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 Manager Job Description
A nursery manager job description has to do two jobs at once. It has to describe a role that is genuinely
Nursery Practitioner Interview Questions and Answers
A nursery interview is rarely won on qualifications. Most candidates in the room hold the same Level 3, and the manager
Free Childcare Disparities Across the UK: What Parents Need to Know
Childcare costs in the UK vary significantly depending on location, leaving many parents struggling. For example, in Scotland, free childcare is
Decline in Childminders: A Challenge for England’s Early Years Sector
Recent data from Ofsted highlights a concerning decline in the number of childminders in England, with over 1,000 leaving the sector
Labour’s Plan for 100,000 New Nursery Places: Challenges and Opportunities
The Labour government’s ambitious plan to create 100,000 new nursery places in England by utilising unused primary school capacity has sparked
Enhancing Childcare: How Critical Thinking Transforms Nursery Education
IntroductionModern childcare in the UK presents a unique set of challenges, with nursery practitioners striving to balance routine care and innovative