Celebrating the Heart of Early Years on National Practitioners Day

2 mins
Oct 16, 2025

Recognising the incredible people who help children shine

Today, on National Practitioners Day, we are celebrating the dedicated, passionate individuals who make early years education so special. Our Practitioners at Happy Days do far more than supervise, they create safe, nurturing environments where children feel valued and are encouraged to explore. Through attentive care, meaningful interactions, and tailored support, they help children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their own unique potential.

Whether encouraging communication through conversation and play, fostering curiosity by supporting exploration, or building resilience with gentle guidance, our teams play a vital role in shaping happy, confident children ready to take on the world.

Behind every great learning experience is a practitioner, bringing to life a carefully designed curriculum that supports all areas of a child’s growth and development. Their dedication ensures every child has the chance to thrive in a balanced and joyful environment .

Shaping Futures, One Moment at a Time

The work practitioners do each day leaves a lasting mark on the lives of children they care for. Through simple every day moments, like helping a child solve a problem, encouraging a first step, or guiding social interactions, they help shape confident, resilient learners with skills that last a lifetime.

At Happy Days, we are incredibly proud of our own practitioners, each one playing a vital role in delivering our curriculum with care, creativity and heart. They bring learning to life with warmth and enthusiasm, adapting every experience to meet the individual needs of each child.

From the smallest milestones to the biggest achievements, our teams are there every step of the way, supporting, guiding, and celebrating each child’s journey.

So today, we say a heartful thank you to every member of our Happy Days team. You truly help children shine, every single day.

Join Our Happy Days Team

A career in childcare empowers you to inspire a generation of children, who turn, will shape the future of the world.

What other career lets you be a train driver, doctor, astronaut, rocket, and gardener, all in one day? At Happy Days, no two days are the same, and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career in Early Years, Happy Days offers a wide range of roles, fantastic training, and real progression pathways. As a company with passion for promoting within, the sky really is the limit.

We also offer a range of meaningful benefits, from 50% childcare discounts and gifted time off at Christmas, to wellbeing support, career development, and much more. At Happy Days you’ll be valued, supported, and given the chance to thrive.

Inspire their future, inspire your future, with a career at Happy Days.