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EYP Diary - Learning journeys begin

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  • Tuesday, October 2, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Our candidates are embarking on their learning journeys and I wanted to give you a flavour of what they are currently experiencing in the first month of the EYPS. All candidates have attended an induction event and have become members of the University community. This induction covered what their relevant pathway entails, how the assessment is structured, information on mentor requirements and safeguarding plus a University familiarisation session.

HR Update - Extending paternity leave

    Features
  • Friday, September 28, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Over the past ten years, there have been many changes in employment law relating to working parents, and in April 2011 additional paternity leave and pay was introduced. Jacqui Mann reports that HR4 Nurseries has not seen a huge increase in requests for additional paternity leave, but says it is important that employers understand the key areas

Take twos...beyond existing models of delivery

    Features
  • Friday, September 28, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Local authorities will be funding 130,000 places for the 20 per cent least advantaged two-year-olds in 2013-2014, rising to 260,000 the year after. If providers across the private, voluntary, independent, schools and childminding sectors are to achieve these new targets, we may need to think beyond existing models of delivery, says James Hempsall.

HR Update - A parent's right

    Features
  • Friday, August 31, 2012
    • | Nursery World
When one of your employees asks for parental leave, do you know what they are entitled to? Here Jacqui Mann outlines the legal position

Book extract: Childcare markets - can they deliver an equitable service? Edited by Eva Lloyd and Helen Penn

    Features
  • Wednesday, June 27, 2012
    • | Nursery World
Here we run an extract from the introduction of this timely publication which explores the viability of publicly supported childcare in the context of the rights of the child. A range of distinguished scholars come together to examine eight nations where childcare markets are the norm, while also scrutinising those countries where they are 'raw' and 'emerging'

HR Update - how to handle long term sickness

    Features
  • Friday, May 11, 2012
    • | Nursery World
We have been asked recently by several nursery owners how they can deal with a long-term sickness case. Unfortunately this can be a difficult area and sometimes a very lengthy and stressful process. It is important to manage the situation with sensitivity and concern and to consult fully to achieve an appropriate and fair outcome, says Jacqui Mann

HR Update - how to protect your online profile

    Features
  • Friday, February 3, 2012
    • | Nursery World
When it comes to your employees using social media such as Facebook and Twitter, do you have clear guidelines in place to let them know what is and what isn't acceptable? If not, it's time to, advises Jacqui Mann

To the point - Why favour the wealthy?

    Features
  • Friday, February 3, 2012
    • | Nursery World
You can usually tell when a Government is gearing up to announce a new policy by the fact that some smart, loyal and upcoming backbenchers begin making arguments for it.

Take twos.. continuity of care

    Features
  • Friday, February 3, 2012
    • | Nursery World
The expansion of the free entitlement for disadvantaged two year-olds will require new solutions to meet demand for places and new relationships between providers. James Hempsall describes how this has been the case in Stockton-on-Tees, where a holistic family approach has focused on providing continuity between a specially created playgroup and the children's centre.

HR Update: How to handle probations

    Features
  • Monday, January 9, 2012
    • | Nursery World
While it's good to include a probationary period clause in your employment contract, you need to carry out performance reviews during that time, advises Jacqui Mann, managing director of HR4Nurseries

Finance: Review your costs for the year ahead

    Features
  • Monday, November 28, 2011
    • | Nursery World
As nurseries are having to tighten their belts like everyone else, Mary Evans outlines some ways that managers can take firmer control of their business finances while keeping the staff happy

HR Update - What employers and staff can expect in 2012

    Features
  • Monday, November 28, 2011
    • | Nursery World
Employment law has changed this year and other new legislation is on its way in 2012. Jacqui Mann, managing director of HR4 Nurseries, reviews the important developments and urges employers to keep their policies up to date

To The Point - Cuts by the thick skinned

    Features
  • Monday, November 28, 2011
    • | Nursery World
I have recently moved to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire, to a role as head/headteacher of an integrated children's centre and nursery school.

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