According to the Fisherfield Farm Children's Day Nursery chain in Lancashire, using the services of the consultancy Early Years and Childcare Associates has helped it to meet the requirements of the EYFS with confidence and also to hone all aspects of its business.
Director David Macgill says, 'We started work with ECA in November 2007 because we needed all eight of our settings to be ready by September this year, and it worked with us to create a plan that would enable each location to achieve the required standard before the deadline.
'This involved a combination of regular visits to the nurseries, where observations and advice were given as well as structured training sessions for all employees. These were supported with detailed reports and meetings between ECA and senior managers in order to track progress.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
