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Looking at the feasibility of using a physical activity pathway with children in school
Authors: Baker Colin , Crone Diane , Gidlow Christopher , Loughren Elizabeth , James David , Mahmood Thalat
Published: May 2014

The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a physical activity care pathway as a means of increasing physical activity participation in school-aged children via behavioural interviews, goal setting and signposting to physical activity opportunities. A mixed methods approach was used to assess the programme feasibility. Ninety-three children (males=56, females=43) aged 11.2 years (SD=.56) set physical activity goals at baseline and three were lost to follow-up representing a pathway completion rate of 97%. 70.7% (n=70) of participants achieved at least one goal in full and nearly 80% (n=79) had fully or partly achieved at least one goal. Qualitative themes included educational benefits, constraints to participation and options to harness pathway potential. Physical activity care pathways in school settings supported by school staff might provide a feasible means of recruiting children for a physical activity intervention but screening to ensure targeted recruitment and a restricted number of physical activity goals are recommended.
Supporting young people who disclose rape and sexual assault
Authors: Russell Katie
Published: May 2014

It is vital that victims of sexual violence feel safe to disclose and are adequately supported when they do. Katie Russell provides some advice for school nurses and school staff.
Building resilience in the school setting: A case study
Authors: Buchanan Kevin
Published: May 2014

Earlier this year, Newall Green High School in Manchester was recognised in the national Resilience and Results awards because of its work in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students and the school community. Kevin Buchanan explains what they do.
Useful resources for the delivery of immunisation programmes
Authors: Forward Catherine
Published: May 2014

This new series of articles aims to gather a number of resources on specific themes relevant to school nursing practice. This month, Catherine Forward looks at immunisation.
The need for a gender-neutral approach to HPV immunisation
Authors: Peate Ian
Published: May 2014

In some countries, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been recommended for boys. In light of recent calls from HPV Action for a gender-neutral approach to HPV immunisation, Ian Peate looks at the benefits of extending the programme to boys.
Supporting transgender students in schools
Authors: Cotton Richard
Published: May 2014

As lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents, transgender students are are statistically more likely to have poorer mental health, and more prone to risk-taking behaviours, such as alcohol and drug misuse. They are also at an increased risk of bullying. It is therefore important that they are adequately supported in the school environment. This article looks at the challenges transgender children and young people may experience and offers guidance on supporting them.
Special considerations when providing contraception advice and information to young people
Authors: Dixon Vicky
Published: May 2014

School nurses are in an ideal position to educate young people about the different methods of contraception available, which includes emergency contraception. There are 15 different contraceptive options in the UK, 13 of which are reversible and therefore potentially suitable for young people. A professional's lack of knowledge concerning the suitability of methods for young people can limit the options offered. Furthermore, young people may have concerns around the side effects of contraception, including weight gain, acne and mood changes.
Management of anaphylaxis in the school setting
Authors: Watkins Jean
Published: May 2014

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common triggers include foods (e.g. peanuts, eggs), and insect stings (e.g. bee, wasp and hornet stings). With an estimated one child in each classroom having a food allergy, it is vital that all members of school staff are trained in the management of anaphylaxis. School nurses can play an important role in ensuring an effective care plan is in place, medication is in date and in the provision of school staff training.
Non-specific back pain in children: a hidden problem?
Authors: Cowieson FM , Nicholls JA
Published: May 2014

Non-specific back pain in children is a sizeable problem that may have implications for the prevalence of back pain in the adult population. Risk factors include age, sex, sedentariness, watching television and excessive sporting activity. This article suggests that vigorous prophylactic back education is warranted for young schoolchildren and should be continued throughout their primary and secondary education.
Clinical reasoning in physiotherapy development
Authors: Roskell Carolyn
Published: May 2014

Academic pursuit in physiotherapy has not paralleled the types of activity seen in similar professions, such as nursing and occupational therapy. Physiotherapy has traditionally been seen as a ‘doing’ profession and attention to less practical aspects of practice perhaps has had a lower profile. This is demonstrated by the fact that until 1975, physiotherapy research was thin on the ground and predominantly medically controlled (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, 1992). Since then, a radical change has occurred as physiotherapists recognized the need to evaluate their own practice in pursuit of professional autonomy.
Evidence-based physiotherapy: seeking the unattainable?
Authors: Clemence ML
Published: May 2014

Evidence-based health care has developed within the medical profession, and must be adapted for use within the area of physiotherapy. The barriers to its use within physiotherapy are derived from difficulties using research to change practice due to methodological weaknesses and gaps in the data. Further barriers arise from difficulties designing research into some areas of clinical practice, the attitudes of clinicians and managers, and Health Service organization and policy.
Stroke in the community: the role of the family support organizer
Authors: Pound Pandora , Wolfe Charles
Published: May 2014

The post of family support organizer (FSO) was developed by the Stroke Association for people with stroke and is now well-established. However, randomized controlled trials have failed to show that the post is effective. This paper draws on the results of a national survey of FSOs to explore the nature of the post and to suggest ways in which it might be developed and evaluated.
Challenging changes to the NHS
Authors: Farrell Anita
Published: May 2014

The NHS as we know it is changing, and gone are the days of ‘doctor knows best’. ‘Hoorah!’ one might say but is this such a good thing on reflection?
Bath lifts and hoists
Authors: Beresford Susan A
Published: May 2014

Despite difficulties experienced by some disabled people or those with restricted movement, many still wish to continue to use the bath. Some disabled people are offered the opportunity to have their bath exchanged for a shower unit assisted by a Disabled Facilities Grant from their local Environmental Health Department, however, others do not fit the criteria, have to fund such work themselves and would prefer to use the bath.
Lecturer practitioners in physiotherapy: what do they do and why?
Authors: Hargreaves Julian , Hewison Alistair
Published: May 2014

This small exploratory study in physiotherapy asked lecturer practitioners why they believed that their posts had been established and how they had subsequently constructed their roles. The inquiry identified rationales relating to a number of theory–practice issues and a variety of roles developed by the lecturer practitioners to address these.
Research in practice: managing swallowing difficulties post stroke
Authors: Sullivan Ruth A , Dangerfield Lynn K
Published: May 2014

This article presents a pilot study carried out in the workplace in order to shape future research into dysphagia after stroke. The authors looked at the clinical effectiveness of direct and indirect speech and language therapy in older patients with a stroke. The results were inconclusive, but they should provide a valuable lead for a full-scale study.
Development of a relapse clinic for people with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Craig Jenny
Published: May 2014

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of progressive neurological disability in young adults in the UK. Current medical management falls into three broad categories; disease-modifying therapies, symptom management and relapse management.
Can the Centromed Baltic Bed reduce the risks of bariatric care?
Authors: Rush Anita
Published: May 2014

The Centromed Baltic Bed is built to meet the patient's specific needs. Its versatility and flexibility allows for patient re-positioning without the need for physical movement, at the touch of a button. The unique design makes it ideally suited to bariatric patients and those with complex needs who wish to remain in the home environment.
Compliance and client-centred care: are they in conflict?
Authors: Harrison Deborah , Hong Chai Swee
Published: May 2014

If you were completely honest with yourself, have you ever labelled a patient or client as difficult and uncooperative? You might have said; ‘Mrs Smith doesn't want to get better, she just won't help herself’, or; ‘Mr Green is so unmotivated, I don't know why I bother.’
Home safety assessment and intervention practice
Authors: Oliver Rosemary , Chiu Teresa , Marshall Linda , Goldsilver Pam
Published: May 2014

This article will describe how occupational therapists in Toronto, Canada, use the Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation (SAFER) tool and the SAFER tool manual to conduct home safety assessments and interventions. Interview, observation and task performance are used by therapists to complete the 97-item SAFER tool, which includes intervention strategies such as client and caregiver education. Further developments of the SAFER tool will be briefly described. Key words: occupational therapy, community, environmental safety, assessment, treatment, intervention
Childminding in Wales
Authors: Jones Rachel
Published: May 2014

Rachel Jones discusses her role as a childcarer in Wales and explains how she helps the children in her care develop language in both English and Welsh.
Conflict resolution: Creating a win-win situation
Authors: Jackson Abbi
Published: May 2014

How can disagreements between childcarer and parent be resolved? Abbi Jackson introduces some ideas.
All about foxes!
Authors: Hammond Paula , Lillie Stephen
Published: May 2014

A new series of activities related to the natural world.
Stress-free tax returns
Authors: de Braal Bernice
Published: May 2014

Bernice de Braal offers some advice on making tax returns less taxing.
Reflective practice
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Reflective practice is essential if we are to move forward, develop our provision and improve outcomes for children. What does being reflective mean, and how can we work to be reflective practitioners?
Delightful deer
Authors: Hammond Paula , Lillie Stephen
Published: May 2014

A series of activities related to the natural world.
Every child a talker
Authors: Jones Michael
Published: May 2014

Early language consultant Michael Jones describes how the Every Child a Talker project is building children’s confidence as communicators.
Groundhog Day
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

A few tips and ideas for celebrating a seasonal festival with the children in your setting.
Touching Lives in practice
Authors: Fawcett Liz
Published: May 2014

Each month we put a different country under the spotlight. This month: Northern Ireland.
Stop, look, listen!
Authors: Hampshire Viv
Published: May 2014

Viv Hampshire looks at some common hearing problems and offers some tips on spotting and supporting a partially deaf child.
Parental responsibility
Authors: Stone Tunja
Published: May 2014

Tunja Stone highlights this important issue and explains what it means in practice.
Beautiful bunting
Authors: Jones Michael
Published: May 2014

Children of all ages love to have their achievements celebrated. Triangular flags, known as ‘bunting’, are a great way of sharing success or praising effort. They look great too!
Shapes and colours
Authors: Wright Yvonne
Published: May 2014

Each month a childminder suggests a well-tried, rewarding activity requiring little advanced planning.
Father’s Day fun!
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

A few tips and ideas for helping your children celebrate this day with the important men in their life.
The dozy farmer
Authors: Williams Brenda
Published: May 2014

Tiggy and Jojo were in the garden playing with their farm. They had used little twigs to build fences making small fields on the lawn for their animals. Tiggy was pretending to plough a field with his toy tractor. Jojo had hidden tiny pebbles around their little farm, and was pretending to collect them up for eggs.
Dumbing down the sector
Authors: Pritchard Tricia , Lawrence Chris
Published: May 2014

Voice: the union for education professionals has joined forces with The Chiltern College to draw attention to what it believes is a backward step and hugely damaging to the professional standing of the early years workforce.
A bit of an obstacle
Authors: Stone Tunja
Published: May 2014

Gross motor skills develop with practice, and an obstacle course is the perfect activity, allowing repetition of gross motor movements such as hoping, skipping, jumping and climbing, while enhancing balancing skills.
My china!
Authors: White Hillary
Published: May 2014

Art and craft offers a great opportunity for recycling and re-using bits and pieces, rather than throwing them away. The following activities look at how you can create ‘china art’ projects with children of all ages.
Talk like a pirate... arrr!
Authors: Garner Lynne
Published: May 2014

Introducing a day that has journeyed from small beginnings to reach international success.
Small scale outdoor play
Authors: Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

Providing an exciting and stimulating outdoor environment for children, in your own garden, can seem quite challenging, but there are many simple and effective methods of overcoming these challenges and making the most of what is available.
There might be a little breeze
Authors: Chalmers Debbie
Published: May 2014

The wind is an extremely important and noticeable force of nature, but one that is often under-utilised as a resource, but it offers so many potential, free, learning opportunities.
World tour: X marks the spot
Authors: Hammond Paula , Leslie Stephen
Published: May 2014

We head off once more on our extended adventure around the alphabetical world, but this time, being an X, we go off on a treasure hunt, using all we know about islands.
The carrot or the stick
Authors: Jones Julia
Published: May 2014

The giving of rewards for effort, good work or for good behaviour have long been used in the education system, but there is much debate as to whether they are beneficial or not.
Sifting through shifting sands
Authors: Gascoyne Sue
Published: May 2014

In this extract from Sensory Play by Sue Gascoyne [Practical Pre-School Books] we take a look at ways to develop and extend play with sand for children of all ages.
If you go down to the woods
Authors: Neville Sarah
Published: May 2014

Children learn best when they are happy and engaged in the learning process, and when we take our cues from their interests, which makes teddy bears an ideal starting point.
World tour: S is for Scotland…
Authors: Hammond Paula , Lilllie Stephen
Published: May 2014

We head off once more on our extended adventure around the alphabetical world, and find ourselves in the northern most part of the United Kingdom, in picturesque Scotland.
World tour: U is for the USA…
Authors: Hammond Paula , Leslie Stephen
Published: May 2014

We head off once more on our extended adventure around the alphabetical world, and find ourselves in one of the biggest countries on earth, the United States of America.
Letting go is never easy
Authors: Jones Julia
Published: May 2014

The experience of a parent finding it difficult to leave their child with you will be familiar, but what happens when that reluctance becomes a problem that threatens to escalate?
Readers’ stories
Authors: Harvey Helen , Smith Sue
Published: May 2014

Send your letters to: The Editor, Child Care, St Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0PB email: childcare@markallengroup.com
Crunchy leaves and herby scents
Authors: Gascoyne Sue
Published: May 2014

In this extract from Sensory Play by Sue Gascoyne [Practical Pre-School Books] we take a look at possibilities for outdoor play and how to get the best from your environment.
Small Animal Review
Authors: Tennant Bryn
Published: May 2014

Introduction:

The prognosis of ulnar osteosarcoma is affected by tumour subtype, but not surgical method or the use of cytotoxic drugs.
Case study: canine Lyme disease presenting as a forelimb lameness
Authors: Wright Ian
Published: May 2014

Canine Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease caused by gram-negative spirochaetes belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi group. A common manifestation of the disease in dogs is a shifting lameness but is often missed in practice due to the non-specific and sometimes subtle presentation of the clinical signs. This article describes a typical case of canine Lyme disease and demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis and treatment intervention, and how this can avoid some of the more serious consequences of chronic disease. Options for disease prevention are also discussed.
Ocular emergencies in the dog and cat: part 2
Authors: Gent Georgina
Published: May 2014

In this second part of the article series we will consider traumatic ocular emergencies affecting both the globe and adnexa. Deep or melting corneal ulceration often requires intensive medication or surgery, and this article will consider methods to assess individual cases and provide appropriate treatment. Emergency management of lacerations of both the cornea and eyelids will significantly affect the prognosis for repair and retention of normal ocular function, and is discussed in some detail. Basic assessment and management of severe ocular and adnexal contusions is described to help provide a prognosis for owners, maintain comfort, and, where possible, preserve vision. Finally, we consider the differentials for sudden onset blindness with mention of treatments where they exist.
Treatment of immune-mediated skin disease in the dog and cat
Authors: Shaw Stephen
Published: May 2014

Immune-mediated skin disease (IMD) is most commonly treated with immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids, azathioprine, chlorambucil and ciclosporin. This article provides an overview of their use in the dog and cat.
Visual identification of reptiles: part 3 - snakes
Authors: Pellett Sarah , Cope Iain
Published: May 2014

This third in a series of exotic articles discusses the methods of visually identifying snakes now kept commonly in captivity and presented to the clinician in practice. Species identification will be outlined, together with methods to aid in accurate sexing of captive snakes.
Future approaches to tackling neuropathic pain in dogs
Authors: Sanchis-Mora Sandra , Pelligand Ludovic , Abeyesinghe Siobhan , Volk Holger A
Published: May 2014

Neuropathic pain is a form of pain caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory nervous system. It is usually chronic and difficult to treat, affecting quality of life. Mechanisms of neuropathic pain are not yet fully understood. New ways to assess pain in chronically affected patients are described in the medical literature, but the use of these tools for diagnosis and assessment of neuropathic pain is not as frequent in veterinary analgesia compared to humans. Treatment options consist of multimodal analgesia and adjuvant therapy. Here current knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain in dogs is briefly reviewed.
Small AnimalReview
Authors: Tennant Bryn
Published: May 2014

Introduction

Compartment syndrome is a potentially severe ischaemic disorder that may be associated with intra-compartmental space occupying lesions.
Clinical and public health risks associated with feline fleas
Authors: Elsheikha Hany , David Pablo
Published: May 2014

The cat flea, (Ctenocephalides felis) causes allergic dermatitis in cats and dogs; vectors many bacterial pathogens and acts as the intermediate host for filarid and cestode parasites. The control of fleas is essential, not only to avoid economic losses and to maintain the health and welfare of the companion animals, but also to protect public health from fleas bites and flea-borne zoonosis. Therefore, control of fleas requires the implementation of an integrated ‘one health’ approach, and should encompass the judicious use of chemotherapeutics, non-chemical control measures, and informed education of pet owners. The focus of this article is on the current knowledge of the biology, epidemiology of cat fleas and diseases they transmit, and how veterinary professionals may contribute to their control.
Current flea and tick treatments available for UK dogs
Authors: Wright Ian
Published: May 2014

As the incidence and severity of canine flea and tick infestations in the UK has increased, so has the number of tick and flea treatments available. This gives veterinarians a wide choice of products for treatment and prophylaxis but can also be overwhelming in terms of keeping track of all the options on the market. This article considers the products currently available for flea and tick treatment in dogs and their application.
Companion animal obesity: a silent epidemic?
Authors: Boland Zara
Published: May 2014

Veterinary estimation in the UK puts the number of overweight or obese dogs at 45% and that of cats at 40%. The actual figures may well be higher than this and are thought to have reached 55% of all dogs and cats in the USA. There are numerous risk factors that predispose to obesity, and the resultant effects on health, longevity and quality of life are diverse and severe. Body condition scoring is both a simple and an excellent tool to assess patients and empower clients to take control. Currently, specially formulated weight loss diets combined with appropriate exercise and lifestyle changes remain the mainstay of veterinary treatment.
Physiotherapy treatment techniques and the young canine
Authors: Griffiths Donna
Published: May 2014

Hip Dysplasia is the term used for a developmental disorder of the hip joint. It is characterised by laxity of the hip joint which, due to developmental or environmental changes, can lead to osteoarthritis. Discomfort can be seen in the younger dog and managed in a variety of ways. This paper explores some of the different options that are available and how physiotherapy can compliment and restore quality of function and reduce pain. The paper uses cases studies to highlight the different strategies used and the individuality of treatments used according to client and animal needs and surgical intervention.
Airborne contamination in dentistry: the final challenge
Authors: Ward Karen
Published: May 2014

Cross-infection control in the dental surgery is an issue of prime importance and one that requires full compliance of the entire dental team. One of the many ways that infection is transmitted is through the air and this article details the methods that can be utilized to eliminate aerobiological infection in the practice.
Providing better patient care
Authors: Bridges Glenys
Published: May 2014

In this article, Glenys Bridges looks at how every member of the dental team can contribute to providing patients with the care they expect and deserve.
The second appropriately trained person
Authors: Jordan David
Published: May 2014

In this article, David Jordan looks at the uncertainty for dental nurses employed by a dentist practising sedation around what suitable training is considered to be.
Interdental brushing: the key elements for patient compliance
Authors: Tilling Elaine
Published: May 2014

The advent of interdental brushes has made the challenge of cleaning the all- important sites between the teeth more achievable for the patient. In this article, Elaine Tilling tells us how oral health professionals can aid correct product selection and patient compliance to ensure effective interdental brushing.
An introduction to Neuro-Linguistic programming
Authors: Macleavy Christine
Published: May 2014

Christine Macleavy explains the origins, intricacies and principles of the study and practice of how we think, communicate and behave: Neuro-Linguistic programming.
Becoming a BDA Practice of the Year
Authors: Parslow Pam
Published: May 2014

I am the nursing manager of Chipping Manor Dental practice, and I am very honoured to be a part of the team responsible for enabling Chipping Manor to win a British Dental Association Good Practice Scheme ‘Practice of the Year’ award. It is a huge achievement of which we are very proud to accept.
Research Summary
Authors: Carew-O'Donnell Suzi
Published: May 2014

Suzi Carew-O'Donnell explains how common conditions associated with ageing affect the access to, and delivery of, dental care and how adaptation of treatment to consider changing needs is vital.
Stamping out exam stress
Authors: MacLeavy Christine
Published: May 2014

Stress is a common problem for anyone taking exams, but especially when your future vocation depends on passing. Christine MacLeavy offers some practical advice to overcome that extra pressure, and not let nerves get the better of you.
Spreading the word: prevent and promote
Authors: Pitt Kelly
Published: May 2014

Dental nurses play a vital role in oral health education as the ‘preventers’ and ‘promoters’. Here, Kelly Pitt explains how she and her colleagues spread the message that prevention is better than cure in maintaining a healthy smile.
Championing your pursuit of best practice
Authors: Johnston Adrian
Published: May 2014

Three years ago, Dental Nursing launched as the first monthly journal written solely for dental nurses. Adrian Johnston reflects on the journal's progess and outlines future developments.
Identifying and managing bullying at work
Authors: Russell Jo
Published: May 2014

The Healthcare Commission NHS staff survey (2006) shows that as many as one in four NHS staff claim to have experienced bullying at work, with the abusive behaviour coming from either colleagues or patients.
Policy writing for dental nurses
Authors: Burkett Nina
Published: May 2014

In this article, Nina Burkett offers a range of suggestions and guidelines that can help dental nurses to achieve the somewhat daunting task of policy writing.
A contemporary review of external tooth whitening procedures
Authors: Thickett Eleanor
Published: May 2014

This article provides a contemporary review of external tooth whitening procedures currently available. The areas covered include the various techniques and products, their advantages, disadvantages, mode of action and the current legal stand point.
Social media: How can it help promote dental practices?
Authors: Baker Chris
Published: May 2014

Wherever you look nowadays people are talking about Facebook, Twitter, blogs and other forms of social media. Managing an effective social media platform can enable your practice to communicate with both existing and prospective patients more efficiently and effectively. This article tells you how.
Impending changes; HTM 01-05 guidelines
Authors: Schaeffer Bill
Published: May 2014

All of you will by now have heard of HTM 01–05; seven digits which are filling thousands of dentists throughout the UK with dread as they plan how they can possibly implement this document's guidance within the limited confines of their dental practices.
Best practice in purchasing and operating washer-disinfectors
Authors: Wasp Beverley
Published: May 2014

Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 01–05 recommends, as best practice, the use of automated washer-disinfectors to achieve a uniformly high standard of cleaning of dental instruments. This article suggests how dental nurses can, as operators of washer-disinfectors, meet these standards
Managing infection prevention and control
Authors: Spendlove Julie
Published: May 2014

Dental practices have to meet infection prevention and control standards setout in law. This can be achieved with good leadership and by motiving and involving staff to alter their attitudes so they accept change is needed
Using conscious sedation for dental anxiety
Authors: Boyle Carole , Craig David
Published: May 2014

Dental fear and phobia represent a major barrier to dental care. Dental nurses need to know how to address this common phobia. One successful strategy for treating dental anxiety, according to Carole Boyle and David Craig, is the use of conscious sedation techniques
#dentalnurse: pleasures, perils and pitfalls of social networking
Authors: Stuart-Wilson Fiona
Published: May 2014

Social media is changing how dental nurses communicate with colleagues and patients, and how practices promote themselves. While it opens up opportunities to reach more patients and boost professional development, nurses need to know how to avoid potential pitfalls
Advancing practice in dental nursing. Part 5: leadership
Authors: Fowler John
Published: May 2014

This series of articles is designed to help you develop your dental nursing practice. This article, the fifth in the series, explores the differences between leadership and management and the importance of both
Exhaustion crossover between dentist and dental nurse
Authors: Walley Siân
Published: May 2014

Hakanen JJ, Perhoniemi R, Bakker AB (2013) Crossover of exhaustion between dentists and dental nurses. Stress and Health. doi: 10.1002/smi.2498
Self-care plans for patients: the dental nurse's role
Authors: Hamad Rema , Singh Ravi , Davies Gill
Published: May 2014

Care pathways, along with motivational interviewing techniques and self-care plans, can encourage patients to take ownership of their oral health. With a move to the use of self-care plans in the NHS service re-design, this article discusses their applications so far as well as the dental team's role in their implementation
Asthma and the paediatric dental patient
Authors: Harris Christine M
Published: May 2014

Asthma is a common medical condition in children in the UK, and affected children generally have poorer oral health than their peers. Preventive care is important and specific considerations must be made for the safe and successful management of these patients
A Review of Pre-Sterilisation Cleaning Methods
Authors: Wasp Bev
Published: May 2014

All surgical instruments that are used in the clinical environment should be decontaminated without exception. Pre-sterilisation cleaning and disinfection is extremely important in reducing the possible transmission of all microorganisms. If an instrument has not been cleaned effectively it will never achieve sterility
Surface Decontamination: Guidance and Practice
Authors: Freeman Julia
Published: May 2014

Ensuring good disinfection involves choosing suitable fixtures and fittings, defining clear and dirty areas, having cleaning schedules and protocols in place and following guidance, as well as using cleaning products correctly
Breaking the chain of infection
Authors: Cole Mark
Published: May 2014

Infection control is based upon the principle that transmission of infectious diseases will be prevented when any of the six steps in the chain of infection are broken or interrupted. In this article, Mark Cole, discussed the six steps of infection and how they can be interrupted or broken
Would higher education benefit your career?
Authors: Nash Maggie
Published: May 2014

Engagement in higher education, particularly through foundation degrees, is becoming more widespread in a variety of employment and professional sectors. But what are foundation degrees, how do they differ from other courses, and could achieving one enhance your career in dental nursing?
An overview of prophylaxis paste and its use in dentistry
Authors: Dawson Trudie
Published: May 2014

A professional oral care provision includes the removal of plaque, calculus and staining. The finishing procedure may be an important factor on the long-term oral hygiene performance and may be enhanced with the utilisation of oral hygiene products such as prophylactic pastes
Indemnity and how it protects the dental nurse
Authors: Collier Andrew
Published: May 2014

Indemnity protects the career and professional status of the dental nurse, and a basic level of indemnity is essential. Different kinds of indemnity are available, and dental nurses need to understand them so they can choose the most appropriate for their role
Dental management of patients post head and neck cancer
Authors: Burke Suzanne , Kwasnicki Andrew J , Kaura Laura
Published: May 2014

The aim of this paper is to discuss the dental management of patients who have received treatment for cancer of the head and neck. Following surgical and medical management of head and neck cancers, the postoperative care has an emphasis on maximising and maintaining quality of life
Medical emergencies in dentistry: assessing pupils
Authors: Jevon Phil
Published: May 2014

The Resuscitation Council (UK) recommends the ‘ABCDE’ approach to assess the acutely ill patient. A key component of ‘D’ is assessment of pupils because changes in their size, equality and reactivity can provide important diagnostic information in the critically ill patient
Bullying in the workplace: what it is and how to cope with it
Authors: Smethurst Christine
Published: May 2014

Bullying at work damages the health and wellbeing of affected staff and represents a huge financial cost to the NHS. Dealing with it is easier said than done, but there are steps people can take to help them cope
The equine athlete at work
Authors: Warren Helen
Published: May 2014

Dr Helen Warren of the Alltech Biotechnology Centre examines the influences of a competitive lifestyle on the physiology of the equine athlete
Managing pain
Authors: Vries Marieke de
Published: May 2014

Marieke de Vries of the Animal Health Trust raises some fundamental questions on our ability to identify and effectively control pain in horses
Spring Worming: it's all in the timing
Authors: Ben Gaskell
Published: May 2014

Ben Gaskell, Pfizer's veterinary advisor explains why timing is of the essence when it comes to spring dosing
Equine Glaucoma
Authors: Hartley Claudia
Published: May 2014

Claudia Hartley, European Specialist in veterinary ophthalmology at the Animal Health Trust, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of this painful and debilitating disease
The efficacy of live yeast in the equine diet
Authors: Hale Catherine
Published: May 2014

Catherine Hale CBiol MSB The Equine Scientists Consultancy Service examines the facts
Equine osteoarthritis
Authors: Hooper Geoff
Published: May 2014

Geoff Hooper, MSB CIBiol, product manager (equine) Vetoquinol UK Ltd, discusses the symptoms, management and importance of early diagnosis in equine osteoarthritis
Challenging times
Authors: Owers Roly
Published: May 2014

Roly Owers, World Horse Welfare chief executive, speaks frankly about equine welfare in 2013
Maintaining a healthy gut
Authors: O'Malley Nia
Published: May 2014

Nia O'Malley equine nutritionist Connolly's Red Mills explains the nature of equine gastric ulcers
Getting the right balance
Authors: Witte Thomas
Published: May 2014

Dr Thomas Witte, BVetMed MRCVS PhD DipACVS/ECVS, senior lecturer in equine surgery, RVC, discusses the role of therapeutic farriery in mitigating trauma to the lower limb
Is the formal approach better?
Authors: Woodhead Chris , Ouvry Marjorie
Published: May 2014

FEW questions in education generate more heat and less light. If by ‘formal’ we mean children sitting down for long periods of time being talked at or labouring through tedious and inappropriate worksheets, the answer is, of course, no.
Displays need not drive you up the wall
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Tiffany Prescott explains why displays are important in the early years classroom and offers practical tips to help you capture the children’s attention.
Great school outings ROARING WITH JOY
Authors: Campbell Cate
Published: May 2014

For a thrilling and educational outing, take your class on a safari, says Cate Campbell. Wild animals never fail to fascinate children and they will just love it.
In tune with children's development
Authors: Richards Christine
Published: May 2014

Encouraging young children to explore music and sounds will help them develop precious skills in all areas of learning, says Christine Richards.
The right way to write a good tale
Authors: Cornell Margaret
Published: May 2014

Writing your own play means you really can tailor it to your needs. It can, however, be a bit daunting. Margaret Cornell has some advice for beginners.
All the fun of THE FAIR
Authors: Warner Maureen
Published: May 2014

Bring some of the magic of the fair into your classroom. Maureen Warner has lots of suggestions for activities that will keep your children occupied for days.
Is working for a big nursery chain better?
Authors: Toledo Mercedes , King Ilana
Published: May 2014

Do nice things come in small packages, or is big beautiful? Maybe both statements are true… But how does this apply to day nurseries?
Should educators administer medicine?
Authors: Callard Mary , Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

There has been much debate and controversy on the question whether or not to administer medication to children in the workplace, be it a school or daycare setting.
Should all settings use the keyworker system?
Authors: Stead Kay , Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

Is adopting the keyworker system a real must, and the only alternative, for all early years settings? Kay Stead and Jenny Etheredge have different opinions.
Attachment
Authors: Wright Barry
Published: May 2014

Barry Wright on what attachment is, the different forms it can take, and why nursery teachers and other educators might be interested in it.
A pleasurable way to acquire literacy and social skills
Authors: Bromley Helen
Published: May 2014

Book-based reading games are a fantastic way to support young children literacy and social skills, says Helen Bromley. So why not give them a go?
Helping young children acquire motor skills
Authors: Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

Great milestones are made between the ages of one and two. Jenny Etheredge suggests ways to develop gross and fine motor skills.
Finding the right person for the right job
Authors: Beswick Clare
Published: May 2014

Recruitment in a booming sector has become a difficult task. Being clear about what you need is the key. Clare Beswick explains.
A day in the life of Maurice Potton
Authors: Potton Maurice
Published: May 2014

This month, a mature childcare student from Reading College, Maurice Potton, 41, explains how he spends a typical day in his nursery placement.
What's small slimey and seductive?
Authors: Stead Kay
Published: May 2014

Snails, especially the giant variety, have always fascinated young children. One can learn a lot by observing them, says Kay Stead, herself a convert.
Are NVQs fulfilling their original purpose?
Authors: Jefferies Tina , Barber Jenny
Published: May 2014

National vocational qualifications (NVQs) were developed in the mid 1980s to accredit the occupational skills and knowledge of individuals in the workplace. They measure and accredit competence in a given occupational area, the onus being on an individual to demonstrate their workbased knowledge, understanding and skill in relevant occupational employment.
Child Abuse
Authors: Walker Dr Robert
Published: May 2014

Risk factors, tell-tale signs and what course of action you should take if you suspect something might be wrong. This month Robert Walker looks at child abuse.
A day in the life of yiana theodokis
Authors: Theodokis Yiana
Published: May 2014

Saplings employee of the year, Yiana Theodokis, invites us to step into her life for just one day. So what does she get up to? Read on to find out.
Include the child in all your conversations
Authors: Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

Jenny Etheredge on what you can do to make sure that your setting is one that promotes toddlers' language development.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf!
Authors: Ross Tony
Published: May 2014

Share this modern version of a well-know traditional story with your class and discover a wealth of learning opportunities… all while having fun! By Allison Hedley.
Why managers have a need for training too
Authors: Lee Lynette
Published: May 2014

Enhancing managers' skills is key to supporting and maximising staff potential, and thereby ensuring quality, says Lynette Lee.
Extending your service to provide continuity of care
Authors: Lee Lynette
Published: May 2014

Lynette Lee on how broadening the service you offer to include outof-school care for children will enhance your business prospects.
Should gun play be allowed in the classroom?
Authors: Hedley Allison , Waterhouse Jessica
Published: May 2014

Should small children be allowed to brandish toy guns and act out war games? Up until now the answer has always seemed an evident and defiant ‘no’. Such games, goes the argument, encourage boys (it's nearly always boys) to indulge in even more aggressive and violent behaviour. While this zero tolerance approach has a discernible moral rationale, it is lacking in pedagogical sense.
Setting clear objectives in the early years
Authors: Allingham Sue
Published: May 2014

Sue Allingham probes the new initiatives in the foundation stage guidance and finds that the profile is a positive step in the right direction.
Watching children closely aids emotional growth
Authors: Fox Jennifer
Published: May 2014

Jennifer Fox describes the practice of infant study. She argues that it provides a way of thinking that can promote emotional wellbeing.
Parent power is the key to good playgroups
Authors: Williams Joanna
Published: May 2014

Playgroups are often remembered fondly from our own childhood days, but overlooked in the media. Joanna Williams explains what it is like to work in one.
The final frontier SPACE
Authors: Hedley Allison
Published: May 2014

Here are a selection of sonic websites to invade if you are doing a topic on space. See which ones are best for you… or use them all with your class. By Allison Hedley.
The value of lesson plans in assessing the non-specialists
Authors: Hendy Lesley , Hughes Clare
Published: May 2014

Lesley Hendy and Clare Hughes examine how published lesson plans can assist in the development of professional knowledge.
A day in the life of Mandy Harling
Authors: Harling Mandy
Published: May 2014

Mandy Harling, senior specialist support worker at the Brian Johnston Centre Nusery, takes us through a typical day teaching blind and partially sighted pre-school children.
Building blocks develop skills in the early years
Authors: Kamen Teena
Published: May 2014

Effective literacy skills enable access to all areas of the curriculum and can lead to successful achievement in both school and in later life, says Teena Kamen.
Providing quality care for the child who is in hospital
Authors: Warner Maureen
Published: May 2014

The nursery nurse can help lessen fears and provide a stimulating and happy environment for hospitalised children. By Maureen Warner.
To see a world in a grain of sand, and eternity in an hour
Authors: Barnicoat Sue
Published: May 2014

William Blake's opening line, the headline of this supplement, rings true. Sue Barnicoat looks at the importance of big sand play.
The wet way to soak up all the atmosphere!
Authors: Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

Jenny Etheredge discusses the benefits of playing with water, and suggests excellent activities, both indoors and outside, to explore.
Early learning goals that will build a firm foundation
Authors: Fidler Wendy
Published: May 2014

In the second part of her three-part series, Wendy Fidler examines how certain early learning goals apply to Montessori.
Experienced staff benefit from new foundation degree
Authors: Druce Helen
Published: May 2014

The arrival of the early years foundation degree brings new opportunities for experienced childcare practitioners, reports Helen Druce.
Steps we take to deliver the early learning goals
Authors: Fidler Wendy
Published: May 2014

In the last of our threepart Montessori series, Wendy Fidler continues her analysis of the Ofsted early learning goals.
Froebel in Canada
Authors: Bird Linda
Published: May 2014

Linda Bird used a recent half-term break to take a visit to the Froebel Education Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She returned to England feeling inspired at the unique learning methods prescribed by the centre.
Whatever Next!
Authors: Murphy Jill
Published: May 2014

This imaginative and magical picture book is perfect for sharing with groups of all ages. The simple text and vibrant illustrations capture wonderful feelings of high adventure and innocence. By Jenny Etheredge.
Reap the rewards of having a diverse team
Authors: Lindon Jennie
Published: May 2014

Jennie Lindon shows how to bring under-represented groups into the team, explaining the practical issues within recruitment to consider.
The methods that allow children to do it their way
Authors: Jenkins Pat
Published: May 2014

Montessori teacher Pat Jenkins explains why she went on to train to be a Montessori teacher after training to be a state school teacher.
Learning how to celebrate and not fear others' views
Authors: Lafferty Pam
Published: May 2014

Conflicts, a part of every setting, can be worked through with very positive results for both children and adults, writes Pam Lafferty.
Give me five!
Authors: Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

Jenny Etheredge describes activities that involve young children exploring the five senses of touch, sight, smell, taste and sound.
A day in the life of Marion Leeper
Authors: Leeper Marion
Published: May 2014

Marion Leeper, a teacher at Coton Primary School, Cambridgeshire, goes through her day spent painting a mural with her reception class.
Plans are the rules ready to be broken
Authors: Allen James
Published: May 2014

THE RESPONSE from the readership survey that went out at the back end of last year has proved exceptional. A steady stream of replies kept the in-tray full and us all busy. Much time was spent poring over the feedback, crunching anything that could be crunched and analysing anything worthy of analysis. The overwhelming response was enormously generous and positive, and criticism, such as it was, was entirely constructive. We shall publish some of the main points of the survey in next month's issue.
Make your setting a rich and safe place to develop
Authors: Dillon Chris , Cartwright Penny , Stevens Judith , Scott Kym
Published: May 2014

Early years advisors at Lewisham LEA explore planning, a theme which is expanded on in this issue's pull-out supplement.
Do not raise your voice unless you do so in harmony
Authors: Hill Beth
Published: May 2014

Beth Hill explains how group singing sessions can improve listening skills, concentration, memory and language development.
Look and learn SKILLS
Authors: Etheredge Jenny
Published: May 2014

The topic of communication provides so many different learning opportunities and play activities for children to enjoy and participate in, says Jenny Etheredge.
Tanzania
Authors: Reid Janet
Published: May 2014

Janet Reid spent over two years on Zanzibar in Tanzania where she worked as a pre-school teacher trainer. Here she talks about her responsibilities, achievements, the highs and lows of volunteering and what she learnt along the way.
Taking an overseas break with VSO is such good value
Authors: Purins Kate
Published: May 2014

Kate Purins takes a look at the value of taking a sabbatical and what it can mean for you, your career and for your setting back in the UK.
Essential ingredients OF H2O
Authors: Warner Maureen
Published: May 2014

Maureen Warner explores the world of water, how our everyday lives are governed by it and how you can bring its wonders into your setting.
JEALOUSY
Authors: Sullivan Karen
Published: May 2014

Like all emotions, jealousy does not just snap into place. Rather, it emerges through a gradual developmental process in which infants slowly acquire certain kinds of expectations, says Karen Sullivan.