In October 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) published its response to the consultation on safeguarding reforms within the Early...
When an employee is off sick, it can be challenging to know how to stay in touch. You want to...
Fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace is not only a legal obligation but also a key factor in creating a...
Candidates taking up a position which involves working with, caring for or attending a child must have two written references...
In England we are preparing for safeguarding reforms from September 2025 in the area of safer recruitment. The aim of...
When recruiting staff for a day nursery in England, ensuring candidates are suitable to work with children is a legal...
When we are asked as HR professionals to support Nursery Owners with this question, the first place we start is...
If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the pressures being heaped upon the Early Years sector at this present...
When we first had the Working Time Regulations we were told we would have to record breaks. I can recall...
This month saw my son James turn 21 years of age. James was the reason I started Redwing Solutions, to...
The use of KPIs in your Day Nursery, Pre-school or Out of School Club makes good business sense. All too...
The “Experience-Based Route for Early Years” is non-statutory guidance from the Department for Education, designed to assist early years providers...
When you’ve conducted a disciplinary or a grievance process and raised a letter of outcome you then have to consider...
Introduction In Day Nurseries, Pre-schools, and Out of School Clubs, the well-being of both staff and children is paramount. It...
Recruiting the right team is essential for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in the early years sector. Safer...
With the impact of the increased National Minimum Wage (NMW) employers need to ensure that they fully understand their obligations...
With the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 employers now need to look at...
When we talk to Managers about performance management, it is common for the conversation to occur because someone’s performance is...
Just the other week we were talking in the office about the potential that people have for small fibs or...
Training is a fundamental and essential part of an employees career journey with their employer however it can also be...
We will all soon be stopping for a break over Christmas and one of things I inevitably end up doing...
As someone who has been a manager for 32 years I can tell you that the Praise Sandwich does not...
When it comes to communicating with our teams we have three choices. We can: When we are listening to respond...
As a Day Nursery Owner, you rely on your managers to inspire, guide, and support their teams. However, it’s not...
With the announcement of the Employment Rights Bill and the detailed breakdown of the Government’s intentions in their Next Steps...
How to Change an Employee’s Pay Frequency: A Guide for Employers Changing an employee’s pay frequency, such as shifting from...
We’ve all been there, busy getting a new starter on board, and neglecting the paperwork that will form the basis...
This weekend I was asked to be on the Childcare Expo Share and Support stage talking about the challenge of...
Could your business survive if you were forced to close? For a day? two days, three days a week? At...
We often get asked whether in a Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) if its OK if sellers share...
