Talking Early Years

Welcome to the latest episode in our side series, Safeguarding Shorts, where we take a closer look at specific safeguarding topics and connect them to everyday life.

In this episode, we focus on Social Media and Safeguarding, exploring how online platforms can pose risks to children and young people, and what warning signs to look out for. We unpack how social media can be linked to issues such as grooming, online exploitation, and harmful content, while also considering the role it can play in positive communication and support.

As always, we’ll break down key legislation, offer practical advice, and aim to provide a clearer understanding of this increasingly relevant and complex issue.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the 7th episode of Talking Early Years! In this episode, Gemma and Ellen explore the importance of Environments in early years settings - what makes a space truly supportive for young children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. From calm corners to curated play zones, we discuss how thoughtful environments can nurture independence, curiosity, and connection.

We also touch on the role of natural materials, open-ended resources, and the balance between aesthetics and functionality in early years spaces.

A fantastic place for inspiration is Community Playthings, known for their beautifully crafted furniture and learning resources designed specifically for early childhood environments. Take a look at their work here: https://www.communityplaythings.co.uk

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to our next episode in our side series 'Safeguarding Shorts' in which we will be talking about County Lines, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and their link with Safeguarding. Safeguarding Shorts aim to break down specific topics found within the large realm of Safeguarding, relating them to everyday life and encouraging a greater understanding of some challenging topics. In this episode we explore what County Lines, CCE and CSE are and how they can be seen in everyday life. We discuss legislation and practical advice to help break down the difficult nature of this important topic.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the 6th episode of Talking Early Years! In this episode, Gemma and Ellen are joined by Megan Warren, owner of Little Merles and a Sleep expert for the early years. Listen in as we discuss wake windows, the science behind sleep, parental support, sleep shaping, and sleep training.

In the episode, Megan talks about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) so do please proceed with caution as this can be a very emotive and challenging topic.

Megan's website is ⁠https://www.littlemerles.co.uk/⁠, and here you can find a whole range of support and contact her directly as a parent or as a nursery.

The Lullaby Trust is also a fantastic resource for support and learning materials so check out their website too: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to our next episode in our side series 'Safeguarding Shorts' in which we will be talking about AI and its link with Safeguarding. Safeguarding Shorts aim to break down specific topics found within the large realm of Safeguarding, relating them to everyday life and encouraging a greater understanding of some challenging topics. In this episode we explore what AI is and how it's used for both good and bad purposes. We discuss legislation and practical advice to help break down the difficult nature of this important topic.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the 5th episode of Talking Early Years! In this episode, Gemma and Ellen are joined by Lauren Murphy, a manager of a setting that has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding grade 4 times in a row. Listen in as we discuss best practice, top tips for Ofsted, and hear all about Lauren's journey to success that we hope will give you great insight into your own career.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to our next episode in our side series 'Safeguarding Shorts' in which we will be discovering Domestic Abuse and its impact on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Safeguarding Shorts aim to break down specific topics found within the large realm of Safeguarding, relating them to everyday life and encouraging a greater understanding of some challenging topics. In this episode we explore what constitutes domestic abuse, common indicators to look out for, and how it may present in and impact on children in the early years. We discuss legislation and practical advice to help break down the difficult nature of this important topic.

For those wishing to read more about domestic abuse and ACEs, here are some links to the NSPCC website:

• How Childhood Trauma Affects Child Brain Development: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-health-development/childhood-trauma-brain-development
• Domestic Abuse: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/domestic-abuse/
• Protecting Children from Domestic Abuse: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/domestic-abuse
• The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/2021/helplines-insight-briefing-domestic-abuse

If you or someone you know are concerned about abuse or are looking for support, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline can be contacted via phone on 0808 2000 247. Find out more on their website here: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Join us to explore the topic of Healthy Relationships, discussing real-life examples, practical advice and tips, and how to embed these within the sector. In this episode, Gemma and Ellen are joined by Showcase Tutor Hannah to discuss a wide variety of things such as resources and her own experience in practice. Join us as we talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Consent, Social Media, and so much more.

Hannah speaks about her own experience with co-parenting on our Podcast; read more about her experience on Love What Matters who featured an article based on her advice: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/divorce-peaceful-coparenting-journey-advice/.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the next episode in our side series 'Safeguarding Shorts' in which we will be discovering Signs and Indicators of Abuse and/or Neglect. Safeguarding Shorts aim to break down specific topics found within the large realm of Safeguarding, relating them to everyday life and encouraging a greater understanding of some challenging topics. In this episode we explore types of abuse and the common indicators that someone may display that cause us alarm. We discuss legislation and practical applications within Early Years to help break down the difficult nature of this important topic.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠⁠.

Join us to explore the world of SEND, discussing updates, practical advice and tips, and how to embed these within the sector. In this episode, Gemma and Ellen are joined by Showcase's own SEND Lead, Shellie Powell, to discuss a wide variety of things such as resources and her own experience in practice.

Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen! ⁠⁠https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/ ⁠⁠

We'd love your feedback on the episode including comments and ideas for future discussions! Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ and do make sure you visit our website for further resources and reading, especially on the subject of Safeguarding: ⁠⁠www.showcasetraining.co.uk⁠⁠.