S9 EP3: Preparing Your Child For Nursery

1 mins
Mar 27, 2025

Welcome to the Final Episode of the Season, preparing your child for nursery!

In this season, we’ve been sharing everything you need to know to prepare your child for nursery — helping to make that first day feel a little less daunting.

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what a typical day at nursery looks like. We’ll talk about daily routines, how food and mealtimes work, and much more to help you feel fully prepared for this exciting new chapter.

Tune in for helpful early years insights and practical tips to ensure your child’s nursery experience is positive and enjoyable.

S9 EP2: Preparing Your Child For Nursery

1 mins
Mar 27, 2025

Welcome to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, preparing your child for nursery!

This season is all about preparing your child for nursery and ensuring you have all the essential information you need.

In this episode, we’re focusing on how to mentally prepare for the transition to nursery. We’ll also answer important questions about key persons and funding, giving you the knowledge and confidence to support your child every step of the way.

Tune in for expert advice, practical tips, and helpful insights to make the nursery journey smoother for both you and your child.

S9 EP1: Preparing Your Child For Nursery

1 mins
Mar 27, 2025

Welcome to a New Season of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, preparing your child for nursery!

This season is all about helping you feel confident and prepared as your child begins their nursery journey. From the obvious essentials to those often-overlooked details, we’ll cover everything you need to know before they start.

In this episode, we’re focusing on the key things to consider before your child’s first day — including essential resources, what clothing they’ll need, and how to prepare effectively.

Tune in for practical advice, expert insights, and helpful tips to make your child’s transition into nursery as smooth as possible.

S8 EP4: Q&A Early Years Apprenticeship

1 mins
Feb 12, 2025

Hello and welcome back to the final episode of the season. We’ve been answering frequently asked questions we receive throughout the whole early year’s apprenticeship journey, but what happens after?

In this episode we will be discussing the skills for life an apprenticeship in early years gives you and the opportunities that open up after completion.

S8 EP3: Frequently Asked Questions At The End Of An Early Years Apprenticeship

1 mins
Feb 12, 2025

Hello and welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. As it is National Apprenticeship Week, we thought we’d answer frequently asked questions our early years apprentices have had before and throughout their apprenticeship.

In this episode we are joined by Jacob, an early years apprentice nearing completion and Alex, a Realise Training Assessor. This time we’re discussing the end of an early years apprenticeship, answering questions surrounding the apprenticeship duration, pay, completion and managing the workload.

S8 EP2: Frequently Asked Questions At The Start Of An Early Years Apprenticeship

1 mins
Feb 12, 2025

Hello and welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. As it is National Apprenticeship Week, we thought we’d answer frequently asked questions our early years apprentices have had before and throughout their apprenticeship.

In this episode we are joined by Jacob, an early years apprentice nearing completion and Alex, a Realise Training Assessor. This time we’re discussing the beginning of an early years apprenticeship, answering questions like uniform, what’s included in the start of the apprenticeship journey, how apprentices are assessed and what the learning and coursework is like to take on.

S8 EP1: Frequently Asked Questions Before Becoming An Early Years Apprentice

1 mins
Feb 12, 2025

Hello and welcome back to another season of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. As it is National Apprenticeship Week, we thought we’d answer frequently asked questions our early years apprentices have had before and throughout their apprenticeship. Each episode we will be joined by guests in the early years industry to help us answer them all.

In this episode we are joined by Jacob, an early years apprentice nearing completion and Anna, Partnership Manager at Realise. We will discuss what qualifications you need to start an apprenticeship, what the day to day life looks like as one and the benefits of an early years apprentice.

S7 EP3: Finding The Right Childcare For You – Important Factors To Discuss

1 mins
Jan 08, 2025

Welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. In this season we’re helping you decide if nursery is right for you and your family.

This is our final episode so what better way to end it than discussing factors you must consider before making the big decision. We’ll bring up common concerns such as early years funding, time spent away from your child and nursery opening hours.

Hopefully by the end of this episode you’ll have a clearer understanding of what a nursery can offer.

S7 EP2: Finding The Right Childcare For You – The Benefits Of Nursery

1 mins
Jan 08, 2025

Welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery podcast, this season is about deciding if the nursery route is right for you. We’ve got absolutely loads to cover in this episode as we’re discussing the benefits of sending your child to nursery!

Hopefully by the end of this season you’ll have a clearer understanding of what a nursery can offer you and your family.

In this episode we’re going to discuss the social skills your child could gain, the support parents will receive and the benefits of having an entire team of trained professionals caring for your child.

S7 EP1: Finding The Right Childcare For You – What Options Are There?

1 mins
Jan 08, 2025

Welcome back to another season of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. This time we’re asking, should you send your child to nursery? A key question that most first time parents end up asking. We’ll be looking at the different childcare options that are available to parents and carers, then taking a deeper dive into the positives and parent/carer concerns of nursery education. Hopefully by the end of this season you’ll have a clearer understanding of what a nursery can offer.

In this episode we’re going to discuss the difference between child minders and nurseries, what no childcare would look like for a parent and how to help you with choosing.