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Saying goodbyes

Everyone in a nursery has some adjusting to do when someone leaves, writes Jennie Lindon. Even when nurseries have very stable teams, there will always be some staff turnover. Managers will face the issues of how to handle the exit of members of staff as well as the arrival of new people.

Even when nurseries have very stable teams, there will always be some staff turnover. Managers will face the issues of how to handle the exit of members of staff as well as the arrival of new people.

* Good practice in a nursery depends on relationships between staff for good teamwork. A change in team members can disrupt working relationships.

Everyone has to adjust to the loss of one person and the integration of a new team member.

* Partnership means a friendly working relationship with parents, or other family carers. There will be an adjustment, especially with parents for whose children this practitioner is the key person.

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