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.
Focus on the children
Children in early years settings can become very close to a practitioner, especially when that individual is their key person. It is important for children's well-being that they are enabled to form close relationships. In many cases there will be more than one member of staff to whom a particular child has become close. But there will be times when the member of staff who is leaving is a very special person to some children.
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