Teachers call for pupils to start school at the age of seven to stop them being damaged by ‘too much, too soon’ culture Teaching union says curriculum should be focused on play until seven Early testing and formal lessons can be ‘damaging’ for pupils ‘Childhood is important’ says top teaching union official Teachers claim children…
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No More Baby Steps: A Strategy for Revolutionising Childcare
A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) suggests that universal childcare could be made available for all parents. No More Baby Steps: A Strategy for Revolutionising Childcare makes recommendations that include extending the two-year-old offer to all families and increasing funding places for three-and four-year-olds from 38 to 48 weeks per year….
Continue reading "No More Baby Steps: A Strategy for Revolutionising Childcare"It is worth highlighting that a #nursery in #Wolverhampton is being sued by the parents of a child who sustained severe injuries to her thumb…
It is worth highlighting that a nursery in Wolverhampton is being sued by the parents of a child who sustained severe injuries to her thumb, which was trapped in a door at the nursery. An Ofsted investigation has severely criticised the nursery and re-adjusted it’s rating to ‘inadequate’. As a result, the nursery lost funding…
Continue reading "It is worth highlighting that a #nursery in #Wolverhampton is being sued by the parents of a child who sustained severe injuries to her thumb…"Fab testimonial from Stephen Webb! Director at Safety Assured Limited aka @FingerProtector
There are many companies that purport to be corporately responsible because it looks good to be seen as responsible. In reality I have found most fail to live up to their claims. My company culture and ethic is in everyway different because it is based upon providing only genuine fit for purpose safety products, solutions…
Continue reading "Fab testimonial from Stephen Webb! Director at Safety Assured Limited aka @FingerProtector"Why Montessori chose dot2dot
Gym membership and Insurance aren’t purchases that fit comfortably into the pleasure principle but are more often described as ‘grudge buys’ that promise peace of mind or, if you’re lucky, a return sometime in the future. Catherine Tubbs answers a question we’re often asked about the Charity’s choice of dot2dot as its own insurer and…
Continue reading "Why Montessori chose dot2dot"Great Testimonial from Paul Emery, Head of Community and Social Organisations @ZurichInsUK
Zurich Insurance is one of the leading insurers operating in the UK and the key market provider in underwriting schools, local authorities and community care business. We have worked in partnership with dot 2 dot in the nursery sector since 2007 during which time we have built a strong, honest and effective working relationship. Jackie…
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As the weather starts to improve, we know that thoughts naturally turn to summer trips, fetes and carnivals or you may be considering an open day. However, don’t forget in all the excitement to think about your insurances. Days Out Regardless of whether you are taking the children on an organised trip to an attraction…
Continue reading "Summer Fun"#CRB Checks Made Easier by #dot2dot and #Capita
We are delighted to announce a brand new service for all our dot2dot customers. After listening to some of the difficulties nursery owners and managers have faced during CRB checks, dot2dot has selected Capita as our preferred supplier to aid you through the process. In addition to offering preferential rates for dot2dot nurseries, Capita promises…
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