Froebel Trust Podcast

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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To mark the one-year anniversary of the Froebel Trust Podcast, in this episode, presenter Colin Kelly will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the past nine episodes.

Colin introduces many of the guests and experts who appeared on the series, sharing informative and thought-provoking extracts from the series. 💡

Tune in and listen to inspiring conversations about early learning.

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Released April 2024.

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In episode 9, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by a panellist of guests who share their personal stories about how they connected with a Froebelian approach.

Speakers, Annamaria Bevan, Jessica Holme, Paula Lester (previous surname Phillips) and Craig Taylor share their experiences of changing the way they work with young children. 🌿

Together, they explore whether a Froebelian approach can work in any kind of early years setting or school.

Find out more about the speakers and access the podcast transcript on the Froebel Trust website ➡️ https://bit.ly/455s2lb

Released February 2024.

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Data from the Department for Education suggests only 2 percent of the people who work in early years education in England are male.

In this episode, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by a team of experts to discuss why early childhood education continues to be one of the most gender imbalanced workforces.

Guest speakers, Pete Moorhouse, Dr Shaddai Tembo, Matt Langton and Louie Werth consider how nursery school and early years setting leaders could support more men to work in early education. 🤝

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Released January 2024.

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In this episode, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by a panel of experts to explore how educators' wellbeing is connected to the wellbeing of the children they teach. 🌿

Froebel, the inventor of kindergarten, recognised that children thrive when they are emotionally secure and in close relationships with others – educators, families and carers.

Guest speakers, Dr Peter Elfer, Holli Williams, Dr Jools Page and Dr Robyn Dolby explore these themes, discussing ways leaders can best support educators' wellbeing in their work with children.

Learn more about the speakers on the Froebel Trust website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NaBDB2

Explore our research studies around relationships in early years ➡️ https://bit.ly/455qGqB

Released December 2023.

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In episode 6 of the Froebel Trust podcast, Colin Kelly and guest speakers engage in a thought-provoking discussion which challenges all educators who work with babies and young children to consider the basis of their approach to assessments in early years settings. ✨

Speakers, Dr Stella Louis and Gaynor Brimble explore how Froebelian educators navigate assessments, inspections and progress reporting systems, and how the Froebelian approach can support this.

Find out more about the speakers and access the podcast transcript on the Froebel Trust website.

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Released July 2023.

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In this episode, presenter Colin Kelly is joined by expert panellists to explore outdoor play and young children's connections with nature. 🤸

You'll hear from guest speakers Beverley Dickinson, Janice Marriott, Felicity Thomas, Holli Williams. The panel discuss how schools and early years settings support outdoor play for young children now.

They also provide practical advice on utilising space in city settings or settings with limited space. 🌿

Access the podcast transcript and learn more about the speakers on the Froebel Trust website ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qfkWCV

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Released June 2023.

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In episode 4 of the Froebel Trust Podcast, presenter Colin Kelly explores block play in early childhood education. Together with guests, this episode explores how block play can make a difference to children's learning and development.

Joined by Lauren Gray, Paula Lester (previous surname Phillips) and Jane Whinnett MBE, the panel discuss the benefits of block play and the relevance to young children today. 🌿

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Access our FREE pamphlet, Froebel's Gifts and Block Play Today and receive practical advice and actionable steps to introducing block play into your setting.

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Released May 2023.

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