Your Teacher Village and Friends

In this episode, Vicki Yadav is joined by Emma Davies from Is it Time to Play?, to discuss how to prepare for the new academic year in EYFS. Together, they explore the importance of routines, expectations and creating environments that help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.TakeawaysPlay-based learningUnderstanding children's developmentTeaching routines and expectations is crucialVisuals and repetition are key for learning routinesChapters00:00 Introduction to Purpose Session20:22 Teaching Routines and Expectations28:14 Balancing Academic Lessons and Routines34:25 Settling Children in Nursery and ReceptionFind Vicki at:www.yourteachervillage.co.ukInstagramFacebookTikTokLinkInFind Emma at:www.isittimetoplay.co.ukInstagramFacebookJoin our upcoming workshop - Provision with Purpose: Developing your EYFS Environment for the Year Ahead

Episode: Play is Learning with Ruth Lue-QueeIn this episode of Your Teacher Village and Friends, Vicki Yadav is joined by Ruth Lue-Quee, founder of My Mummy Teacher and creator of the Play is Learning campaign.Ruth shares the story behind building My Mummy Teacher and MMT Play, as well as the passion that led her to campaign for play-based learning and continuous provision to be debated in Parliament. Together, Vicki and Ruth explore the powerful impact of play on children's academic outcomes, wellbeing and social development, and discuss what implementing a play-based approach in Key Stage 1 can look like in practice.They also delve into the characteristics of effective learning, the flexibility within the National Curriculum and why understanding child development is essential when making decisions about teaching and learning. This episode is full of encouragement for educators who want to follow their instincts and advocate for what children truly need.Timestamps00:00 The birth of My Mummy Teacher and MMT Play06:01 The impact of play-based learning15:20 Supporting children in play-based learning25:07 Characteristics of effective learning32:17 The journey of implementing play-based learning40:19 Following your heart in educationAbout Ruth Lue-QueeRuth Lue-Quee, also known as My Mummy Teacher, is the founder of MMT Play, an award-winning educational resources brand, and the creator of the Play is Learning campaign. A highly qualified educational consultant, former Deputy Headteacher and mum of two, Ruth is passionate about championing play-based learning and supporting educators, parents and caregivers to provide joyful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.Find VickiWebsite: www.yourteachervillage.co.ukInstagram: @yourteachervillageFacebook: Your Teacher VillageTikTok: @yourteachervillageLinkedIn: Vicki YadavFind RuthWebsite: www.mmt.co.uk Instagram: @mymummyteacherUpcoming WebinarsRethinking KS1 – for PractitionersRethinking KS1 – for Senior LeadersHosted by Your Teacher Village KS1 Provision experts Charlotte Bunyan and Karina Kenning, these webinars are designed to support schools that are considering a more play-based, developmentally appropriate approach in Key Stage 1. Packed with practical ideas and examples from experienced leaders, these sessions will leave you feeling inspired and confident about what is possible..

In this episode of Your Teacher Village and Friends, Vicki Yadav is joined by Sarah Hunter, founder of Oracy Playroom and one of Your Teacher Village's Oracy Experts.Sarah shares her journey into the world of oracy and explains why helping children to become confident communicators is one of the most powerful things we can do as educators. Together, Vicki and Sarah explore how vocabulary, conversation and meaningful interactions shape children's confidence, relationships and learning, and discuss practical ways to create language-rich environments where every child can thrive.They also delve into Sarah's highly acclaimed Talk Toolkit: Developing Oracy Across EYFS and KS1, the role of ambitious vocabulary, and how schools can support quieter children to find their voice. This episode is packed with practical ideas and encouragement for anyone wanting to place communication at the heart of their practice.Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Your Teacher Village and Friends Podcast05:23 The benefits of prioritising oracy in schools11:52 Empowering staff to use ambitious vocabulary19:09 Introducing and implementing the Talk Toolkit24:37 Using Makaton and visual supports27:16 Common misconceptions about oracy32:24 Advice for teachers and where to startAbout Sarah HunterSarah Hunter is the founder of Oracy Playroom and an Early Years educator with a passion for helping children become confident, capable communicators. Through her training, resources and consultancy work, she supports schools and practitioners to develop communication and language across EYFS and KS1. Sarah is also the creator of the highly acclaimed Talk Toolkit: Developing Oracy Across EYFS and KS1, which provides practical, realistic strategies to help children find their voice and flourish.Find VickiWebsite: www.yourteachervillage.co.ukInstagram: @yourteachervillageFacebook: @yourteachervillageTikTok: @yourteachervillageLinkedIn: Vicki YadavFind SarahWebsite: www.oracyplayroom.comInstagram: @oracyplayroomFacebook: Oracy PlayroomFeatured CourseTalk Toolkit: Developing Oracy Across EYFS and KS1Created by Sarah Hunter, this highly-rated course is packed with practical strategies to help practitioners develop confident communicators and create language-rich environments. Whether you're working in Nursery, Reception or Key Stage 1, Talk Toolkit provides realistic ideas that can be implemented straight away.This episode is sponsored by Is it Time to Play?Website: www.isittimetoplay.co.ukInstagram: @isittimetoplayFacebook: @isittimetoplay

The Your Teacher Village and Friends podcast is introduced by Vicki Yadav, the founder of Your Teacher Village. The podcast aims to provide a supportive space for primary school practitioners, offering honest conversations, practical ideas, and relatable stories. It emphasizes the importance of community and support in the teaching profession.TakeawaysSupporting primary school practitionersCreating a supportive communityChapters00:00 Introduction to Your Teacher Village and Friends Podcast