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01/09/2026

Safeguarding updates made simple.

Keeping up with changing guidance can feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job. So we've done the hard part for you.

Our free How-to Guide breaks down the latest safeguarding updates into clear, practical steps you can put in place straight away - no jargon, no overwhelm, just the things that matter most.

- What's changed and why
- Simple actions for your setting
- A handy checklist to keep on hand

Download it, share it with your team, and feel confident you're on top of it.

👉 Grab your guide now: bit.ly/4xnRWN8

31/08/2026

As August comes to a close, here are some of the key developments shaping the early years sector:

📌 £47 million Inclusive Early Years Fund to strengthen SEND support and early intervention.
📌 3,000 additional surprise Ofsted nursery inspections announced to enhance safeguarding and quality.
📌 Early years funding updates for 2026/27 continue to support providers and improve funding distribution.

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✨ Stay ahead with Parenta's government-funded childcare training, apprenticeships, free ongoing CPD, webinars, and practical resources.

30/08/2026

Why do thousands of early years learners and nursery owners choose Parenta to accelerate their careers? It's all about the premium perks. 🎁

We provide unrivalled support and elite industry benefits with all of our courses to ensure you never study alone.

• Personal Tutors: Dedicated, 1-to-1 professional mentoring throughout.
• Free Resources: Full access to industry webinars and learning materials.
• Extra Perks: Over 3,000 childcare blogs written by sector experts
• Great referral incentives.

✨ Plus, secure free, ongoing CPD to keep your qualification and skillset sharp for life.

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29/08/2026

Childminders play a vital role in giving children the best possible start, providing flexible, nurturing care that supports the needs of both children and their families.

Early years expert Priya Kanabar explores what makes childminding so unique and why it deserves recognition throughout the year.

Discover how childminding:
🏡 Creates strong, lasting relationships with children and families
🏡 Provides flexible, child-centred care tailored to individual needs
🏡 Supports inclusive practice in a nurturing home environment
🏡 Builds children's confidence, independence and sense of belonging

👉 Read the full blog: bit.ly/4eYeD3F

✨ When you train with Parenta, you'll receive free, ongoing CPD to stay up to date with the latest EYFS best practice and build your confidence as an early years professional.

28/08/2026

Huge congratulations to all our incredible learners who achieved their qualifications this month! Your hard work, dedication, and passion are actively shaping the future of the early years generation.

Celebrating Success:
• Milestone Moments: Achieving milestones across Level 2, Level 3, and Level 5.
• Workforce Growth: Proudly supporting the expansion of the UK childcare workforce.
• Daily Impact: Thank you for making a real difference to young lives every single day.

✨ The learning does not stop at qualification. Our past learners continue to have access to free, ongoing CPD to stay inspection-ready and confident.

👉 Unlock your career potential and start your training journey today: bit.ly/4vLelSF

27/08/2026

🔙 Throwback Thursday | Then vs Now: Inspections

Ofsted inspections have evolved, with a greater focus on meaningful conversations, continuous improvement and giving families a clearer picture of quality.

Then:
📋 Overall single-word judgement
📋 Greater emphasis on paperwork
📋 Less detailed inspection feedback

Now:
✅ Detailed report cards across multiple quality areas
✅ Greater focus on children's lived experiences
✅ More professional dialogue with leaders
✅ Increased emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding and everyday practice

The goal hasn't changed - delivering the best outcomes for children - but the way quality is recognised continues to evolve.

✨ Stay informed with Parenta's latest guides, training and free ongoing CPD to help your team feel inspection-ready.

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27/08/2026

Nursery manager Lisa has worked with Parenta Training for several years, placing many members of her team on apprenticeships. She says feedback is always there when she needs it, the team is always available, and every one of her learners has done "super well".

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Yy2jnc27CJY

Nursery manager Lisa talks about her long-standing partnership with...

26/08/2026

Strong governance is about more than policies and procedures. It's about creating a setting where children, families and staff can thrive.

Our latest blog explores how effective policies, accountable leadership and strong advocacy work together to build resilient, high-quality early years settings.

Discover how to:
📘 Turn policies into everyday practice, not tick-box exercises
📘 Build clear leadership and accountability across your setting
📘 Strengthen governance without adding to your workload
📘 Advocate for children, families and the wider early years sector

👉 Read the full blog: bit.ly/4aKlQSw

✨ When you train with Parenta, you'll receive free, ongoing CPD to stay up to date with the latest EYFS best practice and strengthen your leadership skills.

25/08/2026

Develop unshakeable leadership confidence with an industry-recognised qualification designed to elevate your career. 📈

The Level 5 Diploma for Senior Early Years Practitioners empowers you to handle tough operational demands, design outstanding inclusive frameworks, and inspire your team to deliver excellence every day.

• Operational Mastery: Take control of budgets, marketing, and regulations.
• Inclusive Frameworks: Build child-ready settings where every child belongs.
• Career Peak: Qualify for premium manager and area director positions.

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✨ Includes free, ongoing CPD to ensure your leadership skills stay ahead of the curve forever.

25/08/2026

Start running a business.

A £1,997 childcare business course that hands you the pricing, systems and confidence to finally pay yourself properly - built entirely around nurseries.

Train 2 or more of your team, get our Childcare Business Blueprint free, worth £1,997.

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