Finding the right nursery and preparing your little one for nursery and school with Laura Clifford, Head of Pre-Prep at Blundell’s Preparatory School.

<p>Please note: in this podcast I do talk about pregnancy and preparing for baby.</p> <p>This week on the podcast, after a little catch up with me, I am chatting with Laura Clifford, Head of Pre-Prep at Blundell’s Preparatory School.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Having studied for a Bachelor in Primary Education at Edinburgh University, Laura has worked across a range of Nurseries and Primary Schools. Laura took a short break from teaching in schools to have both her boys, (now 7 and 4) but set up her own Educational Support business for families and children within this time. She provided early learning parent workshops, private 1:1 tuition, a blog and small groups for home schooled families. She returned to school life in September 2018 when she took up the role of Head of Pre-Prep at Blundell’s Preparatory School in Tiverton, where she continues to build a thriving and hugely happy Nursery and Pre-Prep up to Year 2. Laura is dedicated to support families and children particularly at the early stages of the education journey and passionate about allowing each child to develop and grow to the best of their ability.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Today Laura joins me on the podcast to talk about choosing a nursery and preparing your little one for nursery and school. We also cover all your listener questions.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Topics:</p> <p>What age is it recommended for little ones to start nursery? Do you see a difference if they start early?</p> <p>What does nursery provide children?</p> <p>What should parents be looking for in a nursery?</p> <p>What happens at nursery?</p> <p>Can little ones nap at nursery?</p> <p>How to cope as a parent when leaving your little one for the first time</p> <p>What are your thoughts on Forest school?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>Listener specific questions:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>What sort of approaches would be expected for dealing with be