Early Excellence Podcast

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

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayThis week we're joined by Nova Robinson as we explore what we mean by effective enhancements and reflect on how we make this work within a key stage one context.Episode LinksListen to our Podcast Episode - Getting Started with Continuous Provision in Key Stage 1Access Early Excellence Key Stage 1 trainingDownload our Free Key Stage 1 Audits and Planning Guides

Author and illustrator Pippa Pixley joins us for this week’s episode as we discuss the importance of creative experiences, interactive storytelling and nurturing a love of nature.Episode LinksFind Out More about Pippa’s WorkBook Your Place on one of our Early Excellence Roadshow Events 

Dr Natalie Canning joins us for this week’s episode of the podcast as we discuss her key research on empowering young learners in the EYFS.Episode LinksFind out More on Dr Natalie Canning’s Research on Empowering Young LearnersRead our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self-Confidence and Security in the EYFSBook your Place on an Early Excellence Roadshow Event

We’re joined by Nova Robinson this week as we discuss the challenges but also the benefits of age classes. We explore the importance of a clear understanding of child development and offer key advice for meeting the needs of all of the children.Episode LinksBook your place on our Support for Teachers with Mixed Age Classes Webinar Series

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayThe first few weeks are such a busy yet crucial time in the EYFS year. Llewella Ivins joins us this week as we put together a checklist to make sure we haven’t missed anything!Episode LinksDownload our EYFS checklist for ECTsAccess our Indoor Provision Audit Tool

This week, we’re joined by Anna-Marie Bevan, the Head of Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre in Cardiff. We discuss the journey of development at the setting, the rich experiences provided and the importance of striking the right balance between child initiated and adult-guided learning.Episode LinksExplore our upcoming CPDJoin our EYFS Roadshow

Judith Ish-Horowicz, the co-founder and director of the UK’s first intergenerational nursery, joins us for our first episode of the new school year. As part of our chat, Judith tells us all about the inspirational multi-generational work at Apples and Honey Nightingale and the benefits for all involved.Episode LinksWatch Judith Ish-Horowicz presenting a TEDx Talk about her workFind out more about Apples and Honey Nightingale CIC

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App Today2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 85This week we’re joined by Clare King, one of our Curriculum Consultants at Early Excellence. We discuss the key principles of effective continuous provision and how to put these principles into practice.Take a virtual classroom tour of the Early Excellence learning environmentsFind out more about our Inside Out suite of support materialsDownload our free continuous provision audit tool

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App Today2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 52In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella explore the increasing popularity of tuff spot trays in early years settings. They discuss how Tuff Spot trays are used, look closely at some of the potential drawbacks of being over reliant on tray based activities and ask the question: Is it time to move away from the Tuff Spot tray?Watch our free Guide to Continuous Provision webinarRead our Blog Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFSExplore our EYFS Training Programme