The Educator's Edit
by The Grove Academy
Latest episode
Season 2 - Episode 16: Genuine Inclusion with Emma Rattenbury
Season 2 - Episode 16: Genuine Inclusion with Emma Rattenbury
About this podcast
The Educator's Edit podcast is proudly presented by The Grove Academy. Our podcast is dedicated to sharing insights, conversations, and expert advice for those passionate about early childhood education. We are a passionate team dedicated to enriching the field of early childhood education. We believe in a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional learning to nurture the full potential of every child.
The Grove Academy, our proud partner, is a leader in childcare education known for its commitment to fostering not only academic development but also emotional, social, and personal growth.
Our mission is to empower educators, parents, and all those who care for and teach young children by sharing valuable insights, expert advice, and meaningful conversations. We are more than a podcast; we are a community of educators and caregivers committed to learning, sharing, and inspiring one another to create a brighter future for the next generation.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 46 episodes
- Season 2 - Episode 16: Genuine Inclusion with Emma Rattenbury · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 16What does genuine inclusion actually look like in an early learning environment? 💜 In Part 1 of our conversation with educator, play therapist and inclusion advocate Emma…
- Season 2 - Episode 15: Are We Really Supervising? · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 15Supervision. We all do it every day, but are we really thinking about what it means? In this episode, Jackie and Tiana sit down with Robert from Childcare Experts to unpack…
- Season 2 - Episode 14: A&R Without the Panic · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 14Assessment and rating. Compliance. Documentation. Exceeding. If those words alone make you want to close your laptop and pretend you never saw this episode… you’re not alone. In…
- Season 2 - Episode 13: Book Week & Beyond - Why Do We Celebrate? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 13Dress-ups, costumes, themed activities and special celebration days are a huge part of life in early childhood education. But have you ever stopped to ask… do children actually…
- Season 2 - Episode 12: Science Week with Ranger Ellie · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 12It's Science Week! 🔬🧪 And what better time to ask: what does STEM actually look like in early learning? You might picture complicated experiments, test tubes and educators who…
- Season 2 - Episode 11: When Behaviour Feels Big · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 11What do you do when a child's behaviour feels overwhelming, transitions become a daily battle, or you're just not sure what to try next? In this episode of The Educators Edit…
- Season 2 - Episode 10: Looking For Care As An Educator & Parent · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 10This week on The Educators Edit, we're flipping the script. Tiana is back in the podcast studio while on maternity leave and preparing for a brand new experience - searching for…
- Season 2 - Episode 9: Educator Hot Takes · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 9This week, Jackie and Bec dive into the topics that always spark debate in early childhood education. From screen time and sustainability to food play, educational philosophies…
- Season 2 - Episode 8: Every Step Matters - A Philosophy · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 8This week on The Educators Edit, Jackie sits down with Tayla and Vanessa from TGA Oatley to unpack the heart behind their newly reworked centre philosophy, “Every Step Matters on…
- Season 2 - Episode 7: Behaviour Support with Kirsten, TGA Behaviour Specialist · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode of The Educators Edit, Bec sits down with TGA Behaviour Specialist Kirsten to unpack one of the biggest challenges educators face every day - behaviour. From…
- Season 2 - Episode 6: Being A Mum in ECE · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 6On this episode of The Educators Edit, Bec sits down with Cheree and Gabby, both educators and mums, to unpack what it really looks like to finish a full day in the room and head…
- Season 2 - Episode 5: ECE Around The World · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 5What if the way we approach early childhood education isn’t the only way? 👀 In this episode of The Educator’s Edit, we explore early learning practices from around the world that…
- Season 2 - Episode 4: Community Chat Confessions · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 4Your questions, our answers - Community Chat Confessions is BACK baby! 🎉 This week we're diving into calm corners, mixed-age room setups, nursery wish lists, portfolios that…
- Season 2 - Episode 3: Rethinking First Aid Training · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 3Let’s be honest - first aid training can feel repetitive. But what if it didn’t have to be? In this episode, Nick from Engage First Aid shares how making training engaging…
- Season 2 - Episode 2: Settling Into ECE: Lessons From TGA Shell Cove · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 2On this episode of The Educator's Edit, Bec chats with Talisha and Shannon to find out how they’ve settled into a new centre, turning first day nerves into safe, welcoming spaces…
- Season 2 - Episode 1: Hello 2026 & Meet Bec · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 1Hello 2026 & Meet Bec 🎉 We’re back and we’re starting 2026 with fresh energy and a new voice on the mic. In this first episode of the year, we officially welcome Bec as co-host…
- Season 1 - Episode 29: One Last Episode for 2025 (Big News Inside) · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 29It’s our final episode of 2025, and we’re wrapping up the year with real talk, big feelings and a whole lot of reflection. We chat through the highs, lows, laughs and lessons…
- Season 1 - Episode 28: Christmas Chaos & Classroom Magic · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 28Christmas in early childhood = magic, mess, laughter, and LOTS of glitter. We talk festive setups, inclusive ideas, sensory activities, and how to keep December joyful (for…
- Season 1 - Episode 27: Reimagining Programming: Inside TGA’s New Approach · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this episode of The Educators Edit, Cass sits down with Centre Director Holly and Area Manager Rebecca to unpack TGA’s brand new Educational Program Professional Development…
- Season 1 - Episode 26: Community Chat Confessions · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 26Jackie and Cass are back in the studio with special guest Bec for another round of Community Chat Confessions — and this one delivers. The trio dive into your real stories from…
