Proposed changes to carer ratios for two-year-olds in England are being put to parents. What would the changes mean? How could they affect Peterborough-based childcare? We’re sharing the latest updates to keep parents informed. Currently, one adult can care for up to four children in England. But now the government is looking to reduce costs …
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After-school clubs are often seen as an opportunity to help parents who can’t do the traditional 3 – 3:30 pick-up slot from school. However, there are also plenty of benefits for children, too. Clubs are safe spaces where your child can relax after a day at school and also engage in a range of activities. …
Nature is good for everyone, but especially children. In this guide, we’re focusing on what spending more time in the great outdoors could mean for your child’s development. Spending time outdoors helps support children’s knowledge and skills across multiple areas of learning and development. That’s according to a briefing paper published by Ofsted, which looked …
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As your child’s first real step into the outside world (and their first taste of education), searching for their preschool can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. Are they going to be safe? Will they settle in well? What will they be taught? With so many questions floating around in your head, it can be …
As their introduction to education, preschool can have a significant impact on your child’s development. As well as providing a safe space for them to have fun and make friends, preschool plays a crucial role in preparing your little one for primary school – so it’s important that they’re introduced to the right subjects in …
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If you’ve decided you want to enrol your child in an after-school club, you’ll want to know that you’re sending them to a supportive, engaging environment. In this guide, we’re sharing the criteria that makes a good after-school club so you choose the right one for your child. Check Ofsted Ratings If an after-school club …
If you’re undecided on whether to send your child to an after-school club, we’re highlighting some of the benefits in this article. Boost social development Interacting with other children will help with their social skills. There will be plenty of opportunities for team games and your child may even make good friends. This can all …
If you’re a busy, working parent, it can be difficult to organise childcare outside of school hours. Plus, with many schools finishing as early as 3pm, it can seem like mission impossible to pick your child up after work. That’s where before and after-school clubs come in handy. In this article we’re explaining exactly what …
Stars Day Nurseries has been awarded yet again the daynurseries.co.uk TOP 20 NURSERY GROUP AWARD for the East of England. We are so proud and thrilled to bits, to be awarded this for the 2nd year running! Not only have we won The Top Group Award, but two of our settings have also come out in …
Following the successful roll-out of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme in 2021, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced another year of funding. At Stars, we’re happy to say that our Oakdale and Butterwick nurseries are taking part in the scheme this summer. What does the scheme involve? The scheme offers funded activities and …
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Last Updated: April, 2024
