Early Excellence Podcast

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayWith lots to get ready for the new school year, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this week’s bonus podcast episode, Andy and Llewella offer lots of advice and also discuss which jobs are the key prioritiesExplore our free Planning Guides & AuditsOrder our Guides to Continuous ProvisionEnquire about our free room planning service

In our final podcast for this school year, Andy catches up with some of the founding members of the popular Facebook Group: Early Years Early Adopters. Formed initially in 2020 during the pandemic as a support network for any early adopter schools, the group has now become a key social hub for the Facebook education community where people share ideas and offer advice and support. During this fascinating episode, Andy finds out how the group was formed, what they have learned and where they’re going next. Explore the Early Adopters Group Join our Early Excellence Facebook Group Book our webinar "The Revised EYFS Curriculum"

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayIn this episode, Andy and Llewella share and explore a range of key practitioner texts to really get you thinking. So whether you’re needing to get to grips with the key principles of EYFS practice, looking to develop your outdoor learning environment, working with two year olds for the first time or in need of a fresh outlook on Key Stage One, there’s a book here for you!Shop our Professional BooksExplore our CPD TrainingUtilise our Free Audits & Planning Guides

In this week’s podcast episode, Andy is joined by Esther O’Connor, the EYFS Leader at the British School of Brussels. Esther opens the doors to the inspirational EYFS learning environments at the school and describes how children’s fascinations are nurtured as part of their child-centred practice. Take a look at Esther’s photos of their environments Take a 3D tour of our centre Explore our complete classroom collections

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayA carefully chosen children’s book can inspire a wide range of conversations and nurture children’s curiosity in the world around them. In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella explore a range of fantastic stories and non fiction texts to challenge your children’s thinking and help them make meaningful connections.Shop our Book CollectionsExplore our FREE Room Planning serviceExplore our It’s More than a Worksheet WebinarListen to our Podcast with Co-op Academy Oakwood

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayEffective transition is so much more than an opportunity to visit a new classroom or meet the next teacher. In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella discuss effective practice and its relationship to transition. They also explore how successful transition processes recognise the different transitions that children experience and how sensitive, child-centred approaches can help nurture young learners in times of change.Order Moving on to KS1 by Julie FisherOrder our Guides to Continuous ProvisionJoin our All About Children's Well-being & Involvement in the EYFS webinar

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayDo you use children’s story books as a starting point for exploring mathematical vocabulary and concepts? Do you have mathematically rich picture books as part of the provision in your maths area? In this week’s episode Andy Burt and Llewella Ivins explore some great maths related books and stories to help you get started.Shop our Book CollectionsExplore our Child Development WebinarsExplore our Maths Focused Webinars

In this week’s Podcast Andy focuses on meaningful mathematics in the EYFS. He explores how a well-planned learning environment allows for powerful connections to support the effective teaching of mathematics. He also reflects on the importance of the adult role to maximise opportunities to embed learning, challenge thinking and introduce vocabulary. Download our Free Maths Audits for EYFS & KS1 Book our Developing Young Mathematicians Online Programme Explore our Maths Focused Webinars Read the Blog

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayIn this week’s Podcast Episode, Andy Burt and Llewella Ivins take a closer look at a range of books that can support children’s Personal, Social & Emotional Development. They share some of their favourite books including Knuffle Bunny, Julian is a Mermaid and the Big Book of Families. Join them to explore the key themes and messages in these beautiful texts, and hear how they can be used as an effective part of classroom practice.Shop our Book CollectionsExplore our Child Development WebinarsJoin our Understanding How to Support Children's Well-being & Involvement in the EYFS Webinar

This week, Andy interviews Kerry Murphy, Early Years Lecturer and Consultant, about her new book A Guide to SEND in the Early Years. Andy and Kerry discuss and reflect on EYFS practice, how best to support children with SEND and also challenge some common misconceptions. Order Kerry’s book: A Guide to SEND in the Early Years Explore our Child Development Webinars View other recommended professional texts