Early Excellence Podcast

Jan 31 2025 147 ep. 39 mins 17
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Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE

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Professional Love in the EYFS with Dr Jools Page

Jan 31 2025 61 mins  
This week we’re joined by Dr. Jools Page as we explore her highly important research on professional love within EYFS settings.Episode LinksWatch the Video "Professional Love: The Dance of Reciprocity."Read the Blog "What is Professional Love?"Explore EYFS CPD Training

Reflections of an Early Career Teacher: An Update with Sara Adams

Jan 24 2025 37 mins  
This week, Sara Adams returns to give us an update on her time as an Early Career Teacher working in Nursery. As part of the episode, we discuss the diverse needs of the children, reflective practice and the wonder of mathematics in the EYFS.Episode LinksJoin our Free ECT Webinar Listen to Sara's first ECT EpisodeNew to the EYFS? Join This Key Online Training PackageHave you B

Why Children Need Joy with Ben Kingston-Hughes

Jan 17 2025 58 mins  
The brilliant Ben Kingston-Hughes joins us this week as we explore the power of joy when working with young children.Episode LinksOrder Your Copy of Ben’s Book "Why Children Need Joy"Join us for our Inspiring Leaders Conference

Inspiring EYFS Practice: A Senior Leader's Perspective with Anna Wells

Jan 10 2025 43 mins  
Anna Wells joins us this week as we explore inspirational practice from a senior leader's perspective. We discuss observation and monitoring and the key markers in terms of effective EYFS practice.Episode LinksBook your place on the Inspiring Leaders ConferenceExplore Training for Senior Leaders

SEND Focus: Developing Learning Environments in Specialist Provision

Dec 06 2024 46 mins  
In this week's episode, we're joined by Rhyannan Porter and Evie Askew from Mayfield School in Cumbria. We discuss how well-planned continuous provision has been developed to help meet the diverse range of children's needs at the school.Episode LinksFind out more about Early Excellence support with SENDBook your place on Early Excellence CPD TrainingTransform your Learning Environm

Getting Started with Drama in the EYFS with Sam Marsden

Nov 29 2024 39 mins  
We're joined by drama specialist and author, Sam Marsden, this week as we explore the wonderful possibilities of drama for early years children. We discuss the holistic nature of drama and the great links to communication and language, problem solving and creativity. Sam also shares simple ideas to help you get started with drama in the EYFS.Episode LinksOrder a copy of Sam Marsden

Exploring Floorbooks and Displays with Llewella Ivins

Nov 22 2024 32 mins  
We're joined by Llewella Ivins this week as we explore how to use floorbooks and displays effectively to capture and celebrate learning.Episode LinksDiscover our EYFS Training ProgrammeJoin us at one of our Touring EYFS Roadshow Events Near You

The Great Outdoors! Exploring Effective Outdoor Learning with Evan McCormick

Nov 15 2024 47 mins  
Evan McCormick joins us this week as we explore the key principles of effective practice outdoors. As part of the episode, we discuss the high level of organisation needed outdoors as well as resourcing, planning and the role of the adult.Episode LinksIs Outdoor Learning a key area for development at your school or setting? Find Out About our TrainingOur Team of Curriculum Consulta

Curriculum Development in the EYFS with Charlotte Kelly from Oldfield Brow Primary School

Nov 08 2024 42 mins  
Charlotte Kelly joins us for this week's podcast episode as we reflect on a period of curriculum development at the school. As part of our chat, we explore the changes to the learning environment , well-planned resourcing and a focus on progression in the EYFS. We're proud to say that Oldfield Brow are now one of our Early Excellence Partner Schools, find out more about your n

SEND - Key Questions Answered with Louise Herbert and Gareth Shaw

Nov 01 2024 62 mins  
Louise Herbert and Gareth Shaw join us this week as we offer valuable SEND advice and answer key questions to support practice.Episode LinksAccess our Free SEND Framework MaterialsJoin us for our New Course on Strengthening SEND Practice