1st March 2012

Been on a recent course 'PRAMS!!!'

Just Brilliant is all i can say. 

I have been recording developments and the like as you do, pen paper and then to PC, typing etc. Trying to make the most of information, putting it together with pitchers and notes and looking at the next steps of development and where we need to go next etc etc

Prams is the next step, the way forward. Sitting in, looking on and trying not to get upset in the fact that someone has done what I have been trying to do for years. Arr well lets get over the shock. Just brilliant. 

All you minders 'get on the course' Your eyes will be opened. Recording and assessment made easy

19th Jan 2012

At Blyth Central Childen Centre (Sure Start)

Blyth childminder* drop in starts 19th January 2012

Thursdays 9.30am -11.00am

For more information contact Diane Williamson

childminder coordinator 01670798820

16th Jan 2012

Ahead of a government summit on ‘coasting schools’ to be held at Downing Street later today, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has confirmed his intention to scrap the ‘satisfactory’ judgment for school inspections.

10th Jan 2012

Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has announced plans to introduce no-notice inspections for all regular school inspections from September 2012.

09 Jan 2012

Ofsted is consulting on changes to the way it registers and inspects early years providers, including nurseries and childminders, following the recent review of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The changes will coincide with the revised EYFS, which the Government intends to publish in September

The proposals will raise expectations, with a greater focus on children’s personal, social and emotional development and the progress that children make in their learning.

The proposed changes would also give those looking after children more freedom in managing their own service, while continuing to keep children safe by strengthening registration and maintaining rigorous enforcement for those who are not complying with requirements

This consultation seeks views on proposals for a revised framework for the regulation and inspection of registered early years provision. These views will help to refine and develop the framework

the review is of the framework for the regulation of those on the Early Years Register following the recent review of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The Government’s intention to publish a revised Early Years Foundation Stage for implementation in September 2012 along with accompanying regulations, together with the end of the current inspection cycle in July 2012, sets the timetable for change.

The proposals aim to:

keep children safe through a robust registration process and taking appropriate and proportionate enforcement action

allow registered providers more autonomy in managing their own services

improve outcomes for children through focusing inspection on children’s personal and emotional development; the partnership settings have with parents and the progress children make in their learning

improve information for parents by carrying out full inspections instead of investigating concerns so that they receive a more holistic report on provision; and making inspection reports more user-friendly

The closing date for the consultation is 6 April 2012