Tapestry Talks

This week, Jules and Helen talk to Nursery World editor, Karen Faux, about the strengths and challenges within the early years sector, and how key stage 1 teachers can benefit from an understanding of early years pedagogy and practice.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

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This week, Jack and Jules talk with Jo Fitzgerald about the impact and importance of different transitional periods, strategies to help support the process and what good practice can look like.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Jules and Jack chat with primary teacher Kiran Satti about why we need to diversify the narrative in our classrooms from an early age, the alternative fairy tales that offer new and powerful messages, and how literature nurtures empathy and compassion in young children.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Ben and Jules chat with Jack, Activity Team Leader at Chestnut Tree House, a children's hospice in West Sussex, about the experiences for the children during their stay.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Helen talks to N Family Club's Chief Strategy Officer, Sarah Mackenzie, about N's innovative early learning programme which prepares children for our ever-changing world.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Helen and Jules chat with Jill Nottingham, co-author of 'School’s Out, Learning’s In: Home-Learning Activities to Keep Children Engaged, Curious and Thoughtful', about the theory of the Learning Pit, encouraging children to step out of their learning comfort zone, and how cognitive conflict leads to longer-lasting learning.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Stephen and Jules chat with Dr Stella Louis about Friedrich Froebel and how his understanding of child development and the role of the adult is hugely relevant to early years teaching and learning today. You can find the Froebel Trust website below:

https://www.froebel.org.uk/

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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To celebrate our 100th episode the education team got together to reflect on some memorable moments from conversations with previous guests. You can find links to the full episodes referenced below:

Ben's picks:

Action Jackson - The importance of self-belief and leaving a heart print on those around you. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/action-jackson-the-importance-of-self-belief-and-leaving-a-heart-print-on-those-around-you

Jamal Carly-Campbell - The Early Years is the jewel in our community’s crown. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-early-years-is-the-jewel-in-our-communitys-crown-jamel-carly-campbell

Anya's pick: Sonia Mainstone-Cotton - How we can support young children through transitions and change. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-can-support-young-children-through-transitions-and-change

Jack's pick: Miriam Moss - Children and creative writing. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/world-book-day-with-miriam-moss

Helen's pick: Annie Richardson - The Early Years Sector and Higher Education. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-early-years-sector-and-higher-education

Stephen's pick: Kerry Payne - Why do we need to expand our definition of CPD? https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-we-need-to-expand-our-definition-of-cpd

Jules' pick: Liz Pemberton and David Cahn - Talking about racism and anti-racism in early years education. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-racism-and-anti-racism-in-early-years-education

This week Stephen is joined by the owners of 3 companies who create resources with the aim of increasing diversity and representation for our young children - 'Super Sapiens', 'Little Omo' and 'Philly & Friends'. They discuss the reasons they started their businesses, the products they have created and what nurseries and schools need to be doing.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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This week, Helen and Ben talk to Tilly Browne about the revised EYFS and new Development Matters and how she has implemented a much-reduced assessment system to monitor children's progress.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

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