Early Excellence Podcast
Early Excellence
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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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h
Self-Regulation at the Heart of Effective Practice | Re-Release
2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 90Does your practice reflect the value of self-regulation? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by members of the senior team from Rawmarsh Nursery School in Rotherham as we explore the vital importance of nurturing self-regulation skills. Access training on Child Development including Self-RegulationBecome an Early Excellence Partner SchoolExplore Continuous Provision Inside Out
Aug 16, 2024 • 57min
Exploring Early Speech and Language Research with Catherine Laing | Re-Release
2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 112Catherine Laing, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Linguistics, rejoins us this week for a close look at speech and language research. Book your Place on our Let’s Get Talking Training CourseListen to our Earlier Episode with Catherine Laing "Exploring Early Speech and Language Development"Explore our Free Continuous Provision Guides and Audits
Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 13min
Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills: Interview with Nicky Turner | Re-Release
2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 92Nicky Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us in our new Early Excellence studio as we explore the vital importance of supporting early literacy and phonics skills effectively.Book your Place on Early Excellence TrainingVisit our New Early Excellence StudioListen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers
Aug 2, 2024 • 38min
Inspirational Learning Environments: A Tour of the EYFS at Whitefield Primary School | Re-Release
2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 105This week, we visit Whitefield Primary School in Liverpool and take a tour of their inspirational EYFS learning environmentsWatch our Free Planning your Environment WebinarShop our Inspirational ResourcesDownload our free Audits and Planning Guides
Jul 26, 2024 • 49sec
Getting Started with Continuous Provision in Key Stage One: Interview with Nova Robinson | Re-Release
This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App Today2024 Summer Break Re-Release - Episode 106With more schools recognising the growing interest in continuous provision for Key Stage 1 education, Andy Burt and Nova Robinson delve into its implementation. From understanding the needs of Key Stage 1 children to navigating transitions from early years, this conversation offers invaluable insights into initiating this transformative approach. Join us as we uncover the practical steps, challenges, and resources needed to embark on the continuous provision journey, drawing upon the expertise shared in this enlightening discussion.Join us on one of our KS1 Roadshow eventsOrder our KS1 Guide to Continuous ProvisionExplore the Ideas and Inspirations section of our website
Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
50 Things to Do Before You're Five with Christian Bunting and Frank Norris
In our last new episode of the school year, we find out about a great project! The 50 Things to Do Before You’re 5 Project aims to provide a list of experiences for young children which are not to be missed. Christian Bunting and Frank Norris join us as we explore the beginnings of the project, the range of experiences and the impact on young children.Explore our CPD Training for you and your TeamFind out more about our FREE Room Planning ServicePurchase our Continuous Provision Guides
Jul 12, 2024 • 45min
Tracking Key Writing Skills with Dora Rackham
Dora Rackham from City Academy, Whitehawk, near Brighton joins us for this week’s episode as we explore the progression of writing skills. Dora has developed a tool to track the small steps involved in developing writing skills and joins us to share how it is used and the impact on the practice.Explore our Mark Making to Writing Course Listen to our Podcast "Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills"Book a Place on our Strengthening Early Literacy in the EYFS Course
Jul 5, 2024 • 55min
Key Advice for Supporting Communication and Language Development with Evan McCormick
Expert Evan McCormick discusses key strategies for supporting children's communication and language development. Topics include routines, plan-do-review cycles, effective adult interactions, and catering to specific needs like EAL and developmental delays.
Jun 28, 2024 • 50min
Getting it Right in Key Stage One with the team from Quinton Primary School, Birmingham
Nova Robinson catches up with the team at Quinton Primary School in Birmingham for this week’s episode. They discuss the implementation of an effective approach to Key Stage One practice based on an enabling learning environment, strong adult-child learning relationships and smoother transitions from the EYFS.Watch our Free Plan Your Learning Environment KS1 webinarLast Chance to attend the KS1 Roadshow in Doncaster or KentPurchase our KS1 Continuous Provision GuidesDownload Free KS1 Planning Guides and Audit Tools
Jun 21, 2024 • 43min
Nursery Transition - Getting it Right from the Start with Natalie Bignell
This week, we’re joined by Natalie Bignell from Kidstart Nursery in Manchester. We discuss the key transition procedures in place at the nursery and the positive impact for children, the families and staff team. Listen to our recent episode "Effective Transition with Phil Armstrong"Read our Blog on "Exploring Powerful Learning Through Domestic Role Play"Watch our Free Room Planning WebinarExplore EYFS CPD for You and Your Team
