Yikes it is HOT today! Whilst sunny days are great for getting children out to play ALL childcare settings must be aware of the dangers of extreme heat and what we can do to keep children safe and comfortable. Here’s our TOP Tips… Stay in the shade when possible – especially between 11am and 3pm […]
Yikes! With the end of school term fast approaching children up and down the country will be finding out who their teacher is going to be next term. This can be an anxious time for children, especially if their new teacher is rumoured to be Strict, Mean or Bad-tempered. My Teacher is a Monster by Peter […]
Heads up everyone! We have now refreshed and updated our Logbooks & Forms Pack PLUS added some new records to make it even BIGGER & BETTER! As well as revamping all of the existing forms, we have also added a NEW Illness Record, Physical Intervention Record AND Drop Offs / Collections Register! PLUS added versions for […]
Starting school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s life. A mixture of emotions ranging from joy and excitement to anxiety, fear and sadness will be felt not only by the children but by their parents and families too. As childcare providers, what can we do to support children and families with […]
World Oceans Day takes place on the 8th June each year and is a day to celebrate the world’s oceans and promote ways in which we can protect and preserve the ocean environment. Special activities take place at aquariums and zoos, people take part in beach clean ups or conservation programs, and the wonders of […]
It is half term for many of us…If you provide care during the holidays for school aged children, it can be quite a challenge to keep everyone entertained. In addition finding activities that are suitable for a wide range of age groups is not the easiest of tasks. Our BIG Kids Activity File and our […]
We are fast approaching the end of the school year…time to start thinking about the next one! If you like to plan along with the SCHOOL YEAR, you can use this handy Academic Activity Planner to prepare and set out topics and themes for the entire year ahead! Includes a useful list of special dates and […]
Our seasonal news updates summarise the latest childcare news plus which MindingKids resources have been added or revised so you can easily keep on track and up to date. So it is Spring…I think! After a scorching Easter my heating has been back on and I can never really decide on which coat I need. […]
Do you have all the necessary documents in place for your childcare business? Are you confident that you are following the latest legislation? Running a busy childcare service is by no means easy and neither is keeping on top of your paperwork. Here at MindingKids we understand how hard it can be to keep organised […]