Nature vs Nurture and the role of Neuroscience in Child Development
Nature vs Nurture There is a long-standing debate about how we develop our individual ...
Neuroscience: why it’s relevant for Early Years Practitioners
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, which comprises of the central ...
Behaviour and the Brain: Amygdala Hijack
In our brains, a section known as the amygdala processes emotions. Activated by stressful events, ...
When to start solids
Starting solids, often referred to as weaning, is when the baby starts to consume actual food. ...
What are you communicating?
Did you know that a human baby is born with 200 million brain cells? I find that number hard to ...
Guide on registering with OFSTED
HOW-TO GUIDE ON REGISTERING WITH OFSTED – CHILDCARE REGISTER (Updated for changes in 2020) ...
How to help your child develop empathy
Defining empathy and sympathy Empathy is the ability to recognise the emotions of other people as ...
Looking after child who is unwell
For children being ill can be frightening as well as unpleasant. We have put together the ...
Employment contracts and statutory rights
It is common for workers to believe that they do not have an employment contract unless they have ...
Helping a child with anxiety go to school
Helping a child with anxiety go to school Heading into school, whether it is for the first time ...
Thank you!
Recently we asked you to give us feedback on how we were doing, many of you responded and the ...
Meet our learners: Ami
Who are you? My name is Ami, I am 27 and I have lived in London since 2007. I came from Romania ...
Meet our learners: Piroska
Who are you? My name is Piroska. I work as a full time nanny in London. I have looked after a 5 ...
Meet our learners: Alexandra
Who are you? I am Alexandra and I am a Private Nanny, Maternity Nurse and Sleep Support Worker. I ...
How do I become a nanny in the UK?
Being a nanny can be a very fulfilling job and indeed a vocation. A nanny is an extremely ...
Nanny survival guide – 5 top tips for travelling with families
Be prepared Before you go have a proper chat with your bosses about what they expect, where you†...
How to say no to your employer
One of the hardest things to do when you work closely with your employer is to know how to (and ...
How irregular bedtimes can have a huge impact on your child
We have all had times when our children have headed to bed a little bit later than normal. This ...
Being a Nanny – the best job ever
Working as a nanny, though it may have started as a random job, may become something much more ...
Difference Between Choking and Gagging
One huge concern for any parent or person who is charge of a child is choking. This is ...
What is the role of a Non-Medical Maternity Nurse
• Support and encouragement throughout stay• Advice and help with maintaining a healthy ...
Level 3 Accredited Course – not always a Proper Qualification
Recently there’s been increase of online and distance courses, giving students the ...
TEN WAYS TO MESS UP YOUR NANNY INTERVIEW!
You fit the criteria, but you don’t get the jobWhy? Being late Obvious one I know, but ...
What to do when your employer doesn’t pay
As an employee you have the right to be paid in accordance with the terms of your contract. Other ...