Early Excellence Podcast

Mar 07 2025 152 ep. 39 mins 20
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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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Understanding the Impact of Premature Birth with Caroline Woodman

Mar 07 2025 44 mins  
Caroline Woodman joins us this week as we explore the impact of premature birth on children’s development. Caroline shares her own story and that of her son, Reuben, who was born prematurely. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention, understanding developmental challenges, and the need for educational professionals to be aware of the unique needs of premature children.

Physical Engagement with Dr Simone Tomaz

Feb 28 2025 46 mins  
Dr Simone Tomaz joins us this week as we explore the importance of physical opportunities for young children and how these experiences support other areas of development. The discussion also covers the balance between sleep, screen time and physical engagement in young children.Episode LinksFind Out About the Work of Dr Simone TomazExplore How to Provide Big Physical Experiences Ou

Exploring Early Literacy with Karen Boardman

Feb 21 2025 40 mins  
We welcome Dr Karen Boardman from Edge Hill University to the podcast this week as we discuss all things early literacy.Episode LinksExplore Early Excellence Training on Strengthening Early Literacy in the EYFSFind Out More on the Work of Dr Karen BoardmanDiscover our Range of Literacy Resources

Beach Schools with Rhianne Stephens

Feb 14 2025 25 mins  
This week, we’re joined by Rhianne Stephens from Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre in Cardiff. We discuss the setting’s regular visits to the beach throughout the year and the fantastic impact of connecting with nature.Episode LinksJoin our Upcoming Inspiring Leaders ConferenceDiscover our Range of Outdoor Resources

The Power of Pets with Jayne Hosmer

Feb 07 2025 33 mins  
This week we’re joined by Jayne Hosmer from the charity Pets as Therapy as we explore the impact of pets on our youngest children.Episode LinksFind out more about the work of Pets as Therapy

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