My First Five Years

How to help your child (and you!) manage changes in their childcare

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Episode notes

“It’s about recognising this is a transition for parents as well as children, so give as much thought to your strategies as your child’s.”  

Join My First Five Years co-founders Jennie Johnson and Alistair Bryce-Clegg to hear how to approach your baby or child starting childcare, whether that’s with a childminder or at nursery. You’ll hear advice on how to choose a setting for your child, what you can do before they start that might help them to settle in well and what the best strategy for dropping your child off is, as well as five tips to ease them into this transition, to make it as smooth as possible for you both. 

For more information and tips on your child’s early years, download the My First Five Years app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/my-first-five-years/id1567551364


Jennie Johnson MBE founded the well-respected company Kids Allowed, best in class multi-award winning and top position on independent national league table for quality. Passionate about impact, high performing teams and having fun. Doing well by doing good.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg has had an incredibly successful career in early years, being a headteacher for ten years as well as establishing an internationally renowned consultancy. He is recognised as a leading voice in the sector, having done a TED talk and published 25 books.