As a director, how can I encourage accountability without fear in our educators?
Fostering a workforce who feel confident speaking up and who understand their roles and responsibilities is vital to good outcomes for children. Here’s how to do it: Caitlin MasonProfessional Support […]
How do I champion my role as an educator when people have set ideas about what working with children involves?
Feeling valued and confident in your professional identity is important for your wellbeing and also helps to build the reputation of the sector. Here’s how you can champion your role: […]
What can I do if the school is thinking of outsourcing OSHC?
Answer: Seek to be informed. Aim to collaborate. As a coordinator, learning that your school is considering outsourcing the outside school hours care (OSHC) service brings a range of emotions […]
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. During […]
How do educational leaders fulfill our weekly and monthly duties when we are so busy?
When we are having to spend so much time working with children on top of our other duties, it’s hard to get everything done. Answer: Allocating set non-contact time is […]
I’m finding it hard to engage educators in the programming and planning cycle.
It’s especially hard to engage those educators who work part-time or casually. Any tips? Answer: Involve all educators from the start, and support, assist and mentor them along the way. […]
What is the best way to get a new team feeling connected quickly?
Answer: By creating a sense of belonging. Unfortunately, there is no magic trick for connecting a new team. Reflect on how you can best support your team to get to […]
How do we keep a strong workforce?
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 […]
How can we achieve an equitable workload?
Answer: Review workloads, check in with staff, and play to their strengths and interests! Audit the tasks that need to be undertaken at your service. Ask staff to list the […]
As a new ed leader, I’ve never done this before. I’m feeling stressed out. Any advice?
Answer: Building skills and confidence as a new educational leader in a children’s education and care service takes time and practice. Start small and get guidance and support throughout. Placing […]