<p><strong>Watch the video version on YouTube!<em> </em></strong><em>.</em></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DLUfz56rSzI">https://youtu.be/DLUfz56rSzI</a> <em>.</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Developing 'Key Adults' within Your Staff Team - Early Years Insights</strong></p><p>In this insightful episode, join your host Kathy Leatherbarrow as she continues the conversation with <strong>Laura Salmon</strong> (Head of Early Years at Banana Moon Franchise) and <strong>Natalie Healy</strong> (Head of Operations at Banana Moon Franchise Support Office) to explore the evolution of leadership and staff development within the Early Years sector.</p><p>This discussion moves beyond traditional management models to focus on empowering practitioners, creating a nurturing internal environment, and managing the complexities of running a successful childcare business.</p><p></p><p>Key Discussion Points:</p><ul><li><strong>Evolving Leadership:</strong> Moving from a "dictatorial" style to a modern, nurturing approach focused on guiding staff potential.</li><li><strong>The 'Key Adults' Model:</strong> Treating staff as "key adults" whose careers and next steps must be nurtured individually, mirroring child support.</li><li><strong>Individualised Management:</strong> Managers must constantly check-in and adapt their style to manage staff the way <em>they</em> prefer, not the way the manager prefers.</li><li><strong>Fairness and Flexibility:</strong> Navigating the complex balance of offering flexible arrangements to individuals while maintaining equality and avoiding internal workplace issues.</li><li><strong>Empowering Managers:</strong> Launching a Training Academy provides CPD and confidence for often younger managers to deliver training and develop their leadership skills.</li></ul><p></p><p>Guests:</p><ul><li><strong>Natalie Healey</strong> - Head of Operations at Banana Moon Franchise Support Office</li><li><strong>Laura Salmon</strong> - Head of Early Years at Banana Moon Franchise Support Office</li></ul><p></p><p>Host:</p><ul><li><strong>Kathy Leatherbarrow</strong> - Early Years Consultant at Eden Training Solutions</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect with us</strong> on social media or send us an email to share your experiences and insights: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.eden-ts.com"><strong>www.eden-ts.com</strong></a></p><p>#EarlyYearsInsights #EdenTrainingSolutions #EarlyYearsLeadership #KeyAdults #StaffDevelopment #NurseryManagement #ChildcareBusiness #FranchiseSupport #TeamNurturing #CPDforManagers #WorkplaceFlexibility #EarlyYearsCommunity</p><p>Thank you for listening to "Early Years Insights." Stay tuned for more essential discussions in early childhood development.</p>