Early Years practitioners are over stretched The Early Years sector is a demanding environment and is constantly progressing. With these progressions and changes comes an increased work load, job responsibilities and job roles. Childcare is a sector which pride themselves on passion and dedication however it would appear that practitioners are … [Read more...] about Childcare workers are overstretched
Effective ways to manage a team
The importance of showing your Early Years team gratitude
The importance of showing your early years team gratitude As part of the management and leadership team you are in a key position to influence the morale of the workforce and ensure your early years team is performing to their best. Sometimes the simplest gestures can make the biggest difference. Morale is incredibly important to maintain high … [Read more...] about The importance of showing your Early Years team gratitude
Great ways to keep your early years setting organised
The key to being successful in the early years! Working in childcare is so much more than just playing with the children all day and practitioners and managers both have important roles to play within the setting to help shape little minds into motivated thinkers and learners. With the responsibility of caring for young children also come … [Read more...] about Great ways to keep your early years setting organised
Keeping your childcare team motivated
5 top ways to keep your childcare team motivated Having a highly motivated and passionate childcare team can make all the difference, without this the setting may fail. Recognising a team's hard work and effort can help keep the team motivated and passionate about working with children. Often managers are extremely busy running the day to day … [Read more...] about Keeping your childcare team motivated
10 ways to get the most out of your staff meeting
Make your staff meeting more valuable with these 10 tips Staff meetings are not always the most popular of monthly events for practitioners to attend. Many practitioners will see them as extra work and not much fun or of use to them. However team meetings can be a great way to convey messages, build staff teams morale and develop knowledge. The … [Read more...] about 10 ways to get the most out of your staff meeting
6 ways of effectively managing an Early Years team
How can you ensure your Early Years team is working efficiently? Managing an Early Years team can be challenging at times, however it can be made easier by thinking about the team and how they work together. It is the role of the leader or manager to oversee the work of those in the team and support each practitioner in growing and developing in … [Read more...] about 6 ways of effectively managing an Early Years team
Why should you carry out exit interviews?
Exit interviews can be a valuable tool in running a successful business When an employee decides to leave the company, exit interviews are a great way to gain additional knowledge about your setting and build staff retention. Some managers may not approach the staff member after they have handed in their notice, or others will use an exit … [Read more...] about Why should you carry out exit interviews?
Ways to support your childcare practitioners
5 top ways to support your team of childcare practitioners Having a robust and passionate team of childcare practitioners is highly important as it can contribute to delivering outstanding practice. It is important that it is not taken for granted the hard work that practitioners bring to the workforce and nursery managers should always … [Read more...] about Ways to support your childcare practitioners
Why nursery managers should carry out appraisals
The truth about appraisals Within the early years, Ofsted expects to see evidence that regular appraisals are being carried out on all practitioners including management. Appraisals are important for continuing professional development. They are also an opportunity to discuss any concerns, weaknesses, gaps in training and importantly what is … [Read more...] about Why nursery managers should carry out appraisals
9 steps for effective leadership
9 ways to promote good leadership in your setting Leadership and management is an important part of the EYFS and also a vital section of an Ofsted inspection. Great leadership skills can heavily influence the overall running of a setting and the morale of the staff team. Here are 9 ways to promote effective leadership. Consistency It is … [Read more...] about 9 steps for effective leadership