All Episodes
Early Excellence Podcast — 221 episodes
Young and Old Together: Exploring Intergenerational Practice with Judith Ish-Horowicz
Navigating Ofsted Inspections: Insights from a Pilot School with Leanne Foster
Navigating Change in Mixed-Age Classes: Challenges for Schools and Leaders with Anne Brass and Kate Gingles
Visual Arts in Early Childhood Settings with Dr Gai Lindsay
Going Screen Free in the EYFS with Lucy Fox
Closing the Communication Gap: Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming
The Power of Role Play with Becky Hoare
The Wonder of Storytelling with Ed Finch
Making Space for Play - A Conversation with Eugene Minogue
Exploring Transition and Pace with Dixie-Louise Dexter
Premature Birth, Development and Early Support with Caroline Woodman
Anji Inspired Play with Patana School in Bangkok
Creativity, Culture and the Child with Gemma Shadid
The Can Do Approach to Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Skills with Joanne Jones
Developing an Inspiring Forest Schools Site with Charnwood Nursery and Preschool Group
The Power of a Great Room Plan with Holme Valley Primary School
Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming
Getting Two Year Old Practice Right with Dulwich College in Shanghai
The Outdoor Classroom with Kathryn Solly
Visual Arts in Early Childhood Settings with Dr Gai Lindsay
Exploring BBC Bitesize
Birth to 5 Matters with Nancy Stewart
Wonderwood: Outdoor Learning in the Early Years with Claire Underwood
Designing Inspirational Learning Opportunities with Emma Weston
Exploring the Vital Importance of Play with Eugene Minogue, Interim Executive Director, Play England
Navigating Change in Mixed-Age Classes: Challenges for Schools and Leaders
Effective Outdoor Learning in the EYFS – Key Principles with Evan McCormick
Navigating Ofsted Inspections: Insights from a Pilot School
The International Language of Learning
Creating Inspiring Outdoor Spaces with Kathryn Solly
The Transformative Power of Forest Schools with Lana Webster
Playful Potty Learning with Nurse Rebecca Mottram
The Role of Play in Key Stage One Education with Ruth Lue-Quee
The Muddy Puddle Teacher's Journey with Sarah Seaman
Exploring Powerful Learning Through Home Corner Role Play with Amanda Belbin
100 Years of Nursery World with Karen Faux
Understanding Cultural Capital in the EYFS with Nicky Turner
Teaching Beyond the Classroom: Lessons from Wonderwood with Claire Underwood
Why Rich Experiences in Early Childhood are the Key to Brain Development with Ben Kingston-Hughes
From Both Sides: Exploring Key SEND Advice with Jenny Nechvatal
An In-Depth Look at Physical Development with Helen Hawes
Fostering Independence in Early Years Education with San Silvestre School in Peru
Transforming Education Through Outdoor Learning with Helen Quincey
The Secret Lives of Young Learners with Professor Sam Wass
Transforming Two-Year-Old Education with Dulwich College in Shanghai
Young and Old Together: Exploring Intergenerational Practice with Judith Ish-Horowicz
Why Children Need Joy with Ben Kingston-Hughes
Professional Love in the EYFS with Dr Jools Page
Exploring Early Literacy with Karen Boardman
Understanding the Impact of Premature Birth with Caroline Woodman
The Unplugged Early Years Movement
Self-Regulation at the Heart of Effective Practice with Rawmarsh Nursery School
Putting the Characteristics of Effective Learning at the Heart of the Practice With Kirsty Page
Key SEND Questions Answered with Louise Herbert and Gareth Shaw
The Reggio Emilia Approach with Hayley Peacock
Developing Rich Opportunities for Maths in the EYFS with Newcastle High School for Girls
The Power of Going Home Discovery Bags
Redesigning EYFS Environments with Emma Hudson
Introducing EExREC: Bridging Gaps in Reception Baseline Assessment
Helicopter Stories in Action with Trisha Lee
When a Room Plan Comes Together!
Exploring Child-Centred Creative Practice with Gemma Shadid
A Guide to SEND in the Early Years with Kerry Murphy
Navigating Speech and Language Challenges with Georgina Durrant
Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child with Alison Clark
How the National Gallery Inspires Young Minds with Alison Wain
Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills with Nicky Turner
Story Steps: The Power of Storytelling with Trisha Lee
Celebrating Outdoor Learning with Sarah Watkins
Understanding the Impact of Premature Birth with Caroline Woodman
Physical Engagement with Dr Simone Tomaz
Exploring Early Literacy with Karen Boardman
Beach Schools with Rhianne Stephens
The Power of Pets with Jayne Hosmer
Professional Love in the EYFS with Dr Jools Page
Reflections of an Early Career Teacher: An Update with Sara Adams
Why Children Need Joy with Ben Kingston-Hughes
Inspiring EYFS Practice: A Senior Leader's Perspective with Anna Wells
SEND Focus: Developing Learning Environments in Specialist Provision
Getting Started with Drama in the EYFS with Sam Marsden
Exploring Floorbooks and Displays with Llewella Ivins
The Great Outdoors! Exploring Effective Outdoor Learning with Evan McCormick
Curriculum Development in the EYFS with Charlotte Kelly from Oldfield Brow Primary School
SEND - Key Questions Answered with Louise Herbert and Gareth Shaw
Effective Enhancements in Key Stage 1
A Natural Storyteller! with Pippa Pixley
Empowering Young Learners with Dr Natalie Canning
Mixed Age Classes with Nova Robinson
New School Year Checklist with Llewella Ivins
Getting the Balance Right with Anna-Marie Bevan
Young and Old Together: Exploring Intergenerational Practice with Judith Ish-Horowicz
Exploring the Key Principles of Effective Continuous Provision | Re-Release
Is It Time to Move Away from the Tuff Spot Tray? | Re-Release
Self-Regulation at the Heart of Effective Practice | Re-Release
Exploring Early Speech and Language Research with Catherine Laing | Re-Release
Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills: Interview with Nicky Turner | Re-Release
Inspirational Learning Environments: A Tour of the EYFS at Whitefield Primary School | Re-Release
Getting Started with Continuous Provision in Key Stage One: Interview with Nova Robinson | Re-Release
50 Things to Do Before You're Five with Christian Bunting and Frank Norris
Tracking Key Writing Skills with Dora Rackham
Key Advice for Supporting Communication and Language Development with Evan McCormick
Getting it Right in Key Stage One with the team from Quinton Primary School, Birmingham
Nursery Transition - Getting it Right from the Start with Natalie Bignell
Effective Organisation Outdoors
The Impact of Continuous Provision in Key Stage 1
Mud, Glorious Mud! Exploring Muddy Play with Matthew Sayer
Effective Transition with Phil Armstrong
Continuous Provision Throughout the School! Interview with Gillian Jones and Jayne Richardson
Let’s Get Baking! Interview with Gillian Hewitt
Exploring Early Speech and Language Research with Catherine Laing
Building on Children’s Interests: A Project on Bees
Exploring International Education and Early Years Practice: Interview with Janette Quinn
A Focus on SEND in the EYFS
Exploring Researchful Practice: Interview with Dr. Frances Giampapa
Get Gardening & Growing! with Clare King
Getting Started with Continuous Provision in Key Stage One: Interview with Nova Robinson
Inspirational Learning Environments: A Tour of the EYFS at Whitefield Primary School
A Focus on The Characteristics of Effective Learning: Interview with Sayeh Mariner
Making Mixed-Age Classes Work: Interview with Rachel Yeung
Reflections of an Early Career Teacher: Interview with Sara Adams
Unleashing Creativity: Interview with The Herd Theatre
Redesigning EYFS Environments: Interview with Emma Hudson
The Early Excellence Roadshow: Interview with Sarah Carey
The Magic of Puppets: Interview with Nigel Plaskitt
Celebrating Outdoor Learning: Interview with Sarah Watkins
Going International! Interview with Jess Gosling
The Impact of Effective Room Planning: Interview with the Team at Willerby Carr Lane Primary School
Wonderfully Creative and Playful! A Visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Following an Inspiring Journey of Development: Interview with the team at Quinton Church Primary School, Birmingham
Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills: Interview with Nicky Turner
Gaining an Outstanding Judgement in the EYFS: Interview with Hayley Coupe
Self-Regulation at the Heart of Effective Practice
A Loving Pedagogy with Tamsin Grimmer
Rethinking Dough Play
The Fantastic Possibilities of Sand Play
Exploring Creative, Child-Centred Approaches at Manor Wood Foundation Stage (Part 2)
Exploring the Key Principles of Effective Continuous Provision
Five Things to Remember in September
Exploring Cultural Capital in the EYFS: Interview with Nicky Turner
Enhancement Overload?
Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child: Interview with Alison Clark
Exploring Inspirational Learning Environments at the British School of Brussels
New to Teaching in the EYFS
The Classroom Environment: Setting Up Your New Classroom
All Set? Getting Ready for the New School Year
Getting Started with Woodwork
Using Stories to Support Children’s Emotional Wellbeing: Interview with Children’s Author, Allie Mary
A Whole Team Approach to Developing Inspirational Practice
What Comes Next? Effective Transitions and Inspirational Key Stage One Practice
Exploring Spaces of Fascination at Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit
Prime Time?
Sharing the School Development Journey: Interview with Lee Dunn
Keeping it Real!
Reflecting on the Covid 19 Lockdowns, Three Years On: Interview with Josey Hall
Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child: Interview with Alison Clark
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Maria Montessori Interview with Dr Nathan Archer
Exploring Boys' Learning
Exploring Early Speech and Language Development: Interview with Catherine Laing
Effective Routines for Inspirational Learning
Exploring Playful Mathematics: Interview with Dr Helen Williams
A Head-to-Head Podcast Takeover!
Exploring Cultural Capital in the EYFS: Interview with Nicky Turner
A Focus on Autism: Interview with Nicola Musgrove
A Virtual Firework Display! Why Rich Experiences in Early Childhood are the Key to Brain Development
Enhancement Overload?
The Vital Importance of Self-Regulation: Interview with Dr Mine Conkbayir
An Inspector Calls
Interview with Professor Nirmala Rao, Professor of Early Childhood Development and Education at Hong Kong University
Introducing the Head-to-Head Podcast with Sarah Carey
Is It Time to Move Away from the Tuff Spot Tray?
Topics, Themes and Schemes
A Close Look at Expressive Art and Design: Interview with Emma-Jo Bairstow
An In-Depth Look at Physical Development: Interview with Helen Hawes
Helicopter Stories in Action: Interview with Trisha Lee
Mixing the Mathematical Milkshake! Developing Rich Opportunities for Maths in the EYFS
Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers
Early Childhood Theories Today: Interview with Ruth Swailes and Aaron Bradbury
The Wonderful Possibilities of Wordless Books
The Secret Lives of Young Learners: Interview with Professor Sam Wass
Continuous Provision in Key Stage 1
Repetitive Play: is it OK?
What is Enquiry Based Learning?
Five Things to Remember in September
All Set? Getting Ready for the New School Year
The Revised EYFS Framework, Learning from the Early Adopters
Choosing the Right Book to Support Your Practice
Exploring Inspirational Learning Environments at the British School of Brussels
Understanding the World, One Page at a Time
Moving On: Exploring Child-Centred Approaches to Transition
Exploring Books to Develop Maths
Meaningful Mathematics: A Focus on EYFS Pedagogy
Exploring Books to Support PSED
A Guide to SEND in the Early Years
Strengthening Subject Leadership: Curriculum Progression Right From Start
What is Continuous Provision?
Exploring Powerful Learning Through Domestic Role Play
Maximising Learning in Continuous Provision – Domestic Role Play in EYFS
Owning Your Curriculum: A Close Look at the Learning Environment
Tackling the Year 1 Cliff Face: Getting it Right From the Start
Navigating the Sea of Talk
Rainbow Birds: A Celebration of Artistic Achievements and Original Thinking at Co-op Academy Oakwood
The Classroom Environment – Riot of Colour vs Peace and Neutrality
Mathematical Musings
Maximising Learning in Continuous Provision – The Water Area
Exploring Block Play Alongside Small World
Exploring Different Approaches in the Early Years
The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Catching Up and Lessons From The Dancefloor
Effective Tidy Up Times in the EYFS
Storming it Outdoors, the Fantastic Possibilities of Cold, Wet and Windy Weather
Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFS
Change Isn't Always for the Better
New to Teaching in the EYFS Part 3
The Outdoor Curriculum in all its Glory
Developing Outdoor Provision and Practice
New to Teaching in the EYFS Part 2
Putting the New EYFS Framework into Practice
Taking Continuous Provision Beyond the EYFS: Maximising Learning in KS1
New to Teaching in the EYFS Part 1
The Classroom Environment: Setting Up Your New Classroom
Exploring the Fantastic Possibilities of Maths Outdoors