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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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May 16, 2023

Using AI In Early Years Settings

AI (artificial intelligence) has shifted from an obscure concept found only in films to something we see every day in real life. It refers to a machine's ability to p...

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March 14, 2023

Spotting and Helping Families in Financial Difficulty

As an owner or provider in a childcare setting, you know it is in everyone's interest to make sure parents can pay their childcare fees on time. No facility can run w...

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February 20, 2023

How and Why To Use Tablet Learning in Early Years Learning

The use of smart technology is not only considered normal in education but is now a vital skill to learn and have for the future. Tablet learning is particularly popular,...

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January 19, 2023

Why is Sustainable Growth Important for your Childcare Business?

While it seems every business wants to jump on board with sustainable growth in childcare, defining what it means and how it influences a company's overall success ra...

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December 27, 2022

Marketing Ideas for your Early Years Business in 2023

Marketing is an efficient way to understand your customer's needs better. It allows businesses to plan and adapt quickly to changing markets, ensuring your childcare ...

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