On September 2nd, 2024, Ofsted made a significant change to its school inspection framework by removing single-word judgements for schools and maintained early years settings. Previously, schools have been given an overall rating like ours Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. These terms will no longer be used; instead, a new rating system will be introduced, which will still […]
The Aesthetics: More Than Just a Pretty Picture In the early years, we often find ourselves creating visually appealing activities, whether it’s a beautifully arranged tuff spot or an inviting table-top setup. These attractive displays can certainly capture the children’s attention and spark their interest, and there’s nothing wrong with that! However, we must be […]
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 […]
Do you want to make 2023 the best year yet for your nursery? Do you have goals in mind and improvements you’d like to make? Has 2022 been a struggle, and you want to know how to progress? Or maybe this has been a fantastic year for your nursery growth and provision, and you want […]
Are you a registered childminder? Do you own or manage a nursery, preschool, school or early years setting? Have you had to sign up to the Early Years Register in order to provide a service for children and young people? If the answer is yes, keep reading. This blog will tell you the 5 key […]
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