Few nurseries can commit to ongoing financial incentives to retain high calibre staff and it is therefore absolutely essential that they find other, sustainable ways to keep teams engaged and motivated.
Parents, too, will also be looking for evidence that their chosen childcare provider offers consistency both in staff retention and the quality of practice offered. The key to this is making staff feel involved and valued so that they are motivated to continue both their professional and personal development.
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
Clarity, consistency and fairness are the benchmark of good leadership and management along with a clear commitment to promote each staff's continual professional development. If such things are in place, how else can settings make a difference to how well staff feel motivated and incentivised to do their best?
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