In the first episode of the latest series of Starcatchers' Creative Skills podcast, Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstrong, spoke to Community Engagement Artist and performer, Kerry Cleland, about how she puts the voice of the wee ones she works with at the heart of her practice. This episode explores the voice of the baby in relation to creative arts experiences for very young pre and non-verbal children.

The Voice of the Baby is based on research undertaken by Dr Rachel Drury from the Royal Conservatorie of Scotland and Dr Cara Blaisdell from Queen Margaret University the research explores current and emerging rights-based approaches in the arts for children from birth to 3 years in Scotland.

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In the fifth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstong, spoke to Storyteller, Andy Cannon, about the importance of Storytelling with Early Years children. Listen to his top tips on bringing simple, everyday stories to life.

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Tackle those January Blues by listening to the latest Creative Skills bonus mini episode providing practical approaches to emotional literacy and self care. 

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In the fourth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast we spoke to Early Years Practitioners at Scots Corner Early Learning Centre, Carol Ann Low and Linette Stevenson, about big movement play, the legacy and the creative empowerment staff felt through participating in the Wee People Big Feelings project, an artist residency project exploring how big movement play and being creative in general, can support wee ones, understand and express their feelings. 

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In this episode, we spoke to artists Sam Jameson, a performer working in theatre for early years audiences and families. Since lockdown, Samuel has also been working in a nursery as an early years assistant. 

In this episode, Samuel shares his positive experience of role-playing alongside learners and creating characters out of child-led play, and how to use characters as creative provocations to spark new creative learning opportunities.

 To find resources that tie into this episode, go to the webpage.

Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers' production Hup, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO.

The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Starcatchers' Creative Skills Online: online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at www.starcatchers.org.uk 

In this episode, we spoke to artists Kirsty Pennycook, Kirstin Abraham and Skye Reynolds, exploring their experiences of working creatively with birth to three year-olds. Full of practical approaches, hints and tips for creating memorable creative experiences for our youngest children. To find resources that tie into this episode, go to the webpage.

Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers' production Hup, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO.

The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Starcatchers' Creative Skills Online: online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at www.starcatchers.org.uk 

This podcast focuses on a Starcatchers' programme called Wee People Big Feelings, exploring the relationship between creativity and emotional literacy in very young children.  To find resources that tie into this episode, head to the webpage.

This podcast features Early Years Development Manager, Amy Hall-Gibson and Movement and dance artist, Skye Reynolds. 

Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers' production Hup, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO

 The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Starcatchers' Creative Skills Online: online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at www.starcatchers.org.uk 

This month, to help you celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, we’ll be talking about creative ideas that support wee one’s emotional literacy and wellbeing. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-wellbeing
 
Artists and guests:

• Amy Hall-Gibson
• Charlotte Allan

Wee People Big Feelings Webpage: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-people-big-feelings
The Story of You Wee Inspiration:  https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-inspirations/the-story-of-you
 
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers productions:

• “Hup”, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
•  “Little Light”, composed by Stephen Deazley
• “Baby Chill”, composed by Sacha Kyle

as well as “Cooper Ave” by The Westerlies and “Pont de Abril” by Steve Adams from YouTube Audio Library: https://studio.youtube.com 

This month, we’re talking about how to deliver creative ideas even when you don’t have a lot of space! To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-space
 
Artists and guests:

• Charlotte Allan, Theatre-maker, Artistic Director of Ipdip Theatre and researcher
• Skye Reynolds, Movement and dance artist
• Hazel Darwin-Clements, Theatre-maker and drama artist
• Rebecca Fraser, Parkhead Artist in Residence

 Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers productions:

• “Hup”, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
• “Little Light”, composed by Stephen Deazley
• “Baby Chill”, composed by Sacha Kyle

 The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at: www.starcatchers.org.uk 

This month, we’re talking about how to measure impact and the voice of the children you work with. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-impact 
 
Artists and guests:

• Rhona Matheson, Chief Executive at Starcatchers
• Pearl Kinnear, Visual Artist
• Amy Hall-Gibson, Drama Artist and Development Officer of Creativity at Education Scotland
• Charlotte Allan, Theatre-maker, Artistic Director of Ipdip Theatre and researcher
• Skye Reynolds, Movement and dance artist
• Dr. Rachel Drury, Musician, lecturer and Music Specialist at Rachel House CHAS
• Donna Nicol, Activities Coordinator at Rachel House CHAS

 Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers productions:

• “Hup”, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
• “Little Light”, composed by Stephen Deazley
• “Baby Chill”, composed by Sacha Kyle
• “Mixed Up”, composed by Marcus Britton, Matt Elliott, Nik Paget Tomlinson and Barney Strachan

 The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at: www.starcatchers.org.uk