Feature Articles

The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice for children with special needs and disabilities, published in 2014, introduced the “Local Offer”. Liz Hodgman, childcare consultant, looks at what this means for early years settings and how they can meet the requirements of the code.

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, employers may be forgiven for forgetting about some key changes that are happening this month. Andrew Willis, senior manager of the Litigation and Employment Department at Croner outlines the main changes that employers can be reminded of.

Employers will be aware that it is unlawful for them to discriminate against an employee on the grounds of their sexual orientation. But how far does this go? Ben McCarthy, lead researcher and employment law writer at Croner-i, examines this in more detail.

What should be the rules governing the use of social media websites by early years staff and volunteers? Martin Hodgson, an early years and education writer, explores the issues.

Employers will be aware that the day may come when they face a tribunal claim. But what, exactly, is the process for the bringing and hearing of claims? Ben McCarthy, lead researcher and employment law writer at Croner-I, provides an overview.

With asthma now affecting one in eleven children in the UK, it is essential that early years providers can support any young sufferers in their care. Asthma affects each individual differently and practitioners need to work closely with families to ensure continuity of care while children are away from home. Elizabeth Walker discusses the importance of developing an asthma policy which sets out the provision’s commitment to meeting the needs of children with asthma.

Progressive leave policies are becoming increasingly popular, but how feasible are they for employers? Ben McCarthy, lead employment law writer and researcher at Croner-i, outlines the implications of such leave provisions and what employers need to bear in mind.

Visual perception is vital in the development of school readiness skills. Liz Hodgman, Childcare Consultant, looks at the different aspects of visual perception and how early years practitioners can support children’s visual perception development through play.

The United Kingdom (UK) formally left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. In this article, Stuart Chamberlain, author and senior employment law specialist at Croner-i examines the upcoming employment law changes, proposals in the Employment Bill and other Government initiatives on the horizon.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that, when bringing a claim of disability discrimination, a claimant must show that their condition has a “long-term effect” at the time of the alleged acts of discrimination. Ben McCarthy, employment law writer at Croner-i summarises a recent case.