Tapestry Talks

Stephen and Jules chat with early years educator and SENCO Fifi Benham about the importance of reflection as you work towards creating a gender inclusive environment in your setting, looking closely at the story content of children’s books, having discussions about gender-based statements with children, and thinking about the language that we use.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

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Stephen and Jules chatted with Rhia Gibbs, Founder and CEO of Black Teachers Connect. They discussed why community and connection is so important for Black educators, and for all educators. Why it is vital that Black children see themselves represented in those who teach them, and why it is important for white children to have Black teachers as we reflect on the society we hope for our children’s future. Rhia also talked about how Diversity and Excellence come together.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Tania Swift, physical development expert and founder of b inspired, discusses the impact of physical activity on children's development. She offers advice on incorporating inclusive physical activities into all areas of the EYFS, and outlines what children need to become proficient in the physical skills of balance, coordination and spatial awareness.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Stephen and Jack are joined by Charlotte Peck who is the director of MOVE Europe and Simon Wright who is the MOVE coordinator at Cherry Garden School. Charlotte and Simon tell us about the benefits of the MOVE programme which enables disabled children and young adults to gain independent movement. They also discuss the additional challenges that disabled children have faced over the last 12 months and how the new initiative 'Recover with MOVE' aims to help.

Jack and Jules chat with Latifa Akay and Emily Mason about Maslaha’s Schools with Roots Project. They discuss the impact of our Eurocentric Curriculum, the need for sustainable anti-racist practice in schools, the different ways schools can engage with their families and communities and the benefits of that engagement for families, staff and children.

Stephen and Jules chat with Joanna Grace, founder of The Sensory Projects, about the importance of knowing how to use the sensory resources you have, being reflective in your practice, how to listen with all your senses, and why the best sensory resources are tailored to the individual child.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Ben and Jack chat with Aaron Bradbury Coffey, chair of the LGBTQIA+ Early Years Working group. They discuss the launch of the magazine and the importance and reasons for ensuring that our teaching in early years is as inclusive and diverse as possible.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Listen to primary school teacher and special educational needs coordinator, Manny Awoyelu as we talk about his work as a primary school teacher, SEND coordinator and Director of The Reach Out Project, working with young people living in inner-city London.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

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Jo Caswell is an early years consultant with almost 30 years in the sector as a teacher, day nursery manager, local authority advisor, and Ofsted inspector. She now runs her own consultancy ‘JLC Early Years Consultancy’, hoping to drive improvement in the early years settings she visits. Today we spoke about how to get your practice and provision right for every child, as well as the qualities and approaches of the most effective leaders.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

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Let your day be filled with sunshine as you listen to Action Jackson talk about the importance of self-belief and leaving a heart print on those around you.

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

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