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• Nursery Food

  This month we’re talking about nursery food, with a look back through the pages of Nursery World over the last 100 years and some weird and wonderful recipes. Plus, we talk to early years nutrition experts Edwina Revel and Georgia Leech, from the Early Start Nutrition team in Newham, about changes to the EYFS nutrition guidance and what it means for your early years setting.Check out all the A-Z articles celebrating 100 years of Nursery World in the Centenary Hub on our website, including  F is for Food.Thanks to our special guests Edwina Revel and Georgia Leech from the Early Start Nutrition team in Newham. You can find out more from their website and contact them at [email protected] are some useful links and resources mentioned in the episode:Ideas for Food Budgeting in Early Years SettingsInformation from the NHS Best Start in Life on baby wearing Guidance on food safety from the Food Standards AgencyIndependent public health charity First Steps Nutrition TrustNutrition advice for early years providers from the  Department for Educationhttps://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/podcastsHosts and guests:Catherine Gaunt, Karen Faux, Edwina Revel, Georgia LeechGet in touch: [email protected]

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• The first male nursery nurse

  This month, we speak to the family of Robert McAcleese one of the first men to qualify as a nursery nurse in the UK.From salesman to sector pioneer, Robert’s journey broke barriers and reshaped perceptions in early education. His career marked a turning point in gender representation within early years education, culminating in his role as officer-in-charge at Kepler Day Nursery—an unprecedented achievement at the time.Hear from his wife, Elaine, and son, Andy, about Robert's incredible story, as we reflect on his legacy and the evolving role of men in early years. To see some lovely photos of Robert and his nursery, visit Nursery World's website. 

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