This is early years

For the first episode for 2026 we are looking ahead to the future, and what the early years sector will be like in the coming years as Gen Z continues to enter the workforce. Generation Z currently makes up 27 per cent of the labor force, and this is projected to rise to 31 percent by 2035, making Gen Z the largest generation in the job market. To discuss the opportunities this brings for settings...

Our official birthday date is 2 December – which means we are in a party mood! Tune in to find out what our special, collectible anniversary supplement has in store and get into the festive mood with our exploration of how Christmas continues to have magic and meaning for young children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month’s focus is on attachment theory, tracing its historical roots and wider influence. Awareness of attachment theory has grown over recent years, due to increased interest in therapy and self-reflection It’s arguably the most well-known concept that has made it out of the specialism of early years and into public consciousness. But what are the different styles of attachment? Where did the...

This month, we speak to the family of Robert McAcleese one of the first men to qualify as a nursery nurse in the UK. From salesman to sector pioneer, Robert’s journey broke barriers and reshaped perceptions in early education. His career marked a turning point in gender representation within early years education, culminating in his role as officer-in-charge at Kepler Day Nursery—an unprecedented...

This month we’re talking about nursery food, with a look back through the pages of Nursery World over the last 100 years and some weird and wonderful recipes. Plus, we talk to early years nutrition experts Edwina Revel and Georgia Leech, from the Early Start Nutrition team in Newham, about changes to the EYFS nutrition guidance and what it means for your early years setting. Check out all the A-Z...