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    Managing your People Risks

    by Karen Harrison on

    Running or owning a business involves taking responsibility for the staff who work for you - this article describes ways to mitigate the risks associated with this.
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    Being an EYP Change Agent

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    Ruksana Mohammed, EYPS programme leader and lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at the University of East London, outlines the qualities and methods of a successful agent for change. EYPs are entrusted to identify what change is valuable, worthwhile …
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    A Guide for EYP Work-based Mentors

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    Ruksana Mohammed outlines an effective framework of support to EYPS candidates through the work-based mentor. Her suggestions, however, would be of great use to anyone supporting students on a variety of courses, for example Foundation Degrees, and t…
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    Ofsted complaints procedure

    by FSF Rebecca on

    Recently I participated in a Step 3 complaints panel at Ofsted HQ. I had applied for the position a couple of months previously and had to show my credentials as an early years specialist before I was accepted as suitable. It is a voluntary role, how…
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    The Route to EYPS

    by Helen Edwards on

    Part 5: The setting visit
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    The Route to EYPS

    by Helen Edwards on

    Part 4: The written tasks
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    The Route to EYPS

    by Helen Edwards on

    Part 3: The Gateway Review
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    The Route to EYPS

    by Helen Edwards on

    Part 2: The group task and interview.
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    Early Years Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector

    by The Foundation Stage Forum on

    Ofsted published their first report on the early years sector in April 2014. This year’s report, published in July 2015, includes some very interesting statistics and discusses issues highly relevant to all providers. If you don’t have time to read t…
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    Good Intentions

    by Sue Griffin on

    Inclusion, equality, diversity - these words are scattered over official documents including the EYFS, and we all think they are ‘A Good Thing'. But how do these principles get turned into what actually happens in settings? Sue Griffin discusses the …
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    The day of the inspection part 2

    by FSF Rebecca on

    In this article Rebecca talks to Justine about the 'joint observation' and the 'leadership and management' aspects of the inspection.
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    Recent Ofsted Reports: What Have Inspectors Focused On? (Part 3)

    by Helen Edwards on

    In our third of four articles looking at recent Ofsted reports, we outline those issues that have appeared frequently over the last three months. Here we examine the recommendations and descriptions of good practice within the EYFS theme of Enabling…
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    Recent Ofsted Reports: What Have Inspectors Focused On? (Part 2)

    by Helen Edwards on

    In our second of four articles looking at recent Ofsted reports, we outline those issues that have appeared frequently over the last three months. Here we examine the recommendations and descriptions of good practice within the EYFS theme of Positiv…
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    Recent Ofsted reports: What have inspectors focused on? (Part 1)

    by Helen Edwards on

    Having studied over 100 Ofsted reports from the last three months, we can see certain recurrent themes. In a series of four articles we outline those issues that have appeared frequently and our first article looks at recommendations and description…
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    New Professionals, New Leaders?

    by Carol Aubrey on

    Carol Aubrey, Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Warwick, describes the outcomes of a project with early years leaders, including a discussion on the various styles of leadership they exhibit and suggestions on how best to support…
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    Recommendations for Leadership and Management

    by Helen Edwards on

    Aiming for outstanding? Here are the recommendations from over 100 Ofsted reports to help you on the way!
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    The Route to EYPS

    by Helen Edwards on

    A candidate describes the process to EYPS via the validation route.
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    Preparing for inspections, the inspectors' view

    by FSF Rebecca on

    Part 1 in a series of articles detailing the inspection process as it is 'in real life'. We have input from current inspectors as well as from recently inspected practitioners and managers. We debunk some myths and put the facts out there for you to …
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    Safeguarding is effective: day to day safeguarding

    by FSF Rebecca on

    In this series of articles, we have so far looked at making sure that your premises are safe for children to use and we have considered the steps you should take to help you ensure that all of your staff are suitable to work with children.
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    Visiting Settings and Schools: A Fresh Pair of Eyes!

    by Elizabeth Jarman on

    We need to challenge historical thinking about learning environments based on new understanding of brain development, language acquisition, physical development and attachment theory. We need fresh eyes!
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    Taking Charge?

    by Anni McTavish on

    Taking on a new leadership role can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. As well as the extra responsibility of, for example, working more closely with parents or tracking children’s progress, relationships with colleagues can also change. Fi…
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    Shake up! Refresh! How to reflect and move your setting on...

    by Jenny Barber on

    Reflective practice is never going to be truly effective unless we are 100% honest with ourselves about what we do, remembering there is a distinct difference between what we might say or think we do and what we actually do.  Reflection is like put…
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    Peer Observation

    by Helen Edwards on

    Peer observation can be such a useful tool in developing the skills of all members of staff, and if introduced correctly, can be instrumental in building a supportive practitioner learning community, striving to improve provision.
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    100 Ofsted reports- Part 5: partnerships with parents

    by Helen Edwards on

    Partnerships with parents remains high on the agenda for inspections.
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    100 Ofsted reports - Part 1: vision, reflection, evaluation and drive …

    by Helen Edwards on

    Having studied 100 Ofsted reports under the new inspection framework,  a number of key points are emerging. Our series of 5 articles cover what you need to know.
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