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I am on my Hollybobs in Mablethorpe and who else better to speak to than Ben Faulks aka Mr Bloom. This episode really is jam-packed with lots of insight into the creation of Mr Bloom, Ben's publishing career and his new project creating a scheme of learning for the Eary Years.

Check out Ben's site at www.letsgrow.org.uk

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Since 1969, Insect Lore has provided innovative products that make science more approachable and relatable to young learners. Our signature Live Butterfly Kits have brought science to life in countless homes and classrooms over the years.

Insect Lore now specialises in many innovative educational products for young learners. Our goal is to give children a friendly, hands-on introduction to insect metamorphosis, entomology and life-cycle learning. While our main focus still lies with our butterfly-related kits and educational material, we have expanded our product line to include ladybird, ant, stick insect and silkworm kits, as well as bug catchers, keepers, viewers and other exciting items for insect lovers.

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Lisa Forsythe is a teacher, a mum and author of Simple Activities for Toddlers: A practical Play-At-Home Handbook for Parents.

Instagram @simpletoddleractivities

Caring for her toddler Thomas, throughout the pandemic, gave her the inspiration to create @simpletoddleractivites on Instagram to offer other parents activity ideas. This has led to her writing her debut book to share her expertise to other parents.

Lisa holds multiple Australian university degrees in education. She has a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Teaching, Honours (UON); Master of Education (CSU) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching of Asia (ANU). She has been a member of the teaching profession for over 15 years and is passionate about play-based education and learning. Lisa wants to share her educational knowledge with others to impart the importance of developing a child´s foundational skills before they´re ready to enter formal schooling. The best part is her book is full of fun activities you can easily do at home, predominately using recyclables and craft supplies. 

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Sue Atkins is an internationally recognised Parenting Expert, Broadcaster, Speaker and Author of the Amazon best-selling books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” & “Raising Happy Children for Dummies" one in the famous black and yellow series as well as author of the highly acclaimed Parenting Made Easy resources.

She regularly appears on the award-winning flagship ITV show “This Morning,” Good Morning Britain and Sky News & is the parenting expert for many BBC Radio Stations around the UK.

Sue is the Parenting Expert for Disney Family and records monthly podcasts and Facebook Live Tea Parties around ‘Parenting Hacks.’

Her highly acclaimed ‘Can Do Kid’s Journal: Discover your Confidence Superpower’ gives children the gift of self-esteem and empowers them to become creative, innovative, independent, resourceful, resilient & confident in their own abilities to try new things & able to bounce back after setbacks. 

She has created The Sue Atkins Parenting Club which is bursting with Quick Win Videos, monthly webinars & regular Facebook Lives & is bursting with exclusive content for parents of children from babies & toddlers to teens.

Sue produces ‘The Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ a free weekly podcast which is bursting with Sue’s practical ideas, techniques and down to earth strategies for raising happy, confident, resilient children with strong self esteem.

Sue has also created the ‘Parentverse’ her exclusive platform for her podcast interviews with global Experts from around the world in her ‘Sue In Conversation With …’ series.

Sue also has created The Sue Atkins Book Club showcasing the very best in parenting and children’s books.

Sue offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, resilient children and helps parents create happy childhoods, free from finger pointing or judgement.

Sue also specialises in supporting families through divorce & created the ‘Divorce Journal for Kids’ due for release in 2021 to help children express, explore and understand some of the strong emotions that they may be feeling and to help them process the divorce for themselves. She has also created a series of Divorce Conversational Cards for parents to help start the difficult conversations about the changes that families face when they are going through divorce. 

Sue’s parenting articles are published all over the world & to receive her free eBooks bursting with practical tips and helpful advice from toddler to teen log on to www.theSueAtkins.com and download them instantly today.

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Come and listen in to Sarah and Jess having a chat about outdoor learning and how that looks and is managed from an International School perspective. Listening to Jess's journey is compelling and she has some great points to make. Jess speaks about outdoor learning as being 'infectious' and is a way to 'give playback to the kids'. Plus get her thoughts on The Muddy Puddle Teacher Training. A must-listen for all!

Website: jessgoslingearlyyearsteacher.com 

Twitter: JessGosling2

Facebook group and Teacheroo!: New to International School Teachers

Jess is writing a short guide to support teachers to move internationally, which should be released later this year.

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An inspiring speaker, author and regular media commentator on Early Years, Social Business and Child Poverty, June has been instrumental in achieving a major strategic, pedagogical and cultural shift for the award-winning London Early Years Foundation, resulting in an increased profile, new childcare model and stronger social impact over the past ten years.

As CEO and creator of the UK’s leading childcare charity and social enterprise since 2006, June continues to break new ground in the development of LEYF’s scalable social business model. She remains a tireless campaigner, looking for new ways to influence policy and make society a better place for all children and families.

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https://leyf.org.uk/about/leadership-team/june-osullivan/

Join Junes team https://leyf.org.uk/careers-at-leyf/

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On today's show we have the wonderfully inspiring Greg Bottrill who has come on the show to chat about PLAY.  This really is a must-listen show that is going to turn that frown upside down. Greg is on a mission to make play-based learning a 'thing' and to give the children their childhood back.  Father Christmas has landed for the Muddy Teachers, sporting a beard and all. To learn more about Greg I can not stress enough to buy his book and let him positively tell you how it is!

• Can I go and play now? 
• Take a peek at his website http://www.canigoandplaynow.com/
• Follow him on facebook, twitter and instagram.

Also, don't forget to let us show you how its done at www.themuddypuddleteacher.co.uk

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This is the very first episode of The Muddy Puddle Teacher with Sarah Seaman.  I am mum of two little ones and in 2018, I created an outdoor teaching approach to help schools and nurseries deliver a more nurtured curriculum the natural way! I now share my ideas and train educators on my approach as well as blog and podcast.  If you are a school and want to sign up to our wonderful wellbeing approach splash this way www.themuddypuddleteacher.co.uk. 

This is the first of many episodes with lots more influential adults and mini-muddy puddlers to come! Also feel free to follow The Muddy Puddle Teachers on FB, Instagram and Twitter.

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