A day at a time, we have all survived a year that came with its own plans. As we finally prepare to move out of lockdown, let’s take a look at some small steps childcare providers can take to bounce … Continue Reading
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Temporary Changes in Funding to Support Childcare Providers in England
The latest announcement from the Department for Education could bring a slight respite for childcare providers across England. As opposed to calculating funding based on headcount taken at the start of the year, early years providers will receive funding based … Continue Reading
Managing Challenging Behaviour in Children During the Pandemic
One of the biggest challenges childcare providers have been facing through the pandemic is dealing with newfound emotional and behavioural changes in children. From bereavement and personal trauma to parental substance use, abuse, financial difficulties at home, unlimited screen time … Continue Reading
Ways to Promote Social and Emotional Health in Preschoolers
As parents of young children, one thing most of us are unprepared for is how to deal with the evolving emotional demands of these little people with big personalities. Every time we think we have all of it figured out, … Continue Reading
5 Tips for Virtual Circle Time with Preschoolers
Who would have imagined we would see a day where teachers would sit across a screen managing a class of chirpy preschoolers, deftly navigating technology in a way they have never used it before. Although it has been a push … Continue Reading
How Online Payments Will Shape the Future of Payment Collection in Childcare
The pandemic hasn’t left any industry untouched. Faced with the option of adapting to the rapid change or shutting down shop, businesses across the globe are switching to new technologies and digital tools to continue trade. At the top of … Continue Reading
A New Year Message from Us to You
Dear Cheqdin Family, As we finally leave behind a year we were totally unprepared for; we thank each and every one of you and the entire childcare sector for the remarkable work you have been putting in during this pandemic. … Continue Reading
Socially Distanced Christmas Activities for 2020
As we get to the end of a year of oddities, let’s dust off some old traditions, bend a few, and make some new ones. From enjoying the simple pleasures of time spent together as a family to finding new … Continue Reading
Having the COVID Conversation With Kids
It’s almost a year since COVID threw the curveball at us. Although we’ve all developed our own coping mechanisms to get on with the virus among us, we know there are times when we feel fatigued by it all. So, … Continue Reading
How Likely Are Parents to Resume Formal Childcare by Early 2021
Recent research by Ipso Mori suggests a positive trend in the uptake of childcare places in the UK. The research shows 94% of parents whose children were receiving childcare before COVID-19 have either restarted formal childcare or are planning to … Continue Reading