Twinkl Early Years

Twinkl Talks: EYFS

Working in the early years is busy, funny, messy and exhausting. Join host Shána, some of the Twinkl EYFS team, special guest speakers and other early years practitioners as they talk honestly about their experiences. Whether you're listening for CPD, on your commute or to help you relax... Twinkl EYFS will share everything you need to know about all things early years! Want to get involved or share your thoughts? Get in touch on social media! Faceboo ( https://www.facebook.com/twinkleyschools ) k ( https://www.facebook.com/TwinklEYFS ) - Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/twinkleyschools/...

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 43: Beating Burnout with D.O.S.E. 23.10.2023

Feeling stressed, tired, run-down, or all of the above? We know that being an early years practitioner can be physically and mental demanding, so we asked Charlie Burley, The Teacher's Health Coach to talk about how we can beat burnout before it hits! Find him on: Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - Twitter - TikTok - LinkedIn Listen to his podcast here . Find TJ Powers on Instagram here .

Episode 42: Private Early Years Problems, Answered! 09.10.2023

Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER! The Twinkl Private Early Years team answers your early years practitioner problems! This episode covers: Should early years settings have CCTV? Should early years settings hold parents evenings? How does pick-up and drop-off look in your early years setting? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find them on Facebook and Instag...

Episode 41: Schemas Part 2 25.09.2023

How many schemas are there? How can I tell what schema a child is working in? How can I support them? Julia & Louise answer these questions and more in our second of two episodes on schema play. * New * CPD: Schema Play and Behaviour PP Pack * New * CPD: Schema Play and Language Ideas (Poster) CPD: Early Years Schemas (Handout)

Episode 40: Private vs School-based Settings 11.09.2023

Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER! Twinkl Early Years staff are asked a lot... is it better working in a school-based or private early years setting? What are the differences? Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah from the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss their experiences working in a variety of early years settings and which they preferred. Want to see more from the Twink...

Episode 39: The Attainment Gap 28.08.2023

The 3 words every early years practitioner dreads... the attainment gap! Have no fear, Jordan from the charity Peeple is here to put your mind at rest and offer advise on how to support our most disadvantaged children and families. Follow Peeple on: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website

Episode 38: Schemas Part 1 14.08.2023

Do you know what a schema is? Did you know there are 9 of them? How do children use schemas and how can you tell? These are all questions Shána had for Julia and Louise from the Twinkl Early Years CPD team, and thankfully, they had all the answers! Schema PowerPoint Pack Schema Vocabulary Lanyard Schema Reflection Handout

Episode 37: Top Tips for September (Instagram Live) 31.07.2023

So, you're about to join the best community EVER, but don't have a clue what to expect? 🤯 Join us for an Instagram LIVE on Tuesday the 4th of July at 6pm where Shána and 3 guest early years practitioners share their experiences and answer your questions on what to expect in September. 🎥🎉 This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together and chat about our passion for working wi...

Episode 36: Parent Relationships with Famly 17.07.2023

All the way from Copenhagen, Matt from Famly talks about why parent and family relationships are vital for not only the child, but the carers and educators involved too. Follow them on: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - LinkedIn - Website

Episode 35: The Collective Approach 03.07.2023

They say it takes a village to raise a child. That couldn't be more true in today's society! Shána speaks with Samantha Dholakia on who can be involved in a collective approach to supporting early years children and why it's so important for everyone. Check out Sam on: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Website

Episode 34: Risky Play 19.06.2023

Julia and Lou are back to teach us how to promote and support risky play in our settings. We might also learn about what they find risky as adults! Risk Benefit Assessment Form Risky Play PowerPoint Pack Supporting Parents and Carers Risky Play Language Support

Episode 33: Gestalt Language Processing 05.06.2023

Shána speaks with Cathy from the Speech Den about Gestalt Language Processing and how we can support children in a school and home setting. Follow Cathy's work on: Twitter - Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - LinkedIn - Website Get tickets to the Gestalt Language Processors Conference here !

Episode 32: Signing 22.05.2023

Speech and Language advisor Sarah Billingham is back, this time to talk about alternative forms of communication such as using sign languages and systems to support children in the early years and why it works so well for everyone. Confident Kids Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Episode 31: Around The World - Northern Ireland! 08.05.2023

MINI SERIES Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Amy on TikTok Live about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Northern Ireland! Check out their:  Instagram  -  Facebook  -  TikTok  -  Pinterest

Episode 30: EYFS Around The World - Scotland! 24.04.2023

MINI SERIES Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Fiona about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Scotland! Check out their:  Instagram  -  Facebook  -  Twitter  -  TikTok - YouTube

Episode 29: EYFS Around The World - Mexico! 10.04.2023

MINI SERIES Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Delia on TikTok Live about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Mexico! Check out their:  Instagram  -  Facebook  -  TikTok - Pinterest

Episode 28: EYFS Around The World - South Africa! 27.03.2023

MINI SERIES Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Liesel about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in South Africa! Check out their:  Instagram  -  Facebook  -  TikTok  -  YouTube

Episode 27: EYFS Around The World - Romania! 13.03.2023

MINI SERIES Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Sonia on TikTok Live about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Romania! Check out their: Instagram - Facebook - TikTok

Twinkl Talks: EYFS 1st Birthday Giveaway! 27.02.2023

BONUS EPISODE!  Twinkl Talks: EYFS is now 1 year old, wow! Here is a special bonus episode with outtakes that never quite made it to air.. Shána also tells you the emoji you need to be a part of the 1st birthday giveaway, so make sure you listen 'til the end to find it! Giveaway Post Here!

Episode 26: EYFS Around The World - Australia! 27.02.2023

MINI SERIES Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Stacey about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Australia! Check out their:  Instagram  -  Facebook  - Facebook Group -  TikTok - Twitter

Episode 25: Wellbeing with Jessica Joan 13.02.2023

Teaching in the Early Years is rewarding, but not without its challenges. One of them of course, is your wellbeing! Shána talks with Primary School teacher and Happy Teacher Coach Jessica Joan about how to look after our wellbeing and why it is so important. Check out Jess' Instagram - Facebook Profile - Facebook Page - Facebook Group

Episode 24: Nurturing Curiosity 30.01.2023

Julia and Lou are back! This time they explore the theme of curiosity, why it is so important to nurture it in the EYFS and what happens when we lead with it in our practise. Link to Twinkl Curiosity resource pack here .

Episode 23: Playful Mathematics with Dr. Helen Williams 16.01.2023

Shána talks with Nursery World 2022 Award Winning Author Dr. Helen J Williams about how to make maths learning fun and engaging inside and outside the classroom. BUY HER BOOK HERE! Twitter - LinkedIn - Website The Early Childhood Mathematics Group NRich Early Years Early Math support for parents Learning Trajectories

Episode 22: Behaviour Talks with Sarah Billingham 02.01.2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Shána kick-starts 2023 with a chat about the link between behaviour and communication, with Speech and Language advisor Sarah Billingham. Confident Kids Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Episode 21: Christmas Special! 19.12.2022

Shána gets the Twinkl EYFS team together with some new faces, Charlotte and Fliss from the Private Nurseries team, to talk all things Christmas! Enter our giveaway by New Year's Eve to be in a chance to win a whole year of Twinkl Membership on us! Listen to find out what emoji to post!

Episode 20: The Magic of Music with Harriet Thomas 05.12.2022

Boogie Mites Creative Director Harriet Thomas joins Shána on this episode to talk about why music is so important to teach in Early Years. Listen to this episode to get a 20% DISCOUNT on Boogie Mites programmes until the 1st of January! Boogie Mites Website Boogie Mites App Arctic Adventure Music YouTube Channel Facebook Page Instagram TikTok Twitter

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