Annie Dixon Consultancy

30/11/2023

Need support with Staff Retention. Contact us.

13/11/2023

I am writing to introduce AD Consultancy.
ADConsultancy is a Dublin based Business and HR Management Consultancy Company
specialising in the Early Years Sector. Our highly trained consultants provide services to Boards
of Managements, Business Owners, and Managers expertly and respectfully supporting your
early years business needs. Providing one-to-one training and/ or support with the settings
Management ensuring a robust and proactive management team. Quality starts at the top!
We have evolved with the growing sector and gained experience in the field for over 27 years to
meet the changing needs of the EY sector businesses today. Providing each client with a bespoke
package, you can rest assured you will be working privately with the business professionals.
Our range of service packages include:
Human Resource Management – One on one training with
management.
Pobal Compliance
Business Strategy
Governance Compliance
TUSLA Compliance and CAPA Response
Identified Training Needs
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If you require a review or request more information on any of our services, please don't hesitate
to contact us.
Kind Regards,
Annie Stevens
Manager Director, ADConsultancy

09/11/2023

I read somewhere people know who they are and who they want to be from a very early age. "When I grow up", we discover who we are in play. I knew. I recall the love and commitment I had in play and my love for the roles I have dedicated my professional career to in the Early Years Sector.
was born as a continuum of my passion for the provision of quality early years education and care.
At ADConsultancy we believe 'Quality' starts at the top!
Managers, Leaders, and Directors it is your role to motivate, support your team and to be more passionate in delivering quality ECEC. This inspires colleagues, provides purpose and ensures retention of staff.

The introduction of the Core Funding and National Childcare Scheme has been long awaited and is very welcome. The funding, and contracts have their challenges which are common to many services and specific to a few depending on the size and number of your business/es. We have supported services in reshapinging their business model to ensure sustainability and provided steps by step instruction and support to complete the project.

Two common challenges we identified in services as an EY Consultants and a Lecturer in the ECEC Degree programe is
1.
A lack of Managerial and room Leadership experience due to a level of qualification required to ensure fiscal responsibility in a service. This is causing employment relation (ER) issues in care rooms, and a lack of staff retention.
2.
A lack of Management and Leadership training. It is compulsory to ensure adequate training and support is provided to Managers.

Managerial burnout and exhaustion is real. Once this sets in, it is hard for a manager to find their love and commitment to play and their career. ADConsultancy is here to support services in all areas required.

ADConsultancy provides an understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) through in person training sessions.
Legislative compliance in employment rights correlates with many sections of the The Childcare Act (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 inspected by TUSLA; for example Regulations 9, 10, 11, 25, 26, 27, 28, all other Regulations are subject to an employees job description. Getting this practice and mindset right reduces stress and burnout, and demonstrates a culture of fairness for employees.

ADConsultancy promises confidentiality and anonymity to all businesses and Early Years Services.

If you would like to see how ADConsultancy can support you as a Manager, a Business Owner or Board Director of an Early Years Service please email us on [email protected] or me directly at [email protected]

We look forward to working with you soon!

31/10/2023