Tapestry Talks
by The FSF Team
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The National Year of Reading
The National Year of Reading
About this podcast
Join the experienced education team at Tapestry the childhood education platform, alongside expert guests, for insightful discussions designed to enrich your practice and pedagogy in early years and primary education. Each episode delves into important topics, offering practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 206 episodes
- The National Year of Reading · 26 min · Episode 207The National Year of Reading: Building a love of reading from the Early Years What does it mean to be a reader, and how can we help more children discover a love of reading? As…
- Inclusion - Supporting Every Learner · 28 min · Episode 206Becca and Stephen from the education team explore supporting every child. From building trust with families to recognising the strengths and experiences within our teams.
- Early Years Physical Development and Movement Play · 23 min · Episode 205Tapestry Ben chats with Helen Battelley and Brianne Pearson about the importance of Physical Development and what inspired them to create PAAP, the Physical Adventure Activity…
- The Archetype Approach · 40 min · Episode 204In this episode of Tapestry Talks, the team go on tour to Cornwall to visit nursery owner and The Archetype Approach founder, Oliver Riddett…
- Screen Time - Parents ask Sam Wass · 28 min · Episode 203Child psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Sam Wass answers questions on how screen time can affect young children.
- Play is a Lifeline · 39 min · Episode 202Amber Ogunsanya-William joins Ben for a discussion on her role as a play consultant and worker.
- Little Minds - Big Tech · 35 min · Episode 201Technology in Early Years education, digital literacy, and online safety - what do educators need to know now? On this month's Tapestry Talks, Ben and Kat sit down with Princess…
- 200 Conversations Later: Big Ideas & Memorable Moments · 30 min · Episode 200For Tapestry's 200th podcast, directors Helen and Steve sat down to highlight a few of their favourite previous episodes and reflect on where they see the podcast going over the…
- Supporting positive transitions from Reception to Year 1 · 41 min · Episode 199What to consider to ensure child-centred transition from Reception to Year 1, with Michelle Windridge, National Education Lead for School-based EYFS at Twinkl.
- Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom · 48 min · Episode 198Becca and Stephen are joined by Dr Ben Levy who is and Educational Psychologist and magician who has developed a framework to enhance pupil engagement and performance. They…
- A specialist centre for autistic girls · 33 min · Episode 197Neurodiversity affirming practice for autistic girls and a glimpse into the ethos behind Ashley’s House – a new centre where a life-skills programme is central to the curriculum…
- Creating inclusive learning spaces · 31 min · Episode 196Stephen chats with Simon Airey, who is a neurodivergent teacher and advocate for Inclusion. They discuss what inclusion means to Simon, his top tips for inclusive learning spaces…
- Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability · 56 min · Episode 195EYA CEO Neil Leitch discusses current issues and challenges confronting the sector.
- A conversation about deaf identity and BSL · 1 h 3 min · Episode 194Join us for a memorable conversation with trumpeter and teacher Sean Chandler, and BSL interpreter Lizzie Wharton. Sean explains the words and terms about deafness and shares his…
- Be an Ally not a Bystander · 37 min · Episode 193Stephen chats with educator, author and neurodiversity champion Frances Akinde about her book 'Be an Ally not a Bystander'. They discuss the benefits of teaching young children…
- Neurodiversity affirming parenting and practice · 43 min · Episode 192Support and advice for parents with an autistic child, learning about children through observation, connection and communication, and what to consider if you are an educator…
- Supporting the early years workforce · 37 min · Episode 191Supporting the early years workforce – what staff and leaders struggle with, what they might need, and how Twinkl’s experienced educators can help. With Tracie Butterfill…
- Creating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in your setting or school · 39 min · Episode 190Jules chats with education consultant in nurturing teachers and children, Joanne Lo. They discuss how to develop mindfulness in a learning community, and techniques that…
- Early Years training and policy · 40 min · Episode 189Jules chats with Glenda Tinney and Natalie MacDonald, both academics in Childhood Youth and Education at University of Wales Trinity St David. They discuss the qualities and…
- Reflecting on Physical Development in the EYFS and Primary Education · 51 min · Episode 188Stephen chats with Andrew Cartwright and Ben Carr who are the Co-Directors of the North East Coaching Company. They discuss the importance of children being engaged and enjoying…
