Retake: It’s Not Free And It’s Not 15 Hours

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The annual autumn statement saw the Chancellor promising a hike in staff wages and a drop in national insurance contributions. Whilst it got a large hooray from many, it has left the early years sector to deal with growing expenses without tax relief or help to make things more affordable. Here’s my take on it […]

Working With Babies – Is Your Nursery Hitting The Framework Requirements?

Working With Babies Is Your Nursery Hitting The Framework Requirements

Children develop incredibly quickly in the first two years of their lives. And that means that EYFS professionals working with babies (children under two years old) have a duty to ensure those little people thrive as they should. Though a vast percentage may not yet be able to talk to communicate their needs, responding to […]

5 Reasons Your Staff Are Leaving & How To Keep Them

5 Reasons Your Staff Are Leaving & How To Keep Them

There are no two ways about it. The Early Years sector is in crisis.  Staff retention in our sector continues to face extreme pressure, with practices experiencing a vicious circle of recruitment and stress with little relief.  So what can be done? When staff report feeling undervalued, undersupported and underpaid but there’s no money in […]

Should My Nursery Business Be A Limited Company Or A Sole Trader?

Should My Nursery Business Be A Limited Company Or A Sole Trader

One of the questions we are frequently asked here at MBK is, ‘Should I become a limited company or stay as a sole trader?’. It’s a complex question to answer succinctly, since it depends very much on your unique set of circumstances and the type of nursery business you run. It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all […]

Why Hiring For Your Nursery Is So Hard – And What To Do About It

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Are you feeling frustrated about the lack of available nursery staff? Does it seem impossible to find reliable and skilled team members? Are you stressed about the time and money it takes to recruit and retain valuable employees? At MBK, we know what it takes to run a nursery and we understand your predicament. Over […]

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