TTS Educators' Podcast

In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Dr William Zoppellini, a researcher, educator, and founder of Coffee & Theory, whose work focuses on understanding how children learn and develop. Adam and William explore the critical role of play-based learning in education, emphasizing its importance in developing essential skills for the future. They also highlight the necessity of adapting teaching methods to prepare children for a rapidly changing world, where collaboration and resilience are key. TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.) Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.

In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Tina Farr, Headteacher of St. Ebbe's Primary School in Oxford, and a strong advocate for play in education.  Tina shares her journey of embedding play-based learning into Key Stage 1 and discusses the impact of play on children's learning and wellbeing. Discover how a focus on play enhances children's development, confidence, and attainment, and learn practical strategies for implementing play in the classroom. TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.)  Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.

In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Professor Julie Fisher, an independent Early Years Adviser and Visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Oxford Brookes University. They discuss the vital role of play in early childhood and Key Stage 1 education and explore research evidence, practical strategies, and policy implications for embedding play-based learning to enhance children's development and educational outcomes. TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.)  Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.

In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Ruth Lue-Quee to discuss the Play is Learning Campaign and the broader role of play in education.  Ruth heads up the Play is Learning campaign and talks in depth about its origins and overall aim to make play and continuous provision statutory in England’s Key Stage 1 curriculum. Adam and Ruth talk about addressing developmental gaps in education and look at international perspectives on play in education.  The conversation goes on to look at the impact of play-based learning and Ruth’s campaigning journey - from what inspired her to start, to her petition being debated in Westminster, and what is coming next.  TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign   If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.)   Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.

In this episode, Dr Shaddai Tembo and Louisa Reeves discuss how speech and language skills are used across each curriculum area. They discuss when planning a curriculum, how important it is for teachers to consider their cohort's abilities to ensure that every child is supported. Louisa talks about the role senior leaders have in creating a communication-focused school culture and how staff are supported with the skills and tools to support the children in the classroom. There is also reference to how educators can advocate for change on the Speech and Language UK website. Practitioners may be interested to learn more about navigating external pressures in education and learning more about the policy and political landscape surrounding language and communication. Louisa gives her views on feeling hopeful for the future, how fast she feels progress is being made and hopes that ministers listen to the charity sector and to families. 📌 To shop for resources relevant to this podcast conversation, click here. Listened and loved it? Sign-up here for exclusive follow-up content and be the first to hear about new episodes. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.) Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.