Jackanory

Due to expansion within our term time only setting, we are looking for someone who is a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our preschool in providing high-quality early childhood education. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, possess strong leadership skills, work well as a team and be committed to creating a nurturing learning environment. Responsibilities: - Plan and implement engaging and educational activities for preschool children - Create a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes children's social, emotional, and cognitive development - Communicate effectively with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress - Manage classroom activities and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations - Foster a love for learning through interactive play, storytelling, and creative expression Experience: The successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills and experience: - Drive to inspire young minds and make a positive impact on children's lives - Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues effectively - Proficiency in English language - Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or childcare setting - Strong leadership abilities to guide and support children's learning journey - Relevant Level 3 or above childcare qualifications Job Type: Full-time Pay: Dependant on qualifications Expected hours: No more than 32.5 per week

I am currently working from home, reading this thread with tears and interest. My husband has Covid, I have symptoms, I cannot fault my staff and their dedication but I feel such responsibility and don't know what to do for the best, the lack of information because of the last minute change has screwed us all over.

Hi, I have just been informed by my contact at the local community centre we have hired for the preschool use for the past 50 years, that they are capping the amount of people allowed in each room. I am due to reopen on Monday!!! My smaller room for 2 year olds is registered to have a maximum of 8 children with two members of staff, they are now saying I can have five children and two members of staff. My big room for 3-4 year olds is being limited to 21 people, 4 staff members and the rest children. We usually have up to 28 children. The community centre has said this is because they have measured the floor space and are following requirements. I have looked at the following guidance (listed below) and can not find solid recommendations on how to move forward, nor can I find anything which supports their claims? My setting can adhere to their requirements for the time being but numbers are picking up, and quickly. Does one set of guidance out weigh the other? Does anyone else operate from a Community Centre and are having their numbers limited? It seems contradictory that my children are allowed to go to school in classes of 30/31 with 2/3 teachers in smaller rooms? Am I missing something? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings-including-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe