Nursery leaders play a crucial role in the overall smooth running of their nursery, as they are ultimately in charge of the recruitment of staff, child protection and development, and health and safety. They are responsible for writing and implementing policies and procedures that require current, up-to-date knowledge and for ensuring that legislation is being followed at all times. Most importantly, nursery leaders are key to achieving an 'outstanding' grade from Ofsted in all areas of nursery life. How to be an Outstanding Nursery Leader covers common everyday situations, such as staffing...

Many people want to run their own smallholding but wonder how easy it is and what exactly is involved. 'Free-range and Flourishing: The Smallholder’s Year' offers valuable guidance to anyone seeking to embrace this aspect of rural life. Unlike farming, a smallholding doesn’t require acres of land making it a far more accessible option. Author and smallholder Allison Lee provides hints and advice on growing fruit and vegetables, raising various animals, and encouraging wildlife. Drawing on her own experience she focuses on topics from choosing the right field shelters, fencing and...