As childcare providers, we must pay attention to ratio requirements in order to ensure each child receives adequate attention and care. Ratio guidance is based on developmental research, considering the age of children and their specific needs. Appropriate staff:child ratios guarantee that children get personalised interaction, fostering emotional, social, and cognitive development. It is important to […]
😮EEEeeeK! Halloween is coming! We have HEAPS of SPOOKTACULAR fun learning ideas: Start by downloading our FREE Halloween Activity Ideas Sheet Links activity ideas to the areas of learning and development! 👉Click HERE to Download your copy for FREE! And for MORE ideas… Get stuck in to some sticky, gloopy, slimy recipes with our Messy Play Recipe […]
‘How are we doing?’, ‘How do we know?’ and ‘What are we going to do now?’ These are all questions that we must ask ourselves when reflecting on the quality of our provision and planning for improvements. Our NEW Self-Evaluation & Improvement Plans can be used to Check Core Assurances, Brainstorm Ideas and Mind Map […]
Autumn is a wonderful time of year for children to explore and learn about the changing season. Through fun and educational activities little ones can discover the colours, tastes, textures and sounds of Autumn. Why not try: 🍂Leaf Collecting: Take children on a nature walk to collect different types of colorful leaves. Learn about different […]
Our Seasonal Planning Sheets Pack has been updated with new sheets added for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter 2024! Manage your setting Season to Season for the whole year ahead! Stay up to date and ORGANISED, PLAN AHEAD and NEVER FORGET to do anything important! Use the planning sheets to plan and organise: Special Dates – Birthdays and […]
A summary of recent childcare news plus resources, updates and behind the scenes at Minding Kids! More than half way through September already and into Autumn we go! I hope you all enjoyed the summer and managed a well-deserved rest and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. 👋🏽Hello and Welcome to all our […]
Celebrate Black History Month, inclusion and diversity in your setting. With this FREE Activity Ideas Sheet, learn all about Black History, influential figures, famous inventors, and be inspired by African-American culture and traditions. Keep children busy and help them to learn about Black History Month, why it is celebrated and how people of all races […]
Whilst work goes on behind the scenes to perfect the new Minding Kids App, we are refocussing our attention on our downloadable Resource Packs. Finding suitable solutions to help keep on top of paperwork and manage your childcare setting efficiently is essential for success! With so many support products to choose from, it can be […]
Following the decision to temporarily revert back to our old website and app, please take note of the following details: 🔑LOGGING BACK IN Your log in details for the old website will be as they were before. If you updated your password on the new website last week, your new password will apply only on […]