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Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted! — 244 episodes
246 - Rethinking Lunchtime: A Better Way to Support Children's Independence
245 - Ofsted Already Know Your Community, Do You?
244 - Why Leadership Keeps Coming Up In Every Single Report
242 - What's Changing in September 2026: And What It Means for You
241 - Safer Sleep Has Changed: Are You Ready Now?
240 - The Safeguarding Question That Catches Leaders and Managers Off-Guard
239 - School Readiness Versus Life Readiness and Why We Have Got It Wrong
238 - Empty Your Stress Bucket
237 - Rekindling Your Fire In Early Years
236 - The Leadership Questions You Don't Ask
235 - Safeguarding Changes 2026: Breaking It Down for Early Years
234 - The Conversation You're Avoiding: Addressing Poor Performance in Early Years!
233 - The Difference Between A Mock Inspection And A Quality Improvement Audit
232 - What Inspectors Notice in the First 30 Minutes And Why It Matters!
231 - The Power of Coaching: Strong Conversations. Strong Standards
230 - Beyond the Tick Box: The Real Purpose of Supervisions
229 - Inspection Reports Have Changed… But The Next Steps Haven't
228 - When The Chips Are Down: Supporting Wellbeing in Early Years
227 - Safer Recruitment: What Does It Really Mean?
226 - Low-Level Concerns: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
225 - Being Exceptional: What Does It Look Like In Practice?
224 - Reigniting Your CPD: The Power of Fire In Your Belly Training!
223 - The Planning Call: What Inspectors Will Ask and Why It Matters
222 - What Safeguarding Looks Like When It's Working Well (And How To Tell When It Isn't)
221 - In The New Inspection Toolkit: What Do Barriers To Learning Look Like
220 - What Do Barriers To Learning Mean?
219 - The One Place Inspectors Look That Most Settings Forget!
218 - Belonging Begins with Courage
217 - The Courage to Change: Behind the Scenes of Our Bravest Year Yet
216 - Supporting Every Child's Voice, The Importance of The Environment
215 - The New Planning Call: What's Changing, What Matters, and How to Shine!
214 - Teamwork To Make The Dream Work
213 - Belonging for All: How to Bring Inclusion to Life in Your Nursery
212 - 9 Years Strong & Inspection Ready!
211 - The Difference Between Safeguarding and Children's Welfare and Wellbeing
210 - Save Time, Stay Compliant: The Power of Impact Early Years
209 - How Your Environment Shapes Children's Voices
208 - In The New Framework: Safeguarding
207 - In The New Framework: Parental and Community Engagement
206 - In The New Framework: Inclusion
205 - In The New Framework: Welfare and Wellbeing
204 - In The New Framework: Behaviour, Attitudes & Routines
203 - In The New Proposed Framework: Achievement and Progress
202 - In The New Proposed Framework: Curriculum and Teaching
201 - In The New Proposed Framework: Leadership and Management
200 - From Why To WOW: Co-Research in Practice
199 - The Neuroscience of Movement and Music in Early Years
198 - How This Police Commissioner Is Trying To Give Early Years a Voice in Domestic Abuse Reporting
197 - Understanding Vulnerable Children: The 4 Key Factors in Early Years
196 - Which 100 Acre Woods Colleague Are You?
195 - Supervisions That Stick: Making Every Minute Matter
194 - Stop Reacting, Start Leading: How to Build a Proactive Setting
193 - Safeguarding Skills - Easy Ways To Remember Key Information in Early Years!
192 - The Launch of Impact Early Years
191 - How to Save Hours Each Week By Streamlining Early Years Compliance!
190 - How To Finally Ditch Paperwork And Streamline Your Early Years Setting!
189 - Exploring Early Childhood: Enhancing Speech and Language Through Environment
188 - How to Prepare Your Early Years Team for Ofsted & Keep Morale High
187 - Why Overprotecting Children in Early Years Is a Bigger Risk Than You Think
186 - What Happened When Ofsted Visited And Why It Was Surprisingly Positive
185 - From Exhausted to Empowered: How Early Years Leaders Can Step Back Without Losing Control
184 - Beyond School Readiness: Developing the Whole Child for Lifelong Success
183 - The Secret to Inspection Success: Understanding the EYFS
182 - From Making Do To Making Noise: How Providers Are Taking Government To Court Over Funding
181 - Enough is Enough, It Is Time To Speak Up!
180 - Real Questions From Early Years Professionals And The Answers You Need!
179 - A Clear Strategy To Achieving Early Years Excellence
178 - Encouraging Independence, Why Jobs Are Good For Children!
177 - Have Your Say! The New Early Years Framework
176 - Answering Your Burning Early Years Questions!
175 - The Key To Supporting A Child's Sense of Belonging!
174 - Key Points From Ofsted Reports: Common Issues!
173 - Why Your Story Matters, How To Showcase Your IMPACT!
172 - Understanding Your Inner Child, The Key to Empowering Early Years Educators
171 - From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Your Early Years Environment
170 - Is Circle Time Holding Back Your Early Years Practice?
169 - Why SEN Challenges Are Overwhelming Early Years Providers!
168 - The ABCs of Early Years Inspections
167 - Why Reflection Is Key For Jigsaw Early Years!
166 - Ensuring Best Practice When Working with Under 2's in Early Years!
165 - Are Ofsted's Proposed Changes Setting Nurseries Up for Success or Stress?
164 - How to Reconnect With Nursery/Preschool Families Without Overloading Staff or Parents!
163 - Why You Need A Reggio-Inspired Approach To Empower Children's Learning in Your Early Years Setting!
162 - How Atelier Nursery Has Built Strong Family Bonds By Breaking Traditional Room Barriers!
161 - Why Fostering Independence in Early Years Is Crucial for Child Development!
160 - A Smooth Ride To Success in Early Years Inspections
159 - How New Safeguarding Reforms Will Impact Your Early Years Setting!
158 - 10 Top Tips to Help you Shine on your Inspection
157 - How Effective Documentation Can Transform Ofsted Inspections!
156 - How to be Fully Prepared for your Ofsted Inspection in Nurseries, Preschools and Childminders Just From the Call
155 - How Loose Parts and Simple Risk Assessments Led To A More Engaged Learning Environment
154 - How The End of Ofsted's One-Word Judgements Could Impact Early Years Providers!
153 - Secrets to Achieving Amazing Ofsted Results by Closing Gaps in Early Years Learning
152 - Why Understanding Room Intents Is Crucial for Your Early Years Setting!
151 - Embedding British Values in Early Years: A Guide for Preschools, Nurseries and Ofsted Success
150 - Why Leadership Development Is Crucial for Preschool and Nursery Managers Seeking Ofsted Excellence
149 - Early Years Insights: Finding Quality Apprenticeship Providers for Nurseries and Preschools
148 - Top Tips for Selling Your Nursery or Preschool - Due Diligence and Planning in Early Years
147 - What Does 'Outstanding' Look Like in Early Years Preschools and Nurseries?
146 - Top Tips on Creating a Positive Culture in your Early Years Nurseries and Preschools
145 - How the Wheel of Practice Transforms Supervisions for Early Years Nurseries and Preschools
144 - Why Leadership Is Impacting Your Preschool or Nursery: 3 Ways To Keep Your Early Years Team Motivated
143 - Implementing Peer Observations in Preschools and Nurseries: A Step-by-Step Guide for Early Years Managers
142 - What Are Your Views on the Political Manifestos for Early Years and How They Affect Your Nursery or Preschool?
141 - What Are Your Thoughts on Ofsted Reducing the Early Years Inspection Cycle for Preschools, Nurseries and Childminders?
140 - Unlocking the Curious Mind in Early Years: Strategies for Engaging Two-Year-Olds
139 - What We Need To Do To Prepare our Preschools and Nurseries for Ofsted!
138 - The IMPACT of Cultural Capital in Early Years Education!
137 - Why The Inspection Process Feels Overwhelming & How To Take Control
136 - Why Early Years Educators Need Consistent Strategies To Manage Children's Big Feelings in Their Nursery/Preschool
135 - Early Years Insights for Ofsted Excellence: Preparing Your Nursery/Preschool
134 - How Collaboration Can Add More Positive Male Role Models in Early Years
133 - Enhancing Learning through Display Boards in Early Years Nurseries and Preschools
132 - Why Scripted Learning Walks Won't Help You Impress Ofsted Inspectors & What To Do Instead
131 - Does Your Activity Planning Lack Intent? Here's How To Fix It NOW!
130 - Early Years Is Not A Job, It's A Lifestyle!
129 - Why Identifying Love Languages Is Crucial in Early Years and How It Can Transform Your Preschool or Nursery!
128 - Why The Right Mindset Is Key to Getting Ready for Your Ofsted Inspection!
127 - Inadequate to Improved: How Early Years Preschools, and Nurseries Can Conquer Ofsted!
126 - Mastering Ofsted Inspections: A Success Story From an Early Years Setting!
125 - Transforming 'Requires Improvement' in Early Years Settings
124 - Achieving Outstanding: A Nurseries' Insider Tips for Successful Ofsted Early Years Inspections
123 - How To Think Outside The Box: Maintaining Excellence
122 - Early Years Impact Training Hub Membership
121 - How One Early Years Setting Transformed Its Ofsted Readiness in Just 3 Weeks
120 - From Nervous Newcomer to Confident Apprentice: Tips for Thriving During Early Years Inspections
119 - From Nervous to Prepared: How a Nursery Transformed Its Ofsted Inspection Experience
118 - Welcome to 2024
117 - Round up with JigsawEYC Operations Manager
116 - Changes to Level 3
115 - Creating an Effective Early Years Curriculum That is Bespoke to Your Nursery or Preschool!
114 - The Meaning of Quality in Early Years Settings
113 - Why EAL (English as an Additional Language) is Critical for Early Years Practitioners to Get Right In Their Preschool or Nursery!
112 - The World of Safeguarding with Lorna Wigley
111 - Changes to EYFS Requirements
110 - Building Stronger Parent Partnerships: Why Weak Engagement Is Holding Back Your Early Years Setting
109 - Demystifying Ofsted Inspections: How to Meet and Exceed Expectations!
108 - Safeguarding in Early Years: Essential Tips for Preschools and Nurseries
107 - The Main Purpose of Training in our Sector
106 - The One Mindset Shift That Can Make or Break Your Nursery Leadership
105 - The Hidden Power of Reflection: How Early Years Leaders Improve Their Provision
104 - The Importance of Effective Baby Training in Your Preschool/Nursery and How It Effects Development in A Child's Early Years
103 - The Myths about Ofsted in Early Years!
102 - Do Your Supervisions Lack Impact? Here's How To Fix It Now!
101 - How Quality Improvement Audits can Enhance Your Practice and Add Impact
100 - Who We Are
099 - How To Overcome The Anxiety of an Ofsted Inspection in your Early Years Preschool or Nursery!
098 - How to Build a Language-Rich Environment for EAL Children in Your Nursery or Preschool
097 - Can Moving Beyond Circle Time Boost Children's Engagement and Confidence?
096 - How A Simple Induction Plan Changes Agency Staff in Early Years
095 - Why Sticking to "The Way We've Always Done It" Is Holding Back Your Early Years Setting
094 - Whats The Difference Between a Mock Inspection and a Quality Improvement Audit
093 - The World of Early Years Qualifications with Sophie Hayter - Part 3
092 - The World of Early Years Qualifications with Sophie Hayter - Part 2
091 - The World of Early Years Qualifications with Sophie Hayter - Part 1
090 - How A Positive Mindset Can Help You Excel In Your Early Years Ofsted Inspection!
089 - Interview with Blackmoor Park Day Nursery - Part 2
088 - Interview with Blackmoor Park Day Nursery Part 1
087 - Revisiting The Learning Walk
086- Why Safe Sleep Practices Are Essential for An Early Years Setting!
085 - Emotional Literacy
084 - How We Can Help Big Feelings in Our Early Years
083 - Signs You're Missing Reflection in Your CPD Approach & How To Improve Team Impact
082 - Staff Induction
081 - Safer Recruitment
080 - Resilient Early Years: Thriving in Preschool and Nursery Inspections
078 - Embracing Smooth Transitions in Early Years!
077 The Jigsaw Early Years Academy is being born!
076 Revisiting Notification Calls
075 - The Art of Interaction in Early Years, Top Tips For Your Preschool or Nursery!
074 Why Baby Training is Paramount
073 - Fresh Eyes, New Insights: The Power of Audits in Early Years Settings
072 A Chat with Glenn Denny
071 What Should be in the Staff File
070 The IMPACT of Observations
069 - How One Simple Checklist Can Help You Ace Your Next Early Years Inspection
068 - Does Your Team Lack Motivation? Why It Might Be Costing You Inspection Success
067 Qualifications and Ratios
066 - How Icelandic Preschools and Nurseries Differ from Ours!
065 The Importance of Reflection
064 The Importance of Staff Meetings
063 Your Curriculum
062 - Risk Assessments in Early Years: Turning Checklists into Safeguarding Success
061 - Face-to-Face vs. Online: Which Safeguarding Training Is Best For Early Years Settings?
060 Are Inspectors in the Area
059 Questions about Complaints
058 The Parents Notice Board
057 Tracking
056 Preparing for the Call
055 Purpose of Intention
054 Dealing with Complaints
053 Achieving Amazing Results
052 Staff Meetings
051 Changes to Ratios
050 Partnerships with Parents
049 Supporting Children Under 2
048 How To Feel About An Inspection
047 What, So What, What Now?
046 All About Me Forms
045 What We Need to Cover - Safeguarding
044 Joint Observations
043 Cause For Concern
042 Secure Transitions
041 Speed of Leader
040 - From Good To Outstanding: Josie Hack Shares The Secrets Behind Her Ofsted Success
039 Is Paperwork Needed
038 Compliance Visit
037 An Outstanding Inspection 2
036 Risk Assessments
035 Staff Ratios
034 An Outstanding Inspection
033 Safeguarding Folder
032 How to do a SWOT analysis
031 Monthly Checks
030 Coming Back from an Inadequate
029 Jigsaw Findings
028 2 Year Progress Checks
027 Managing Risks
026 Through the Eyes of a child
025 The Importance of Training
024 Why it is so important to get transitions right?
023 The Importance of DSL
022 Supervisions and Appraisals
021 Ofsted Experiences
020 Invisible Children
019 What is a Significant Event
018 Start of 2022
017 End of 2021
016 Quality Improvement Audits
015 Supporting Vulnerable Children
014 - Walk The Talk
013 How to help staff feel appreciated
011 - How to deal with Negative Nancy's
011 - Whats the Difference
010 - How to get the best out of your agency staff
009 - We've got you
008 - All About IMPACT
007 - Mastering Your Learning Walk: Essential Tips to Impress Early Years Inspectors and Showcase Your Preschool or Nursery!
006 - The Dreaded C word
005 - Team work Essentials
004 - How to evaluate first?
003 - Documents which you need to be ready!
002 - Why Preparation Is the Key to Handling Ofsted Calls Smoothly in Early Years Settings
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