Responsibilities of an Early Years room leader Many early years settings take on a workforce structure of Manager, Deputy Manager, Room Leaders and then Practitioners. A room leader is a person who holds greater responsibility and over sees a team of practitioners to ensure they are doing what they should be in order for the children to thrive. … [Read more...] about Tips to effectively lead your early years room
Effective ways to manage a team
Building staff motivation in the Early Years
Advice on helping build staff motivation in the Early Years? Staff motivation in the early years is highly important as practitioners motivation can have an huge influence on children's learning and development. When early years practitioners are motivated they are happier in their job and this motivation can lead to providing a solid foundation … [Read more...] about Building staff motivation in the Early Years
Why Early Years supervisions are important
The importance of Early Years Supervisions Supervisions are an important part of the EYFS, they are a tool to help look at practitioners practice in a constructive way and make improvements where needed. Effective and regular supervisions will help practitioners provide the necessary support for both children and families, regular supervisions … [Read more...] about Why Early Years supervisions are important
How to successfully manage a nursery
To manage a nursery can be very difficult as each day may be different especially with the unpredictability changes that arise within the industry. Peoples perception of running a nursery can also be different some say they sit in an office completing paperwork, however this is not always the case effective managers are the ones that are juggling a … [Read more...] about How to successfully manage a nursery
Managing your nursery team
Your nursery team is one of the crucial elements of a successful nursery. If practitioners are not happy in their job this can have an effect on their job performance and both parents and children with be affected by this. As your team is constantly having contact with parents and children, of which parents are the ones paying a fee to have their … [Read more...] about Managing your nursery team
Carrying out an induction with new employee
Induction Process Induction process is highly important as it helps familiarise a new employee to the setting and their job. An effective induction is a key part of your recruitment strategy. If an employee fails to receive an induction this can lead to poor performance and a high staff turnover. An induction should happen straightaway and do not … [Read more...] about Carrying out an induction with new employee
Peer to Peer Observations
What are Peer to Peer observations Many early years setting use peer to peer observations as a means of continuous professional development. They are a great tool to evaluate employees performance and identify areas for improvement. Managers and practitioners take it in turns to observe each other, this can be done at any time of the day … [Read more...] about Peer to Peer Observations
Top Tips for Conducting a One on One with Employees
5 effective things to do during one to one meetings Managers should conduct one to one meetings with their employees regularly, these are to review progress and set new objectives for the future. One to one meetings are a chance for both manager and employee to communicate openly and evaluate performance. Top tips for conducting one to one … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Conducting a One on One with Employees
Appraisal and Supervisions
What are Appraisals and Supervisions Appraisal – usually completed within an annual meeting that is planned, confidential discussion between a member of staff and their line manager. The purpose of the appraisal is to focus upon the member of staff and to Review the main events of the previous year Identify and acknowledge success and … [Read more...] about Appraisal and Supervisions
8 Things Leaders Should Try to Do Everyday
What you should try and do everyday to become an effective leader Here are a few pointers to help you, try and do these daily 1.Turn up to your office at the same time- This may sound silly but it gives an indication to others when you are in and shows you are a consistent leader. Your daily presence will develop into trust and this will … [Read more...] about 8 Things Leaders Should Try to Do Everyday