Where early years professionals come to Connect, Converse and Lead.
Real conversations, practical insights and bold thinking shaping early years education.
Early Years Podcast. Events. Professional Development.
A Trusted Voice in Early Years Education
Let's Talk Early Years is a growing professional platform bringing together educators, leaders and specialists across the early childhood sector through conversation, events, professional learning and shared insight.
Through the podcast, conferences, partnerships and sector contributions, the platform creates space for the ideas, experiences and voices shaping early years education.
The Podcast
Honest conversations, expert insights and real experiences shaping early childhood education globally.
Let's Talk Early Years — The Podcast
School Readiness- Eligibility is NOT readiness.
Eligibility is administrative. Readiness is developmental.
- What happens when children enter school too soon
- Why the Prime Areas predict long-term success
- The role of nurseries in emotional regulation and resilience
- Practical strategies for the new academic year
Beyond the platform
Workshops, webinars, curated roundtables and speaking engagements designed to bring educators, specialists and organisations together around the conversations shaping early childhood education.
Beyond the Classroom
Real perspectives, practical approaches and thoughtful reflections from across the early years community.
Teaching & Learning
Exploring how young children learn — from play-based practice and curriculum design to innovation, technology and future skills shaping early childhood education.
"Play, Innovation and Curriculum in the Modern Early Years Classroom"
Inclusion & Child Development
Perspectives from professionals supporting children's development — including special educational needs, therapy, speech and language, behaviour, and inclusive early years practice.
"Supporting Every Child: Collaboration Between Educators and Specialists"
Leadership & Practice
Insights for those leading early years settings — from team culture and workforce development to reflective practice and sustainable leadership.
"Building Strong Teams and Confident Early Years Professionals"
Policy & Global Perspectives
Conversations shaping the sector — policy developments, research insights and global trends influencing the future of early childhood education.
"Understanding the Forces Shaping Early Years Education Worldwide"
Featured Events
Beyond the Conversation
Where ideas are challenged, practice is strengthened, and the future of early years comes together.
Looking for more? Browse our full events calendar.
View all eventsWhat Educators & Leaders Say
"Let's Talk Early Years is an inspiring and much needed podcast for the UAE early years community. It offers a valuable platform that connects like minded professionals across the UAE, creating opportunities to learn from one another, share perspectives and feel part of a wider community. It also shines a light on the incredible knowledge, passion and experience within the early years sector. Melonie has created something that feels both meaningful and uplifting, while giving a strong voice to the people working within the field."
Agathe Jameson
Kid's Island Nursery. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"Melonie brings the community together with so much passion and compassion to talk about such important and meaningful topics to parents and children. Grateful for her voice and energy!"
Reem Madkour
Founder, Dardasha | Co-Founder, The Arab Child Summit
"Let's Talk Early Years! And honestly, nobody does it better than Melonie Karriem! The questions, the curiosity, the information, the best practice that she brings to the table always leaves me wanting more. Every conversation is just too short!"
Siog Moore
Owner | Director, Little Land Nursery - Dubai
"Her podcast is a must-listen for anyone serious about quality in early years. Real conversations that challenge and inspire."
Linda Chen
Teacher Trainer, South Africa
"Melonie's Let's Talk Early Years podcast and events is a strong and impactful platform, consistently supporting and developing early childhood educators through relevant, practical insight. Her events create a powerful space for connection, reflection and meaningful opportunity for educators to develop their professional development."
Latoya Donalds
Managing Director, Think Nursery
"A true leader in the field. Her consultancy services provided exactly the strategic guidance we needed to move forward."
Amina Hassan
NGO Director, Tanzania
Beyond Partnerships
Working in partnership with organisations who share a commitment to supporting educators and strengthening the early years community through meaningful collaboration.
Let's Talk Early Years works alongside organisations, specialists and sector partners to create opportunities for connection, professional dialogue and shared learning across the early childhood community.
These partnerships support events, conversations and initiatives designed to bring people together around the ideas shaping early years education.
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