Fourteen allergens and a tub of Halloween sweets
Party season tests every allergen system. A practical look at the fourteen regulated allergens, the law on ingredient information and keeping donated treats safe.
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Risk assessment without the paperwork mountain
Risk assessment is a way of thinking, not a ring binder. Meeting your legal duties this autumn without drowning the team in paperwork.
Get the fire drill done before bonfire night
With bonfire night approaching, a look at fire drills, marshals, extinguishers and why evacuating a nursery is nothing like evacuating an office.
The accident book is not the whole story
Most accidents stay in the accident book, but some must reach the HSE. What RIDDOR asks of nurseries and who should own the duty.
COSHH in a nursery is mostly about the cleaning cupboard
Cleaning products, disinfectants and even craft materials fall under COSHH. What nursery teams should know as the autumn wipe-downs step up, from assessments to PPE.
How to lift toddlers all day without wrecking your back
Nursery staff shift more weight than many warehouse workers. Practical lifting technique, risk assessment and team lifts to keep practitioners' backs healthy through the busiest terms.
Supervision that staff don’t dread
Supervision is a statutory EYFS duty, but done well it drives safeguarding, quality and retention. How to run meetings and appraisals your team actually values.
Inspection readiness is a habit, not a scramble
Inspection readiness is ordinary good practice kept visible: records you can find in five minutes, a curriculum story every adult can tell, and calm staff.
Settling season: making September transitions gentler
Settling season is here. How to plan gentler starts, smoother room moves and genuine school readiness, in partnership with parents, schools and your key people.
What helps when a new starter doesn’t speak English yet
The silent phase is normal, home languages are an asset, and small practical strategies help new starters with EAL feel understood from their first week.