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Effective mentors know how to give and receive honest and constructive feedback as part of the mentoring process. This resource outlines how to provide effective feedback.

In this article, we will look at some of the causes of conflict and the steps you can take to resolve disagreements quickly and effectively.

Collective responses are a way to pave change, drawing upon a variety of experiences and insights to create a kaleidoscope of perspectives that encompass opinions across the team. 

Staff recruitment and the retention of a high-quality, professional workforce is a challenge faced by most leadership teams across the sector. It’s a problem entrenched in public spending and policy formation.

Arranging our own continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities is one thing, but planning moments for professional development within a team is another! The benefits of CPD are well-documented and well-established, but ensuring that these opportunities are accessible to everyone and effective for practice can be challenging. 

Temporary staff, agency staff and members of a bank team come to our aid when ratios are compromised by staff sickness or holiday seasons. Let's explore how we can support them effectively.

The TGROW coaching model provides a framework for structuring your mentoring sessions that can help the person you’re mentoring to understand what their development needs are - and how they can achieve them. 

As we get ready to step into a new year, it’s a perfect opportunity to embrace fresh beginnings, renewed energy and exciting possibilities. A new year offers a chance for reflection, growth and inspiration. These tips are designed to help leaders support their staff in feeling motivated, valued and empowered, while also prioritising their well-being.  

A supportive start for new staff can help them feel confident and valued and know your expectations from day one. Consistent guidance helps practitioners settle faster, follow routines more accurately and build stronger relationships. This early support, boosts quality of practice, improves teamwork and can help to reduce stress and staff turnover. Here are some tips to support you.

Educating and caring for young children is an incredibly rewarding role, but it can also be demanding and exhausting. Just as we nurture the children in our care, it’s important to look after our staff and support their well-being at work. Explore our top tips for caring for your team.  

Effective time management helps the team stay calm, responsive and focused on what matters most: the children. As a nursery manager, leading good practice in prioritising tasks supports staff well-being and the effective running of the nursery.    

What is coaching in early education and care? Explore the benefits of coaching in a early years environment and the skills needed to be an effective coach.

What is mentoring in the early years and how can it effectively maximise potential, develop skill and improve performance?

It's a privilege to support others to thrive in a passionate workplace. Constructive feedback offers a way to help others in their ongoing practice whilst creating a trustworthy culture in the workplace for everyone to thrive.  

Effective leadership requires a combination of various skills and a willingness to constantly develop. Explore seven great qualities of a great leader