Early Years Setting Management

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   Equivalent Qualifications

   February 12, 2008 by AnonyMouse_2186

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   I remember a while ago i found a website -which i thought was DFES- which listed all childcare related qualifications under which level they equated to. Now i can't seem to find it! Does anyone have any idea about this??

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2186, February 13, 2008
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   Pay Rates For Level 5/6 1 2

   November 21, 2007 by AnonyMouse_2186

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   I interviewed a candidate today for a nursery nurse position who has FD and is currently taking the long route to EYPS. I would love to offer her a position, but have no idea how much to pay her. I asked her what she expected but she didn't know. Can anyone give an approx hourly rate? I am aware of the fund which can help with me with this and also the incentive given. I would like to offer her the position by friday so any guidance would be very gratefully accepted!! Many Thanks

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2846, February 10, 2008
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   Wet Pants!

   February 4, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, I have several children in my class who will just sit there on the carpet and wet themselves, they seem to think it as acceptable behaviour! We do toilet reminders every half an hour yet they refuse to go and then do it on the carpet! Any ideas how I can stop this? I have spoken to all their parents and they just think they will grow out of it and some don't believe me when I say I do toilet reminders! Thanks Rachel x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, February 7, 2008
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   Emploment Laws

   February 7, 2008 by Guest

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   I just had an ex parent phone me for help with her degree work, the question International, National and local laws and regulations for employees and premises. I did a google seach and found a very good site, see attached. I shall also put this in the resource section for future access. Later I'll have a look for international laws Peggy employment_laws.doc

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 7, 2008
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   Noise Levels

   February 4, 2008 by Guest

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   i have currently got a very, very noisy class of pre school children. i would love to hear any suggestions/strategies that may help to address the high noise level and calm the environment.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_2127, February 6, 2008
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   Help Needed Please!

   February 5, 2008 by Guest

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   I am new to excel spreadsheets and am having trouble making one of my own for our petty cash. I currently use a two page sheet for each month and would like to get it on computer. This should make it so much easier to do the analysis, especially at the year end. Does anyone have something suitable they are willing to share? Thank you in advance!

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 6, 2008
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   Childcare Tax Credits

   February 1, 2008 by Guest

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   Great to see that the Pre School Learning Allliance is urging the government to pay direct to the settings rather than the individual. We are experiencing major problems in the sector by people claiming tax credits and then spending the money and not handing it over for what it was intended- Childcare!!!! Is this a common problem throughout the country?

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 5, 2008
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   Staff Application Forms

   February 3, 2008 by Guest

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   Hello Everyone Hope you have all had a good weekend and a nice rest before Monday!! I have been looking at our staff application forms this weekend as we are currently advertising for new staff at the moment and don't know if it is very up to date. I didn't know if anyone had a form handy that i could take a look at for inspiration or could tell me the headings that are included in a staff application form Thank You all Mandy x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_3735, February 4, 2008
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   Literacy And Numeracy Plans In Reception

   January 27, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, I have finally found a way of uploading my planning so that you can download from the forum. I use Office 2007 and the system doesn't like it! So I have converted it to an older programme. I have included literacy and numeracy medium and weekly plans. We had Ofsted last week and it went really well. I am still tired but pleased it is over. My plans were seen and they were impressed. They liked the Afl (assessment for learning) and success criteria (look, listen and note) especially for other adults working in class. I have tried to include my phonics planning but I think I have uploaded enough. Will try another time. Hope this is ok and that …

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 2, 2008
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    How Long To Keep Documents?

    January 31, 2008 by AnonyMouse_10394

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    Hi, first time I do this so hope am doing it right. How long should documents be kept? Children's files, accident and incident records.... Found some info on the web but with big gap in dates. some say 21yrs some 50yrs Please help Cinnabar

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_10394, February 1, 2008