We’re joined by our CEO Clare Roberts to help us dissect all things current and upcoming funded childcare, including what’s available to eligible families, the funding gap and why it’s ‘funded’ not ‘free’, how Kids Planet is tackling the workforce challenge, and our ‘All-inclusive’ offering which helps families save money ..read more

Are you on the journey of getting your baby onto solid foods? In this month’s podcast, we’ve brought in top weaning experts, Sophie Baron, Founder of Mamamade, and Katie Shelton of Scrummy Tummies, to dispel common myths and give their thoughts and tips on the weaning journey. From baby readiness, to gagging vs choking, to allergies and nutrition, we’ve got it covered ..read more

In this second episode of All Things Early Years we chat to Actress and new mum, Hayley Tammadon about her experiences of having a baby during a pandemic and what working with the guys from Diversity was really like ..read more

In our third episode of All Things Early Years we chat to Mum and Founder of PoorlyBoo, an essential healthcare box for little ones, about starting a baby related business and what it’s like to be ‘Hinched ..read more

In this fourth episode of All Things Early Years, we’re chatting to male childcare practitioners about their experiences working in a female dominated industry and why they think it’s so important to challenge some of the stereotypes that currently exist. Featuring Jason Holmes, Tom Ward and Carl Hathway ..read more

In this fifth episode of All Things Early Years, to coincide with #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’re chatting to Anxiety Coach, Sarie Taylor. Whether you’re a new parent or a parent of a teenager, she shares her top tips for dealing with anxiety ..read more

In this sixth episode of All Things Early Years episode, we’re chatting (and laughing) with Author of the Amazon best-seller and 5* rated Mum’s the Word: the sh*t nobody tells you about parenthood until it’s too late, Rebecca Oxtoby. Grab a cuppa and enjoy some honest and relatable tales of parenting!    ..read more

In this episode of All Things Early Years, and to coincide with #MensHealthWeek we’re chatting to Chris Whitfield from Miscarriage to Men and Stefan Edwards from Dads In Mind – two fantastic organisations offering practical and emotional advice and support for men ..read more

In this episode of All Things Early Years, we’re chatting to dad of two, Chris McFadden aka The Daddy Sleep Consultant in our eighth episode of All Things Early Years. As the UK’s first male certified baby and toddler sleep consultant, Chris shares his advice and ideas about all things sleep. For any sleep deprived parents, this one’s for you ..read more

Is your little one about to start big school? Maybe your child is ready to move into preschool? However they (and you!) are feeling about this change, we’re chatting to one of our fantastic Quality Managers and Early Years Teachers at Kids Planet. We’re dispelling some of the myths about what it actually means to be ‘school ready’ as well as offering information, advice and tips to help you through this stage ..read more