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Atelier Talks

Decibelle Creative

Atelier Talks is a podcast for educators who want to deepen their understanding of outstanding Early Years education. Hosted by the expert team behind the award-winning Atelier Nursery, join Clare, Beth, Lauren and Laura to explore the magic of Atelier, unpacking their real-life Early Years practice rooted in Reggio Emilia, Froebelian principles, and child-led learning. From free-flow and mixed-age provision to creating inspiring learning environments, each episode offers valuable insights to

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54:34

From Italy With Love: Insights And Reflections From...

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2025/11/27

“You go there to learn about children — but you come back remembering who you are, and why you do what you do.” Harriet, Early Years Educator at AtelierIn this very special episode of Atelier Talks, we’re reflecting on our recent team study trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy: the city that inspires so much of our practice and pedagogy here at Atelier. Clare & Laura are joined by Harriet and Rosie, two of our incredible team members who have walked the cobbled streets of Reggio and returned home

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From Fees to 'Free' Places: What the Early Years...

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2025/11/13

“Our biggest priority is the children. But we can’t keep showing up for them at the level we want to if the system is this broken.”Clare Crowther - Director, Atelier“When there’s no consistency from one local authority to another, how are settings supposed to stay compliant?” This is one of the many questions we’re tackling in this episode of Atelier Talks. This episode is essential listening for any Early Years provider navigating the increasingly complex world of fees, funding and “free”

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55:42

Achieve, Belong, Thrive: Vanessa Dooley Unpacks The...

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2025/10/30

“Shine. Don’t shy away. This is your setting. You own it.” – Vanessa Dooley, Jigsaw Early Years ConsultancyIn this special guest episode of Atelier Talks, we’re joined by one of the most trusted names in Early Years consultancy: Vanessa Dooley, founder of Jigsaw Early Years and the voice behind the Get Inspection Ready podcast. Together, we unpack the brand-new OFSTED Early Years Inspection Toolkit, which comes into effect from November 10th, and what it really means for Early Years settings.This is

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01:04:32

How To Grow Your Nursery Team into Leaders:...

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2025/10/16

“If somebody wants to step into leadership, they need to have opportunities to lead, and they need to know we’ll be there to catch them if they wobble.”Clare Crowther, DirectorThis episode explores why collaboration, not hierarchy, builds sustainable teams in Early Years settings. Continuing on from where we left off in episode 12, we’re going even deeper into Early Years leadership, moving beyond titles and job roles and exploring what it really means to grow leadership from the ground up. From

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44:27

Be the Leader You’d Want To Be Led By: Award Winning...

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2025/10/02

“We want our team to have their voices heard, but we also need to have that strategic direction that we’re moving in.”– Clare Crowther, Atelier Nursery DirectorIn this episode we’re unpacking the kind of leadership that underpins everything we do at Atelier, both in our nurseries and through our consultancy. We’re not about traditional hierarchy, job titles or top-down management - our approach is about creating a culture where everyone leads with clarity, empathy, and purpose.We explore the

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45:01

Seeing Babies as Confident Capable Learners: How To...

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2025/09/11

“They amaze me every single day… They set themselves challenges, find solutions, and they are these mini scientists roving around our environment.” – Laura, Nursery ManagerIn this episode of Atelier Talks, we’re showing you what life at Atelier looks like through the eyes of our youngest children, our babies. As more children enter nursery at an earlier age and for longer hours, it's more important than ever that as nursery leaders and educators we create truly thoughtful, respectful and responsive

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40:34

Simple September: Creating Stability for New and...

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2025/09/04

“Put your big girl pants on. Be brave. Love your team. Support them. Enjoy your new families and build your community.” – Laura, Nursery ManagerWhat dowe mean by ‘Simple September’ at Atelier? In this episode we’re discussing one of the busiest (and most important) times of the Early Years calendar: September. Whether you're welcoming new babies, supporting toddlers through transition, or helping your older children take the next step, this episode is a full walkthrough of how we at Atelier prepare

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49:22

Settling In at Nursery: How to Build Trust and Create...

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2025/08/21

“It’s just holding the child at the centre at all times and the parent as well… and really, really love your families and your children.”– Laura, Nursery ManagerIn this episode of Atelier Talks, we’re looking into the reality of children starting nursery; what settling really looks and feels like, for children, for families, and for practitioners. We talk through our full settling roadmap at Atelier, the value of home visits and first sessions to the “honeymoon period” and how to recognise when a

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41:13

How to Bring Learning to Life with Projects and...

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2025/08/07

“Educators observe deeply. They use what they see and hear to create opportunities for children to explore further, to dig deeper, and to build on their knowledge.” – Aaron Bradbury, shared by LaurenIn this episode of Atelier Talks, we discuss one of the most central elements of our pedagogy: how we use projects and provocations to build deeply meaningful learning for children. We promote learning that evolves over time, follows children’s unique interests, and offers endless possibilities.In this

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46:09

Step Inside Atelier: A Room-By-Room Tour Of Our...

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2025/07/24

Step Inside Atelier: A Room-By-Room Tour Of OurOutstanding Nursery“Always be unwavering in your commitment to rich, beautiful environments that children deserve to work and play within.” Clare Crowther, Atelier DirectorIn this episode of Atelier Talks, we’re taking you on a full virtual tour of our OFSTED Outstanding rated nursery. From the baby nest to the studio, and from our piazza spaces to the garden room, we explore how each part of the Atelier environment is purposefully designed to reflect

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43:04

How to Prepare for an OFSTED Inspection: Insights...

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2025/07/10

“These inspections are our opportunity to show and tell. To celebrate what we’re doing day in, day out.” – Clare Crowther, Atelier DirectorThink of this episode of Atelier Talks as your essential guide to acing your nursery’s Oftsed inspection. We take you behind the scenes of our recent OFSTED inspection, which resulted in our Chippenham setting proudly retaining its Outstanding status.This episode is one you don’t want to miss as we share everything you need to know BEFORE you get ‘that phone

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40:27

Enabling Environments: How To Create Early Years...

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2025/06/26

“It’s about pedagogy, not Pinterest.” – Clare, DirectorWhat does an enabling environment really look like? In this episode of Atelier Talks, we explore how thoughtfully designed environments (both physical and emotional) can transform your Early Years setting.This episode is a real behind-the-scenes exclusive insight into how we design and continually review and adapt our nursery spaces here at Atelier. From authentic tools and open-ended resources to carefully curated emotional environments, we

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36:50

Beyond ‘Professional Love’: How to Implement the Key...

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2025/06/12

“It’s a privilege to look after other people’s children” - LaurenWhat does it take to build deep, lasting trust in a nursery setting? In this episode of Atelier Talks, we explore the role of the Key Person approach, often referred to at Atelier as the Key Family model.Rooted in attachment theory and steeped in real love (not just “professional love”), in this episode we unpack how relationships are built, maintained, and celebrated at Atelier, from home visits and settling-in sessions to key family

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Why Mixed-Age Learning Will Transform Your Early...

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2025/05/29

“Children are capable of so much - if we let them.”What if babies and preschoolers could learn alongside each other every day? At Atelier, they do, and we're here to share with you just how transformative this approach can be in your nursery setting.In today’s episode we take you through the benefits and practical realities of the mixed-age key family approach our nursery has become well known (and loved!) for. From peer scaffolding and social-emotional development to fluid, child-led environments

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Outstanding Early Years Education: ‘The Magic of...

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2025/05/15

What does truly child-led learning look like? The Atelier team explore autonomy, relationships, and purposeful planning, blending Reggio Emilia, Froebel, and research-led pedagogy into a setting where children, families and staff feel seen, heard, and inspired.Brought to you by the Atelier Nursery senior leadership team, proudly produced by Decibelle Creative.“It doesn’t fit a business plan, it doesn’t fit an educational curriculum… it’s about a feel—what feels right for those children, what feels

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33:17

The Story of Atelier Nursery: Introducing Atelier Talks

Atelier Talks ·

2025/05/08

An introduction to the people and principles behind Atelier NurseryMeet the team behind Atelier Nursery and discover the story, values, and philosophy that shape this award-winning Early Years setting. From free-flow learning to mixed-age groups, find out what makes Atelier unique, and upcoming episode topics to look forward to.Brought to you by the Atelier Nursery senior leadership team, proudly produced by Decibelle Creative.“You walk in the door and you just get the feeling of love, warmth, of

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Introducing Atelier Talks - The Early Years Collective

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2025/05/03

A podcast for educators, by educators.The podcast from Atelier NurseryWelcome to Atelier Talks, the podcast lifting the lid on what it really takes to build an outstanding Early Years setting. Hosted by the Atelier leadership team, this series shares honest conversations, research-led practice, and practical strategies for educators.Whether you’re a nursery manager, practitioner, student or parent, this is your place for grounded inspiration and fresh thinking in Early Years.Come and connect with

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