As an owner or manager of an Early Years Setting, you need to ensure your Employee Handbook is an integral part of your business from the very beginning. We understand that most Nurseries do not have a full time Human Resources expert on site and with resources generally becoming even more limited, never before has…
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The Ultimate Guide To Setting Up A Nursery Blog
This blog ‘The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up A Nursery’ contains the core information about setting up a nursery. To purchase a copy of a more comprehensive guide click on this link https://www.thenurseryhrpeople.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-setting-up-a-childrens-nursery/. There is nothing like this out there, so do get your copy today. A list of the 11 essentials of setting up…
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What DBS Checks do I need for Nursery Staff?
In December 2012, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Hence, the CRB Check is now referred to as the DBS Check. The services and information provided on CRB Checks have not changed, with DBS Checks still enabling employers to make safer…
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What does auto enrolment mean for nursery staff?
Are you ready for auto enrolment and what does auto enrolment mean for nursery staff? Do you know when your ‘staging date’ is? There is a lot of jargon out there which is confusing and time consuming to plough through, especially when you are a busy nursery owner. There is so much information to consider…
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First Aid Requirements For Nursery Staff
Early years settings are set to face a big change in First Aid requirements due to new Government proposals, which will require new nursery and pre-school staff to undertake paediatric first aid training as a compulsory measure. So what currently are the First Aid requirements for nursery staff, and what will the proposed changes mean…
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Financing Your Children’s Nursery Start Up
Financing your children’s nursery will require careful planning and money management. Anyone embarking on setting up a new children’s nursery business will have to do their due diligence and make sure the capital required to start the venture is achievable and the ongoing costs of running the operation have been accounted for. This should not…
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How to deal with difficult employees as a nursery manager
Managing difficult employees is never easy. It can appear daunting and time consuming as there is so much to consider:- How to broach the issue – is there a best time of day? Differing personalities – How should you approach the individual? Are they confrontational, quiet, emotional? How will they react? Will they be angry?…
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What Are the Rules and Regulations for Setting Up A Nursery
Setting up a nursery and taking the steps towards this may seem daunting, even if you have worked in the childcare sector before. Indeed, there are many areas to consider and it is crucial to make sure you are fully prepared for what has to be done and what is involved in the exciting, yet demanding…
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The Benefits of Using The Nursery HR People
At the Nursery HR People we recognise that there are a large number of HR companies who are offering their expertise to be brought to your door. So why should you use the Nursery HR People? What makes the Nursery HR People different? What are the benefits of using The Nursery HR People in your…
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9 HR Tips for Nursery Owners
Running a Nursery is a huge challenge. As a Nursery Owner or Manager you are constantly moving between a plethora of tasks to keep everything working properly. Your employees are your greatest asset but can also be a challenge, so making sure your HR processes are working properly is so important. The following 9 HR tips will…
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