Tapestry Talks

Stephen and Jules chat with Learning Coach and SLT member Aimee Durning and Head Teacher Dr James Biddulph, both from the University of Cambridge Primary School, about the ethos of their school, how the school community has adapted to new experiences and what it means to be a school as we look to the future.

To learn more about 'Unlocking Research', books, blogs and talks that bring together practitioner expertise and academic research, which is based at the University of Cambridge Primary School, you can explore the website http://unlockingresearch.org/

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Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Helen Moylett, early years education consultant and writer, joins Ben, Jules and Helen to discuss the ways in which the pandemic has amplified the inequalities already present in our society, the need to steer towards child-focussed policy making and, as we hear that the Reception Baseline Assessment has been postponed, what educators need to hold onto for the future.

For more information about stopping the introduction of Baseline Assessment altogether, visit More than a Score: www.morethanascore.org.uk

Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Now that schools and early years settings have opened their doors wider to welcome more children, the education team discuss the need to make wellbeing the focus and how to make sure children, families and staff feel as safe and secure as possible.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg joins our Education Team to discuss how children can still access continuous provision and how transition could look in September.

Lockdown has given new insights and lessons into just how powerful successful parental engagement can be. This week we talk about how we can take those lessons into teaching post lockdown.

Ben, Stephen, as well as special guests Michelle (@EarlyYearsIdeas) and Stacy (@StacyBenge) discuss the weekly #EYshare discussions that take place on twitter, and how social media has influenced their practice.

The education team have been exploring how schools are getting ready to welcome more children in June. Here they discuss the practical and wellbeing aspects that are being considered.

Ben, Stephen, as well as special guests Michelle (@EarlyYearsIdeas) and Stacy (@StacyBenge) discuss the weekly #EYshare discussions that take place on twitter, and how social media has influenced their practice.

Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Tomorrow, Friday 15th May is International Day of Families 2020. Helen, Jack, Jules, Ben and Stephen talk through themes like education and wellbeing, healthy lives and sustainable future, and how families (theirs included!) are taking on a whole new way of functioning given the current lockdown.

The Education Team chat with Lisa, otherwise known as @Tishylishy by those who are inspired by her activity ideas. They discuss how lockdown has changed parental engagement with school and how Lisa's own practice is evolving.

Intro Song: Rising Spirits

Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox

http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox