Early Excellence Podcast

Nicky Turner, from the Astrea Multi-Academy Trust, joins us in our new Early Excellence studio as we explore the vital importance of supporting early literacy and phonics skills effectively. Book your Place on Early Excellence Training Visit our New Early Excellence Studio Listen to our Podcast Episode on Brilliant Books and Poems to Inspire Young Writers

Hayley Coupe, from Holmgate Primary School in Derbyshire, joins us for this week’s podcast episode. As part of our conversation, Hayley shares her recent experience of the inspection process. Stay up to date with our Senior Leader Termly Briefing Join us at one our our Early Excellence Roadshow events Listen to The Early Excellence Head-to-Head Podcast

Does your practice reflect the value of self-regulation? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by members of the senior team from Rawmarsh Nursery School in Rotherham as we explore the vital importance of nurturing self-regulation skills.  Access training on Child Development including Self-Regulation Become an Early Excellence Partner School Explore Continuous Provision Inside Out

Tamsin Grimmer joins us for this week’s episode as we discuss the importance of a loving pedagogy and explore how schools and settings can implement this approach. Find out more about Tamsin’s work Access Continuous Provision Inside Out Join us for one of our many Early Excellence Roadshow events

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today How effective is your dough area? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by our very own Llewella Ivins as we explore some key considerations. Find out more about our Inside Out suite of materials Explore our curated resources for your Dough Area Discover our Free Audits and Planning Guides

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today This week we’re joined by Llewella Ivins, Early Excellence Curriculum Consultant, as we discuss the benefits that sand play provides for young children and also how to create an inspirational sand area in your setting. Read our Blog "The Importance of the Sand Area in Indoor Continuous Provision" Find ou...

In this week’s episode, we revisit Manor Wood Foundation Stage in Leeds to hear all about their wonderfully creative, child-centred approaches in the EYFS. Listen to part 1 of our interview with the Manor Wood team Read our blog on Building on Children’s Interests Develop your practice with Early Excellence

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today This week we’re joined by Clare King, one of our Curriculum Consultants at Early Excellence. We discuss the key principles of effective continuous provision and how to put these principles into practice. Take a virtual classroom tour of the Early Excellence learning environments Find out more about our I...

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today Summer Re-Release Episode  - September is a crucial time for your practice, so for this week’s episode, Andy & Llewella explore the key things for you to remember at the start of this school year. Recorded for September 2022 Join our Free ECT Webinar Explore all our Upcoming Training

Summer Re-Release Episode  - We’re joined by Nicky Turner the Early Years Lead for the Astrea Academy Trust. As part of our conversation, we explore what we mean by cultural capital in the early years. Read our Blog "All About Building on Children’s Interests" Access Training on How to Explore and Develop Children’s Interests Watch our Free Training Video on Developing High Quality Domestic R...

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today Summer Re-Release Episode  - This week, Andy and Llewella explore how too many weekly enhancements can be an unhelpful part of practice and consider what the alternatives are. Explore our webinar "Too Much Provision, Not Enough Teaching" Order a copy of our Guide to Continuous Provision Read our Blo...

Summer Re-Release Episode  - This week, we talk to Alison Clark about her recent book  Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child . As part of the conversation, Alison discusses the pressures within Early Childhood Education and makes the case for slow pedagogies when working with young children. Watch the low Pedagogy-Making Time for Children’s Learning and Development Video Clip Order a co...

Summer Re-Release Episode  - In this week’s podcast episode, Andy is joined by Esther O’Connor, the EYFS Leader at the British School of Brussels. Esther opens the doors to the inspirational EYFS learning environments at the school and describes how children’s fascinations are nurtured as part of their child-centred practice. Take a look at Esther’s photos of their environments Take a 3D tour...

Summer Re-Release Episode  - Welcome to our podcast series for new EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) teachers! Starting a new teaching job is an exciting journey filled with endless possibilities, and we're here to help you navigate it successfully. In Part One, we delved into building strong relationships, a crucial aspect of your role as an EYFS teacher. Now, in Part Two, we go beyond rel...

Summer Re-Release Episode - Whether you’re setting up your new classroom for the first time, or changing your existing layout, it is vitally important to get it right. The actions you take and the decisions that you make at this point in the year can have a massive impact for you and your children. Join us for inspirational ideas and top tips to support you and your team as you review your current...

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today Summer Re-Release Episode - With lots to get ready for the new school year, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this week’s bonus podcast episode, Andy and Llewella offer lots of advice and also discuss which jobs are the key priorities Explore our free Planning Guides & Audits Order our G...

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today In this week’s episode, Andy is joined by Early Excellence colleague, Clare King, as we discuss the wonderful possibilities of woodwork in the EYFS. We explore how to introduce resources, teach key skills and get the most out of your woodwork area. Explore Early Excellence Woodwork Resources Purchase Lea...

Children’s author, Allie Mary, joins us for this week’s episode of the podcast. Allie has written a series of books with the aim of helping children to talk about their feelings and also issues which affect them. Find out more about Allie’s books at alliemary.co.uk Read our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self-Confidence and Security in the EYFS Develop your Practice, Book on to our EYFS Course Focus...

Alison Heale and Anne-Marie Jones from Ysgol Yr Hafod in Wrexham join us for this week’s podcast episode. They talk with passion about the school’s inspirational journey in developing rich, well-planned and meaningful learning experiences for their children. Read our blog about building on children’s interests Watch our "Rethinking Your KS1" training video Transform your Learning Environ...

This week, we’re joined by Hannah and Ruth from Discovery Bay International School in Hong Kong. We discuss the team’s approach to building on effective Early Years practice as the children move into Key Stage One. Find out more about Discovery Bay International School   Watch our free training videos on developing effective practice in KS1 Download our free KS1 Provision Audit Tool Explore o...

Jasmine Priestley and Lucy Gill, from Manor Wood Primary School in Leeds, join us for this week’s episode of the podcast. They share their child centred and creative ethos and introduce us to the spaces of fascination which have been developed in their foundation stage unit.  Attend Manor Wood's Open Event and Explore Their Award Winning Setting Listen to our previous interview with Jasmine P...

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today Does your timetable reflect the vital importance of the prime areas of learning? This week, we’re joined by our own Matthew Sayer as we discuss the positive impact of giving children more time. Read our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self Confidence in the EYFS Book on to our Let’s Get Talking Webinar Seri...

This week, we’re joined by Lee Dunn who is the Acting Head of School at Oldbury on Severn CofE VC Primary School in Gloucestershire. Lee shares the school’s journey of improvement and the positive impact on the whole school community. Transform your Early Primary Education and Elevate Outcomes with our Bespoke School Improvement Services Maximise your Learning Environment with our Free Room Planni...

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub App Discover the App Today Our own Llewella Ivins joins us for this week’s episode as we explore the importance of real life experiences for our youngest children. Read our blog on developing powerful learning through domestic role play Browse our Woodwork Resource Collections Listen to our podcast episode on Cultural Capital in t...

Josey Hall, the EYFS Leader at Knavesmire Primary School in York, joins us for this week’s episode. Three years on from the first Covid 19 lockdown, we remember the changes and the challenges and reflect upon the ongoing impact on young children. Explore our Training All About Child Development in the EYFS Discover our Blog on Nurturing Children’s Self-Confidence and Security in the EYFS