Twinkl Talks: EYFS

Apr 06 2025 84 ep. 43 mins 10
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Working in the early years is busy, funny, messy and exhausting. Join host Shána, some of the Twinkl EYFS team, special guest speakers and other early years practitioners as they talk honestly about their experiences. Whether you're listening for CPD, on your commute or to help you relax... Twinkl EYFS will share everything you need to know about all things early years!Want to get involved or share your thoughts? Get in touch on social media!

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Ep. 80: School Transition Forms, Smart watch Policies and Deputy Managers.

Apr 06 2025 12 mins  
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers:What key information should be included in a school transition form?What should a policy around smart watches include?What’s the difference between a deputy and nursery manager?Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don'

Episode 79: The Play Cycle

Mar 24 2025 54 mins  
Join Shána, Lou and Julia as they discuss the many stages of the play cycle.https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mw07uhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18ecnthttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/are2ehttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uyvinhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ndbzhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/68yrj

Episode 78: Staff Morale, Staff Breaks and Outdoor Play

Mar 09 2025 17 mins  
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers:How can I further support staff morale in my room?How do you manage staff breaks and children lunches in early years?Which is better for children and outdoor play - free flow or set times?Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram

Episode 77: Phonics Doesn't Work

Feb 23 2025 52 mins  
Join Shána as she speaks to Educational Content Leads Becki Porter and Emma Fitzgerald, about how phonics isn't the only tool for learning to read and write.Upcoming TeachMeetsHow to support all learners with readingA whole school approachPhonics isn't working Home PagesTwinkl Originals Twinkl Phonics

Episode 76: Early Years Apprentices with Sophie Hayter

Feb 09 2025 47 mins  
Join Katie from Twinkl Private Early Years as she discusses early years apprentices with Sophie Hayter! Sophie is one of, if not THE, leading expert on early years qualifications and apprenticeships in England.Make sure to join Sophie’s group on Facebook - Early Years & Teaching Assistants Training & Qualifications (UK) to get the latest updates!Want to see more from the

Episode 75: Social Communication

Jan 26 2025 43 mins  
Join Shána as she speaks with Jayde, an SEND EYFS educator and Makaton Tutor, about how we use communication to support social interactions.Sign & Bloom Facebook PageSign & Bloom WebsiteJayde Conway LinkedIn Profile

Episode 74: Reducing Stress

Jan 12 2025 22 mins  
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers:How do I stand out in my CV when applying for jobs in private early years settings?Have tuff trays become more for show in the early years rather than about the children’s learning?Tips for helping reduce stress and preventing ‘burnout’ when working in the early yearsShould people

Episode 73: Communication & Language for EAL & SEND Learners

Dec 29 2024 56 mins  
BONUS EPISODE!To round off our mini series on communication and language development, Shána speaks with the Twinkl EAL and SEND managers about the barriers faced and support needed for children with additional learning needs.SEND in the Experts PodcastTalking Their Language PodcastTwinkl SEND supportTwinkl EAL SupportTwinkl Symbols

Episode 72: Christmas Special 2024!

Dec 15 2024 39 mins  
The Twinkl Early Years in Schools, Private Early Years and Early Years CPD teams have come together to give you another Christmas Special! Complete with fun and games, we definitely recommend playing along with us!

Episode 71: Communication & Language Part 3

Dec 01 2024 51 mins  
In this third and final episode of our miniseries on communication development in the early years, Julia and Louise outline the development that happens for toddlers aged one year old and upwards.Early Years C&L ResourcesDeveloping C&L for Ages 1-3Developing C&L for Ages 3-5