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Stronger together
You could also consider recognising team effort by setting targets in advance. Any targets you set for your team should be achievable, specific and easy to measure. For example, you could set a goal of having an average occupancy of 70% for the next term. The advantage of this is that your team will pull together and support each other to work towards a common aim.
As Jessie J famously sung, recognising hard work from your practitioners is “not about the money”. There are much more creative, thoughtful and cost saving ways to recognise the efforts of your team over the year. But, if you’re stuck for inspiration, here are some ideas that other nurseries have already put into practice:
- Vouchers for the cinema for those who make an effort to come to work on a snow day
- Buy chocolates and cakes to show appreciation for hard work
- Give staff members a day off in lieu
- Creating a personalised album for 5 years work anniversary
- Employee of the Month/Term award for a £25 voucher
Once you have decided on what rewards you will give to your staff members, don’t forget to share the news. Some nurseries share their staff recognition with notices to visitors in the foyer, in newsletters to parents as well as on their website or social media pages. This is positive because it demonstrates that your nursery enjoys celebrating achievement beyond the confines of the internal team.