Lynnette Bonner, owner and manager of esSENtial Early Years, ‘thrives’ for her staff team to feel equipped and valued. This approach begins with an in-depth induction programme that supports new staff to gain the knowledge and skills needed to maintain the special educational needs setting’s high standards. This involves assessing their training needs and ensures certain training is completed, including Makaton, good autism practice and sensory processing. They are also assigned a mentor in their room to support them throughout the daily routine.
Lynnette continues to maintain a supportive role through an open-door policy, supervisions, appraisals and daily chats. She invests heavily in staff CPD and asks staff if there is particular training they would like to attend, along with investing in new initiatives to benefit the cohort of children, for example, story massage.
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