The Early Years Learning Hub Podcast

In this week’s episode we talk about the paramountcy principle and how it supports educators to prioritise children’s safety, rights and best interests. Ensuring high-quality practice and ethical decision making. Links: https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/leadership/news/compliance-focus---paramountcy-in-practice https://www.acecqa.gov.au/information-sheet-understanding-paramoun...

In this episode we are joined by Beck Thompson who is the Founder of Trauma Informed Teachers Australia, she is also a Teacher, Speaker and Author (Chasing Normal). We explore how understanding trauma through brain science supports teachers and educators to look at children (and their behaviour) through a trauma-informed lens and how teachers make a big difference to children experiencing trauma....

In this episode we explore the contemporary approach of 'Slow pedagogy' with Susan Franco, Director and Approved Provider of Explore and Develop Lilyfield. We discuss how purposefully slowing down in our pedagogy allows children and adults time to just 'be', to explore, investigate and build strong relationships. Susan shares how responding to each child's rhythm results in mor...

This week’s topic is inspired by a professional learning workshop that I facilitated for a local network all about evidence-based transition to school practices. We look at the research, the policyrequirements and the benefits of creating or joining transition networks. Related Early Years Learning Hub courses: Tranistion to school

In this episode we are joined by Dr Zali Yager, the Co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective. We discuss body image and explore how children from a very young age form positive or negative ideas about their bodies. We discuss strategies and approaches that teachers, educators and families can do to shift the focus away from body commentary to health education. Links to resources: The Embrac...

This episode is a practice sharing with a difference and sits alongside our last practice sharing where we unpacked Speech Therapy. In this episode we talk to Lucy O'Brien who is an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Inner West Paediatrics. Lucy talks us through what OT is and how it can help children (and adults) to function better in their world. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at...

Today’s episode is one of our professional learning tapas series and in this episode, we discuss all things documentation. We question if we have lost our way from using documentation as a pedagogical tool to a compliance driven narrative. Sharing hot tips and encouraging you to take the reigns and feel empowered in creating rich and meaningful documentation. Remember all podcast listners recieve...

This episode is one of our ‘Unpacking theory and research series” and our guest is Lisa Riegel, Ph. D, Educational Partnerships Institute and author and we will be discussing brain science and how we can use it to support children to self-regulate, develop social and coping skills and be active, engaged learners. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code &...

This week’s podcast is a 'Practice sharing' episode with a difference! We speak with Stephanie Ebber (who is a Speech therapist) all about speech therapy from what is considered ‘typical development’ to common issues regarding speech and communication. We finish with some great tips for working effectively with allied health professionals. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at...

This week's episode focuses on the important role ethicsplays in creating child safe environments that actually keep children safe. In particular when ethics are in action as one of our practice architectures, we embed child safety in our everyday. The ECA Code of Ethics are founded in children’s right to safety and high-quality practice. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the c...

This week’s episode is about the importance of incorporating maths in early childhood programs, particularly the areas that relate later mathematical success. Our special guest is Dr Jo Grimmond, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education,School of Education, Charles Strurt University and we share our love of maths as well as practical, simple strategies to identify and extend mathematical think...

In thie episode we speak with Catherine Lee about what she thinks makes a great early childhood teacher or educator. Catherine shares her reflections and practices that focus on kindness, viewing children as capable and competent and supporting children's agency. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.Related Early Years Learning Hub...

This episode is one of professional learning tapas series and is really a guided critical reflection on graduations and end of year celebrations. We share some controversial thoughts on graduations and unpack planning end of year celebrations. We look at opportunities for showcasing children's learning, supporting children's agency and advocating for early childhood education. Critical reflection...

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic background in early childhood and a reputation as a leading behaviour expert, Cathrine brings rich insights from her research and practice. She shares her evidence-informed model that helps educators...

This episode we are talking with Catherine Lee, Director at Catherine Lee Consulting. Catherine has had an amazing career as an Early Childhood Teacher, service director, speaker and facilitator and is a great inspiration to myself and many others. Catherine shares her pedagogy around connecting with community and how this supports children to be active members of their community and to understand...

Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies to help bring the joy back into your work. Service communication, reflection and planning journal Blog- Getting organised to support efficient, effective practice

This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early childhood Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Katy shares some insights from her research to reframe our thinking about play and how complex it is to implement in school settings. Katy also shares some data on how implementing 'play...

This week’s episode is not to be missed for anyone who has ever wondered about outdoor learning programs and nature play. We speak with Stephanie Willey about her experiences implementing a bush kinder program, including all of the bennefits, logistics and how tos! Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Network The how and the why of nature programs The legislative requirements of an in-nature progam  

This week’s ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode is all about being a great Educational leader. Including what skills, knowledge and attributes are required to lead with efficacy and efficiency. For more information and awesome professional learning go to: Educational leader catalogue Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.

This episode takes a deep dive into Education for Sustainability with Stephanie Willey the Convenor of Environmental Education in Early Childhood. Stephanie takes educators through all dimensions of sustainability, going beyond the worm farms and recycling bins to using sustainability ‘lens' to inform decision making. Sustainability Alliance - Environmental Education in Early Childhood

In this week’s episode we speak with Bernadette Reyes, Director at Tregear Presbyterian Preschool. Bernadette talks about how she leads the way in developing collaborative partnerships in ways that support the vulnerable children and families that she works with, to navigate the systems and supports to help their child thrive. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by enter...

In this episode we explore some key ideas about why transition statements are important and how they contribute to creating continuity of learning for children in one of the most significant transitions of their lives. We talk about writing for your audience, streamlining how you work and considering these statements as part of your assessment practices. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25%...

This episode is focused on analysing the evidence around effective assessment, what the real point of assessment is and how it should influence teaching practice.  Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.If you are interested to learn more go to: Assessment and planning - Bundle - Early Years Learning Hub

This week’s ‘Practice sharing- Practical programming’ episode is focused on the mechanics of how to manage assessment and planning and program requirements in ways that reduce the administrative burden. It stes through an example of programming in ways that works smarter and harder! Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.For more informa...

This episode explores what makes an educational program meaningful, what should be includedhow adopting as well as some useful guidance on how to teach and what expereinces to offer. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.If you like what you hear then here are some related resources: What to teach How to teach