If a UK business wishes to employ someone from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, they will need to obtain a sponsor licence. This applies regardless of whether the work will be paid or voluntary in nature. Sponsoring is necessary when employing these individuals, but it does not in itself grant the prospective […]
It is quite common for an individual to start a business as a sole trader and then expand the business, by hiring members of staff. For those new to the recruitment process, it may seem intimidating. This article outlines seven points that new business owners or those looking to employ others should bear in mind […]
It is common for young people to undertake part-time work, whilst still in education or training. In this article, you will learn the minimum age at which children can work, how this varies between industries, and their rights concerning wages, rest breaks and hours. An employer must also consider potential hazards in the workplace, put […]
One key role of an early years educator is to identify and help form a plan for addressing learning issues, delays and difficulties in the early years. Studies show that immediate intervention is the best way in which to help children overcome those challenges. As a result, early years providers must constantly be on the […]
Observation and assessment play huge roles in early years education. Each is slightly different, but they are equally as important to the healthy development of the children in your care. The early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework requires observation and assessment throughout a child’s time with any given early years provider. EYFS teachers must complete […]
Working in partnership with parents and carers is key to effectively promoting learning and development in the early years. The early years foundation stage (EYFS) recognises parents as a child’s first and longest lasting educator, making it essential for early years providers to maintain an open line of communication. Early years educations are experts in […]
Most workers assume that, when they take up a position within a company, their place of work will remain the same indefinitely. However, sometimes a business will relocate to new premises. This is often triggered by a company takeover. This article will outline the rights of workers employed by a company that decides to carry […]
All early years facilities should consider offering spots to community volunteers. Volunteering has numerous benefits, both for children at the facility and the individual offering their time. Facilities can offer greater services, with a higher adult to child ratio. Children benefit from the ability to develop additional positive relationships with people in their community. Student […]
Most educational psychologists work for local authorities. Others are in private practice or consultancies; some work in paediatric or psychiatric treatment facilities, and some are employed by private schools or universities. In order to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK – which is a requirement, in order to […]
A 2015 headline in The Guardian claimed that prescriptions for Ritalin® and other ADHD drugs had doubled in a decade. Why is this? Who is responsible? In our collective capacity as teachers, special educational needs (SEN) practitioners, educational psychologists and medical doctors, are we getting better at diagnosing this problem? Is the number of school […]
