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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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20:28

Is It Time to Move Away from the Tuff Spot Tray?

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/12/09

In 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

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34:51

Topics, Themes and Schemes

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/12/02

Do you follow a structure of topics and themes as part of your practice? In your setting, are schemes used to structure the teaching of literacy and mathematical skills? In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella discuss the benefits of working within a structure alongside the need to respond to children’s individual needs and interests.Find out more about ourIt’s more Than a Maths SchemecourseExplore ourBuilding on Children’s InterestswebinarRead ourBuilding on Children’s InterestsBlog

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56:37

A Close Look at Expressive Art and Design: Interview...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/11/25

Young children have a natural desire to explore their world and share ideas through creative expression. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by artist Emma-Jo Bairstow as we discuss key ways to develop provision and practice in relation to expressive arts and design.Develop your practice by joining Emma-Jo Bairstow for ourEvery Child an ArtistcourseLooking for some festive inspiration? Join us for our freeMagic of ChristmastwilightWatch ourBuilding Creative Approaches in the EYFS and KS1videoFind

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53:51

An In-Depth Look at Physical Development: Interview...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/11/18

As one of the prime areas of learning, physical development underpins children’s overall learning and development. Yet how often do we consider children’s physical development in real depth? In this week’s episode, we talk with Helen Hawes about her support work in schools and how small changes to our practice can have a big impact for our children.Find out more about our "Let's Explore Physical Development" courseExplore our Outdoor Resource CollectionsContact Helen to find out more about her work

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57:33

Helicopter Stories in Action: Interview with Trisha Lee

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/11/11

In this week’s episode, we talk to Trisha Lee all about the importance of nurturing and celebrating children’s storytelling. Trisha tells us all about her work in schools and also about her new book, The Growth of a Storyteller, which explores the practice of using helicopter stories to value, nurture and inspire young learners.Order your copy of The Growth of a StorytellerExplore our Themed Role Play Resources

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40:45

Mixing the Mathematical Milkshake! Developing Rich...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/11/04

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Kate Gingles and the EYFS team at Newcastle High School for Girls. As part of our chat, we talk about the team’s key focus on developing enjoyable and rich mathematical learning opportunities for their Nursery and Reception children.Find out more about our“More than a Maths Scheme”Course Read our blog:Mathematical Musingsby Jude Twani Download a free copy of ourMaths Provision Audit

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38:16

Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/10/28

Children’s books provide us with wonderfully rich opportunities to nurture and provoke imaginative writing ideas. In this week’s episode, Andy and Llewella share some fantastic children’s books for inspiring young writers. Browse our 3-5 Yrs Book Resource Collection Find Out More About Our Let’s Explore Language and Communication Training Explore Our It’s More than Reading and Writing Training

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39:21

Early Childhood Theories Today: Interview with Ruth...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/10/21

In this week’s episode, we chat to Ruth Swailes and Aaron Bradbury about their fantastic new book - Early Childhood Theories Today.They discuss the links between theories and practice within the classroom, the benefits of the book, their writing process and much more.Purchase a copy of Early Childhood Theories TodayExplore our EYFS TrainingDiscover our KS1 Courses

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35:42

The Wonderful Possibilities of Wordless Books

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/10/14

Do you have wordless books within your classroom provision? In your setting, are wordless books used to support children’s language development and storytelling skills? Join us for this week’s episode of The Early Excellence Podcast where we explore and review some great wordless books and discuss how the books can be used to support the development of a wide range of skills. Watch the Video “The Piano” Book on to our webinar - It's More than Reading & Writing Explore our range of

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01:00:56

The Secret Lives of Young Learners: Interview with...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/10/07

This week, we’re joined by Professor Sam Wass from The University of East London. Sam is a child psychologist and neuroscientist specialising in concentration and stress in young children. You will probably remember Sam as the on-screen child psychologist in the popular Channel 4 programmes The Secret Lives of 4 Year Olds and The Secret Lives of 5 Year Olds.Order The Secret Lives of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds bookWatch Sam’s TED Talk on How the Modern World is Changing Young ChildrenInspire your EYFS team

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39:59

Continuous Provision in Key Stage 1

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/09/30

There are often stark differences in approaches to teaching and learning once children move in to year one, but, does this have to be the case? In this week’s episode, we explore how a rich, well-planned learning environment in Key Stage One can provide both the continuity and the challenge that young learners need. Explore our Guide to Continuous Provision for Key Stage 1 Access our Free Webinars focused on KS1 Order Julie Fisher’s Book - Moving on to Key Stage 1

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20:20

Repetitive Play: is it OK?

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Children have a strong drive to repeat actions. They can become fascinated by transporting objects, moving in circles or creating enclosures as they explore, and make sense of, the world around them. In this week’s episode, Llewella explores how to identify these repeated patterns of play, known as schemas, and begins to consider how practitioners can use schematic play as a means of tuning in to, and extending, children’s thinking. Read the Blog Watch our Let’s Explore Schemas Webinar Explore

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15:55

What is Enquiry Based Learning?

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/09/15

With Kath Murdoch’s “The Art of Enquiry Teaching” event fast approaching, we explore what we actually mean byEnquiry Based Learning. In this week’s episode we introduce the concept of Enquiry Based Learning, consider aspects such as the right environment and the adult role, and discuss some key questions to get us thinking. Attend our Conference with Kath Murdoch Read the Blog

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42:33

Five Things to Remember in September

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/09/08

Welcome back to the first episode for the new school year! September is a crucial time for your practice, so for this week’s episode, Andy & Llewella explore the key things for you to remember at the start of this school year. Join our Free ECT Webinar Attend our Conference with Kath Murdoch Explore all our Upcoming Training

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32:56

All Set? Getting Ready for the New School Year

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/07/28

With 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

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43:13

The Revised EYFS Framework, Learning from the Early...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/07/08

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

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24:15

Choosing the Right Book to Support Your Practice

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/07/01

In 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 Books Explore our CPD Training Utilise our Free Audits & Planning Guides

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01:02:44

Exploring Inspirational Learning Environments at the...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/06/24

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

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30:30

Understanding the World, One Page at a Time

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/06/17

A 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 Collections Explore our FREE Room Planning service Explore our It’s More than a Worksheet Webinar Listen to our Podcast with Co-op Academy Oakwood

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38:16

Moving On: Exploring Child-Centred Approaches to...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/06/10

Effective 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 Fisher Order our Guides to Continuous

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