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At November’s Nursery Management Show in London, a panel of experts came together to discuss recruitment and retention in early years settings.

Mandy Richardson, managing director of Naturally Learning, reflects on what she learnt from a recent team visit to Denmark.

Dane Hardie, executive director and co-owner of Claygate Montessori School and board member of Skylarks, on navigating charging models.

Corinna Laing, chief quality officer at Family Adventures Group, explores the key factors that underpin quality in a nursery setting.

Jack Edwards from Swift CC explains the link between professional standards and apprenticeships – and why both need to be championed.

Sam King, CEO of Tops Day Nurseries, shares what nurseries should consider when rebranding  – and why it's about more than just a new logo.

Emma Goodall, head of quality assurance at Storal, explains how the nursery group transformed its approach to feeding its children.

Vikki Makinson and Chris Conchie from Partou Childcare talk through the process of integrating two UK childcare brands under a new identity.

Tim McLachlan, chief executive of NDNA, explains why greater equity across early years is the key to steering through times of change.