Raising Little People

We talk to Leanne in this episode who gives us advice for keeping our mental wellbeing in check when returning to work. She is the founder of Namamaste Hypnobirthing but speaks from her own postnatal experience.

Our nursery manager talks to us about how to respectfully decline advice from those who mean well, from her own personal experience

In this episode we talk about how to deal with the 'mum guilt' that so many parents face but not enough people talk about

In this episode, Rachel, our managing director gives some practical tips about returning to work after maternity leave from her own personal experience

Our guest speaker Rachel from Knights PLC talks to us about what your rights are after maternity leave, what you are entitled to and what to do if you don't want to go back to work.

https://www.knightsplc.com/ 

https://www.gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/maternity-paternity-leave-benefits/ 

https://www.acas.org.uk/your-maternity-leave-pay-and-other-rights 

In this episode our guest speaker Emma tells us from a primary school teacher's point of view, what things are expected of your child when they start school and what you can work on with them at home before they start

Our nursery managing director talks us through what your child will be learning at their childcare setting, what the EYFS is and how to find out what your child needs support with.

Our guest speaker Emma tells us what you should do before your child's first day at nursery, including what to pack in their bag and what to tell your child.

Here are some links with suggested items to purchase before your child starts nursery.

Wellies

Warm wellies

Warm all in one

All in one for summer 

Winter hat

Summer hat

In this episode Rachel talks about the various options available to support paying for your childcare and what financial help you may be able to get.

More information and helpful links:

Gov.UK 2 year funding

Gov.UK 30 hours 

Gov.UK tax free childcare

Our nursery manager Rachel talks to you about the different options of childcare you have available to you, what the differences are between them and how to help you decide what is right for you and your child.