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Solus Deus Recruitment Agency Solus Deus – Specialist Early Years Recruitment & Training. Founded by Yanika, creator of Early Years Educators Hub.

Supporting nurseries with permanent and emergency staffing, nursery-specific training, and probation support.

Nursery managers and owners: does your recruitment agency work for you beyond the start date?You pay a placement fee. Yo...
20/10/2026

Nursery managers and owners: does your recruitment agency work for you beyond the start date?

You pay a placement fee. You should feel confident asking what support comes with it.

Finding the right person matters. So does helping that appointment succeed.

The first few months are when relationships develop, expectations are tested and support needs become clearer. That deserves attention from your recruitment partner.

At Solus Deus Recruitment Agency, our permanent placements include probation support that goes beyond planned check-ins.

We work with the nursery and the new recruit to help clarify expectations, explore settling-in challenges, identify support needs and address concerns early. Our support responds to how the placement is progressing, with space for guidance and constructive conversations throughout the agreed probation period.

Because booking a check-in is one thing. Helping people work through what comes up is where the support matters.

Before your next placement, ask your agency: “What happens after they start?”

Expect more from your recruitment partner. You’re investing in your team’s future.

Solus Deus Recruitment Agency
Recruit with intention, connect with purpose.

Recruiting for your nursery? Our permanent placement fee is 8% of the successful candidate’s starting annual salary, wit...
19/10/2026

Recruiting for your nursery? Our permanent placement fee is 8% of the successful candidate’s starting annual salary, with structured probation support included.

At Solus Deus Recruitment Agency, we take time to understand your vacancy, your setting and the person your team needs.

I bring nearly 20 years of experience across early years practice, nursery management, assessment and consultancy. That experience shapes how we look beyond qualifications to consider a candidate’s approach, communication and suitability for your setting.

Once your new employee starts, we stay in touch through planned check-ins with both you and the candidate, recognising strengths, identifying development needs and discussing settling-in concerns early.

Looking for a practitioner, room leader, deputy or nursery manager? Message me to discuss your vacancy and request our terms of business.

Solus Deus Recruitment Agency
Recruit with intention, connect with purpose.

Thinking about your next move in early years?We’re connecting with Nursery Managers, Deputy Managers and qualified Level...
15/10/2026

Thinking about your next move in early years?

We’re connecting with Nursery Managers, Deputy Managers and qualified Level 3 educators interested in permanent opportunities across South and Southeast London.

Tell us what you’re looking for in your next role—the right location, a team where you can thrive, or room to grow. Send your CV and preferred area to [email protected], or call 07471 191858 for a conversation.

29/04/2026

Most nurseries think they have a staffing problem.
But often, it’s a culture problem.

Because even great practitioners struggle in environments where there is:

* inconsistent leadership
* unclear expectations
* reactive practice
* lack of emotional support for staff

Recruitment doesn’t fix culture.
Culture determines whether recruitment works.

This is exactly why we built Solus Deus – Specialist Early Years Recruitment & Training the way we did.

We don’t just match staff to settings.
We consider the culture they’re stepping into, the leadership style, and the emotional environment they’ll be working within.

Because when the environment is right, great practitioners don’t just survive — they thrive.

What do you think has the bigger impact — staffing or culture?






27/04/2026

We talk a lot about ‘high-quality care’ in early years…
But here’s the real question can you deliver high-quality care with low-quality recruitment?

The reality is simple:
the standard of your team is the standard of your setting.
No amount of policies, paperwork, or good intentions can compensate for the wrong people in the room.

At Solus Deus, we don’t just fill gaps we place educators who understand children, regulation, and purpose-driven practice.

Because quality care doesn’t start in the room…
It starts with who you bring into it.”

If you want engagement, drop this as a comment under it:

Be honest are you recruiting for convenience, or for quality?








23/04/2026

Everyone says they provide “quality staff.”

But what does that actually look like in your setting… on a real day?

At Solus Deus Recruitment Agency, our practitioners don’t walk in waiting to be told what to do.

They:
• Settle quickly because we’ve already briefed them on expectations
• Build relationships with children fast through intentional interaction
• Support routines without disrupting the flow of the room
• Understand behaviour through co-regulation not control
• Step in with confidence, so managers aren’t constantly firefighting

And behind the scenes?

We’ve already done the heavy lifting:
• Proper vetting not rushed placements
• Ongoing CPD focused on real practice, not just paperwork
• Continuous support so staff improve, not just “turn up”

This means less pressure on your team.
Less explaining.
Less fixing.

And more time for you to actually lead your setting.

Recruiting with intention.
Connecting with purpose.

If your agency staff still feel like extra work… it’s time to rethink who you’re bringing in.








14/04/2026

Work culture is not built in policies.
It is built in everyday behaviour.

It’s in how staff are spoken to during stressful moments.
It’s in whether support is given or withheld.
It’s in whether people feel safe to ask for help, or feel judged for needing it.

In early years, we talk a lot about creating safe, nurturing environments for children…
But the question is are we creating the same for our teams?

At Solus Deus, we believe that culture should be intentional.
Because when adults feel regulated, respected, and supported…
that is what flows down to the children.

So riddle me this
Are we building healthy work cultures… or just expecting resilience from burnt-out practitioners?

30/03/2026

Nursery managers and directors, what do high standards in your setting really mean to you?

High standards aren’t just about policies or paperwork, they’re about creating a space where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. In early years practice, it means:
• Intentional interactions: responding to children with care, empathy, and consistency.
• A stimulating environment: that nurtures curiosity, learning, and emotional well-being.
• Reflective practice: constantly asking if what you do today makes a meaningful difference tomorrow.

High standards shape your nursery culture, inspire your team, and give children the very best start in life.

So ask yourself today:
are your standards helping every child shine? Are they helping you grow as a leader?

29/03/2026

Reflection Sunday 🌱

What’s the biggest challenge you face in early years recruitment right now?

26/03/2026

What does high-quality staffing really look like to you as an early years leader?

Let’s talk about it.

Because in many settings, recruitment is often approached as:
– Filling a gap quickly
– Reducing immediate costs
– “Managing it in-house”

And while that may feel cost-effective in the moment…

What happens when:
– The wrong staff member is hired?
– Ratios are covered, but quality is compromised?
– Turnover increases, and the cycle repeats?

The reality is—
poor recruitment is often more expensive than intentional recruitment.

At Solus Deus – Specialist Early Years Recruitment & Training, we don’t just “fill shifts.”

We focus on:
– Practitioners who understand child development
– Staff who can co-regulate, not just supervise
– Individuals who align with your setting’s values and culture

Because early years is not just about being in ratio.
It’s about being in relationship, in tune, and intentional.

And that requires the right people.

So here’s the real question:

Are you saving money… or investing in quality?

Let’s talk about it.








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