Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted! - 178 - Encouraging Independence, Why Jobs Are Good For Children!

178 - Encouraging Independence, Why Jobs Are Good For Children!

03/17/25 • 11 min

Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!

Should young children be given real responsibilities like setting the table or sweeping the floor? Some say it's too much, but what if it’s exactly what they need?

In a world where early years settings often focus on Pinterest-perfect activities, we might be overlooking one of the most powerful learning tools: everyday tasks. Encouraging children to take on real jobs can build independence, confidence, and essential life skills. But is it safe, and how does it fit into an Ofsted inspection?

Within this episode, you will...

Discover how real jobs help children develop responsibility, independence, and problem-solving skills.
Learn how these everyday tasks support key learning areas, from fine motor skills to communication and teamwork.
Understand how showcasing this approach during an inspection highlights high-quality interactions and strong personal development.

Press play now and find out why giving children real responsibilities isn't just beneficial; it’s essential for their growth and your setting’s success! For resources to support you on your early years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram, @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok, @JigsawEYC

Should young children be given real responsibilities like setting the table or sweeping the floor? Some say it's too much, but what if it’s exactly what they need?

Within this episode, you will...

Discover how real jobs help children develop responsibility, independence, and problem-solving skills.
Learn how these everyday tasks support key learning areas, from fine motor skills to communication and teamwork.
Understand how showcasing this approach during an inspection highlights high-quality interactions and strong personal development.

Previous Episode

177 - Have Your Say! The New Early Years Framework

Did you know Ofsted is proposing a major change to Early Years inspections, one that could completely reshape how your setting is assessed?

The new Early Years Inspection Toolkit is open for consultation, and it introduces eight assessment areas instead of the current four. These changes could impact leadership, curriculum, teaching, and safeguarding. If you want to have a say in how inspections will work, now is the time to get informed!

Within this episode, you will...

Understand the proposed changes, including the new color-coded grading system.
Learn how leadership, curriculum design, and inclusion will be assessed.
Discover why your input in the consultation process is crucial and how to make your voice heard.

Listen now to stay ahead of the changes and ensure your setting is prepared—because if you don’t have your say, you can’t complain later! Remember to have you say! Show notes, Consultation, https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education

Next Episode

179 - A Clear Strategy To Achieving Early Years Excellence

Are you feeling burnt out by endless paperwork and shifting policies in your early years setting?

It’s easy to get lost in the daily grind and forget to celebrate the excellence happening around you. But what if you could refocus on what truly matters, nurture a thriving environment, and empower your team to grow together?

In this episode, you’ll discover how to:

Recognise and celebrate the excellence already happening in your setting.
Equip yourself with real-life strategies to embed excellence in your practice.
Reignite your passion and motivation for early years education through a practical and supportive program.

Listen now to find out how you can access a free 10-week program designed to transform your setting and spark real change! Download our Early Years Excellence Freebie, https://impact.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/10-weeks-to-early-years-excellence/