From Panic to Posted: Emergency Staffing in Under 2 Minutes
At Kalendit, we've built our platform around one core principle: nurseries shouldn't have to chase staff—staff should come to them. Our technology-first approach transforms emergency bookings from a crisis into a manageable process.
Vetting Nursery Workers: Cutting Through the Confusion
Vetting Nursery Workers: Here's what's really required (and what Ofsted is actually looking for in terms of suitability checks, Safeguarding rules and best practices).
How Automation Can Transform Compliance for Nurseries—And Why Kalendit Leads the Way
At Kalendit, we’ve reimagined compliance for Early Years staffing. Our platform doesn’t just automate vetting for our own supply educators—it also empowers nurseries to manage compliance for their own bank staff, all in one place.
Why Kalendit Isn't a Staffing Agency (And Why That Matters)
Kalendit is not a staffing agency, it is a technology enabling platform connecting nurseries with fully vetted educators. Kalendit empowers nurseries and educators who can decide their own terms so that everyone wins. Nurseries have control over their spending and educators are better valued and respected via fair pay.
The Over-Hiring Trap: Why UK Nurseries Are Paying Too Much for Staffing
England's strict staff ratios already disadvantage UK nurseries compared to international peers. Over-hiring compounds this burden, creating a vicious cycle: high costs force high fees, making childcare unaffordable and reducing demand.
The 30 Hours Promise vs The Staffing Reality: How the UK's Early Years Sector is Failing Parents
The 30 hours free childcare policy isn't inherently flawed. The problem lies in the execution and the underlying staffing issues that prevent nurseries from delivering what families need. Kalendit is committed to being part of the solution
Breaking Free from Low Pay: How Nursery Workers Can Earn More While Working Less
Kalendit educators can earn more while working less compared to sector standards. They can also deduct work-related expenses from their taxes.
Smart Technology: 5 Ways to Cut Staffing Costs Without Compromising Quality
Discover how Kalendit's cutting-edge platform can reduce your staffing costs by up to 45% while improving operational efficiency. Join the growing number of nursery groups already transforming their workforce management with our integrated technology solutions.
The Early Years Staffing Crisis: The Numbers Behind the Emergency
The government's childcare expansion is requiring 40,000 additional staff and 84,500 new places by September 2025 while 57% of nursery staff are considering quitting the sector.
How Confident Are Your Practitioners in Spotting and Reporting Safeguarding Concerns?
Why fostering a culture where practitioners feel empowered to spot and report Safeguarding concerns is as important as having robust policies and processes in place.
First Day Cover at a New Nursery
A first day cover at a new nursery can at times feel overwhelming. Here are some great tips and a real-life scenario training to get fully prepared!
Take-aways of the 2025 EYFS statutory framework
Main take-aways from the 2025 EYFS statutory framework and call to actions for providers and practitioners.