Dr Natalie Canning joins us for this week’s episode of the podcast as we discuss her key research on empowering young learners in the EYFS.

Episode Links

• Find out More on Dr Natalie Canning’s Research on Empowering Young Learners
• Read our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self-Confidence and Security in the EYFS
• Book your Place on an Early Excellence Roadshow Event

We’re joined by Nova Robinson this week as we discuss the challenges but also the benefits of age classes. We explore the importance of a clear understanding of child development and offer key advice for meeting the needs of all of the children.

Episode Links

• Book your place on our Support for Teachers with Mixed Age Classes Webinar Series

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The first few weeks are such a busy yet crucial time in the EYFS year. Llewella Ivins joins us this week as we put together a checklist to make sure we haven’t missed anything!

Episode Links

• Download our EYFS checklist for ECTs
• Access our Indoor Provision Audit Tool

This week, we’re joined by Anna-Marie Bevan, the Head of Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre in Cardiff. We discuss the journey of development at the setting, the rich experiences provided and the importance of striking the right balance between child initiated and adult-guided learning.

Episode Links

• Explore our upcoming CPD
• Join our EYFS Roadshow

Judith Ish-Horowicz, the co-founder and director of the UK’s first intergenerational nursery, joins us for our first episode of the new school year. As part of our chat, Judith tells us all about the inspirational multi-generational work at Apples and Honey Nightingale and the benefits for all involved.

Episode Links

• Watch Judith Ish-Horowicz presenting a TEDx Talk about her work
• Find out more about Apples and Honey Nightingale CIC

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2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 85

This week we’re joined by Clare King, one of our Curriculum Consultants at Early Excellence. We discuss the key principles of effective continuous provision and how to put these principles into practice.

• Take a virtual classroom tour of the Early Excellence learning environments
• Find out more about our Inside Out suite of support materials
• Download our free continuous provision audit tool

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App

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2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 52

In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella explore the increasing popularity of tuff spot trays in early years settings. They discuss how Tuff Spot trays are used, look closely at some of the potential drawbacks of being over reliant on tray based activities and ask the question: Is it time to move away from the Tuff Spot tray?

• Watch our free Guide to Continuous Provision webinar
• Read our Blog Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFS
• Explore our EYFS Training Programme

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 90

Does your practice reflect the value of self-regulation? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by members of the senior team from Rawmarsh Nursery School in Rotherham as we explore the vital importance of nurturing self-regulation skills. 

• Access training on Child Development including Self-Regulation
• Become an Early Excellence Partner School
• Explore Continuous Provision Inside Out

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 112

Catherine Laing, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Linguistics, rejoins us this week for a close look at speech and language research. 

• Book your Place on our Let’s Get Talking Training Course
• Listen to our Earlier Episode with Catherine Laing "Exploring Early Speech and Language Development"
• Explore our Free Continuous Provision Guides and Audits

2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 92

Nicky Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us in our new Early Excellence studio as we explore the vital importance of supporting early literacy and phonics skills effectively.

• Book your Place on Early Excellence Training
• Visit our New Early Excellence Studio
• Listen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers