Question: How can we achieve an equitable workload?
Answer: Review workloads, check in with staff, and play to their strengths and interests!
Question: I keep hearing about how there aren’t enough educators and teachers. What can we do to stop this affecting our children’s service?
Answer: Whilst there isn’t a magic fix-all, there are some steps you can take to keep your workforce strong.
Question: What's the best way to get a new team connected quickly?
Answer: By creating a sense of belonging.
Question: I’m finding it hard to engage some educators in the programming and planning cycle, especially those who work part-time or casually. Any tips?
Answer: Involve all educators from the start, and support, assist and mentor them along the way.
Question: How do educational leaders fulfil our weekly and monthly duties while we are having to spend so much time working with children?
Answer: Allocating set non-contact time is crucial for educational leaders.
Question: I’m the educational leader, but am struggling to mentor and support our educators because they just see me as ‘checking up on them’ and get defensive.
Answer: Set yourself up for success by setting long term goals
Question: What can I do to support a very tired team? I’ve only just taken up the educational leader role and it’s going to be an uphill climb for everyone as morale is extremely low.
Answer: Focus on meaningful relationships
