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Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE
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- Child-Centred Practice and Inspiring Learning Environments with Emma Yiend · 36 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 232Emma Yiend joins us this week as we discuss the positive impact of child-centred practice and learning environments which inspire thoughts and challenge thinking. Episode Links…
- Local Area Visits as Part of a Rich EYFS Curriculum with Angela Thorogood · 56 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 231Angela Thorogood joins us from St Mary's Primary School in Whitstable as we discuss how visits to the local area can provide rich learning experiences. Episode Links • Explore…
- Bringing Puppets to Life with Emma Boor · 43 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 230Emma Boor from Wild Boor Ideas joins us this week as we discuss the use of puppets and drama with young children.
- A Close Look at Physical development in the EYFS with Helen Buteux · 50 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 229Occupational Therapist Helen Buteux joins us this week on the podcast. She shares insights on physical development in the EYFS, the importance of foundational skills, and how…
- A Focus on Research Informed SEND Practice with Becky Lindsay · 54 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 228Becky Lindsay joins us this week on the podcast as we discuss child-centred, research informed SEND practice. Episode Links • Meet the Needs of Children with SEND in the Early…
- The New Birth to 5 Matters Document with Nancy Stewart · 46 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 227Nancy Stewart joins us for this week’s episode of the podcast as we explore the new Birth to 5 Matters document following its official launch in July. We explore the new features…
- The Power of Storytelling with Jules Pottle · 50 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 226Join us as Jules Pottle, an expert in storytelling and education, shares innovative methods to integrate storytelling into teaching science, drama, and literacy. Discover how…
- Effective Assessment in the EYFS with Stephen Kilgour · 48 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 225Stephen Kilgour joins us as we discuss the key principles of effective assessment in the EYFS. Episode Links • Find Out About our Early Excellence Assessment Suite • Join Us for…
- Beach Schools with Rhianne Stephens · 25 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 224Could regular trips to the beach be one of the most powerful things a setting can offer young children? Re-release: Originally aired on 14 Feb 2025 Rhianne Stephens from Ely and…
- Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child with Alison Clark · 45 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 223In a world that keeps speeding up, what does it mean to slow down — and why might that be exactly what young children need? Re-release: Originally aired on 5 May 2023 Alison…
- Professional Love in the EYFS with Dr Jools Page · 1 t. 0 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 222What does it really mean to love the children in your care — and why does it matter so much in early years settings? Re-release: Originally aired on 31 Jan 2025 Dr Jools Page…
- Young and Old Together: Exploring Intergenerational Practice with Judith Ish-Horowicz · 43 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 221What happens when young children and older generations share the same space — and the same daily life? Re-release: Originally aired on 13 Sep 2024 Judith Ish-Horowicz, co-founder…
- Navigating Ofsted Inspections: Insights from a Pilot School with Leanne Foster · 37 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 220What's it actually like to go through a pilot Ofsted inspection — and what did the focus on EYFS look like in practice? Re-release: Originally aired on 30 Jan 2026 Leanne Foster…
- Navigating Change in Mixed-Age Classes: Challenges for Schools and Leaders with Anne Brass and Kate Gingles · 50 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 219Mixed-age classes can work brilliantly — but what happens when change is driven by necessity rather than vision? Re-release: Originally aired on 13 Feb 2026 Anne Brass and Kate…
- Visual Arts in Early Childhood Settings with Dr Gai Lindsay · 1 t. 9 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 218What can visual art experiences really unlock for young children — and how do you make the most of them in practice? Re-release: Originally aired on 27 Mar 2026 Dr Gai Lindsay…
- Going Screen Free in the EYFS with Lucy Fox · 50 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 217Lucy Fox from Stoke Primary School in Coventry joins us for this week’s episode, as we explore the impact of screen-free practice in the EYFS. Episode Links • Read the Blog…
- Closing the Communication Gap: Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming · 49 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 216What does it look like when a whole city gets behind children's communication and language? Re-release: Originally aired on 17 Apr 2026 Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming join us…
- The Power of Role Play with Becky Hoare · 42 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 215Role play is our focus this week as we welcome Becky Hoare to the podcast. Becky is a Primary Teacher and the Founder of Pop Up Play Village Ltd. We discuss children’s natural…
- The Wonder of Storytelling with Ed Finch · 44 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 214We’re joined on the podcast this week by Ed Finch, a Headteacher with a passion for storytelling. We have a great chat about our natural desire to tell stories and the impact of…
- Making Space for Play - A Conversation with Eugene Minogue · 43 min. · Sæson 5 Episode 213Play isn't a luxury — so why does it keep getting pushed to the margins? Re-release: Originally aired on 20 Feb 2026 Eugene Minogue, Interim Executive Director at Play England…
