In a recent article for Nursery Management Today, we described the pressures facing nurseries as a perfect storm. Since writing that piece, the conversations we have had with nursery owners and senior leaders have only reinforced that view and nowhere more so than on the subject of safeguarding. It is the area where external scrutiny is sharpest,…
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Managing the Insurance Claims Process: What Every Nursery Should Know
A practical guide from dot2dot nursery insurance When something unexpected happens at your nursery, the last thing you want is to be unsure about what to do next. Whether it’s an accident involving a child, property damage, a safeguarding concern or a road incident involving a nursery vehicle, knowing how to manage the claims process…
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Insights from Jackie Hyde The early years sector is on the crest of a wave, facing a perfect storm of risks. From safeguarding challenges to cyber threats, extreme weather, and increasing medical needs among children, nursery owners must navigate a complex landscape. Jackie Hyde, Managing Director of dot2dot nursery insurance, explores these emerging risks in…
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Nursery Insurance for Your Needs Running a nursery is hugely rewarding, but it comes with lots of responsibilities. Keeping children safe, supporting your staff and looking after your premises, equipment and data can feel like a full-time job. Then you have lots of different insurance policies on top of that? It can quickly become overwhelming….
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The likely success (or failure) of the relationship between your business and the new recruit often depends on the early days of their employment. Why are Inductions Important? Do not underestimate the value and importance of inductions. Inductions play a big role in a new employees’ performance and contribution to your company. It allows your…
Continue reading "Have you recently hired someone?"Challenging Ofsted Inspection Reports – Early Years:
Increasingly, providers are looking to challenge the findings of inspections and the content of inspection reports. Ofsted’s procedures for challenging inspections and inspection reports are limited and it is important that providers use these processes robustly. Following an inspection by Ofsted, the provider will receive a draft inspection report and will be given an opportunity…
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All organisations should a disciplinary procedure with clear guidelines for managers and employees. As many tribunal cases are won due to employers not following the correct procedure, it’s more important now more than ever to ensure the correct procedures are being carried out. We have compiled key information and steps to take during your disciplinary…
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As the UK’s leading provider of nursery insurance, dot2dot bring tailored protection and peace of mind to clients across the country. Established in 2003, dot2dot are a trusted brand within the nursery sector. Their focus on understanding the specific insurance needs of early-years providers, has resulted in them being the number one choice, for 1700…
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How can you deal with a ‘whistleblower’ working in your employment? Is it right to dismiss them for disclosing information about other members of staff? Workers who make ‘Protected Disclosures’, otherwise known as ‘Whistleblowing’, are protected from dismissal and/or suffering a detriment by the employer because they made a disclosure. However, for a disclosure to…
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How do you discipline two members of staff, who are at different levels within the business, for the same alleged offence? When employers are considering appropriate disciplinary sanctions to impose on their employees, they should always act reasonably and consider a number of issues. However, what happens when two employees commit the same act of…
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