Wed 29 Jan 2025
The Autumn Budget 2024 brings key changes that could shape the future of your nursery business. From increased funding for early years education and enhanced support for children with SEND to higher employer National Insurance contributions, these updates offer both opportunities and challenges.
Mon 25 Nov 2024
In our November 2024 Lunchtime Bitesize CPD session, Ben Rolfe from Childcare Marketing will come and provide useful information and tips about expanding your nursery business in view of the autumn budget. 28th of November, midday on Zoom. Join us for this free and informative session!
Sat 16 Nov 2024
The Family and Childcare Trust’s recent report spotlights critical challenges in delivering quality early education for disadvantaged children, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Here’s how these barriers affect nursery owners, parents, nursery workers, and local authorities (LAs).
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Primary schools can now apply for a share of £15 million in funding to create or expand nurseries across England. With a focus on increasing capacity and supporting the government’s expanded childcare hours plan, this initiative has significant implications for nursery owners. What role will private and voluntary nurseries play in this shift?
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Exclusive Nursery Staffing Offer! £15/hour offer till the end of the year.
Fri 27 Sep 2024
The UK government is launching a £15 million initiative to convert unused primary school spaces into 300 new nurseries by 2025. This presents opportunities and challenges for nursery managers, especially regarding collaboration with private and voluntary nurseries. The blog highlights the importance of planning, partnership, and ensuring a child-centred approach in this expansion, while addressing concerns about the integration of PVI providers and the potential impact on existing early years settings.
Fri 27 Sep 2024
As Hello Mums celebrates 10 years in nursery and early years childcare, we reflect on the personal connections that have shaped our journey. From our very first booking to becoming a trusted partner for nurseries and childcarers across London, we’ve always prioritized personal service. We’re proud to be approachable, offering support whenever needed. The gratitude from childcarers and the strong relationships we’ve built with nurseries remind us of the positive impact we’ve had. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue making a difference in the nursery and early years community for years to come.
Mon 16 Sep 2024
In our September 2024 Lunchtime Bitesize CPD session, Childcare Choices will come and provide useful information and tips about funding for nurseries and early years settings. 26th of September, midday on Zoom. Join us for this free and informative session!
Fri 13 Sep 2024
This blog post is about developing self-regulation skills in early years, which is essential for children’s growth. Adults can support this by providing a nurturing environment, clear boundaries, and modelling positive behaviours.
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Kate from Hello Mums will be running the next Lunchtime Bitesize session live from the Nursery Managers Show in Birmingham with Oliiki founder, Clare Stead. Get ready to dive into understanding and tracking Brain Development!
Tue 11 Jun 2024
In our April 2024 Lunchtime Bitesize CPD session, Alison Featherbe, an esteemed Early Years Consultant and Trainer, shared her expertise on “Effective Communication Within Your Team.” Alison provided practical strategies to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment, essential for early years managers and leaders.
Mon 06 May 2024
In our March, 2024, Lunchtime Bitesize CPD session, we had the pleasure of hosting Emma Hammett from First Aid for Life. Emma shared critical life-saving skills tailored for early years managers and leaders.
Fri 05 Apr 2024
In our February 2024 Lunchtime Bitesize CPD session, we were delighted to have Sue Asquith, an award-winning Early Childhood Consultant, share her invaluable insights on “Mastering Conversations with Your OFSTED Inspector.”
Fri 01 Mar 2024
We are thrilled to announce our online 🌟Lunchtime Bitesize CPD Series🌟, exclusively designed for Early Years Leaders like yourself. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the professional development of childcare providers, we have curated a lineup of insightful sessions to elevate your knowledge and invigorate your nursery's practices.
Sat 17 Feb 2024
Embark on a journey of discovery with insights from 165 educators, unraveling the challenges and triumphs of Early Years Foundation Stage provision. Are you ready to elevate your practice and transform your EYFS experience? Dive in and uncover the secrets to success!
Wed 01 Nov 2023
The concluding part of our series explores the vital realm of personal, social, and emotional development (PSED), emphasizing its significance in shaping children's futures and offering guidance on fostering healthy relationships, emotional intelligence, and self-care.
Fri 20 Oct 2023
We analyse in a series of three blog posts OFSTED's Best Start in Life research. In the second installment of our series, we delve into the crucial aspects of physical development in young children, shedding light on the importance of movement, nutrition, and fostering a healthy lifestyle from an early age.
Tue 17 Oct 2023
We analyse in a series of three blog posts OFSTED's Best Start in Life research. This first part focuses on Communication and Language. It explores the fascinating realm of cognitive development in early childhood, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping young minds and providing practical insights for parents and educators.
Tue 10 Oct 2023
Childcare Trends 2022: Insights and Challenges Discover the latest trends and challenges in childcare from the 2022 Childcare and Early Years Survey, revealing shifts in usage patterns, cost concerns, and working moms' experiences.
Tue 03 Oct 2023
Do you think £204 million is really enough to revolutionise childcare? Here are our thoughts on the matter.
Mon 25 Sep 2023
Here are some ways to revamp your nursery's garden this winter.
Mon 18 Sep 2023
This blog explains the childcarer's journey from registration to accepting the first job.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Before you take your first job as a Hello Mums childcarer, we will conduct an interview with you. This blog post explains what you can expect from the Interview.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
First impressions can be tricky, so this blog posts helps you to write a great profile summary about yourself and your achievements.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Once you join Hello Mums we will ask you to regularly update your profile photo and this blog explains how to capture the best of you!
Tue 11 Jan 2022
When you join Hello Mums you will need to provide us with at least two childcare related references from the UK. In this blog post we explain exactly what we will need.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Find out what is a Valid Proof of Identity and what you need to be able to work in the UK.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Find out more about what an Enhanced DBS is, how to apply for one and why you should register for the Update Service.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
To help you understand better the requirements to join Hello Mums, this blog post explains all the paperwork needed in 2022.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
This article seeks to provide clear direction to staff working in childcare settings on infection control, first aid and resuscitation in a childcare and educational setting.
Wed 21 Apr 2021
We are giving away 50 hours of free bank staff for your nursery in 2021.
Fri 20 Nov 2020
This document covers the Hello Mums guidelines we ask all our clients and childcare professionals to follow.
Thu 21 May 2020
As we work with children both in public and private settings, we wanted to inform you about our advice on the Coronavirus.
Tue 17 Mar 2020
Whether you’re stuck at home or on lockdown in a hotel due to the weather or some other reason, here are our 5 ways to entertain kids when they can't go outside.
Fri 06 Mar 2020
We’ve listed 10 of the most essential products for families to always have on hand if you can’t pop to the shops to stock up.
Thu 05 Mar 2020
Your child’s first day at school is coming. Here are five top tips to help manage your little one’s transition from nursery to school.
Wed 19 Feb 2020
Inspiring Nurseries is a series of informal events (OFSTED Masterclasses) offering nursery managers/owners relevant and developmental training provided by an early years specialist.
Thu 30 Jan 2020
Simon Benn helped more than 1600 children understand how to be happy and what he has learned is that when it comes to being bullied, how the parent responds is one of the most important factors in the determining the outcome and future happiness of the child. So, if your child is being bullied, here are 11 things you need to know as a parent.
Mon 11 Nov 2019
We are organising our next open day to meet and interview any nursery workers, nurses, managers and professionals wishing to join Hello Mums.
Tue 22 Oct 2019
Achieving a work-life balance can take some effort but it will help you meet the demands of your personal and professional life. It will also allow you to spend more quality time with your family and give you the chance to pass your skills and values on to your kids.
Tue 08 Oct 2019
We asked a SAHM to tell us about her experience homeschooling her children.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
Are you thinking of working in a nursery and wondering what your options are? If so, read our post on a career working with young children.
Tue 25 Jun 2019
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) aims to encourage ‘school readiness’, from 0 – 2 years the focus is on three prime areas of learning: communication and learning, physical development and personal, social and emotional development. This blog post focuses on activities with children under the age of 2.
Mon 20 May 2019
We are organising an open day to meet and interview any childcare professionals wishing to join Hello Mums.
Wed 15 May 2019
Teamwork is one of the most important aspects of any profession. But when it comes to looking after children, working effectively with other staff members takes on a new level of importance. Children cannot look after themselves, so they require a well run team who work efficiently together to provide good quality care.
Tue 14 May 2019
Hello Mums offers training and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities which will help you provide the children in your care with the best possible start in your professional life.
Fri 10 May 2019
We thought you might like to know more about what it’s like to work for Hello Mums in London nurseries, so we spoke to one of our #ChildcareHeroes and asked them about their busy daily routine…
Tue 23 Apr 2019
We wanted to tell you about a day in the life of a nursery practitioner.
Wed 10 Apr 2019
Once you become a parent, the inevitable question happens ALL the time: are you having another one? We have asked Joanne wingingmamahood to give us her thoughts on the matter.
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Here’s a little baby music workout to try at home. It begins with some stretching to warm you up, moves on to weight-bearing for arms and legs, whole body lifts, then some aerobic dancing to see you both happily collapsed on the sofa at the end, feeling well exercised.
Mon 14 Jan 2019
How do you feel about childcare? Do you feel confident that you know everything you need to? Or do you feel bewildered by all the options and terrified of the costs? This post takes a look at some of the issues you might face and what you can do about them.
Tue 08 Jan 2019
We look at how does having a child affect your options in returning to work and earning an income, and how will this affect your child and family life?
Wed 02 Jan 2019
An established morning routine sets you up for a successful and productive day with a more positive outlook that can get you through the stresses of the holiday season with your Christmas spirit solidly intact. It’s not brain surgery - establishing a morning routine is really nothing more than altering a few ingrained behaviours.
Fri 07 Dec 2018
We all have those moments: we finally think we have reached a turning point, only to realise a massive poo storm is on it's way.
Tue 16 Oct 2018
Even if you are perfectly healthy, there is no way to guarantee that you will have a healthy baby. In fact, in England and Wales, one in every 46 babies are born with a congenital abnormality. As such, it’s always important to prepare for such possibilities.
Thu 20 Sep 2018
Whether it’s to your children, a work colleague or fellow parent, saying No can be very difficult and often makes your mum guilt rear its ugly head. You might feel like you’re letting them down or they’ll think less of you. Try out our top tips and start saying No without feeling guilty.
Sun 16 Sep 2018
We collected the pros and cons of working in a nursery to give you a realistic view when making a choice of career.
Fri 14 Sep 2018
September is fast approaching and before we know it, the kids will be back at school.
Tue 28 Aug 2018
The past few months will feel like they have flown by in a blur of feeding, nappy changes, playing and cuddles. Oh, and probably lots of tea/coffee and cake. You and your baby will have changed so much in this time and you might not have given much thought to returning to work. Before you know it, your maternity leave will be nearly up and you may or may not feel ready for it to end.
Thu 23 Aug 2018
When the holiday season is upon you, and you’re finally taking a break from work to have a relaxed time off the usual routine, you might think to yourself: how can I have a stress-free family holiday when I have toddlers? We can help you in the process with 5 tips to enjoy a stress-free holiday with your children.
Mon 30 Jul 2018
Getting stuck inside on a rainy day can be a bummer for kids. Rainy days are the perfect time for parents to provide interesting, educational online fun for their kids. Here are a few simple suggestions to get you started.
Wed 25 Jul 2018
Memories will be made and many of us will record these in photographs that we can look back on in years to come and re-live the long summer days. But how to get the best pictures? So Joana will share some tips to improve your pictures and help you to take the best images of your family over the coming summer.
Tue 17 Jul 2018
We asked Pen to gives us her view on parenting and how to stay sane!
Wed 25 Apr 2018
A blog article explaining how you can now easily and safely pay your babysitter using your registered payment card rather than using cash.
Sat 21 Apr 2018
We asked Smart Mummy, Lea-Anne, how she copes getting two children under the age of five getting ready in the mornings.
Mon 16 Apr 2018
We have teamed up with the wonderful charity if Theodora Children's Charity to tell you how a simple laughter can help children in hospital.
Mon 09 Apr 2018
We have asked Ally from Azilo to tell us more about CPD. In an ever-changing society where policy, procedures and regulations are frequently amended, CPD is becoming a more crucial part of being employed.
Mon 09 Apr 2018
A balanced diet is essential for children in the early years to help them achieve their energy and nutrient requirements, which supports their growth, development and learning - we have asked The Early Start Group to give us their top tips.
Tue 03 Apr 2018
If you have a disability, I know you are used to facing challenges. Becoming a parent may involve unique issues for those with disabilities, but with some good planning and well-thought-out strategies, you can go into parenthood with confidence.
Tue 03 Apr 2018
Being a parent is a difficult one, in this blog post we take a look at the ups and downs of being a parent.
Mon 26 Mar 2018
Going back to the gym after having a baby can prove quite difficult. It could be anything from not having childcare to just being too tired to even move. I'm going to tell you my top tips for getting back in shape.
Wed 14 Mar 2018
We asked one of our parents to tell us about her experience having a toddler and a puppy at the same time!
Thu 08 Mar 2018
Homemade delicious dinner for the whole family - from Yasemin, Mother in London
Wed 28 Feb 2018
Hello Mums won London's best babysitter service award for 2017, 2016 and 2014, so it was time we expressed our gratitude for voting for us.
Thu 15 Feb 2018
We have asked mum blogger, Rebecca, to give our parents some tips for a rainy day.
Tue 13 Feb 2018
Alice decided to go vegetarian with her 4-year-old daughter for the month of February 2018.
Mon 05 Feb 2018
The first day of having someone looking after your little one is just as important for the nanny as it is for you. We asked Sarah Sophie and Siobhan from Pocket nannies to give us their top tips on a nanny's first day.
Mon 29 Jan 2018
We were all kids once. Let's try and remember that!
Thu 25 Jan 2018
Reputation in the personable and community-driven service is vital.
Thu 18 Jan 2018
We looked at how nurseries deal with being open 51 weeks a year and having to find the right staffing.
Fri 12 Jan 2018
We discuss the issue of the 30 hours free childcare from the provider's point of view and where it might lead to in 2018.
Tue 21 Nov 2017
The ‘how’ of how we are allowed to think as a child plays a fundamental role in how we think of ourselves and the world around us as we grow up.
Sun 29 Oct 2017
For children an element of risk in day to day life is important.
Sun 10 Sep 2017
I have always had an issue with the government's idea of 15 or 30 hours of free childcare, for two very simple reasons: it’s not free and it’s not actually 15 hours if you work more than 38 weeks of the year.
Sat 12 Aug 2017
You think you’re giving your child all the right foods so why are their teeth full of decay? Dentist Nina Bal explains how ‘healthy snacks’ are rotting our children’s teeth and why it matters later in life.
Tue 08 Aug 2017
“Teamwork makes the dream work”, as they say and it is especially true in the childcare industry. It creates a happy environment, good working conditions and continuity - the essential combination to having a reputable and sought-after nursery.
Tue 18 Jul 2017
Deciding on the right number of staff is probably the biggest challenge for any nursery owner.
Mon 12 Jun 2017
It might sound crazy but with nursery places in London getting harder and harder to find, you need to be on top of it.
Thu 04 May 2017
Easy and inexpensive ways to keep the kids occupied when they can't go outside; three different ideas for different ages.
Sat 22 Apr 2017
Taste development can be a messy, frustrating, exhausting process. Here are a few of our tried and tested tips to get you started!
Thu 09 Mar 2017
After becoming a mum earlier in 2016 I struggled to find a report that would help parents to understand the cost and options when it comes to childcare, so I put together a questionnaire and this report presents my findings.
Fri 28 Oct 2016
Our guest blogger, Erika, analyses a child's drawing.
Wed 26 Oct 2016
Anita, a very talented illustrator and mum of 2 provides a rather accurate and funny presentation of motherhood. Enjoy!
Tue 25 Oct 2016
We went to Rome in October 2016 with Bean who was 7 months old at the time. This is a little post about what to expect from travelling with a toddler.
Thu 20 Oct 2016
All too often, new parents need a helping hand to understand the various types of childcare, so here is a summary which I hope you will find useful.
Mon 03 Oct 2016
So I am implementing a plan. I call it the Crybaby Shuffle.
Thu 29 Sep 2016
I ended up Exclusive Pumping and it worked very well for me, so I thought I would share my experience with you.
Tue 30 Aug 2016
Fortunately, fatalities from choking are rare, however it is critically important to recognise the signs and be able to help.
Thu 25 Aug 2016
Pregnancy, whether you love it or hate it, whether you bloom or wilt, will have an impact on you and your emotions and relationships.
Sat 09 Jul 2016
Don’t give up and remember that there are other sources of support.
Tue 14 Jun 2016
Sibling rivalry is much less in families where all siblings feel equally treated. It is very hard to do, but effort must be made to keep the family peace. So here are a few helpful tips and solutions to help you help your family.
Tue 03 May 2016
Remember to two key words for a successful potty training: routine and praises.
Sat 30 Apr 2016
It is the single most astonishing experience of my life. But, believe it or not, it is all worth it.
Thu 31 Mar 2016