Our latest editorial published in the NMT Magazine reviews recent court cases involving CCTV and looks at the pros and cons of installing it in your nursery. Please click below to read further and download your pdf copy. If you would like to discuss any of the points in this article or let us know your views on…
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Taking Action on Staff Absence
Staff absence is often a cause for concern in nurseries, particularly when it has an adverse effect on the ratio of staff to children. Poor attendance Abbie had been working for almost a year at the nursery, during that time her attendance record was very poor. The Nursery Manager, had chosen to deal with the…
Continue reading "Taking Action on Staff Absence"Early education “can have negative effect” on disabled children
The Institute of Education (IoE) has published new research that questions whether children with a disability benefit from early education. With research from the IoE, the National Children’s Bureau and the London School of Economics, Convergence or Divergence? A Longitudinal Analysis of Behaviour Problems among Disabled and Non-disabled Children Aged 3 to 7 in England…
Continue reading "Early education “can have negative effect” on disabled children"Would my nursery policy provide cover in respect of employment disputes and compensation awards?
The majority of nursery insurance policies include a Legal Expenses section that incorporates cover for employment disputes. However, for cover to be operative you must have followed the ACAS Code of Disciplinary Practice and Procedures in Employment or sought and followed advice from your insurers legal helpline. From our experience problems occur when nurseries have…
Continue reading "Would my nursery policy provide cover in respect of employment disputes and compensation awards?"Case Study – free no obligation audit service by dot2dot
As someone who used an alternate insurer for the last seven years, I always had faith that their policy would cover me if the worst happened. After meeting Jackie at the NMT Nursery Agenda, she asked if she could simply look at my policies. I couldn’t have been more shocked when she revealed that my…
Continue reading "Case Study – free no obligation audit service by dot2dot"Toddlers Attending an 'Inadequate' Nursery May Have Been Exposed to Dangers
Toddlers attending an ‘inadequate’ nursery in Wembley may have been exposed to dangers after staff failed to carry out regular risk assessments, it has been revealed. A damning report by Ofsted detailing an inspection of London Road Nursery in London Road, slammed a number of shortcomings in its level of child care. The dossier revealed…
Continue reading "Toddlers Attending an 'Inadequate' Nursery May Have Been Exposed to Dangers"Is it necessary to carry out a risk assessment in respect of a child who attends nursery with a medical condition?
Children with medical conditions generally have individual needs that must be identified and addressed ahead of them attending a nursery setting. A risk assessment is an ideal tool to understand the child’s requirements which will help you maintain a safe environment for that child. The document will also require you to seek guidance from all…
Continue reading "Is it necessary to carry out a risk assessment in respect of a child who attends nursery with a medical condition?"Childcare loans could get parents back to work, says BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) suggests childcare loans could be the answer to getting people back to work after having children. In Business Manifesto 2014/15: A Business Plan for Britain the BCC says the UK is at “ a fork in the road” where, over the next five years, the choice is either a…
Continue reading "Childcare loans could get parents back to work, says BCC"Withdrawal of Nursery's Partnership Status Sparks Backlash from Parents
A group of outraged parents say the decision to strip Pinocchio’s Nursery of its partnership status has been motivated by cynical cost-cutting measures. Two weeks ago, East Dumbartonshire Council opted to withdraw the funding partnership with the Bishopbriggs nursery, sparking anger amongst parents. In a letter to the Herald, they say they are concerned about…
Continue reading "Withdrawal of Nursery's Partnership Status Sparks Backlash from Parents"Countdown to Number Day for the NSPCC
The NSPCC’s Number Day is back and making it count for children on 5 December 2014, encouraging and celebrating learning through maths whilst raising money to end cruelty to children across the UK. Number Day helps primary and secondary school teachers deliver inspiring and interactive maths lessons alongside fundraising activities. Some of the resources have…
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