All Early Years settings & Childminders: General Issues
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Help & Advice - Ratios Or Behaviour?
by Guest- 10 replies
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Hi There I wonder if anyone can cast some light on my situation for me! I have been in post in my current setting for a few months now and have been really struggling in a few areas. We have a combination of 2 to 3 year olds and 3 to 4s all in one area and have been finding it difficult to engage the younger children. We have all the basic resources such as painting, sand, water, books, home corner, construction etc, but its not working out, me and my team (2 level 2s) seem to always be in a spin, just firefighting dealing with clashes and toileting, we are lucky if we get a planned activity up and running and if we do, it is often just destroyed or overlooked. Like …
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On Entry Data For Nursery
by Guest- 19 replies
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hi everyone.... my head has been asking what we do in nursery as an initial assessment of where the children are starting at, OFSTED want to see progression throughthe whole foundation stage. I have put some thing in place and as part of my performance management will be looking into this area in more detail.....any ideas from others would be great!!!!
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Change Of Hours - Who To Inform
by Guest- 11 replies
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Our Committee have asked if we could change our start time from 9:15 am to 9:00 am. Can anyone remind me who I need to inform of changes like this and whether I need to inform before we change or can let them know once we've done it. Sorry minds gone blank Rachel
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Anybody know which bulbs are poisonous for children to plant? can't find info anywhere! We want to plant next week for Spring ... we want to do crocus', daffs, snowdrops ... are these ok? are there any others which will be a winner or any to avoid? Anyone got any ideas? Thanks
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No Shoes
by Guest- 8 replies
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Does any one have a no shoes indoors policy? we are fed up with dirty carpets and rugs but wonder how this works with free flow indoors and out, do you spend loads of time 'helping' with shoes Ta
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Christmas Parties...
by Guest- 5 replies
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We usually have an entertainer but had one in the summer this time has anyone got and new / different ideas?
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Shy Children
by Guest- 13 replies
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Hi this is my first post! My nursery nurse and I thought we would ask if anyone has any good ideas on how to build confidence and encourage shy children to feel more comfortable to talk. We have a very shy child in our school nursery and we have let her bring in a transitional toy which has helped her seperate from her parent but she is very shy and quiet and wont even say good morning at register time. Any suggestions? Thank you Amy & Colleen.
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Help! How Should I Do It?
by Guest- 8 replies
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hi, i hope someone can offer me some advise, i have a member of staff that has a body odour problem, she appears to be clean and is well presented every time she is at work but by the end of the session the smell is noticable, i really don't want to offend her she is fairly quiet and is gaining confidence slowly, has anyone else had to deal with this problem? if so what was the outcome? thanks in anticipation!
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Golden Rules Again!
by Guest- 12 replies
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Thanks to everyone for the advice. We are going to have a Ruby Rules puppet to help us to implement the 5 'Golden Rules' I feel five is plenty for 3-4 year olds. These are my thoughts.. We have caring hands We have gently voices We help our friends We take care of our toys and books We help to tidy away. What do you think? Has anyone any ideas where I can get picture images to prompt the childrem which are really simple. The picture can them heklp as a reminder. Perhaps someone could share their ideas?? Thanks to everyone Sunshine
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Baa Baa Black Sheep 1 2
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Can I ask if any of you sing baa baa black sheep in your settings or if infact it has been band. I would be very interested to here what the current stand is. Thanks
