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June 15, 2026

The New Ofsted Report Cards Explained: How to Get Your Nursery Inspection-Ready

The way Ofsted inspects nurseries has changed more in the past year than in the previous decade. Since the renewed Education Inspection Framework came into effect on 10 N...

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May 11, 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025: What Every Nursery Employer Needs to Know

If you employ staff in a nursery, daycare or after-school club, 2026 is the year UK employment law changed beneath your feet. The Employment Rights Act 2025 described by ...

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April 01, 2026

Early Years Funding 2026–27: Everything UK Nurseries and Childcare Providers Need to Know

If April 2026 has crept up on you, you are not alone. This year, the start of the new financial year brings a particularly dense cluster of changes to early years funding...

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March 13, 2026

Best Nursery Management Software in the UK for 2026: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Running a nursery, daycare, or after-school club in 2026 is no small feat. You're navigating rising staff costs driven by April's National Insurance increases, tighter Of...

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February 09, 2026

Safer Internet Day 2026: AI & Online Safety Checklist for Nurseries and After School Clubs (UK)

Safer Internet Day 2026 lands on Tuesday 10 February 2026, and this year’s theme is “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.” Tha...

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December 16, 2024

The Impact of Underfunded Childcare in the UK: Rising Costs and National Insurance Increases

Childcare in the UK has long faced a funding crisis, with parents, staff, and providers caught in the crossfire. Now, with the rise in National Insurance contributions an...

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October 24, 2023

Safeguarding checks your childcare setting needs this winter

As the cold weather approaches, winter safeguarding checks for childcare providers and after school clubs become necessary. Extra precautions need to be taken to ensure t...

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September 30, 2023

How Cheqdin Helps Irish Providers Stay Compliant with NCS and ECCE Requirements

The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) has been introduced to give financial support to parents who need help meeting the cost of childcare. Up to €230 a week can be claim...

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July 31, 2023

How to build stronger relationships with parents and families at your centre

Fostering strong relationships between families and childcare providers is important for many reasons. Parents are, after all, entrusting you with the most precious peopl...

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June 19, 2023

Early ADHD Signs To Look Out For

It is uncommon to diagnose ADHD in children while they are in their early years settings. However, there will often be signs and symptoms of ADHD in children at this age....

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