When Ofsted calls, do you become a bouncing Tigger, a panicked Piglet, or a calming Pooh Bear?

We all react differently under pressure, but how you personally respond during an inspection can make or break the atmosphere in your setting. This episode uses a playful Hundred Acre Wood lens to help you reflect on your behaviour and support your team in doing the same.

Within this episode, you will...

• Discover which Winnie the Pooh character you channel when the inspector arrives

• Understand the strengths and blind spots that show up in each personality under pressure

• Gain insight into how self-awareness can make your team stronger, calmer, and more inspection-ready

Press play now to find out who you really are when Ofsted comes calling, and how that self-knowledge can help you lead with confidence. For more resources, visit: www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com 

Are your staff supervisions getting squeezed out of the schedule, rushed, overlooked, or treated like a tick-box exercise?

In a sector where time is tight and expectations are high, effective supervisions can often be sidelined. But when done right, they’re a powerful tool to support wellbeing, boost professional growth, and strengthen safeguarding practice, all of the things Ofsted will be looking for.

Within this episode, you will...

• Learn how to shift supervision conversations from problem-based to potential-focused.

• Discover how to use supervisions to spot safeguarding concerns before they escalate.

• Gain practical tips on making supervisions regular, meaningful, and impactful without creating more paperwork.

Hit play now to discover how meaningful supervisions can transform your setting, one conversation at a time. For more resources, visit: www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com 

Are you constantly firefighting in your setting instead of confidently leading with intention?

If your days are filled with reacting to problems instead of preventing them, you're not alone. Many early years professionals are stuck in survival mode, this episode explores why that happens and how to shift out of it for good.

Within this episode, you will...

• Learn the subtle signs that you're stuck in a reactive cycle and how to spot them in your team.

• Discover simple mindset shifts and practices that support a proactive approach to leadership.

• Gain practical ideas you can bring to staff meetings to build a proactive culture together.

Tune in now to take back control of your day and start leading with purpose, not panic. Proactive Vs Reactive Questionnaire, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aq-R_GbHPMxN5UoolDelOo7w2yYXu5CM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113337575743005898760&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Do your team members ever freeze when asked safeguarding questions during inspections, even though they know the answer?

In the heat of an Ofsted inspection, even confident practitioners can go blank under pressure. This episode offers simple, memorable strategies to help you and your team recall key safeguarding, British values, and inspection knowledge exactly when you need it most.

Within this episode, you will...

• Discover clever memory hacks for whom to report safeguarding concerns to—no more confusion between children and staff procedures.

• Learn a fun, rhyming way to recall fundamental British values and what they mean in practice.

• Gain ready-to-use prompts for remembering types of abuse, the three I's, and how to explain characteristics of effective learning with confidence.

Press play now to arm yourself with easy-to-remember phrases your whole team can use to feel inspection-ready every day.

What if you could ditch your filing cabinet, reclaim 20% of your time, and still stay completely compliant?

If you’re drowning in paperwork, juggling staff supervisions, audits, and safeguarding logs across multiple platforms, this episode speaks directly to your chaos, and offers a streamlined solution.

Within this episode, you will...

• Discover how one all-in-one platform is transforming operations for preschools, nurseries, and after-school clubs.

• Hear real-life feedback from early adopters already ditching their paperwork and loving the change.

• Understand how even the least tech-savvy users are navigating the system with ease, and thriving.

Tune in now to hear how Impact Early Years is revolutionising admin in early years settings, and why nearly every setting shown on the platform has signed up immediately. Book a 'Show and Tell' today, https://calendly.com/jigsaweyc-support/show-and-tell 

How much time do you waste each week rummaging through filing cabinets trying to find that one crucial document when an inspector walks through the door?

Managing compliance across multiple Early Years settings can feel overwhelming, with scattered paperwork, missed deadlines, and the constant fear of something slipping through the cracks. Discover how a new sector-led platform is transforming how leaders and managers stay inspection-ready, freeing them to focus more on what really matters: high-quality interactions with children.

Within this episode, you will...

• Learn how to simplify compliance tracking and reduce the need for endless paper trails and manual follow-ups.

• Find out how managers can instantly see what’s up to date, what’s overdue, and where to focus their time, across all their settings.

• Discover how having one central system can dramatically improve readiness for inspections and reduce day-to-day stress for leaders and their teams.

Press play now to hear real-life insights from leaders who are already using this game-changing tool to streamline compliance and reclaim valuable time. Want to find out more? Book a Discovery Call today, https://impactearlyyears.com

Have you ever wished all your compliance, safeguarding, and staffing systems could live in one simple place?

If you’re juggling multiple platforms or still relying on paper to manage your setting’s operations, you’re not alone. This episode explores how two nursery leaders made the shift from paper-heavy processes to a more streamlined, digital approach that’s actually built for Early Years.

Within this episode, you will...

• Hear first-hand what happened when long-time paper-based settings tested a new all-in-one digital platform.

• Find out why leaders described it as “excellence” and how it’s changed their approach to daily admin.

• Discover what features made them say, “I wish I’d had this years ago.”

Press play to hear what happened when early adopters tried out a new way of working, and how it might just transform the way your setting runs too. Book a discovery call today, https://impactearlyyears.com

What makes an environment truly powerful for supporting children’s speech and language development? And how can research help shape what we do in early years settings?

In today’s episode, Vanessa chats with Emma Kemp from Child Base Partnership and Dr. Tanya Richardson from the University of Northampton about EASAL, a ground-breaking research project focused on high-quality environments and their impact on communication and language. From the role of provocations to the importance of intentional planning, we unpack how this work is influencing practice across the sector.

Within this episode, you will...

• Find out how the EASAL research is helping settings reflect on the way they support early communication.

• Understand the links between environment, interaction, and language-rich experiences.

• Hear how this collaborative project is shaping future practice and what it could mean for your setting.

Ready to deepen your understanding of how to create truly enabling environments? Hit play and be inspired by what’s possible when research and practice come together.

How would you feel if an Ofsted inspector walked into your nursery tomorrow?

The thought of an inspection can send nerves skyrocketing, but what if you could turn that anxiety into confidence? In this episode, I sit down with nursery owner and manager Gemma Lamport, who shares her real-life experience of navigating a recent inspection, offering practical insights into preparation, staff morale, and staying calm under pressure.

Within this episode, you will...

• Learn how to prepare your team so inspections feel like just another day.

• Discover strategies to stay calm and in control, even when things feel unpredictable.

• Gain insider tips on showcasing your setting’s strengths to the inspector with confidence.

Press play now and find out how to transform your next inspection from a nerve-wracking experience into an opportunity to shine! For resources to support you on your early years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com  Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram, @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok, @JigsawEYC

Are we protecting children too much? What if avoiding risks in early years education is holding them back?

In today's episode, we dive into the growing fear around real-life learning experiences in early years settings. From cooking with real food to engaging with loose parts, are we removing valuable opportunities for children in the name of safety? Within this episode, you will...

• Learn how to assess risks effectively without eliminating key learning opportunities.
• Discover why real-life experiences, like cooking and using natural materials, are essential for child development.
• Gain practical insights on how to confidently explain the benefits of hands-on learning to inspectors and parents.

Don't let unnecessary fears limit children's learning, press play now to explore how you can safely embrace risk and enrich early years education! For resources to support you on your early years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com  Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram, @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok, @JigsawEYC