Safety at Home by Brian Goodwin, Pegasus Health and Safety Training
Every year over 2 million children are taken to hospital after accidents and around half of these happen at home – the most serious in the kitchen and on the stairs. Therefore, our homes can be extremely dangerous places, from baths filled with hot water to furniture at risk of being pulled over by little … Continue reading Safety at Home by Brian Goodwin, Pegasus Health and Safety Training
The Benefits of Nursery
Choosing the right childcare is one of the biggest decisions parents will face when returning to work and deciding what is best for your child is a task that requires a lot of thought, time and research. With many options available and with the guilt associated with leaving your child in the care of others, … Continue reading The Benefits of Nursery
Cooking with Children – A Brazilian Fusion
Little ones love to cook especially if it involves licking chocolate off the wooden spoon. It’s a fantastic way to spend time with your children, it is fun, messy and in fact a great way for them to develop their confidence, educate them on healthy food choices and learn a variety of skills including: Maths … Continue reading Cooking with Children – A Brazilian Fusion
Moving Home – Tips on Minimising Stress in Young Children by Dr Natalie Flatter, Clinical Psychologist
Young children generally thrive on routine and familiarity so moving home can be stressful. Some children love the excitement, adventure and a fresh start. Usually, unless a family are making frequent moves over long distances, children are resilient and cope well. One of the main problems with moving is that it is extremely stressful for … Continue reading Moving Home – Tips on Minimising Stress in Young Children by Dr Natalie Flatter, Clinical Psychologist
The role of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Lara, our Deputy Manager and SENCo at Rickmansworth, has written a great article highlighting the importance of a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator: The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is a vital role in every child care setting, from preschools and day nurseries, primary and secondary schools through to higher education colleges. The SENCo is the … Continue reading The role of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Cooking with Children – Mother’s Day Recipes
Little ones love to cook especially if it involves licking chocolate off a wooden spoon! It’s a fantastic way to spend time with your children – it’s fun, messy and in fact a great way for them to develop their confidence, learn about healthy food choices and develop a variety of skills including: Maths (weighing … Continue reading Cooking with Children – Mother’s Day Recipes
Encouraging a Love of Stories
Sharing books is an enjoyable way to spend time with your child, even before they can read. There are lots of ways to enjoy stories, reading books, make up your own stories, listen to audio tapes in the car as well as taking regular trips to the library, all aid this love to develop. At … Continue reading Encouraging a Love of Stories
Cooking with Children – Warming Soups
Little ones love to cook especially if it involves licking chocolate off a wooden spoon! It’s a fantastic way to spend time with your children – it’s fun, messy and in fact a great way for them to develop their confidence, learn about healthy food choices and develop a variety of skills including: Maths (weighing … Continue reading Cooking with Children – Warming Soups
Puzzling it Out – Why it is so important for Pre-School Children to Play with Puzzles
Puzzles are a great way to spend time with your child having fun together or just observing from afar and watching them slowly solve it piece by piece. One of the most satisfying feelings as a parent is seeing the excitement on your child’s face when they complete a puzzle. Puzzles help develop hand eye … Continue reading Puzzling it Out – Why it is so important for Pre-School Children to Play with Puzzles