EYH Blog

1 Apr 2020

Safeguarding and protecting children during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic

2020-04-01T10:51:34+01:00April 1st, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Considerations and advice for school leaders, early years, childcare managers and practitioners. Menu Legislation & Guidance Safeguarding Principles Child Protection Safeguarding Lead Vulnerable Children Children's Attendance Training & CPD Mental Health Online Safety In this blog we have taken a number of recent announcements and [...]

13 Jan 2020

Guest Blog: Supporting Staff Well-being

2020-01-14T11:39:13+00:00January 13th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Guest blog from Sarah Fillingham, Area Manager at Portico Nursery Group Working in early years is an extremely rewarding career but boy is it hard work, and at times absolutely exhausting! There, I’ve said it. Contrary to popular belief, we don’t just sit playing with playdoh all day, [...]

4 Jul 2019

School readiness: How do we define a child who is ready for making the transition to school?

2019-07-27T12:07:38+01:00July 4th, 2019|

Our guest blogger Ursula Krystek-Walton, Head of Early Years at Bertram Nursery Group asks the important question about what makes children school ready and considers the vital skills that children need as they transition from nursery to school. Making the transition to school can be so overwhelming and a real [...]

14 May 2019

What to expect from an early years inspection under the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework

2020-01-13T13:11:12+00:00May 14th, 2019|Tags: , |

In September 2019 a new framework will come into place and all early years provision registered with Ofsted will be required to meet its expectations. We have captured some specific themes and developments that will feature in the Education Inspection Framework providing a snap shot of what to expect when [...]

26 Nov 2018

Focus on Ofsted Inspection Blog 3 – Promoting children’s well-being

2019-07-27T12:15:32+01:00November 26th, 2018|Tags: , |

Important information from the Early Years Hub to help early years settings understand what is required through the process of Ofsted inspection. Early Years Hub provide training and support including Ofsted Audits that enable settings to evidence their compliance with legislation and demonstrate best practice in preparation for Ofsted inspection. This [...]

16 Aug 2018

In Safe Hands Award – Paediatric First Aid in Early Years Settings

2019-07-27T12:17:14+01:00August 16th, 2018|Tags: , , , |

Our partner company Health and Safety Solutions (NW) Ltd have delivered Paediatric First Aid training to early years settings, including childminders for over 12 years. In partnership with our awarding body, The First Aid Industry Body, Early Years Hub is offering a discount to purchase the ‘In Safe Hands Award’ [...]

16 Aug 2018

Paediatric First Aid – Choking

2019-07-27T12:18:04+01:00August 16th, 2018|Tags: , , , |

Important information from the Early Years Hub to help refresh your Paediatric First Aid knowledge. In this blog we will consider compliance, best practice and evidence for Ofsted Steps to follow if a child is choking If the child is old enough to understand, encourage them to cough Phone for [...]

25 Apr 2018

Focus On Ofsted Inspection Blog 2 – Working with Babies

2019-07-27T12:19:39+01:00April 25th, 2018|Tags: , |

Important information from the Early Years Hub to help early years settings understand what is required through the process of Ofsted inspection. Early Years Hub provide training and support including Ofsted Audits that enable  settings to evidence their compliance with legislation and demonstrate best practice in preparation for Ofsted inspection. [...]

13 Mar 2018

Rachel Buckler on the ‘Let’s Talk Early Years’ Podcast

2019-07-27T12:23:46+01:00March 13th, 2018|Tags: |

This week our very own Rachel Buckler features in the popular 'Let's Talk Early Years' podcast by Wendy Baker. Rachel's main topic on this week's podcast is one of her biggest specialist areas, safeguarding children - but she also talks about her background and experience both in and out of [...]

1 Mar 2018

Focus on Ofsted Inspection Blog 1 – Child Protection

2019-07-27T12:24:37+01:00March 1st, 2018|Tags: , |

Important information from the Early Years Hub to help early years settings understand what is required through the process of Ofsted inspection. Early Years Hub provide training and support including Ofsted Audits that enable  settings to evidence their compliance with legislation and demonstrate best practice in preparation for Ofsted inspection. [...]

29 Jan 2018

Definitions and categories of abuse and neglect: (4) Sexual Abuse

2019-07-27T12:26:06+01:00January 29th, 2018|Tags: , |

Important safeguarding information from the Early Years Hub to help early years settings understand the definitions and categories of abuse and neglect and to consider how they may present when working with babies and young children. The Early Years Foundation Stage states that; ‘Training made available by the provider must [...]

26 Jan 2018

Definitions and categories of abuse and neglect: (3) Physical Abuse

2019-07-27T12:26:51+01:00January 26th, 2018|Tags: , |

Important safeguarding information from the Early Years Hub to help early years settings understand the definitions and categories of abuse and neglect and to consider how they may present when working with babies and young children. The Early Years Foundation Stage states that; ‘Training made available by the provider must [...]

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