, with everyone coming in their PJs. The thinking being that PJs are something that most people have already, and also that they are about bedtime, which is often a time for reading a book. Or how about a visit from an author or illustrator to talk about their books or do some writing or artwork with the children? Time for reading is precious. Just a day with more time to read with children, talk about books, make books, listen to stories and experience the magic they can bring would be more than enough to celebrate World Book Day. No costumes required. Watch some wonderful people read a bit of their favourite book for you. Read a bit more about Pyjama Days here. Check out the World Book Day website. Written by Jules Mickelburgh