Category: Early Years Leaders

• Early Educators ,Early Years ,Operations ,Recruitment ,Top Tips
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Looking for a new role in early years education can feel like a marathon. From browsing through job listings to sending out applications, it’s easy to get lost in the process. But did you know that the way you approach the pre-interview phase could make all the difference in landing that interview in the first […]

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We all know the feeling, you’ve finally hired someone with the skills, attitude and warmth that fits your nursery culture. A brilliant practitioner who “gets it”  and you’re hopeful they’ll be the one who stays. But here’s the question we don’t always ask early enough: what happens after they sign the contract? In a country […]

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  Over the past few months, I’ve been visiting nurseries across the UAE  delivering leadership coaching, supporting teams to enhance there learning environment or sometimes just stopping by to offer advice and encouragement. And while every nursery has its own rhythm and challenges, one topic keeps bubbling to the surface.   Salaries More specifically — […]

• Early Educators ,Early Years Leaders ,Health and Safety ,Keeping children safe ,Nursery Manager ,Safeguarding
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Genevieve was just nine months old when her parents dropped her off at nursery, trusting she’d be safe and well cared for. But just hours later, they were called to hospital — and days after that, they said their final goodbyes. Her story is devastating. And sadly, it isn’t unique. The BBC investigation into the […]