The Voice of Early Childhood

Researcher Carmela Garcia Manas explains that children are followers, enforcers and creators of social norms. Carmela talks about an important finding from her research of just how highly influenced children are by the presence of the adult. To read and listen to the whole research series visit:  https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/articles/sustainability/ Tune into next week's episode on: The es...

Children's understanding of power dynamics are explored through the concept of 'possession as a form of power', in the context of social sustainability. Researcher Carmela Garcia Manas shares her findings in this third episode in a research series around education for social sustainability. To read and listen to the whole research series visit:  https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/articles/sustai...

Here Carmela shares the first theme uncovered from her findings, centred around children's perceptions of poverty and race. This is the second episode in a research series around education for social sustainability by Carmela Garcia Manas. Carmela is the Headmistress of Miss Daisy's Chelsea and PhD researcher at University of Dundee.  To read and listen to the whole research series visit: https://...

This is the first episode in a research series around education for social sustainability by Carmela Garcia Manas. Carmela is the Headmistress of Miss Daisy's Chelsea and PhD researcher at University of Dundee, she introduces her PhD research in this episode, and breaks down the findings into several themes in the follow up episodes.  To read Carmela's article visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildho...

This podcast episode is the first in a series focused around men in early years.  An honest, reflective account of what it is like for a man to work in early years. Kevin Nelson shares his personal journey, including the honest truths in the podcast episode. Kevin also poses ideas of how we can encourage more men to choose the early years as a career, or even a stepping stone.  To read Kevin's art...

Do we focus too much on academic success over life skills? This is certainly the case in many prep schools. Zanna Clarke, Principal of Miss Daisy's Nursery Schools, and Carmela Garcia Manas, Headmistress of Miss Daisy's Chelsea and PhD researcher at University of Dundee, discuss the challenges they navigate around societal and parental expectations when working in the more privileged areas of Lond...

This is a very special episode which marks 1 year of The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) since launching in April 2023. Which is why things are flipped and our usual host is the guest this time! Adam Marycz speaks to the Founder of TVOEC: Angelica Celinska. They begin with the values and vision of TVOEC, where it all began and why, as well as the challenges along the way. This episode is a very o...

Enya Last talks to Angelica about educator and employee wellbeing. Enya is the co-owner of Enya's Childcare which she started with her husband. She shares with us her personal journey as a business owner and leader, and provides us with tips on how to support your team's wellbeing.  This episode is in partnership with Edufeel - Edufeel is committed to increasing the mental health literacy of our w...

Anne Brass and Jan Dubiel introduce the Durham Early Years Curriculum Project. This project involves 26 schools across Durham, focusing on strengthening purposeful curriculum design and implementation, and empowering leaders and educators in creating meaningful contexts for progressive teaching and learning.  This episode is the first in a series on Education Durham, an ongoing project with Durham...

Greshma Momaya and Angelica Celinska discuss gender equality in early childhood classrooms and settings. Greshma shares practice from her school in India, providing examples and tips on how to ensure we not only promote gender equality, but also notice when we unknowingly might place or communicate gender bias. They discuss a gender neutral curriculum, challenging your own deep rooted, subconsciou...

Dr Stella Louis provides an overview around the grounding elements of the Froebelian approach. This includes unity and connectedness, observations and the role of the adult. The key messages are: starting from the child by observing what they already know and can do, having a good understanding of children's development and focusing on how children learn rather than what children learn.  To learn...

Adam Marycz and Angelica Celinska discuss the divisive narrative between the early years sector and the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted. They discuss the challenging, unpleasant and damaging recent events around the education sector and Ofsted, including the case around Ruth Perry, the headteacher who took her own life, as well as the silencing of influential voices in the early years se...

Dr Kathryn Murray talks us through the Brain-SET Environments Formula, which is all about creating a calm learning environment through a skills based pedagogy. Dr Murray explains that it is much more than where you put the furniture; she shares with us a deeper look at creating learning environments with brain development at the centre. Some of the thought-provoking points discussed are:  00:30 -...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like -  PE in early years with Josh Candy - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/pe-in-early-years/   Physical Development Early Learning Goals: What are they for? With Dr Lala Manners - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/physical-development-goals-eyfs/  ...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ In this episode Jordan Tully, an experienced Head of Operations in early childhood, discusses business and profit in education, specifically focusing in on what growth and sustainability looks like, seeking out investment, staff recruitment, retention, working with your local community and mar...

Book onto Prerna Richards' Online Webinar and Q+A on The Voice of Early Childhood  www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-brain-behaviour-and-learning-connecting-the-dots   For 10% off our conference tickets visit: www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ Prerna Richards is an early childhood education consultant who helps educators and parents/carers to understand children's b...

Ben Kingston-Hughes will be presenting a keynote session at The Voice of Early Childhood Conference on 16th March 2024. Be sure not to miss out!  For 10% off our conference tickets visit: www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ Ben Kingston-Hughes talks about giving children the chance to be children through experiencing more moments of joy in their lives. Ben gives us insig...

Kinderly Learn proudly sponsors this podcast with Dr Valerie Daniel - one of Kinderly Learn's regular expert speakers and authors. To find out more about Kinderly Learn, visit  www.kinderly.co.uk/cpd-training For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/.  Dr Valerie Daniel discusses creative pedagogical practices - From being responsive...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ In this series on the science behind outdoor play Angelica talks to Gemma Goldenberg who is researching how indoor and outdoor environments affect children's stress, attention and self-regulated behaviour. In this episode, part 4 of the series, Gemma shares her results around children's behavio...

This episode is sponsored by Learniture - Experts in the design of educational furniture for settings and schools who recognise that learning environments can positively impact achievement. To find out more about Learniture, visit www.learniture.co.uk For 10% off our conference tickets visit: www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/.  If you enjoyed this episode, you may also...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/.  If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: David Wright's episode on: Early childhood centres as places of influence, restoration and hope - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-childhood-centres-as-places-of-influence-restoration-and-hope/   On this first episode of 2024 Angelica...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ In this series on the science behind outdoor play Angelica talks to Gemma Goldenberg who is researching how indoor and outdoor environments affect children's stress, attention and self-regulated behaviour. In this episode, part 3 of the series, Gemma shares with us the first set of results from...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www. thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/.  If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: Jan Dubiel's episode on: It's not really about dinosaurs - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-curriculum On this episode Angelica talks to Ruth Swailes, Early Years Advisor and Curriculum Developer, and Jan Dubiel, Early Years Advisor...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit:  www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ .  In this series on the science behind outdoor play Angelica talks to Gemma Goldenberg who is researching how indoor and outdoor environments affect children's stress, attention and self-regulated behaviour. In this episode, part 2 of the series, Gemma discusses the challenges faced throughout...

For 10% off our conference tickets visit: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ .  If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: Matt Bawler's episode on: Growth mindset in early childhood - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/growth-mindset-in-early-childhood/   Maureen Hunt's episode on: Self-efficacy in young children - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/self-efficacy-in-yo...