Alice Rimmer on Babies

Alice Rimmer is an ‘Early Years Company’ Trainer and Coach, based in South West Manchester. Alice describes herself as a ‘self-proclaimed childcare geek’- having worked her way up the early years ladder from Apprentice to Manager gaining all the qualifications including a BA (Hons) In Early Childhood Studies.

She then went on to train as a Maternity Nurse and has had a career as a Nanny and Maternity Nurse for many years – ideal for a session about babies! Alice now provides training and coaching to everyone who works in Early Years whether you are in a setting, or are a childminder or a nanny, in a variety of topics, as part of the Early Years Company.

In this enlightening session, Alice shares her wealth of experience from working across the early years sector – from apprentice to manager, and as a maternity nurse and nanny. She offers practical insights into creating enabling environments, working collaboratively with parents, and implementing effective weaning strategies.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How to build genuine partnerships with parents that support the whole family through their early years journey
• Practical ways to create calm, nurturing environments that encourage natural development and exploration
• Essential strategies for implementing both traditional and baby-led weaning approaches safely and effectively
• The critical importance of consistent caregiving and why the baby room needs your most experienced practitioners
• Real-world tips for managing transitions – from settling in to weaning to moving rooms – while keeping parents fully involved

Watch this episode to discover why babies deserve our most skilled practitioners and how to create environments where both babies and families thrive.

Episode Links:

https://www.instagram.com/teyc_manchestersouthwest

On Facebook you can find Alice at Early Years Support Network UK (Early Years Mentor) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090761160580