Podcast Episode
254 - The Day After: Success Is Who You Build It With
Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!··16 September 2026·11 min

About this episode
Who are the people beside you when everything gets busy, messy and overwhelming? In Early Years, we spend so much time looking after everyone else, leading teams, solving problems and keeping a hundred plates spinning that it's easy to forget how important our people are. But the right tribe can make all the difference. They're the people who share your values, challenge you, support you, make you laugh when things go wrong and give you the space to be completely yourself. In this emotional episode of the Get Inspection Ready Podcast, Vanessa reflects on EPOP, the people who made it possible, and the powerful reminder that success isn't just about what you build; it's about who you build it with. In this episode, we want you to... 🎧 Reflect on what your own professional tribe means to you 🤝 Recognise the people who support, challenge and champion you 💜 Discover why belonging and connection matter so much in a demanding sector Press play and take a few minutes to reflect on the people beside you; you might just realise how much they mean to you.