220 - What Do Barriers To Learning Mean?

Have you ever wondered why some children seem unable to engage in learning before it's even begun, even when your provision feels strong? This episode speaks directly to a challenge many early years leaders and practitioners are facing right now: understanding what "barriers to learning" really means under inclusion. If inspections, audits, or day-to-day practice are leaving you questioning whether you're truly identifying and removing these barriers, this conversation helps you reframe inclusion beyond labels and see what might be getting in the way for children in your setting. Within this episode, you will gain... A clear, practical understanding of what counts as a barrier to learning, including those that are invisible or easily overlooked Insight into how factors like EAL, transitions, emotional wellbeing, environment, and adult expectations can block learning before it starts Confidence to reflect on practice and support children more effectively, without seeing difficulties as "the child's problem" Press play now to gain clarity, shift your perspective on inclusion, and take away practical thinking you can immediately share with your team. For more resources, visit www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com