Shána is joined by Michelle Elliot, Early Years Parents ECL at Twinkl, to explore the vital role of effective communication between educators, parents, and carers. Michelle shares practical insights on how strong partnerships can positively impact a child’s learning and development - from creating open channels of communication to supporting families with the right resources.

We discuss:

• Why clear communication with parents and carers matters in early years settings
• Common barriers and how to overcome them
• Strategies for building trust and collaboration between home and school
• Twinkl EY’s approach to supporting educators and families

Whether you’re an early years practitioner, teacher, or parent, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you strengthen those all-important home–school connections.

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Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers:

• What should we do with a staff member who is refusing to change nappies?
• I haven’t interviewed for years, what should I expect?
• Should we ban Halloween in early years settings?

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!

Join Shána, Julia and Lou as they dive into nutrition in the Early Years. They’ll be chatting through recent changes, what this means for your setting, and practical ways to support parents, carers and children with healthy choices.

Whether you’re looking for ideas to share with families or guidance on mealtimes in your provision, this episode is full of useful insights and tips.

In the last couple of weeks, Ofsted have released the newest inspection framework, early years toolkits and held online briefings to share more details. Changes are coming in November 2025 so join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss some of what’s coming:

• Changes to inspection day
• Prioritising inclusion
• Focussing on wellbeing
• Inspection timelines

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!

💬 How do we protect our wellbeing in the busy world of Early Years?

Shána and Becky explore strategies for setting boundaries, regaining balance and feeling more in control, both inside and outside the classroom.

✨ Alongside the episode, we’re sharing a Wellbeing Calendar for Practitioners plus a simple Things to Look Forward To jar craft, both designed to give you little boosts throughout the term.

Want to take the conversation further? Don’t miss our upcoming TeachMeet.

Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems all around the new EYFS 2025 and safeguarding reforms! This episode covers:

• How long should outdoor play be?
• What are your opinions of completing paper in the work whilst the children are present?
• How useful do you find supply staff?

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!

In this episode, we’re joined by Twinkl’s National Education Lead, Michelle Windridge, to break down what’s changing in early years education from September 2025.

We explore the latest DfE guidance and what it means for Reception teachers, EYFS leaders, and early years settings—including updates to the Writing Framework, the Reception Baseline Assessment, EYFS safeguarding reforms, and the new “Best Start in Life” plan.

You’ll also hear practical insights on school readiness support, curriculum planning, and how to feel confident heading into the new academic year.

Perfect for early years professionals looking to stay ahead of upcoming changes.

Read her blog here.

Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems all around the new EYFS 2025 and safeguarding reforms! This episode covers:

• What’s changed with the new EYFS?
• Where can you get the latest information?
• Can unqualified staff be included in early years ratios?
• Do all early years staff need paediatric first aid training?

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!

Join the Twinkl EY in Schools team as they dive into all things continuous provision, from what it really means, to exploring enhanced and integrated provision, plus top tips for making it work in your setting.

You’ll also find plenty of inspiration from real practitioners and examples of provision in action. Don't forget to check out our Continuous Provision Hub and latest blog posts for even more ideas and support!

🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/early-years-continuous-provision-hub

Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers:

• I’ve worked in childcare for a while and find it hard to come up with new ideas. Any suggestions to help me with this?
• Should early years staff be bag searched on arrival into setting?
• Do you allow children to bring in their own toys into setting?

Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!