POD-CACHE

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Jake Forecast for a third time, as he provides us with an exciting update on his career journey from student teacher to now nursery manager. Throughout our conversation, Jake highlights the significance of continuous learning and shares how he balances learning alongside work. Moreover, we touch upon reflection and seeing the bigger picture in your w...

Join us on this week's episode as we meet with Dan Bartley from Skillzminer, an innovative AI tool transforming the job market. We explore how Skillzminer objectively assesses skills, bridges skill gaps, and streamlines recruitment for both job seekers and employers. We also delve into the changing landscape of careers, the importance of succession planning and skills-based systems, and the shift...

Join us on this week's podcast as Famly's Education Editor, Julia Rose, takes the interviewer's seat to explore T Levels for early years and childcare settings. Our panel of experts, including NCFE's Janet King, Stacy Mann and Angie Rogers, and Ben Bausor from Always Growing, will discuss what T Levels entail, the progression opportunities they provide, and address concerns from employers. The pan...

Alison Featherbe joins us for the latest episode of POD-CACHE, to talk about mentoring and supervision in Early Years settings. Alison is a learning and development practitioner working within early years as a consultant and shares her approach and thoughts on career progression, personal development, support and supervision as she chats to Dawn Newman, CACHE Alumni Communities Manager.  Want to s...

Tune into this week's episode where we meet with Dr Helen J Williams, author of the award-winning 'Playful Mathematics: For Children 3 to 7', who shares her journey towards becoming passionate about mathematics and her mission to change perceptions of math as a dry and uninteresting subject. Dr. Williams also provides practical recommendations for educators and families on how to make math lessons...

In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learning in Primary Schools and in Secondary Schools, whi...

For the second episode of POD-CACHE S4, our team at NCFE, Mike Potts and Janet King, meet with Stella and Michelle from Global Nanny Training, who tell us about their Customised Qualifications, their collaboration with NCFE and the difference they are making for nannies across the US and beyond.   Want to skip ahead?   00:00-01:20 - Introductions to Stella and Michelle 01:20-02:14 - Collaboration...

In this first episode of our new season, Early Years and Childcare Subject Specialist Stacy Mann meets with Clare Stead, Creator of the 'Oliiki' app, to discuss how practitioners in the sector can engage families in Early Years settings and how they can support families in understanding parenting and child development from conception.   Want to skip ahead? 0:00-05:05 Introduction to Clare Stead 05...

This week, POD-CACHE learns about healthcare science, hospital technology and the future of STEM careers. Join Joe Neame, NCFE's Subject Specialist for Science, as he chats to the team at Science Saves.  Want more? Find out more about Science Saves on their YouTube channel or on their website .  Or find a world of free articles, videos and resources from subject specialists and experts by experien...

Join Dawn as she chats to Jo Morton Brown, a counsellor and mental health practitioner who works with children, families and groups. You can find more about Jo's work, get wellbeing help and find support for those you care for on Flourish , Jo's YouTube channel. Want to see the video episode?  Join us at CACHEAlumni.org.uk to access free video resources, e-learning, careers advice and articles by...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:36 Introducing Diane Boyd 01:00 Sustainable education and development 14:39 Taking it into practice 25:35 Environmental awareness and skill building 31:02 CACHE Alumni 31:23 Empowering children to learn 21:35 Getting Down To Business 36:54 Connect with Diane Dr Diane Boyd is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Liverpool John Moores University. With a focus on making sust...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:31 Introducing Maria Culley 04:30 The Expectation of Nannies 07:48 Career Journeys 15:09 Careers in Childcare 19:28 CPD 21:04 Skillzminer 21:35 Getting Down To Business 34:40 Connect with Maria In this episode of POD-CACHE Maria talks us through expectations of nannies in the workplace, in education and from others. Maria talks us through careers in childcare and her own...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:34 Introducing Julie Evans 03:27 Flexible Childcare 10:34 Importance and Value of Nannies 13:35 Expectation of Nannies 22:32 Flexible Working for Nannies 27:54 Creating bonds with children and parents 31:14 Nurseries 33:47 Skillzminer 34:18 Flexible working opportunities in the sector 41:52 How to find Tinies Julie Evans, Director of Tinies Bath and Wiltshire, joins Dawn...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:29 Introducing Shada Lambert 03:10 The Role of Nannies 08:40 Support for Nannies 13:30 Balancing CPD, Self Care and Lifestyle 16:57 Love For The Job 19:40 Potty and Sleep Training 22:08 Skillzminer 22:39 CPD, Development and Pay 28:52 Shada's Words of Wisdom 31:36 Why Become A Nanny? 32:51 Closing Remarks Shada Lambert is an experienced nanny with a masters degree in ear...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:30 Introducing Stacy Mann 01:30 Introducing Jennifer Staunton 03:23 Sharing Life Experiences 23:17 CACHE Alumni 23:38 Sharing Life Experiences 29:27 Technology, Communication and Language Jennifer Staunton is a specialist practitioner working within school improvement and SEND. Listen as Stacy Mann, CACHE Subject Specialist for Childcare and Education and Dawn Mulvaney,...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:47 Webinar invite from SDN for all Early Years settings 02:55 Introducing Liam Pinches 06:13 The Importance of Early Years 08:15 Men In Childcare 14:30 Inspiring Others Into The Sector 22:15 Liam's Closing Message CACHE Subject Specialist, Stacy Mann, talks to Liam Pinches about his childcare career journey.  Liam talks about his experiences, the importance of Years Educ...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:35 Joe Groom 08:13 Men In Childcare 10:20 Supporting Entry Into The Sector 13:58 Joe's Advice 18:20 The Impact of Qualifications 22:16 Closing Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education....

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:39 Introducing Sam Surry 02:56 Childminding 06:50 Challenges In The Sector 26:22 Skillzminer 26:54 Early Years 29:16 PACEY 29:54 CACHE Alumni 31:40 CPD 35:39 Roles Within The Sector 37:21 Closing Thoughts 40:28 Learn More About PACEY 42:37 CACHE Alumni You can find PACEY, the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years at pacey.org.uk and on social media. The...

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:34 Introducing Jake Forecast 05:26 Teaching Throughout A Pandemic 11:30 What Needs To Change? 20:47 CACHE Alumni 21:07 What It's Like Being A Student Teacher 25:01 Observation and Reflection 29:12 Being A Male In The Sector 42:01 Follow Jake's Journey 43:51 CACHE Alumni   Last time we caught up with Jake, he was an early years practitioner embarking on a career in primar...

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education.  Fay is the co-founder of Avail Learning Academy and an experienced training and development consultant.  An experienced nursery practitioner and manager, Fay believes t...

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www. CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in December 2020, Louise Mercieca and apprentices f...

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www. CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in December 2020, Victoria Bartle and Stephen Mordu...

Lucy is passionate about delivering first class, flexible childcare in her own nursery setting but identified a gap in her own development when her nursery business took off. Instead of running away, Lucy developed her skills to support her business. Lucy talks about how focusing on her 'weakness' allowed her to grow and led to the founding of The Profitable Nursery Academy, where she helps single...

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education.  David is a Prison reform campaigner, with a successful TEDx talk under his belt.  He's also a volunteer enterprise advisor and a Director at Starting Step. David happen...

Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education.  Stacy is CACHE's Subject Specialist for Early Years and Childcare and has a keen interest in wellbeing, with over 16 years in the Early Years sector and training and ex...