Early years recruitment in crisis Many early years settings feel they are experiencing a recruitment crisis and are finding it increasingly difficult to hire new practitioners. Not only is hiring practitioners becoming difficult for some settings, but also keeping practitioners on the payroll as many are leaving childcare or moving to … [Read more...] about Early Years recruitment crisis
Recruitment
10 top tips to boost recruitment in your setting
10 ways to improve recruitment Recruitment can be difficult in the early years sector with many factors impacting on employment. A lack of the required GCSE's may be a contributing factor to the lack of interest in childcare jobs, with many unqualified practitioners unable to meet the criteria to complete their level 3. Low pay and long … [Read more...] about 10 top tips to boost recruitment in your setting
Supporting a new employee
Ways to support new practitioners who join your team Starting a new job can be a daunting and stressful time for a new employee, however this can be eased through a smooth transition into the setting. It is the responsibility of the nursery manager to ensure a new employee is supported and made fully aware of their role and responsibilities whilst … [Read more...] about Supporting a new employee
Ensuring employees are suitable to work in childcare
Whose job is it to carry out checks to make sure employees are suitable to work in childcare? Ensuring employees are suitable to work in childcare is a major responsibility. These checks should be undertaken by the manager. It is down to the nursery managers to complete all checks to determine whether the person can work in … [Read more...] about Ensuring employees are suitable to work in childcare
Choosing the right candidate for childcare job
Concluding your recruitment process As you have worked your way through your recruitment process it is now time to choose the right candidate for the childcare job. Before you make the final decision ensure you have gathered all the relevant information from all sources and discussed how the candidate meets the person specification. It is … [Read more...] about Choosing the right candidate for childcare job
Guidance on how to interview applicants
Help with carrying out interviews As interviews are part of your recruitment process ensure you are being fair and giving everyone a chance. You need to be aware of equality legislation at all times during all stages of your recruitment process. It is the employers duty to ensure that reasonable adjustments are offered to applicants who have … [Read more...] about Guidance on how to interview applicants
Preparing Employers for interviews
Top tips on preparing employers for interview Many people think it is all about preparing the candidate for interviews when it is just as important to help prepare employers. The interview process should be seen as a crucial part of the recruitment process, as the questions asked will determine whether the employer gets the right answers they are … [Read more...] about Preparing Employers for interviews
What needs to be considered in your recruitment process
Is your Recruitment process legal and effective? All Early Years Settings must have a robust recruitment policy and procedure; this policy should be in place to safeguard children's, welfare and safety as well as adults and parents. When creating a recruitment process it should include key legislation such as the Employment Rights Act 1996, the … [Read more...] about What needs to be considered in your recruitment process
Safer Recruitment in Early Years
Will your Safer Recruitment Procedure pass the Ofsted approval? Having a thorough Safer Recruitment procedure is crucial in Early Years settings, this is due to safeguarding children's welfare. The procedure identifies people who might pose a safeguarding or welfare threat. During any Ofsted inspection Ofsted will evaluate how well early years … [Read more...] about Safer Recruitment in Early Years
Using social media to help recruitment drive
Why social media is crucial in your recruitment drive Social media networks can play a significant role in helping you finding the right employee. No matter what job title you are recruiting for, it is about attracting the right staff that makes the difference between a successfully nursery. Many nurseries look at advertising jobs … [Read more...] about Using social media to help recruitment drive