A guide to potty training
From The Voice of Early Childhood by The Voice of Early Childhood
February 2, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 149
About this episode
This episode discusses the new Potty Training Guide and its implications for families and early childhood settings.
The new government-backed Potty Training Guide moves away from the old 'readiness' model and promotes early, gradual learning and preparation from infancy. This article and podcast episode explore what the guidance means for families and settings, why coming out of nappies should be the final step in learning, and how practitioners and parents/carers can support confident, healthy toilet learning. Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/a - guide-to-potty-training/ This episode is in partnership with BookedIn BookedIn is a CPD booking platform that connects organisations with verified speakers, trainers and consultants – so you can find the right fit faster, based on your brief, audience and outcomes . You can discover , compare , and manage bookings in one place – designed to help you book with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're booking CPD or are a speaker yourself, they're opening early access soon, and if you want to be first to hear when it's live, join the waiting list NOW! To find out more and sign up to the wait list visit: https://waitlist.bookedin.online/ Our 2026 conference info & tickets…
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Host: The Voice of Early Childhood
Topics covered
- potty training
- toilet learning
- early childhood education
- parenting
- child development
Keywords
- potty training
- toilet learning
- early childhood
- parenting tips
- child development
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Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Potty Training Guide, Tummy time is an outdated notion, Starting school: Supporting transitions to reception and key stage 1
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