Many EYFS providers are overwhelmed. Establishing and maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment can be a challenge. This session will explore some of the key actionable steps that leaders and managers can take to address this challenge. Attendees will discover how to actively listen to their team through providing a safe space for open communication. Establishing clear goals and expectations for a culture that values innovation, growth and well-being for both staff and children, and why having clear roles and responsibilities, systems and processes and deliverable policies and procedures are essential to clarity and consistency.