Kemerton Early Years & Forest School C.I.C

13/12/2021

Grotto ready for Santa.

24/11/2021

Level 3 playleader for small community pre-school. 16 to 30 hrs per week term time only. Must enjoy outside play.

30/09/2021

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24/09/2021

We are currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic level 3 qualified Playleader to come and join our friendly team. You must have a childcare qualification such as NVQ 3/CACHE level 3 or equivalent. Your role will include providing a fun, happy, safe, stimulating and educational environment for young children from ages 2 – 5. You must be caring and compassionate, have had previous experience working in a similar environment and enjoy outdoor play. A good knowledge of child development and the EYFS is essential as well as experience of observation and assessment. As a Key Person you will be observing, planning and assessing the development of the children in your care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required together with the ability to work well as part of a team.
Hours of work: minimum of 16 hours per week over 3-5 days, term-time only. Additional hours dependent upon the needs of the setting.
Interested applicants should download an application form from www.kemertonpreschool.com (staff vacancies) or contact [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 8th October 2021
Interviews to take place week commencing: 12th October 2021

The setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. The post holder will be required to become familiar with the setting’s Safeguarding policy and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children.

24/09/2021

Kemerton Early Years and Forest School, a friendly and welcoming playgroup in South Worcestershire. A preschool with a difference.

21/09/2021

We are looking for an energetic qualified member of staff to join our happy team. Enjoyment of outdoor learning essential. Please visit our website www.kemertonpreschool.com (staff vacancies at bottom of home page) for job description and application form.

14/07/2021

Yes! Chores are life skills! Not only that; they are opportunities for motor planning, executive functioning, heavy work...and so much more!

https://www.sunshineandhurricanes.com/the-importance-of-chores-for-children-printable-chore-chart-included/

08/06/2021

21/04/2021

31/03/2021

Whether a shout or a whisper, hearing “NO” can frustrating for parents and make us feel powerless. Oppositionality can come from a variety of root causes and it depends on the age of the child (i.e., it is more common in preschoolers than grade school children). Regardless, there are a few things you can do to diffuse and work your way back to cooperation.

1. LAUGHTER IS OFTEN THE BEST MEDICINE. Responding with playfulness, such a silly face or voice, chasing your child gleefully around the house, or starting a tickle war can be the key to melting your child’s opposition as it decreases cortisol (stress hormones) production and increases oxytocin (a bonding hormone) in the brain.

2. FRAME WHAT YOU WANT AS CHOICES not as a demand. Ensure both choices lead you to what you need completed (we don’t want to give your child the choice to eat dinner or not). Giving your child that small bit of autonomy can go a long way! IE: Bedtime - “What would you rather do first, brush your teeth or put on your pjs”

3. EMPATHY SHOULD ALWAYS BE GIVEN. How is your child feeling that they had a 'no' in them? Before responding to the behavior, respond with empathy and see what your child does. IE: “You’re frustrated because you want to stay up later like your big sister; it doesn’t feel fair.” Once a child feels seen and heard their reactivity will often decrease (although they may need a good cry first, and that’s healthier than an aggressive “no”).

4. TAKE CONTROL IF IT’S A SAFETY ISSUE. Sometimes our children don’t have a choice. If they are hurting a pet or a sibling, and you ask them to stop and you get a “no”, you may need to physically remove them from the situation and then follow-up with a small explanation and empathic statement.

5. PAUSE AND ASK YOURSELF WHY is my child being defiant? It’s a common response when children are in the preschool years as they are practicing being autonomous, Children are also naturally oppositional when they are sick, tired, feeling overwhelmed, or feel disconnected from their attachment figures. We have to ask ourselves, is my child in a frame of mind to give me a yes?

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28/01/2021

Pre-school closed due to heating problem but Forest School session will run at Kinsham from 9:30-12:30 (packed lunch). Please drop off and collect children from the woods. Wellies essential today!