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TTS Talking Early Years
by TTS
COMING SOON: Series 6 - SEN in the Early Years 👀 Welcome to the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast. Each week, we’ll be joined by guest experts, early years practitioners, and our in-house educational experts as we discuss everything Early Years! SIGN-UP NOW with your email address and be the first to hear about our brand new podcast episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive content, personalised resource recommendations, and amazing offers. We’ll be sharing practical guidance and inspiration for your settings, signposting you to relevant resources, and providing exclusive supporting content that will help you inspire the next generation of learners. Our bitesize episodes are the perfect addition to your morning routine or evening downtime, so grab yourself a cup of tea and get comfortable as we unlock the potential for learning in the Earl
Episodes
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Why Play Matters with Dr William Zoppellini
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…
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Real Stories of Play Supporting Learning with Tina Farr
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...
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Evidence of Play Supporting KS1 Children with Professor Julie Fisher
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...
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Play is Learning - an Overview with Ruth Lue-Quee
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…
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Episode 20 | Speech and Language across the curriculum with Louisa Reeves
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…
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Episode 19 | How to develop oracy teaching skills with Louisa Reeves
Dr Shaddai Tembo and Louisa Reeves tackle the understanding of speech and language development and provide practical strategies for teachers, including training opportunities available to them. Shaddai and Louisa discuss how hard it is to develop oracy skills and look at the intersection of...
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Episode 18 | Acting on Speech and Language Challenges with Louisa Reeves
In this episode, Dr Shaddai Tembo and Louisa Reeves, discuss the different types of speech and language challenges. Louisa shares how a child’s upbringing can affect their early communication experiences and touches on how speech and language challenges can be prevented. Louisa goes into detail…
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Episode 17 | Establishing Communication for Life with Louisa Reeves
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Louisa Reeves, Director of Policy and Evidence at Speech and Language UK, to introduce and discuss language and communication and highlight its value to everybody. Louisa explains her career journey as a speech and language therapist and her role at Speech and...
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Episode 16 | Oracy Strategies for Supporting Differentiation in Maths with Rob Jennings
In this episode, Dr Shaddi Tembo and Co-found of Dyscalculia Network, Rob Jennings discuss dyscalculia and differentiation. Rob touches on spotting signs – with the help of a free checklist resource - and putting an assessment in place, which may help lead to a diagnosis. Rob and Shaddai discuss...
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Episode 15 | Maths Anxiety, Dyscalculia, and the Role of Safe Talk with Rob Jennings
Dr Shaddai Tembo and co-founder of Dyscalculia Network, Rob Jennings, dive into the topic of maths anxiety. They discuss how Dyscalculia can cause anxiety and the gender dynamics in mathematical learning. Rob and Shaddai discuss understanding safe talk and the assessment challenges for children...
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Episode 14 | Language and Number sense with Rob Jennings
In this episode, Dr Shaddai Tembo and co-founder of Dyscalculia Network, Rob Jennings, discuss what language and number sense is, and what it means for children with dyscalculia. Rob Highlights the importance of concrete materials in teaching as well as touching on teacher training and attitudes...
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Episode 13 | Defining dyscalculia and why talk helps with Rob Jennings
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Rob Jennings, co-founder of Dyscalculia Network, to discuss dyscalculia and the links to oracy. Rob defines dyscalculia and highlights the awareness levels around it, as well as how the learning disorder is identified in early years settings. Rob explains the...
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Episode 12 | Effective Oracy Interventions with Adam Marycz
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Adam Marycz for a final episode to discuss success stories within oracy and touch on intervention strategies. They discuss understanding the needs and interests of children and knowing how to support them. Adam discusses giving children the space to interact in a…
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Episode 11 | The power of speaking and listening with Adam Marycz
In this episode, Dr. Shaddai Tembo and Adam Marycz reflect on the influence of screen time and how a one-way interaction has influenced how children communicate now. They discuss how videos can influence accents and pronunciations in children, as they are learning from a screen and not real-live...
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Episode 10 | The Oracy Gap: Who gets left behind? with Adam Marycz
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Adam Marycz to discuss upbringings and backgrounds, as well as socioeconomic factors that affect oracy education. They highlight ‘cultural capital’ and the need for equity to provide everyone with access to opportunities and ask educators to think about what...
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Episode 9 | What is Oracy and why is it important? with Adam Marycz
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Adam Marycz, Early Years Education Consultant at TTS. The pair discuss what oracy can do to set up a young person for success in the future. The conversation moves on to highlighting the lack of awareness on defining oracy and how there is still room to build...
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Episode 8 | Rolling out Consistent Oracy Strategies with Amy Gaunt
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Amy Gaunt for a final episode to look at the role parents can play in supporting oracy in young learners. Voice21's YouGov polling found over 80% of parents support oracy in the curriculum and the pair discuss how helping educate parents on what oracy is via…
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Episode 7 | Debate, Drama, and Storytelling in Oracy Education with Amy Gaunt
In this episode, Dr. Shaddai Tembo and Amy Gaunt discuss strategies and activities for in the classroom, such as debate, drama and storytelling. Amy and Shaddai look at giving students the skills they need to develop their oracy skills, such as how to debate and creating spaces for expression.…
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Episode 6 | Supporting oracy in the classroom with Amy Gaunt
In this episode, Amy and Shaddai discuss oracy benchmarks and what we mean by high quality oracy education. Amy discusses the levers teachers have to help identify oracy as well as the high expectations set on oracy education. Amy and Shaddai discuss being ambitious for students and using your...
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Episode 5 | Defining and unpicking oracy with Amy Gaunt
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Amy Gaunt, Director of Learning, Impact and Influence at Voice21, a national oracy education charity who work with schools across the UK. Amy and Shaddai discuss how oracy is defined and how we deliberately think about the way we speak with children. They highlight...
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Episode 4 | Everyday Opportunities for Oracy with Mike Gardner
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Mike Gardner for a final episode, to discuss embedding oracy in school culture by integrating into policies, practical steps for teachers and the role of parents in collaborative oracy education. Mike highlights the everyday opportunity that pick-up and drop-off…
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Episode 3 | Oracy and Wellbeing in Primary Schools with Mike Gardner
In this episode, Dr. Shaddai Tembo and Mike Gardner discuss the role of oracy in building self-efficacy and supporting emotional regulation through talk. They touch on how educators can support children to build confidence in the classroom and communicate their thoughts and feelings. Mike and...
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Episode 2 | Oracy in Formative Assessment with Mike Gardner
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Mike Gardner to discuss how teachers can use oracy in their assessment practices. They touch on how oracy helps to model new learning and shifting from teacher talk to learner talk. Shaddai and Mike talk about the role of the whole school in supporting and...
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Episode 1 | Oracy and Social Mobility with Mike Gardner
Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Mike Gardner to discuss the importance of oracy and the causes of language gaps in classrooms. They discuss the challenges of screen time, further compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic, and how this period in our history and a lack of pedagogy around digital…
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Episode 20 | The future of SEN support with Michael Surr
Mark Loveday is joined by Michael Surr for a final episode, to discuss partnerships and resources for SEN, as well as the role of technology in education. The episode highlights the role that nasen plays in SEN support and Michael discusses the new partnership with TTS, who have agreed to be...
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Episode 19 | The role of SENCOs and Support Staff with Michael Surr
In this episode, Mark Loveday is joined by Michael Surr to discuss what a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) does and how their role is very much planning rather than delivering the provision. Michael discusses the role everybody has to play in supporting all children and focuses on the...
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Episode 18 | SEN support challenges and barriers with Michael Surr
Mark Loveday is joined again by Michael Surr to talk about SEN in Primary Settings. In this episode, the pair talk about understanding SEN support and funding challenges as well as provision management. Mark and Michael talk about the importance of labels versus needs and teacher training,...
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Episode 17 | SEN Differences, Challenges and Strategies with Michael Surr
Mark Loveday is joined by Michael Surr, Head of Education at nasen. In this episode, Michael breaks down SEND categories and different needs, as well as strategies for inclusive teaching and transition. The pair look at common classroom challenges and highlight the importance of evaluating...
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Episode 16 | The role of play in language development with Emma Jordan
Mark Loveday is joined by Emma Jordan for a final episode, to discuss the importance that play has on the language development of children. The episode highlights what high quality play really is and how crucial it can be in supporting the development of communication skills. Emma and Mark talk...
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Episode 15 | Using technology to support communication with Emma Jordan
In this episode, Mark Loveday is joined by Emma Jordan to discuss how technology impacts communication in children, exploring ways which parents and practitioners can use it to help support child development. Emma and Mark talk about the importance of visual learning and sequencing when...
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Episode 14 | Addressing social communication challenges with Emma Jordan
Mark Loveday is joined again by Emma Jordan to discuss the understanding around social communication skills. Emma highlights the challenges that practitioners face and offers insights about actions to take. Emma and Mark talk about the role of play in language development and practitioners can...
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Episode 13 | The importance of early intervention with Emma Jordan
Mark Loveday is joined by Emma Jordan, a specialist speech and language therapist and co-service lead for the children's speech and language therapy service in Worcestershire. In this episode, Emma explains the role of early intervention in education and identifying speech and language needs…
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Episode 12 | The role of educators in supporting Autistic Pupils with Beccie Hawes
Mark Loveday is joined by Beccie Hawes for a final episode, to focus on building inclusive environments for children with autism. Beccie discusses how crucial it is to support children at the earliest opportunity and the role of “inclusive by design” in a classroom setting. The episode highlights...
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Episode 11 | Fostering social skills and peer interactions in autistic pupils with Beccie Hawes
In this episode, host Mark Loveday is joined by Beccie Hawes to talk about the boundaries of social interaction in autistic children. They discuss the assumption that children must have friends where in fact that they may prefer being alone to self-regulate and be comfortable as observers. Mark…
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Episode 10 | Autism communication challenges and supports with Beccie Hawes
Mark Loveday is joined again by Beccie Hawes to discuss communication challenges in young children with autism and how they might struggle with recognising social cues and fast paced environments. Mark and Beccie discuss verbal and non-verbal children and highlight that they process and…
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Episode 9 | Understanding Autism in the Classroom with Beccie Hawes
Mark Loveday is joined by Beccie Hawes to discuss what is autism, how does it manifest itself in children and how many forms of the condition there are. In this episode, Beccie explains her role at CADMAS and their role in supporting SEN children, as well as giving real-life examples of how…
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Episode 8 | Inclusive environments for SPLD children with Arran Smith
Mark Loveday is joined by Arran Smith for a final episode, to focus on inclusive environments for SPLD children. Mark talks about how he has rolled out support in his own educational setting and the role of upskilling staff to deliver an effective education to SPLD children. The episode…
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Episode 7 | Highlighting the strengths of SPLD children with Arran Smith
In this episode, host Mark Loveday is joined by Arran Smith to discuss how SPLD children view the world around them and how this should be championed as a strength. Arran talks about understanding an individual’s differences and strengths and developing skills. Mark and Arran discuss examinations...
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Episode 6 | Supporting SPLD children in the digital age with Arran Smith
Mark Loveday is joined again by Arran Smith to discuss the crucial role of assistive technology such as apps, software and tools to support children. They discuss technology enabling children to break down barriers and be part of a more inclusive environment. Arran questions why assistive...
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Episode 5 | Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties with Arran Smith
Mark Loveday is joined by Arran Smith to discuss specific learning challenges (SPLDs) and the associated diagnostic labels, focussing on how to better support pupils. In this episode, Arran explains how multi-sensory structured teaching supports processing information and aiding learning, as well...
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Episode 4 | How to support neurodiversity with Dale Pickles
Mark Loveday is joined by Dale Pickles for a final episode, to focus on understanding and supporting neurodiverse learners. The episode highlights the importance of emotional regulation and working memory, as well as multisensory learning and engagement. Practitioners will learn top tips for...
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Episode 3 | What does ADHD looks like in practical terms with Dale Pickles
In this episode, host Mark Loveday is joined by Dale Pickles to help practitioners understand hyperactivity and impulsivity. Dale also discusses Inattention in ADHD and the classroom implications associated with this. Mark and Dale discuss the co-occurrence of ADHD with other conditions, before...
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Episode 2 | Learning more about executive functioning with Dale Pickles
Mark Loveday is joined again by Dale Pickles to discuss executive functioning. Dale highlights the challenges with executive functioning in education and explains how practitioners can understand it better. Dale and Mark talk about task management and planning, self-regulation and co-regulation,...
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Episode 1 | Understanding ADD and ADHD with Dale Pickles
Mark Loveday is joined by Dale Pickles, Managing Director of B Squared – assessment software for pupil tracking, evidence of learning and SEND CPD training – and host of the SENDcast podcast. In this episode, Dale explains the terminology and differences between ADD and ADHD, inattentiveness in…
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Episode20 | Reinforcing positive behaviour with Professor David Daley
Ruth Lue-Quee is joined for a final episode in this series by Professor David Daley, to discuss reinforcing positive behaviour in Early Years Settings. David talks about the importance of labelled praise and letting the child know exactly what they have done well, so this reenforces their...
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Episode 19 | De-escalation and crisis management with Professor David Daley
In this episode, host Ruth Lue-Quee is joined by Professor David Daley to discuss supporting a child’s behaviour before escalation arises, and investing time to put processes in place that will support self-regulation. The discussion can help practitioners understand how to best calm down a child...
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Episode 18 | Proactive Behaviour Strategies with Professor David Daley
Ruth Lue-Quee is joined again by Professor David Daley, to discuss proactive behaviour strategies in Early Years Settings. David talks about the importance of creating predictable environments for learning and shares tips for how to help SEN children be comfortable with timings and their...
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Episode 17 | Understanding Behaviour in SEN Settings with Professor David Daley
Ruth Lue-Quee is joined by Professor David Daley, a trained psychologist and Head of Applied Psychological Practice at Nottingham Trent University, to discuss understanding different behaviours in learning. In this first episode, David shares valuable insights for practitioners working with...
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Episode 16 | Overcoming Challenges in Collaborative Teams with Anna Speke
Ruth Lue-Quee is joined by Anna Speke for a final episode, to focus on how to overcome challenges when collaborating with others. The episode highlights common challenges faced when collaborating in the early years and how to navigate differences in professional opinions. Anna and Ruth round of…
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Episode 15 | Working with External Agencies with Anna Speke
In this episode, host Ruth Lue-Quee is joined by Anna Speke to discuss understanding and working with external agencies for SEN support. Ruth and Anna discuss the services available and what SEN children may require help with. The discussion can help practitioners navigate the referral process…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
COMING SOON: Series 6 - SEN in the Early Years 👀
Welcome to the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast. Each week, we’ll be joined by guest experts, early years practitioners, and our in-house educational experts as we discuss everything Early Years!
SIGN-UP NOW with your email address and be the first to hear about our brand new podcast episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive content, personalised resource recommendations, and amazing offers.
We’ll be sharing practical guidance and inspiration for your settings, signposting you to relevant resources, and providing exclusive supporting content that will help you inspire the next generation of learners. Our bitesize episodes are the perfect addition to your morning routine or evening downtime, so grab yourself a cup of tea and get comfortable as we unlock the potential for learning in the Earl
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