The Coronavirus pandemic has placed the early years workforce under increased levels of stress, anxiety and fear – for them and their families.

Keeping early years settings open; providing consistency of care and education for vulnerable children; and supporting essential key workers to fulfil their duties has taken its toll. Early years leaders and practitioners have provided essential services to children and families throughout the Covid-19 crisis without the government acknowledging them as frontline key workers. Now more than ever, leaders must provide practitioners the necessary guidance and support and create, and maintain, a culture of well-being. The pressure of supporting stressed and anxious families will inevitably continue to take its toll on all staff and contribute to an even more challenging work environment. This workshop provides an opportunity to explore well-respected theories, practical solutions, discussions and well-being resources – all designed to strengthen and promote a workplace culture of wellness and support.

Workshop aims:

• Develop and improve strong leaders

• Create, support & enhance a healthy workplace

• Improve awareness of mental health and indicators of stress

• Reflect on your own stress levels

• Explore how paying greater attention to staff well-being can improve performance

• Promote Wellness Recovery

• Understand how inspectors evaluate staff’s well-being.