Disqualification – Dazed and Confused?

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…


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Update on Ofsted Big Conversation

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…


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Celebrate Brazil 2014

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…


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The Ofsted Big Conversation

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…


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Space Theme Inspiration

  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…


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Get Hunting!

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…


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