In the current climate, the decision to recruit is a big one. While the sector has been reasonably resilient to the economic buffeting of recent years, staff wages remain its biggest overhead and the trend is for businesses to shed staff rather than take on more.
Worryingly, the National Day Nurseries Association's current business survey outlines that some nurseries are responding to staffing issues in a knee-jerk manner. They are not replacing those who leave or go on maternity leave, and are failing to take a planned approach to restructuring their teams.
But for successful nurseries - whether they be substantial groups or small settings - a strategic approach is key. It is these companies that keep the market moving by committing to healthy staffing levels, offering competitive salaries and providing opportunities for career development.
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