There multiple considerations to be aware of when it comes to the 30 hours free childcare scheme. One such consideration is managing lunch and snack times. Will you be allowing children to bring a packed lunch? How do you manage allergies? We have spoken to legal advisors and they suggest: Blanket bans for health and…
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More and more nursery clients are contacting us to discuss their business developments and project management. Projects often include extensions to their premises to accommodate more children, renovating properties into nurseries and in some cases building new nurseries. This is all very exciting for the clients and it is wonderful for us to observe our…
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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…
Continue reading "Life’s a picnic, as nursery insurer dot2dot launches its new look"It is important to understand the financial stability rating of the insurance company. Many nurseries have been affected by Gable Insurance being placed in liquidation on 21 November 2016. So, what does this mean for nurseries insured with this company and, more importantly, what guidance is there to ensure nursery owners do not find themselves…
Continue reading "The financial stability rating of the insurance company"I know from personal experience that owning a business can at times be a stressful experience. The responsibilities we face on a daily basis include areas such as Employment Law, Health & Safety and Financial Obligations not to mention our Regulatory Requirements. Life gets even harder when these regulations change and we all know that…
Continue reading "The Importance of Directors & Officers Liability Insurance"The rising costs of malicious software attacks and staff-related breaches highlights the need for companies to take action, Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey said at the recent Infosecurity Europe event. He was speaking at the launch of “The Information Security Breaches Survey 2015”, which has been prepared for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills…
Continue reading "Cost of cyber security breaches doubles"Managing Allergies in a Nursery Setting There are many children in nursery settings throughout the country who are at risk from severe food allergies but the vast majority are happily accommodated in mainstream settings by managing allergies. Good communication and consensus between parents/guardians, settings, managers, staff, doctors and health authorities is key. Food allergies are…
Continue reading "Managing Allergies"Good document-keeping is more important than ever, now liability claims are on the increase. We know how frustrating it can be for a nursery owner when insurers say they have no choice but to settle a liability claim. This can result from a defective piece of play equipment, inadequate supervision – or the lack of…
Continue reading "Prepare that paperworks"In response to calls for the clarification of health and safety regulations that dog nursery businesses, here we provide an overview of employers’ responsibilities and what is changing. Rarely a day goes by without health and safety being mentioned in the media, especially now there have been discussions in Parliament about returning to basics. We all…
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