S3 EP3: Affordable Childcare for Ages 3-4 Years

1 mins
Jun 04, 2024

Welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery podcast, this season is on affordable childcare and the government funding available. On our last episode we covered funding for 2 year olds, but what is the situation for 3 & 4 year olds? 


In this episode we’ll be talking about the government funding available for 3 & 4 year olds. We will be discussing eligibility, how to apply and our tops tips!

S3 EP2: Affordable Childcare for Ages 2 Years

1 mins
Jun 04, 2024

Welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery podcast, this season is all about affordable childcare and the government support available. On our last episode we covered funding for 9-23 month olds, but what about the 2 year olds? 

In this episode we’ll be discussing the government funding available for 2 year olds. We will be discussing eligibility, how to apply and our tops tips!

S3 EP1: Affordable Childcare for Ages 9-23 Months

1 mins
Jun 04, 2024

Welcome back to another season of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. This time we’re talking all about the new Government support available to help with the cost of childcare.

The financial support that is available to parents to help with the cost of childcare is increasing in England. These include major changes to make it easier for parents with
childcare responsibilities to move into or take on more paid work. Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, working parents with children aged 9 months old to when they start school will be eligible for 30 hours childcare support.

S2 EP6: Common Misconceptions Surrounding Apprenticeships

1 mins
May 07, 2024

Welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery podcast, this season is all about early years apprenticeships. It’s our last episode of the series so we ‘re covering Common Misconceptions within early years apprenticeship.

No matter where you are within your apprenticeship journey, this episode is for you. Let’s get stuck in!

S2 EP5: Completion Of An Apprenticeship

1 mins
May 07, 2024

Hello and welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, all about Early Years apprenticeships. Today we’ll be talking about the final push and life after you’ve qualified. That’s right, We’ll be discussing the final few weeks of your apprenticeship, what to do once you’ve completed and how to make the most of your qualification.

S2 EP4: The Life Of An Apprentice

1 mins
May 07, 2024

On our last episode we covered becoming an Early Years apprentice so this time we’re explaining The Life Of An Apprentice. By the end of this episode you’ll hopefully have a good understanding on what a week in the life of an apprentice looks like and common challenges faced.

S2 EP3: Becoming An Apprentice

1 mins
May 07, 2024

Welcome back to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, all about apprenticeships. Today we’ll be talking about exactly how you can become one!
That’s right, We’ll be discussing the whole application process, your journey picking a nursery and how long it all takes.

S2 EP2: How To Prepare For An Apprenticeship

1 mins
May 07, 2024

On our last episode we covered why choose an early years apprenticeship, but how do you prepare for it?
We’ll clear up what grades are required, the difference between level 2 & 3 courses and how you can start preparing way before you start.

S2 EP1: The Benefits Of Joining Early Years As An Apprentice

1 mins
May 07, 2024

Welcome to another season of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast. This time we’re talking all about Apprenticeships in Early Years and what makes them so great. We’ll be discussing the benefits of joining early years as an apprentice, the joys of Making a Difference in Children’s lives, career progression opportunities, support and pay.

Careers Podcast #5

1 mins
Jun 28, 2022

Alex Venter, Quality Lead, discusses our Awe & Wonder Programme, part of the Strong and Confident Communicator aspect of the Happy Days curriculum. We also meet the author of this terms book, Zoz Saves Planet Blop, our very own John Cassidy, Recruitment Manager.