TEY_10_1_2020

Practical support and comment for the owners and managers of early years settings... This issue... JAMES HEMPSALL OBE is director of Hempsall’s CLAIRE NELLEN is NDNA’s early years quality manager Expert advice from... 68 IS YOUR SETTING SUSTAINABLE? Operating a successful early years business needs more than a focus on finance, as the Early Years Alliance explains… 71 BEAT STAFF STRESS Time outdoors has been shown to boost wellbeing – so help your team make the most of it, says Carley Sefton. 72 IN TRAINING James Hempsall on valuing your time outside work, plus e-learning opportunities from PACEY and NDNA. 73 CPD: A TICKING TIME BOMB Fay Gibbin explains why staff development mustn’t be neglected when money’s tight. 74 FIRST 1,000 DAYS The period between conception and age two is crucial for children, so lend parents your support, says Lorraine Jenkin. 78 Q&A: INSPECTIONS NDNA’s Claire Nellen answers your questions on preparing for Ofsted under the Education Inspection Framework. 80 FOOD SAFETY Laura West explains how to write a policy that meets your legal requirements and keeps all children safe. Have you seen our Brilliant Teacher Box Sets? Get free CPD sent to your inbox, including 56 top tips from Kathy Brodie – sign up at teachwire.net/free-teacher-cpd LAURA WEST is MCW’s childcare health & safety specialist