This is early years

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 sto...