Happy Days Nursery Podcast - Early Years

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about the Happy Days Curriculum, Where Children Shine

Alex Venter, Quality Lead at Happy Days, discusses our Awe & Wonder Programme, part of the Strong and Confident Communicator aspect of the Happy Days curriculum, Where Children Shine. We also meet the author of this terms book, Zoz Saves Planet Blop, our very own John Cassidy, Recruitment Manager, and hear more about the book and his inspiration to write it.

Happy Days Flexible Working Programme.

Learn more about a nursery managers role and responsibilities and how she is inspiring the future with her children, families and colleagues.

Inspiring The Future with a career in childcare. Tales from two of our longest serving colleagues stretching over 30 years - find out what inspired them to start their career in childcare and why they are enjoying their roles 30 years later.

Meet some of our apprentices from our nursery in Derriford who discuss why they chose a career in childcare and the benefits of an apprenticeship.