Member in the Spotlight: Elephas Education

Our Tribe Attracts Our Tribe!

The Early Childhood Education sector is in workforce crisis. This is common news to anyone who has been looking for impactful differences to drive continuity, longevity and the retention of employees. Particularly through times of uncertainty throughout the Covid-19 times in 2020, workplace culture has become of utmost importance to nurture a lasting workplace.

Incorporating a few practices to build a positive team environment can help boost the desirability of Early Childhood Education and Care as a desirable career path. Here are some that we have found helpful to us.

The Fish Philosophy

The Fish Philosophy is a practice of 4 principles that we live and breathe through our work and home life and share this uplifting energy with others each and every day. The Fish Philosophy began at the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle USA and empowers employees to be more effective in any job. Play, Be There, Make Their Day & Choose Your Attitude – these are FUNdamental propositions that our days are derived from. We believe that no matter what circumstances you may find yourself in, you can change the view of the situation, and be the creator of positive change for yourself and others. We have more life than the average household goldfish, so we prioritise keeping this philosophy alive by putting our Facilitator of Fun in charge of keeping the Fish Philosophy alive and thriving!

We recognise the energy and effort that it takes to ensure high quality standards are upheld, whilst always striving for innovation and creativity when working with our future global citizens. This is why we believe the positive and mindful attitude of the Fish Philosophy can impact the continuity that children need as their foundation to being.

Family Game Show Night

Another team morale boosting activity we love is the Family Game Show Night. Dressed in sparkles and wrapped in disguises, the Educators were presented an interactive, informative, collaboration session to grow their knowledge of the National Quality Framework & create plans to inject areas of the centres’ Quality Improvement Plan into deeper action.

It’s important to invest in the future, not only of the children we are privileged to educate, but the training of upcoming Educators through our workforce strategy plan. Traineeships and Apprenticeships are now essential to the rebuild of our sector. We believe with time and positive mentorship Early Childhood Education and Care can thrive once again.

Here at Elephas Education, we have seen these practices build up a unique, positive team environment, with the right attitude to truly blossom in the sector.