Guides, sector news and practical advice from Quint Education — a London early years and education recruitment agency. We write about the things nurseries, schools and the staff we place actually have to deal with: EYFS and KCSIE changes, safeguarding, DBS checks, pay and progression, and getting hired.
Nursery, Pre-school, Nursery School and Reception: the Differences
Early years is a stage, not a setting. What actually separates a day nursery, a pre-school, a nursery school, a nursery class and reception — and what it changes if you work in one.
What to Wear Working in a Nursery: Dress Code and Uniform
What nursery staff actually wear, why the rules exist, and what to ask before a first shift — including what agency staff should turn up in.
Nursery Room Leader: Job Description, Responsibilities and Pay
What a nursery room leader actually does day to day, a job description template, the person specification settings use, and what to ask before you take the role.
How to Choose a Nursery Recruitment Agency in London
What to check before you commit to an agency: the vetting evidence you should see per person, the questions worth asking up front, and the warning signs that show up early.
How to Support a Child with Autism in the Classroom
Practical classroom strategies for supporting autistic children: sensory environment, processing time, meltdowns versus tantrums, masking, and what to stop doing.
DBS Checks for Schools and Nurseries: A Practical Guide
Which DBS check schools and nurseries need, what regulated activity means, why the Update Service 30-day window matters, and what settings must record.