TTS Talking Early Years

Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins Alistair Bryce-Clegg in this episode to talk about practical ways to adopt a more sustainable approach in Early Years settings.  Cheryl shares her passion for planting and eating sustainably, sharing practical tips and guidance to overcome some of the challenges practitioners may experience when introducing planting and ga...

Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins Alistair Bryce-Clegg in this episode to talk all things sustainability in the Early Years.  Cheryl explains the importance of recycling and reusing in the Early Years, sharing practical tips to help make your resources go further and, in return, adopt a more sustainable approach. Talking passionately about recycling and re...

In this episode, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, offers practical suggestions for creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all different types of environments.  Niki encourages practitioners to consider the following;  🌳 Taking learning beyond the setting by visiting local parks and utilising local amenities  🌼 Having arrangemen...

During this episode, Niki Buchan, international educational consultant and nature-based learning advocate, encourages practitioners to be more open and reflective (and a lot less fearful!) in their approach to outdoor provision.  Niki has worked in settings worldwide and has a wealth of expertise and knowledge when it comes to enriching children’s learning opportunities outdoors. Throughout this e...

In this episode, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, shares why it is so vital for practitioners and childcare settings to engage children in nature-based learning. Niki explains that outdoor play offers a new and exciting learning opportunity each day. The great outdoors is a stimulating environment for children to challenge themselves and experie...

The great outdoors offers so many opportunities for interpretation and choice, providing children with enriching learning experiences. Throughout this podcast episode, nature pedagogue and author, Niki Buchan, explores the concept of nature-based learning in the early years.  Taking it right back to basics, Niki explains what nature-based practice is, answering questions such as what it looks like...

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, shares practical tips and guidance for adopting a more relaxed approach to children’s risk-taking in the Early Years.  Have you ever considered taking your next staff meeting outdoors to immerse yourself in some of those thrill-seeking adventures our children are encouraged to experience? Ellen suggests that...

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, explores how approaches to learning through risk have changed over time (and are still evolving) and what this means in terms of effective learning for children. Alistair and Ellen encourage practitioners not to fear challenging what they might usually consider being seen as ‘too risky’ and instead focus on t...

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, talks about the fundamental benefits of learning through risk in early childhood and why practitioners shouldn’t be afraid to implement an element of risk in their own practice too. Ellen breaks this down into two parts, looking at the subjective experiences and the developmental benefits. She explains that t...

How much risk is too much risk? An Introduction to learning through risk with Ellen Sandseter.   Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, introduces the concept of learning through risk, also referred to as Risky Play, in early childhood.  Alistair and Ellen delve into the benefits of creating open-ended outdoor spaces that allow and encourage child...

In today’s episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg, and International Educational Consultant Sue Asquith, talk about the value of using outdoor spaces in all areas of learning across the Early Years framework.  Sue and Alistair share practical ways to incorporate all areas of learning into your outdoor spaces to support children’s learning and development. From PSED, physical development to mathematics and...

In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg, and International Educational Consultant Sue Asquith, explore continuous provision in the outdoors. Alistair asks Sue the million-dollar question; how do we define it, and what should practitioners consider?  Sue explains the importance of open-ended learning opportunities. What resources are likely to inspire children in their early childhood? And what activ...

In our first ever TTS Talking Early Years podcast episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg, and International Educational Consultant, Sue Asquith, discuss the importance of children having access to quality outdoor learning experiences all year round (no matter the weather!).  Sue shares practical guidance on how practitioners can achieve consistency and accessibility in outdoor play throughout the seasons. ...

In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg, and International Educational Consultant Sue Asquith, explore ways for practitioners to enable their outdoor areas to be spaces of continuous provision all year round.  Have you ever heard of the game Wellies on, wellies off ? Listen to this podcast for lots of fun, play-based inspiration to enable you to create engaging and exciting outdoor learning opportun...