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Welcome to Class Dojo Ducklings Staff Edition! Watch this video, and learn a bit more about why we are using Class Dojo as a company and our website resources you can fully access. Log In Class Dojo Welcome to Class Dojo! To continue to view all of our class dojo staff resources please click here class dojo parent consent form , letter to parent discussion class dojo transition to class dojo from eylog, how to set up school on class dojo, how to add students and staff members on class dojo Next

Order your child's Ducklings Preschool and Nursery uniform here easily - including polo shirts, jumpers, summer hats, bookbags, and draw string bags. Uniform Orders Order your child's uniform here! Although uniform is NOT required at Ducklings, lots of our parents prefer sending their child to nursery and preschool in uniform as: it helps save their other clothes from getting stained, provides a sense of belonging and pride, and helps get little ones ready for primary school (where uniform is required). To order yours, simply print out the attached uniform order sheet, tick the items you would like to order, and hand it to your school manager! Items you can order! Navy Jumper £13 Navy Jumper £13 Red Jumper £13 Red Jumper £13 Navy Polo £11 Navy Polo £11 Red Polo £11 Red Polo £11 Red Summer cap £6 Red Summer cap £6 Blue Book Bag £7 Blue Book Bag £7 Blue Draw String Bag £6 Blue Draw String Bag £6 Click here to print off our uniform order form!

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Here you'll find an informative flyer on why we believe you should choose Ducklings Preschool. Why Choose Ducklings Preschool? Download a PDF copy of this flyer by clicking here

Welcome to Ducklings Staff Training Resources. Click here to learn more. Log In Staff Training Resources Welcome to our Staff Training Platform! To continue to view all of these resources, please click here Next Training: English as an additional language. Training: Communication and language Training: Positive Behaviour Training: Behaviour management pyramid training physical development personal, social, emotional development EYFS curriculum quality of education training Curriculum planning training Mathematics governeny gov resources for staff training expressive arts and design government gov resources and training understanding the world gov government resources and training early years leadership national professional qualification EYFS development Matters Statements all ages Birth to Five training

Here you'll find our Curriculum, along with our Interests & Events Information sheets. These are completed at home by you, about your child, to keep us fully informed on their passions and interests. Our Curriculum The aim of our curriculum is to equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to explore and understand the world around them. We believe that children grow and develop when they have access to a well thought out learning environment and engaged adults. The teaching and learning of new skills and knowledge are delivered through both adult and child-led opportunities both indoors and outdoors. We focus on the importance of knowledge and skills that will support children in every way possible so that they can make the most of opportunities and fulfil their potential along with promoting their independence. To download our full Curriculum, please click on the PDF icon below Curriculum Guide To download our Interests & Events Information Sheet, which we use to support our Curriculum, please click below Ducklings Interests and Events

Ducklings has provided outstanding childcare services for more than 20 years across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Greater Manchester and Manchester. 30 hour government funded sessions Tax free childcare sessions Preschool and nursery near you Our Locations Bow Brickhill Monkston St. Barts Monkston Park Emerson Valley Milton Keynes Tattenhoe Park Shenley Brook End Oldbrook Westcroft Manchester Blackley - Manchester Middleton - Manchester Furzton Bradwell Village

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Welcome to Ducklings Staff Resources. Click here to learn more about the safeguarding resources used. Log In Our Safeguarding Resources To continue to view all of the safeguarding resources used by our staff, please click on the arrow here Next EYFS Changes from September, Early Years Curriculum, schemas - schematic play powerpoint , useful summary of safeguarding , prevent duty training , ducklings fact sheet , staff master DBS report with issue dates, worried about a child signs and safeguarding poster , safeguarding poster , safeguarding communication chronology , safeguarding tracker date checklist , concern form , concern about child . child protection contact sheet , child protection contact sheet , safeguarding flow chat with prevent FGM , checklist summary for safeguarding reports , equality and diversity

Our collection of activities and ideas to do at home! Allow your toddlers and children to get creative at home with Play-doh recipes, colour and shape flashcards, colour in sheets, DIY art projects to do at home, and much much more. Ducklings Artists Art is a huge factor within the Ducklings environment. Painting with young children helps with their creative development whilst stimulating their brains. Children are exposed to various creative opportunities within their messy play and art areas, to allow free expression and to develop their creativity! Fun activities to try at home Homemade Play-Doh Messy art - Shaving cream and paint Painting plant pots for the home and garden Make a nature art collage Build colourful jellyfish "Shapes and Colours" Flashcards Colouring Activities DIY Raincloud Suncatcher Homemade Play-Doh recipe Fancy playing with play-doh but don't have any at home? Make your own easily! Just mix together these ingredients, and play! Simple as that. flour (1 cup) salt (1/2 cup) cream of tartar (2 tsp) vegetable oil (1 tbsp) water (1 cup) food colouring (whatever colours you'd like) Shaving cream and paint messy art All that's needed for this is a large tray/bowl, shaving cream, and paint! Fill the tray up with the cream, add dots of paint, and let your child explore how colours to mix, while making art and having amazing fun! Paint a plant pot and plant some seeds in it All you need is a plain plant pot and paint, and let your creativity take over! For more gardening themed ideas to do at home click here. Make a nature art collage Whether it collecting pieces while going for a walk, or simply exploring your back garden. This activity combines nature with art, and children love it! Feel free to also incorporate paint into the collage, to make it even more fun. Build some Jellyfish, and learn about marine life Build these fun jellyfish and spend the day learning and discovering marine life! All you need are paper plates, yarn and coloured string, paint, and scissors. For more instructions Click here . Task: Art Flashcards - Colours and Shapes Learning doesn't just happen at school, why not print off these flashcards and use them at home to further learn about cooking and food! Download them here. Task: Colouring Worksheet Activities Fancy doing some colouring or painting, but not sure what? Print off these worksheets and have fun! Make sure to keep an eye out for new ones too. Download the "Quack, quack" and the "Hello, Spring!" worksheets here. Activity: DIY Raincloud Suncatcher Say goodbye to the rain and roll on the summer with this fun activity! Make a rain cloud suncatcher at home this week. All that’s needed are a few supplies, and you’ve got a creative activity to say goodbye to the rainy clouds. Not only is this activity fun and requires few suppliers, but it also improves their fine motor skills! For a video explaining how to make this at home click here.

Interested in joining Ducklings Preschool? Download, complete, and either print or email us over your completed registration paperwork for Ducklings Preschool and Nursery here! Registration Paperwork Simply download our registration paperwork below, complete the forms, and either print off OR email them back to us! REGISTRATION PAPERWORK WHY CHOOSE DUCKLINGS BOOKLET

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Here you'll find our Operation Encompass Policy for Ducklings Preschool. Click here to learn more. Operation Encompass In every force. In every school. For every child Ducklings is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and the police forces. Operational Encompass is the reporting to schools, before the start of the next school day when a child has experienced domestic abuse. As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff (designated safeguarding lead) known as a key adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved. DOWNLOAD OUR POSTER HERE

Welcome to Ducklings Staff Ofsted Preparation Resources Log In Ofsted Preparation Welcome to our Ofsted Preparation Staff Resources To continue to view all of our Ofsted Preparation staff resources please click here Next DfE announces further changes to EYFS requirements, EYFS changes , Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage effective , youtube webinar: early years curriculum, ofsted the big question , ready for inspection training , prepare for your ofsted inspection, ready for inspection , ofsted activities list, ofsted pre-inspection self assessment, ofsted research the best start in life, presentation training on the 3 I's and the curriculum, guidance for a simulation of an ofsted inspection, guidance on completing concern incident form, twinkl Ofsted questions for early years, twinkl ofsted learning walks in early years, ducklings fact sheet , ready for inspection training notes , worried about a child? signs safeguarding , safeguarding poster booklet, staff training matrix , training tick off sheet, safeguarding communication chronology , safeguarding tracker date checklist , concern form , child protection contact sheet , safeguarding flow chart with prevent FGM , checklist summary for safeguarding reports , ducklings fact sheet , ofsted inspection , questions they may ask the team , set of common questions ofsted , ofsted inspection covers the following children , ofsted framework for inspections , questions ofsted may ask , what are the 3 I's intent, implementation, impact , the outstanding ofsted experts , ofsted check reflective practices , equality and diversity.

Looking for a job in childcare, Preschool and Nursery? Ducklings is hiring near you! Apply now! Ducklings Preschool and Nursery has locations across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester and Manchester. bow brickhill, castlethorpe, emerson valley, monkston park, monkston st. barts, oldbrook, shenley brook end, Springfield , tattenhoe park , westcroft , blackley , Middleton , manchester, didsbury , olive shapley , milton keynes preschool Acerca de Jobs & Careers Looking for a new job opportunity? If you're interested in furthering your career, or working with Ducklings, apply below! We believe in developing our team, helping everyone find the role that best suits them, providing plenty of opportunities for leadership roles. Many of our team members have been with us for over 15 years, so we reckon we're doing something right in keeping our staff happy! We've also overseen the recruitment of more than a dozen apprenticeships and helped achieve countless succ essful academic qualifications. We believe Ducklings is a fantastic place to work, but don't take our word for it, please read some staff testimonials below ! If you have any questions, please feel free to call our HR at 07468 722598 Qualified Preschool Practitioner; Manchester Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner to join our MK team! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Greater Manchester, M24 1NY Hours Pay Full Time Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Qualified Practitioner, Central Milton Keynes Ducklings is currently looking for a qualified practitioner to join our MK team! Either apply using our online form - click on the red ' Apply Here' button OR email your CV to ducklingspreschool@hotmail.com Location Milton Keynes Central Hours Pay Adjustable; Full time and part time positions available. Competitive. Dependent on experience and qualifications. Start Date As soon as possible Apply Here > Some of our Staff Testimonials "I enjoy working at Ducklings because I have been supported in different roles and given fantastic opportunities. Ducklings is a family unit and I feel secure and content here. My voice is heard and ideas are welcomed, and above all else achievements are noticed and we are made to feel appreciated. - Kirsty, Area Manager "Ducklings is an amazing company to work for being a small family run business that has been operating for over 23 years. In the 5 years I have worked with ducklings they have helped me do my level 3, become a deputy and now I have been given the opportunity to become manager and run my own site. The owners and area managers are always at hand to help and give support whenever you need it!" - Jade, Manager "My manager had a positive impact on my decision to join the nursery on a permanent basis. She is encouraging, approachable and very helpful. Whenever I have queries, she always responds thoughtfully without getting frustrated. Over time I have realised how lucky I am to be working with a team who always believes in me and how this makes me feel confident and return I aim to please even more. I have learnt so much in my time at the nursery and I am very thankful to management for having given me this opportunity. They are very understanding, kind and treat their employees equally and fairly !" - Tehima, Practitioner "I enjoy working at Ducklings because I have been supported in different roles and given fantastic opportunities. During my time here at Ducklings I have enjoyed every moment, through all the ups and downs, thanks to all the support we have. I have had plenty of opportunities to advance my knowledge through online and in person training. Since stepping into my management role i have seen a different side of things, we have a very supportive and friendly management team and it’s great we can all share and bounce ideas of one another... ...We also support each other which is great in having a team of managers so I don’t feel like I’m alone in this. I am always acknowledged for my hard work and dedication and if I ever need help or advice there is always someone I can contact. I enjoy coming into work everyday due to the fact I do have a great team that I work within and of course the little Ducklings! My voice is heard and ideas are welcomed, and above all else a chievements are noticed and we are made to feel appreciated. - Jamie, Deputy Manager "A Friendly and welcoming environment to work within. You become a valid member and are included as part of the team. The kids were kind and accepted help when needed. A Lovely company to work for, great kids, great atmosphere, lovely employees - made some great friends, really good set up, learnt so much, so sad to leave." "Managers are great and listen to staff. They are always ready with advice and support. There's a relaxed feel and the staff members get on well and work as hard as each other. There's always someone to help you out with a tricky task and people willing to take over a role e.g song time, if something comes up for you" - Indeed, Practitioners "Working for ducklings this past year and a half has been the best in my career, I have made great relationships with the children and within the team. We have great structure and communication and work well together; the children seem happy, and content and I love being able to show my childish side sometimes at work making all the children laugh with my silly voices. I have found my passion working with children and Ducklings gave me that opportunity which I will forever be grateful for. - Katie, Practitioner "I've absolutely loved working for Ducklings Preschool. They've given me an incredible opportunity to grow in my career - which I will always be grateful for! The entire team are all so friendly, approachable, and whenever I've asked for help I get multiple people offering and pitching in - just an amazing culture! The owners are totally engaged in the company, and only a phone call away whenever I've needed them. Would highly recommend working at Ducklings!" - Charlotte

Want to join and work for Ducklings Preschool and Nursery? Click here and complete the job application form and we'll be in touch! Come Work With Us Full name Phone Email Please select the position you are applying for* Manager Deputy Manager Qualified Practitioner Unqualified Practitioner Volunteer / Work Experience Aprenticeship What is your current notice period? * Do you have a driver's license/car? Please select the location(s) you would ideally be positioned at Bradwell (MK) Bow Brickhill (MK) Emerson Valley (MK) Furzton (MK) Monkston Park (MK) Monkston St Barts (MK) Oldbrook (MK) Shenley Brook End (MK) Tattenhoe Park (MK) Westcroft (MK) Blackley (Manchester) Middleton (Manchester) Upload your CV here* Upload File AND Finally, please let us know where you hear about this job opening! (Facebook, our Website, Word of Mouth etc.) * Submit

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Here you'll find our ICO certificate for Ducklings Preschool. Click here to learn more. ICO Certificate DOWNLOAD OUR CERTIFICATE HERE