14 Outdoor Spaces in London You (Probably) Didn’t Know Existed
This Easter we’re thinking more about where we can take our kids with lots of fresh air. Read our nannies’ top outdoor spaces in London to visit with the kids.
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Childcare to help your family flourish
5 Tips For Going Back To School
The kids are heading back to school… hoorah! We’re excited to get them back into a routine, learning and playing with their friends. While a lot of children are also itching to get back, some are finding it tough.
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Getting your kids to practise gratitude
Amid a pandemic it can seem like there’s little to be grateful for — and our kids can feel the same way. But if you can bring yourself to practise gratitude with the things you do have, it can improve your mood, lower rates of depression and have a positive and lasting effect on the brain.
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Career Paths in Childcare
In this conversation, Rachel Carrell, CEO of Koru Kids, discusses the different possible career paths you can take in the childcare world with early years expert Laura Hoyland. For those considering a new career in childcare or a change of job within the childcare industry, this will be an interesting read!
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Koru Kids Gratitude Journal Giveaway January 2021
Koru Kids Gratitude Journal Giveaway January 2021
Terms and Conditions Koru Kids Gratitude Journal Giveaway Entry is open to residents of the United Kingdom only. A user must follow @korukidsofficial, then they must like the competition post and tag a friend in the comments of the post which will equate to one (1) entry. Every subsequent tag of a friend in the…
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Childcare During Coronavirus Lockdown
Childcare During Coronavirus Lockdown
As of 4th January 2021 the Government introduced England into a National Lockdown. They’ve made the guidance around what lockdown means for childcare clear, and we’re pleased they’ve recognised the necessity of childcare especially for working families. In summary, formal childcare within the home is allowed: the Government guidance says, "where it is necessary for…
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5 More Exciting Things to Do Than a Walk to the Local Park
It’s another lockdown and you have to brace yourself before you suggest another walk to the kids. The same lap. The same bored faces… Good news is there are more exciting (and allowed) things to do in lockdown!
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Introduction to Childminding
A childminder is a qualified childcare professional who cares for a small number of children in their own home. Childminders are self-employed: they set their own working hours and days, set their own hourly charge rates, and of course, they work from their own home!
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The Role of the Koru Ethos in our Home Nurseries – Creating 21st Century childcare for 21st Century kids
The Koru Ethos is centered around play, and the importance of intrinsic motivation and self regulation as opposed to coercive control.
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What are the benefits of being a childminder?
Setting up your own childminding business can be hugely rewarding – both financially and in terms of the lifestyle it can give to you and your family. This blog explains the many benefits of being a childminder, and why the role attracts such a diverse group of people.
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