Career switch special: Why a transition into Early Years is a rewarding and flexible career option
Not Another Mummy PodcastShow Notes
This week's episode is a little bit special - it’s brought to you in partnership with the Department for Education’s Do Something Big campaign.
September is a time of new starts. Not just for our kids going back to school and buying new pencil cases and water bottles, but for us too.
And we’re talking about why now might be the perfect moment to switch to a career in Early Years.
I’m joined on this episode by two guests to discuss this with me. Alice Stapleton is a career coach who specialises in helping people navigate career transitions and achieving their career goals in life. We’re also joined by someone who has made the switch into a career in Early Years - Daisy Tucker, Childminder at Daisy's Ducklings Childminding on the Isle of Wight.
We discuss what inspired Daisy to switch into an Early Years career, how rewarding she finds her job and how brilliantly it fit around being a mum.
Alice talks about how to address any fears you may have, around switching careers, and why September is the perfect time to consider a new role.
If this episode has got you thinking about your own next step, remember, you’ve already been in training. Many of the skills you use every day as a parent - empathy, creativity, problem-solving, multitasking - are exactly what Early Years employers are looking for.
As a career, you’d get to play a key role in helping children learn and thrive, giving them the best start in life. And for many parents it’s a job that can fit around family life.
Importantly, the government is investing in the sector – from opening 300 new school-based nurseries to increasing funded childcare to 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible parents.
So why not make this September the start of something bigger for you too? Download the Switch into Something Big Guide and explore roles on the Do Something Big careers site.
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Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now.
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