Love it or hate it, Maths is a key part of everyday life that enables us to make sense of the world around us.

In episode 20 of the Froebel Trust podcast, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by expert guests to discuss how educators can support young children to develop early mathematical skills. 💡

Joined by historian of science and mathematics, Michael Friedman and Froebel Trust Travelling Tutors, Jane Whinnett MBE and Pete Moorhouse, they share how you can teach the subject even if you're not confident with maths. 🌿

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In episode 19, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by six Froebelian's across the globe to share their reflections on education, past, present and future through a Froebelian lens.

Guest speakers, Professor Larry Prochner, Dr Kristen Nawrotzki, Dr Karen Vincent, Donna Kilpatrick, Grace Choi and Dr Andrea Schmidt share Froebel's influence throughout history and why a Froebelian approach to education is so important today. 🌿

The episode was recorded shortly after the International Froebel Society Conference which took place in the summer of 2025.

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Released November 2025.

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In episode 18, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by an expert team of speakers to mark the launch of the latest Froebel Trust pamphlet, Connecting with Parents, Families and Communities: a starting point. 🤝

Joined by Froebel Trust Travelling Tutors and authors Holli Williams and Rachna Joshi, they share how the pamphlet can support educators while sharing examples from their own first-hand experiences in practice.

We also hear from Fufy Demissie, senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University who shares an example of a setting that has taken connection with families one step further. 🌿

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Released September 2025.

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In this special episode, recorded at the Froebel Trust's 2025 Conference, Inspiring Early Learning, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by Jane Whinnett MBE. 🙌

Here, Jane presents her keynote speech, a Froebelian Path in Bewildering Times that explores Froebel's ideas, the impact throughout history and the relevance of Froebelian practice and principles today.

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Released May 2025.

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In episode 16 of the Froebel Trust podcast, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by guest speakers to explore ways educators in early years settings can develop play and learning environments. 🤸

Joined by Helen Adams, Liam Graham, Emma Short, Helen Tovey, together they give practical advice on creating environments which inspire and reflect a child's interests.

Learn the key ingredients of a Froebelian early years setting today. 🌿

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Released January 2025.

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In this episode, presenter Colin Kelly and his guests discuss the main challenges facing leaders in early education today. 🌿

Guest speakers, Simon Bateson, Kayla Halls, Sam Jones explore what it means to be a leader in early years settings and how a Froebelian approach can support leaders in their work.

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Explore the Trusts Research Highlights that summarises recent early childhood research.

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Released December 2024.

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In episode 14, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by expert guests to explore how educators can support and include every child to meet the needs of the individual child.

Joined by Dr Agnes Agyepong, Janice Marriott, Eve Mawby Whistler, they discuss ways educators can create a truly inclusive environment which allows all children to play and learn. 🤸

Find out more about the speakers and access the podcast transcript on the Froebel Trust website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z4JYJ6

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Released September 2024.

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In this special episode of the Froebel Trust podcast, two highly respected voices in the Early Years sector, Liz Roberts (former Editor-in-Chief, Nursery World) and Professor Tina Bruce CBE share their thoughts on education and governing policies.

Recorded in the week leading up the 2024 UK General Election, the two speakers discuss the state of early childhood education today and hopes for the future. ✨

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Released July 2024.

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In this episode, guest presenter and Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor, Dr Kate Smith is joined by a series of expert guest speakers to look at ways educators can support babies and young children's language and literacy in early years settings today.

Dr Smith is joined by Prof. Usha Goswami, Jane Whinnett, Prof. Dominic Wyse. The guests talk about how babies learn language, the use of phonics in schools and the importance of singing, play and storytelling for language development. 🎶

The team discuss the latest research while exploring a holistic approach to developing literacy in early childhood education.

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Released June 2024.

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In episode 11 of the Froebel Trust podcast, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by a series of expert guests to explore what it is like to work in a baby room today. 🌿

Babies are often overlooked in discussions about early childhood education and care today. With the rapid expansion of baby room provision in England underway – and government funded childcare support being rolled out as of September 2024 – it's time to focus on the experiences, rights and needs of babies in early years settings.

Joined by Dr Caroline Guard, Julia Manning-Morton, Chloe McLaughlin, Kerri Stephen, share how might a Froebelian approach can support educators in their work with babies.

Find out more about the speakers and access the podcast transcript on the Froebel Trust website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3N544jX

Download our Thinking about Babies pamphlet that gives guidance for leaders and managers of early years settings.

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Released May 2024.

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