Little Minds, Big Ideas

Little Minds, Big Ideas

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Little Minds, Big Ideas episodes

  • Weekly Show #3: The Episode All About Getting Outdoors

    Weekly Show #3: The Episode All About Getting Outdoors

    This week Ben & Emily explore the magic of outdoor learning and all the benefits embracing natures playground can bring. By exploring topics such as risky play, emotional development, physical exercise and sensory play they uncover why getting outdoors is so important during early childhood education. It's certainly true that outdoor play can be an extension of your indoor provision, but is it so much more than just that? Learning outdoors provides so many opportunities unattainable indoors due to the richness and versatility of natural resources, as well as, the freedom that comes from being at one with nature. Getting outdoors can of course provide it's obstacles but as explored in this podcast we believe it's worth finding solutions for as the benefits of outdoor play are truly unrivalled. 

    If you’re looking for inspiration or to further your knowledge around outdoor play, then this podcast is for you! 🌲✨

    If you’ve enjoyed this podcast then make sure to check out www.theearlyyearsnetwork.co.uk for more educational content and access to our training and development platform 📱


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    57 min
  • Weekly Show #2: The Episode All About Music

    Weekly Show #2: The Episode All About Music

    'We all love music but can it really have a major impact on brain development?'

    In this weeks episode Emily is joined by Lucy as Ben recovers from a serious bout of man flu that has left him unable to speak or communicate, which isn't very useful on a podcast. Anyway the show must go on and in Ben's absence Lucy and Emily have a fantastic discussion around the importance of music in the early years. Studies have shown that engaging with music from a young age can enhance various areas of a child's development. From cognitive skills to literacy and numeracy, music can provide a significant advantage for children in their early years. In this podcast, Emily and Lucy delve into the neuroscience behind the benefits of music, the impact on different areas of development, and practical ways to incorporate music into early years provision.

    Enjoy!


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    33 min
  • Weekly Show #1: Guess Who's Back

    Weekly Show #1: Guess Who's Back

    'Guess who's back, back again? Little Minds, Big Ideas's back, tell a friend!'

    In this first Weekly Show Ben & Emily chat all things The Early Years Network following the launch of the brand new Learning and Development platform dedicated to the world of early years!

    Finally, after two months The Little Minds, Big Ideas podcast is officially back bigger and better than ever! This time we're back for good with a brand new Weekly Show that will run alongside Emily's usual chat's with different members of the early years community.

    So, every Friday we will be arriving in your favourite podcast providers feed with a brand new weekly episode discussing the latest early years news, exploring fascinating topics and just generally talking all things early years!

    Don't forget we are now officially live over at The Early Years Network platform offering early years learning and development for professionals, teams and households! So why not start your free trial today and unlock a world of early years learning.

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    25 min
  • Creating the countries next Kane and Russo - with George Joyce
    In this episode Emily is joined by George Joyce, a sports coach who works with children in early years and beyond, helping to develop their physical skills, social confidence and hopefully become the next football superstar! Together they discuss the impact that sports clubs can have on young children. Conversations about how children can flourish in a sports club, friendships are made the development that is made is far more than just physical skills.

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    39 min
  • Nursery manager by day...actress by night - with Olivia Hulley
    In this episode Emily is joined by Olivia Hulley, a Nursery Manager who trained to be an actor when growing up. Together they discuss the skills Olivia gained throughout her training that have been valuable and transferable. Conversations about the impacts of the building confidence in early years and how gaining these skills has helped Olivia to build a career in a new sector.

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    40 min
  • The man behind the story book pictures - with Paul Carlon
    In this episode Emily is joined by Paul Carlon, a book illustrator who has recently worked on the story book ‘Amazing Albert, the Hero’. Together they discuss the impact stories and literature impact the early years! Conversations about how we can continue to add stories into early years environments and the work Paul is doing to create even more stories that will continue to help develop young children in early years.

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    36 min
  • The big ofsted episode - with Hayley Winter

    In this episode Emily is joined by the fabulous Hayley Winter, who is an Early Years Lead within a local primary school. Together they discuss the unique differences in Ofsted inspections across the various different age groups and their experiences within early years setting. Exploring important topics such the wider impact on Nurseries and Schools due to Ofsted inspections, the preparation that goes into being ‘Ofsted ready’ and a celebration of showing off all of the amazing things we all do everyday!








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    49 min
  • A very special blast from the past - with Sam Burnham
    This week Emily is joined in the studio by a very special guest as she's reunited with her childhood dance teacher (Sam Burnham) for the first time in over a decade! Together they reminisce over a shared passion for all things dance and musical theatre, as well as exploring some important topics around teaching, nurturing childhood passions and lifelong lessons learnt as young children.

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    41 min
  • The episode all about getting punched by a sea lion at Alton Towers - with Ben Kingston Hughes

    In this episode Emily is joined by the incredible Ben Kingston-Hughes, best known for his awe inspiring and award winning book 'A very unusual journey into play', in which Ben explores the power of play during childhood through the lens of neuroscience and with the wit of a stand up comedian. Whilst Ben's not busy writing inspirational and groundbreaking books (he's got another one on the way this Christmas by the way!) he's busy fulfilling his role as Managing Director of Inspired Children that carry out some incredible work with vulnerable children up and down the country.

    As you can imagine Ben has quiet a story to tell and this is a podcast you really wont want to miss!


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    59 min
  • The keys to success in early years - with Jordan Tully
    In this episode Emily is joined by Operations Manager Jordan Tully, who together discuss the importance of strong leadership and different leadership styles when working with large teams. They explore topics around the different and unique routes many take within the early years industry and how we can get the most out of each member of the team.

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    41 min

About Little Minds, Big Ideas

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Welcome to Little Minds, Big Ideas – the podcast where early years education meets inspiration, creativity, and a whole lot of fun! Hosted by passionate educators…