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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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35:44

Exploring Books to Develop Maths

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/05/27

Do 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 Collections Explore our Child Development Webinars Explore our Maths Focused Webinars

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15:05

Meaningful Mathematics: A Focus on EYFS Pedagogy

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/05/20

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

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31:20

Exploring Books to Support PSED

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/05/13

In 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

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43:13

A Guide to SEND in the Early Years

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/05/06

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

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33:52

Strengthening Subject Leadership: Curriculum...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/04/29

In this week’s Podcast Andy talks to Phil Armstrong, our Head of Regional Development for the South, about the role of an EYFS Leader and the importance of wider Subject Leadership. They reflect on how best to strengthen understanding of the core principles of Early Years for Subject Leaders to ensure these are translated into practice, the curriculum and assessment as part of a whole school approach. Explore our Subject Leaders Programme Read our Blog about Curriculum Progression Explore our

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11:46

What is Continuous Provision?

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/04/08

In this week’s Podcast, the team taker a close look at Continuous Provision, explore EYFS terminology and reflect onthe importance of creating a consistent and enabling environment. Order our Guides to Continuous Provision Explore our FREE Room Planning service Read the blog

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31:54

Exploring Powerful Learning Through Domestic Role Play

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/04/01

In this week’s Podcast, Andy talks to Amanda Belbin from Bincombe Valley Primary School, Weymouth. Amanda explains how meaningful talk and carefully planned enhancements have helped to put domestic role play at the heart of their practice.Watch our free Domestic Role Play webinarShop our Domestic Role Play ResourcesFollow Bincombe Valley on TwitterRead Amanda’s Domestic Role Play Blog

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16:11

Maximising Learning in Continuous Provision –...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/03/25

Developing a well organised Domestic Role Play Areais vital for supporting young children’s learning. In the Podcast this week we set out some key principles and explore tips and ideas to help you establish meaningful and quality domestic role play that remains in place all year.Watch our webinar recording Creating Conversations! Inspire Language through Role PlayExplore our Domestic Role Play Resources to enhance your areaRead the Blog

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25:30

Owning Your Curriculum: A Close Look at the Learning...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/03/18

Do your Early Years’ classroom spaces truly reflect your vision for learning? Have they come together by accident or been carefully planned to offer rich, meaningful and joyful experiences for young children? In this weeks Podcast, we explore how our learning environment needs to be valued as a key part of the curriculum.Join our Spring National BriefingWatch our Spring into Spring Twilight EventRead the Blog

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34:01

Tackling the Year 1 Cliff Face: Getting it Right From...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/03/11

In this week’s Podcast, Andy interviews James Hitchens, the Headteacher from Penryn Primary Academy & Nursery in Cornwall. James discusses the school’s journey of rapid improvement from a RI Ofsted inspection in 2017 as he shares their vision, approach and the thinking behind it. From the creation of inspiration learning environments to the value they place on continuous provision in EYFS and into Year 1, James highlights the positive impact this has on the teaching and learning, the staff as

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22:06

Navigating the Sea of Talk

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/03/04

The new EYFS framework stresses the importance of talk in supporting children’s learning. In this week’s episode, we explore how to put talk at the very heart of your practice. Join our “Understanding Language & Communication in the EYFS” Webinar Package Explore our free Audits & Planning Guides Read the Blog

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27:35

Rainbow Birds: A Celebration of Artistic Achievements...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/02/18

In this week’s Podcast, Andy interviews Maeve Birdsall & Jasmine Priestley from Co-op Academy Oakwood in Leeds. Together with Claire Clithero, they have written and published a book that shows the positive impact on children when they value and nurture creativity.Order the Rainbow Birds Book OnlineExplore more about Oakwood Academy

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13:26

The Classroom Environment – Riot of Colour vs Peace...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/02/11

How is colour used within your classroom? In this week’s Podcast Episode, Andy explores the use of colour and poses some key questions to consider including whether it is really needed to keep children engaged or if it is distracting to the learning. There are also lots of top tips for alternatives to move forward.Explore our FREE Room Planning serviceTake a 3D Virtual Tour of our CentreRead the Blog

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17:49

Mathematical Musings

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/02/04

It’s essential that your team understand how young children develop maths expertise, especially when choosing, using and evaluating set schemes or programmes. In this week’s Podcast Andy welcomes back Jude Twani who provides her insight and tips on approaching maths in the EYFS. Access the Exploring Subitising: Developing Children's Understanding of Number Recorded Webinar Join our Exploring Shape, Space and Measure: Developing Young Mathematicians Webinar Order Jude Twani & Michael Jones’

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16:46

Maximising Learning in Continuous Provision – The...

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/01/28

Exploring and experimenting with water is a key fascination for many children and if you have it available continuously, you may even find that some children go back to it a lot! This week’s Podcast explores how the Water Area can be packed with a wealth of opportunities for scientific and mathematical thinking as well as opportunities for storying and developing narrative. Attend Professor Julie Fisher’s Interacting or Interfering: Developing Powerful Learning Partnerships in the EYFS course

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16:18

Exploring Block Play Alongside Small World

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/01/21

Well organised and well planned provision areas, alongside effective adult interactions, enable children to develop sustained play, practise new skills and extend their ideas over time. Some areas of provision work particularly well together like Block Play and Small World, and this week Andy looks at these in more detail.Explore our Structures & Spaces: Inspiring Young Architects Through Block Play webinar recordingJoin our upcoming It’s a Small World: Inspiring Children’s Storytelling Through

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21:39

Exploring Different Approaches in the Early Years

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/01/14

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work overseas? In this week’s fascinating Podcast, Andy interviews Rachael Stevens from Panyaden International School in Thailand about their unique approach. As well as taking a tour of their natural environment, they chat about all kinds of things including behaviour management, risk and challenge.Take a 3D Virtual Tour of our CentreView Andy's Photos of Panyaden School:Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3

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17:14

The Characteristics of Effective Learning

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2022/01/07

Welcome back to the start of a new term and a new year! Join us this week as we explore the importance of the Characteristics of Effective Learning, and consider how they are used as part of our everyday practice. Explore our FREE Room Planning service Order our Guides to Continuous Provision Read the Blog

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25:42

Catching Up and Lessons From The Dancefloor

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2021/12/10

In this week's Podcast, hear Andy Burt and Jude Twani discuss the “Catch Up Agenda” following the months of disrupted education and Jude utilises her new love of dancing to help us reflect on how children can learn and adapt. Take a Virtual Tour of our Centre Join Jude’s most recent twilight training session: Exploring Subitising: The Power of Knowing How Many There Are! Read the Blog

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17:00

Effective Tidy Up Times in the EYFS

Early Excellence Podcast ·

2021/12/03

In this week’s Podcast we give tips and advice to make tidying the classroom run smoothly and become a meaningful way of teaching, learning and embedding a range of skills and concepts. Watch the FREE Planning your Environment Webinar Take a Virtual Tour of our Centre Read the Blog

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