Happy Days Nursery Podcast - Early Years

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Welcome to the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, where we bring the ins and outs of our Early Years childcare knowledge to you. Whether you're a parent or practitioner, we'll be discussing the hot topics you will want to listen to. With a new season coming out every month it's hard to keep up so, give us a follow!

  1. Oct 27 ·  Bonus

    Better Sleep For Children Under 5 | Safe Sleep in a Nursery

    Hello and welcome back to the Happy Days Nursery podcast. Today back with a bonus episode for our podcast season on safe sleep, but this time in a nursery setting!  With so much advice out there, often conflicting, it can feel overwhelming trying to get to grips with everything. So in this series, we’re going to gently break it all down and help you feel more confident when it comes to safe sleep in early years.  This time we're joined by Alex, from the quality team at Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools. We asked her:  What “safe sleep” means in the context of early years care?What are the current safe sleep guidelines for children in a nursery settings?How do these guidelines differ for different age groups, such as under 12 months vs. toddlers?What role does room temperature, lighting, and noise play in creating a safe sleep environment?How do you ensure consistency in safe sleep practices across all staff members?What kind of bedding, cots, or sleep equipment should nurseries use and avoid?How do you manage safe sleep when children have different routines from home?What are the main risks associated with unsafe sleep, and how can nurseries reduce them?Are there any red flags when it comes to nurseries and their sleep set upsHow often should staff check on sleeping children, and what should they look for?How do you handle situations where a parent’s preferred sleep routine conflicts with safe sleep guidance?What training or refreshers should nursery staff have on safe sleep?What’s one key takeaway you’d like every listener to remember about safe sleep?Where can parents and educators go for advice on safe sleepThis is the perfect episode for parents wanting to understand more about safe sleep and for educators looking to further improve their practice.

    Better Sleep For Children Under 5 | Safe Sleep in a Nursery

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Welcome to the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, where we bring the ins and outs of our Early Years childcare knowledge to you. Whether you're a parent or practitioner, we'll be discussing the hot topics you will want to listen to. With a new season coming out every month it's hard to keep up so, give us a follow!