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Welcome to the podcast which truly is the voice of the Early Years workforce in the UK. Each episode, Early Years Practitioner Glenn speaks to a member of the EY sector on issues or topics that they are truly passionate about.
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A brand new season for Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, and it's great to have not one, but two amazing guests on our first edition. Returning to Circle Time is Dr Lala Manners, alongside her great friend and colleague, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE (making her Circle Time debut), who have been working on a new book exploring the common misconceptions of School Readiness. What does it actually mean, and how can nursery and school work together to make this a transition that puts the child at the heart.
We've made it to the end of our third season of Circle Time, and we have a special episode for you. Glenn joined the brilliant Early Years coach and mentor, Laura Hodges, from HQ Early Years as they shared a joint podcast recording, focusing on what could be a tricky subject- finding joy in early years. If you want to know more about what other services Laura can offer, (including her amazing podcast Lead and Learn) why not visit her website: https://www.hqearlyyears.com/ And don't forget, you can hear selected episodes, and so much more, on Circle Time The Early Years Radio - our spin-off station. Just visit https://circletimeradio.co.uk/ or ask Alexa to "open Circle Time Radio". If you have an Android mobile, why not download out free app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circletime.radio
In our penultimate episode for Season 3, Glenn welcomes Professor Sam Wass, Director of the Institute of Science of Early Years (ISEY) at the University of East London. Sam talks about stress in young children and how, by being outside more with the children, we can reduce the potential triggers of stressful behaviours and reactions. You can find out more about Sam by visiting his website: https://www.profsamwass.com/ Or find out more about ISEY: https://www.isey.org/
You may (or may not) know about baby wearing and the benefits for both the baby and the adult. Glenn talks to baby wearing consultant and educator (and all-round lovely person) Lauran Hislop from Coorie in with Love about why nurseries should consider this as an option for their baby rooms. You can get in touch with Laurna through her website and social media, details below: https://www.coorieinwithlove.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/coorieinwithlove/ https://www.facebook.com/coorieinwithlove/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxP9vE87s7QmaXOMKcXUWg
In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn talks to highly experienced Nursery Manager, Jade Candy, about why she believes that a quality environment is essential for every child's holistic growth and development. Andy by environment, she's not just talking about the physical environment, but also the adults surrounding the child and why they need to feel inquisitive and excited about their learning environment oo.
Many of you will have heard of a Pikler Triangle, but where does it come from and how does it fit into our Early Years world? The latest episode of Circle Time is where Glenn talks to Rachel Tapping, Chair of Pikler UK, about Dr Emmi Pikler and her groundbreaking research and methods that show love and respect to children, from the youngest to the oldest - surely something we need in today's society? To find out more about Rachel, and the work of Pikler UK, click these links: pikler.co.uk/pikler-training https://vimeo.com/piklerstudio balanced-beings.co.uk
Emotions, particularly in our youngest children, can be unnerving or even alarming. But should we let them happen rather than just comfort the child? In this edition of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Sarah Emerson, a specialist in early childhood behaviour and emotions, about this very devisive subject. You can find out more about Sarah from her website https://childhoodunderstood.com/
We talk a lot about children's emotional wellbeing, but what about the wellbeing of the adults? In this episode of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Early Years consultant Melanie Shepherd about strategies, hints and tips we can sue to support the wellbeing of our teams.
Talking about toilet or potty training is such a minefield, with so much information out there it can be tricky to advise parents on this highly important milestone in development. Glenn talks to Early Years Consultant, Alison Featherbe about how staff should all be "singing from the same hymn sheet" when it comes to giving advice.
Lee Connelly is a passionate advocate for children being immersed in the wonderful and rich world of gardening. He talks to Glenn about how childcare settings can add value to their offerings by including gardening in the daily offering, and how you don't need to be a garden expert to grow. Catch up with Lee on his website: https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/
Recruitment is sucha critical issue for all Early Years settings right now, we're at crisis point, and it can be so easy to let the Safer Recruitment process slip to get staff in place. However, Early Years HR expert, Becky Phillips talks to Glenn about why this cannot happen. For more information, why not visit her website and book a discover call: https://harrogatehr.co.uk/
This spisode is all about how music and movement can really engage the child's whole brain and stimulate all sorts of learning. Tasha Bretton from Boogie Mites talks to Glenn about the neuroscience research done by Boogie Mites (The ABCD of Doh, Re, Mi) which shows the huge benefits music and movement programmes can have on a child's development. For more information, visit their website at: https://www.boogiemites.co.uk/
It's a brand new year and in this episode of Circle Time, Glenn taljks to Vanessa Dooley from Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy about the updates to Safeguarding in Early Years which come into effect from September 1st. Vanessa talks about why it is essential that we act on this now and really embed safeguarding through our settings and practices now.
It’s always a pleasure to speak with Neil Leitch, Chief Executive of the Early Years Alliance. This conversation, however, focused on their report addressing the recruitment crisis in the Early Years sector. The report, Turning Point, makes for sobering reading, highlighting the critical state of affairs when it comes to recruiting qualified staff. You can access the report by clicking here HERE
Episode for of this new season continues and Glenn talks to Simon Airey, a teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience, many of it in Early Years, who is passionate about ensuring all children have a curriculum that works for them.
It was brilliant to welcome Josh Candy back to Circle Time The Early Years Podcast. Since we last spoke, Josh has set up his own company specialising in delivering meaningful, relevant and exciting PE sessions for nurseries in the South London area (with plans to expand across the UK). If you want to find out more about Josh and what Early Years PE can do for your setting, then get in touch via his website www.earlyyearspe.co.uk
Season 3 of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast continues, and what a guest we have this week. Nursery Manager Lorraine Kara speaks to Glenn about the importance of being seen, heard, and supported by others in Early Years management, particularly as a woman of colour.
I this first episode of Season 3, Glenn is learning more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) from the brilliant Sandra Beale. Just how early and age can you do STEM activities with children?
In this final episode of the season, Glenn has been talking to Mark Stewart. A search for left-handed scissors for his son has led to a remarkable career supporting left handed people inculding producing a variety of resources to help left-handed children, as well as for their parents and teachers, such as the activity book" So You Think They're Left Handed?", the handwriting books series "Left Hand Writing Skills", the Writewell Mat, Handwriting Sticker set and Table Guide. Mark has been instrumental in setting up training courses for teachers and early years practitioners, to support them in supporting an often forgotten need for some children. Marks current CPD offering, "Left Handed Children - A Guide for Teachers and Parents" is available online at: http://www.leftshoponline.co.uk
Glenn was delighted to welcome back the Author, Trainer, Play Specialist and Managing Director of Inspired Children working with vulnerable children across the UK, Ben Kingston-Hughes. In this edition Ben was talking about his new book "Why Children Need Joy: the fundamental truth about childhood" and how we all need the magical joy of play in our lives. www.inspiredchildren.org.uk www.facebook.com/inspiredchildrentraining instagram: inspiredchildrenltd
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