Inspection Summary Round Up The Development and Support Team, here at BAND, are always looking through the latest Bristol Ofsted inspection reports and every 3 months produce inspection summaries for early years…
The Bristol Play Network has been campaigning during 2015 to raise awareness about children’s opportunities to play. So as the autumn ends and the nights draw in it seems a good time…
You may be aware that there has been growing discussion, debate, contradiction and general kerfuffle over what exactly are the rules regarding disqualification of a worker due to ‘Association’. This means where…
Last night saw the South West Big Conversation meeting enabling Early Years Providers and support workers and representatives from Ofsted to enter in to a dialogue. The Ofsted panel of 4 included…
Celebrate Brazil 2014 As Brazil hosts the World Cup from the 12thJune, we have pulled together some Brazilian themed activities and ideas that you could try out in your setting, alongside their…
From 16th December 2013 First Response will be the place to call in Bristol if you are concerned about a child or young person or think they need support. When…
The Ofsted Big Conversation On the evening of Friday 13thSeptember, despite the awful weather, we were fortunate enough to be able attend one of the National Ofsted Big Conversations that had been…
It’s been a few months of amazing space events: MARSONE, an initiative to place humans on Mars in 2023, attracts over 80,000 video applicants. It’s a one way trip for…
Looking for some active, outdoor fun? Then why not plan a scavenger hunt. This is a great way to really explore any outdoor (or even indoor) environment. You can do it anywhere…