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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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49:20

Exploring Spaces of Fascination at Manor Wood...

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2023/06/16

Jasmine Priestley and Lucy Gill, from Manor Wood Primary School in Leeds, join us for this week’s episode of the podcast. They share their child centred and creative ethos and introduce us to the spaces of fascination which have been developed in their foundation stage unit.Attend Manor Wood's Open Event and Explore Their Award Winning SettingListen to our previous interview with Jasmine Priestley and her former colleague Maeve Birdsall as they discuss their book, Rainbow Birds, a celebration of

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33:22

Prime Time?

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2023/06/09

Does your timetable reflect the vital importance of the prime areas of learning? This week, we’re joined by our own Matthew Sayer as we discuss the positive impact of giving children more time.Read our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self Confidence in the EYFSBook on to our Let’s Get Talking Webinar SeriesListen to our Podcast Episode with Alison Clark, Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child

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01:10:17

Sharing the School Development Journey: Interview...

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2023/05/26

This week, we’re joined by Lee Dunn who is the Acting Head of School at Oldbury on Severn CofE VC Primary School in Gloucestershire. Lee shares the school’s journey of improvement and the positive impact on the whole school community.Transform your Early Primary Education and Elevate Outcomes with our Bespoke School Improvement Services Maximise your Learning Environment with our Free Room Planning Service and Expert Guidance

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29:29

Keeping it Real!

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Our own Llewella Ivins joins us for this week’s episode as we explore the importance of real life experiences for our youngest children.Read our blog on developing powerful learning through domestic role playBrowse our Woodwork Resource CollectionsListen to our podcast episode on Cultural Capital in the EYFS

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42:11

Reflecting on the Covid 19 Lockdowns, Three Years On:...

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2023/05/12

Josey Hall, the EYFS Leader at Knavesmire Primary School in York, joins us for this week’s episode. Three years on from the first Covid 19 lockdown, we remember the changes and the challenges and reflect upon the ongoing impact on young children.Explore our Training All About Child Development in the EYFSDiscover our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self-Confidence and Security in the EYFS

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45:39

Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child: Interview...

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2023/05/05

This week, we talk to Alison Clark about her recent bookSlow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child. As part of the conversation, Alison discusses the pressures within Early Childhood Education and makes the case for slow pedagogies when working with young children.Watch the low Pedagogy-Making Time for Children’s Learning and Development Video ClipOrder a copy of Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child

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34:07

Exploring the Life and Legacy of Maria Montessori...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/04/28

Dr Nathan Archer, Director of the International Montessori Institute,joins us for this week’s episode as we explore the life and work of Maria Montessori. As part of our discussion, we explore the impact of Maria Montessori’s work and how her approaches to education have influenced practice and provision to this day.Explore the International Montessori Institute at Leeds Beckett University

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43:16

Exploring Boys' Learning

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Our own Matthew Sayer, Curriculum Consultant at Early Excellence, joins us for this week’s episode of the podcast as we explore boys’ learning in the EYFS and debate why they nationally are not achieving the same levels of expected development in aspects as girls, and what needs to be considered.Find out more about our Unpicking the Gender Gap TrainingBook on to one of our free Planning Your Environment Events

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40:41

Exploring Early Speech and Language Development:...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/03/31

This week, we talk to Catherine Laing, Lecturer in Developmental Linguistics at York University. As part of the discussion, we explore early speech and also the impact of the Covid19 lockdowns on children’s speaking skillsRead our blog on Navigating the Sea of TalkBook onto our Let’s Get Talking Course

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32:54

Effective Routines for Inspirational Learning

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2023/03/24

Do you make the most of daily and weekly routines in the Early Years and Key Stage One? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by our very own Nova Robinson, as we discuss and explore how effective routines can be used to provide inspirational experiences and embed learning over time.Watch our free Training Video on Continuous Provision in Key Stage 1 with Nova Robinson.Access our free EYFS and Key Stage One Planning Guides and Audit ToolsExplore our Key Stage One Training Programme

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35:08

Exploring Playful Mathematics: Interview with Dr...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/03/17

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Helen Williams on this week’s episode of The early Excellence Podcast. Helen is an independent educational consultant, specialising in the learning and teaching of primary mathematics. Helen’s book"Playful Mathematics for Children 3 to 7"won the Nursery World Professional Book of the Year Award in 2022.Read ourMathematical Musingsblog by Jude TwaniListen to ourMathematical Musingspodcast episode with Jude Twani

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55:42

A Head-to-Head Podcast Takeover!

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Our own Sarah Carey, the presenter of the Head-to Head Podcast, joins us for this week’s episode and introduces us to Emma Prokipczuk. Emma is the Executive Principal of three schools in the Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust and joins Sarah to discuss their recent Ofsted inspection visits.Subscribe to the Head-to-Head PodcastJoin us for our National BriefingFind out about the Early Excellence Leadership Programme

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55:50

Exploring Cultural Capital in the EYFS: Interview...

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2023/03/03

In this, our 60thepisode, we’re joined by Nicky Turner the Early Years Lead for the Astrea Academy Trust. As part of our conversation, we explore what we mean by cultural capital in the early years.Read our Blog "All About Building on Children’s Interests"Access Training on How to Explore and Develop Children’s InterestsWatch our Free Training Video on Developing High Quality Domestic Role Play Provision

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51:34

A Focus on Autism: Interview with Nicola Musgrove

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2023/02/24

This week, we talk with Nicola Musgrove. Nicola is a former early years practitioner, a further education college tutor and is mum to two children with autism. As part of the interview, Nicola discusses her own experiences of autism and also offers key advice for teachers and practitioners working in the EYFS.Nicola's Husband Tim is running the London Marathon to raise money for The National Autistic Society. Click Here to Sponsor TimOrder Kerry Murphy's Book "A Guide to SEND in Early Years"Listen

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50:40

A Virtual Firework Display! Why Rich Experiences in...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/02/17

This week, we’re joined on the podcast by Ben Kingston-Hughes. Ben is an author, trainer, keynote speaker and also the Managing Director of Inspired Children. Our conversation takes many twists and turns but focuses on the vital importance of early childhood.Join our Conference with Ben Kingston-HughesOrder a copy of Ben's BookExplore our Training & EventsListen to our interview with Prof. Sam Wass "The Secret Lives of Young Learners"

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24:33

Enhancement Overload?

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/02/10

This week, Andy and Llewella explore how too many weekly enhancements can be an unhelpful part of practice and consider what the alternatives are.Explore our webinar "Too Much Provision, Not Enough Teaching"Order a copy of our Guide to Continuous Provision Read our Blog "What is Continuous Provision?"Listen to our "Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFS" podcast

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32:22

The Vital Importance of Self-Regulation: Interview...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/02/03

In this week’s episode, we talk to Dr Mine Conkbayir about the importance of self-regulation, co-regulation and meeting children’s emotional needs.Explore our upcoming Let's Explore Self-Regulation webinarOrder The Neuroscience of the Developing Child bookDiscover more about Dr Mine Conkbayir

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46:54

An Inspector Calls

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/01/27

In this week’s episode we chat to Jess Martin and Natalie Hewitt from Highgate Primary Academy, part of the Astrea Academy Trust. We discuss the school’s recent Ofsted inspection and what the experience was like from the perspective of the EYFS team.Listen to The Early Excellence Head-to-Head PodcastRead Ofsted's New Publication "What EY Providers & Practitioners Need to Know"

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30:16

Interview with Professor Nirmala Rao, Professor of...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/01/20

In this week’s episode, we talk to Professor Nirmala Rao from Hong Kong University about her research, global approaches to early education and an international award for early years practice.Register for Khalifa International Award for Early Learning FieldExplore the work of Professor RaoExplore more on Early Excellence

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27:07

Introducing the Head-to-Head Podcast with Sarah Carey

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2023/01/11

In our first podcast episode of 2023, we chat with Sarah Carey, one of our colleagues at Early Excellence, about a brand new podcast for Headteachers and School Leaders.Gain access to the Head-to-Head Podcast

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