Love Your Career in Childcare: Andy Heald

Paul Wright

Paul Wright

Sam Godfrey-Moore

Sam Godfrey-Moore from What’s On 4 Kids! We’re excited to welcome Sam, founder and Managing Director of the multi-award-winning What’s On 4 Kids, to this episode of Love Your Career in Childcare! Sam is a true trailblazer in the children’s activity sector. From launching the Children’s Activities Association—now with over 2,000 members—to hosting the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards and raising over £260,000 through National Children’s Activity Week, her impact has been incredible. Now, she’s embarking on a groundbreaking new initiative to create even more opportunities for children's activity providers—tune in to hear all the details!

Matt Ogle

Matt Ogle On this episode, we’re joined by Matt, the founder and director of the S4A Group, a leading organization specialising in active and creative childcare for over 15 years. Passionate about inclusivity, Matt has dedicated his career to ensuring that all children, including those with SEND needs, have access to high-quality, engaging, and supportive childcare experiences. Through S4A, Matt and his team provide wraparound care, enrichment clubs, holiday activities, forest school sessions, football development, and fully inclusive SEND provisions designed to meet the unique needs of every child. As a strong advocate for accessibility in childcare, he also delivers workshops and training to help others create inclusive environments. Join us as we dive into Matt’s inspiring work, his mission to make childcare more inclusive, and how we can all play a role in supporting children of all abilities.

Love Your Career in Childcare: Tessa Day

This week we are delighted to welcome Tessa Day onto the show! Tessa is the inspiring founder of Club Hub, the UK’s largest kids’ activities directory, connecting parents and carers with amazing activity providers across the country. With a remarkable journey that includes building a thriving platform and winning numerous awards, including: 🏆 #SBS [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23sbs&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] Award with Theo Paphitis 🏆 Business of the Year (Business Success Awards, 2022)... and so many more. Tessa brings a wealth of experience, passion, and insight to the podcast.In our episode, Tessa shares her journey from her days as a teaching assistant in London schools and running her own business, Tessa’s Jazz Hands, to creating a national hub that empowers families and activity providers alike.

Love Your Career in Childcare: Andy Heald

This week we welcome on to the show Andy Heald. Andy has been in the children’s activity industry industry for 20 years, starting as a coach and to now where he sits as a company director. Andy has a passion for workforce development and his roles have led him to implementing a high-quality coach development programme. Andy currently acts as Vice Chair of the Community Professional Development Board for the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Andy imparts so many valuable bits of wisdom today we can’t wait to share with you.