Early Years Podcast

Developing Key Skills Through Play

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Catherine Varney

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Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 4: Developing Key Foundation Skills Through Play

Course content: This topic has been developed with Mariana Carazo, Educator and Play-based Learning Advocate. The course covers the importance of play-based learning and the impact this has on children's development of key skills in the Early Years. This content assessment aims to enhance your understanding of the strategies, resources, and practices that support language…

ByCatherine Varney21 July 20230Comments

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 3: Language Development in the Early Years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Kate Freeman, a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist and Consultant and the author of a series of books focusing on early language development. The course focuses on the critical role of speech and language development in promoting early literacy skills in young children and aims to…

ByCatherine Varney21 July 20230Comments

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 2: Imaginative Role Play in the Early Years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Simon Airey, an Experienced Educator (EYFS & Special provision). The course covers imaginative role play and the impact this has on children's development of key skills in the Early Years. This content assessment aims to enhance your understanding of the strategies, resources, and practices that support language…

ByCatherine Varney21 July 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 3 TTS

Episode 1: An introduction to Inclusive Practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

For the first episode of this season, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles, a senior lecturer in Early Childhood studies at Bath Spa University and associate trainer for Early Education. To kick off the first episode of season 3, Shaddai and Sharon introduce what inclusive pedagogy is and why this is so…

ByCatherine Varney20 July 20230Comments

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 5: Intergenerational Practice

Course content: This topic has been developed with Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff, co-founders of Ready Generations, a charity dedicated to making a difference in lifelong learning by becoming a leader of intergenerational practice and provision. The course introduces what intergenerational practice is, the benefits of this on children’s learning and development, as well as…

ByCatherine Varney20 July 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Simon Airey TTS

Episode 6: The power of connections with Simon Airey

Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey, an educator with over 20 years’ experience of teaching, working in specialist provision and the EYFS. In this episode, Alice and Simon explore the language opportunities beyond the setting and how educators can tap into the children’s unique experiences to enhance language development. Building connections: Simon explains the power…

ByCatherine Varney18 May 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Sue Asquith

Sue Asquith is an award-winning, freelance International Early Childhood Consultant and published author offering quality, affordable childcare training and consultancy visits. Sue has worked in affiliation with her local authority and children centres, on several DfE funded projects with childcare and speech and language charities, as well as winning local authority bids to provide support and…

ByCatherine Varney3 January 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Episode 1: Outdoor play through the seasons with Sue Asquith

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 achieving consistency and accessibility in outdoor play through all seasons and the more challenging…

ByCatherine Varney22 December 20220Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Alistair Bryce-Clegg: Meet the host of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Meet the host of the award-winning TTS Talking Early Years Podcast; unlocking the potential for learning in the Early Years! The upcoming series 4, hosted by Alistair Bryce-Clegg, aims to highlight ways to nurture social and emotional wellbeing in the Early Years. Each week, Alistair will be joined by guest experts and early years practitioners…

ByCatherine Varney22 December 20220Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Ellen Sandseter

Ellen Sandseter is a Ph.d., professor at the Department of Physical Education and Health at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education. Ellen's primary research focus is on children’s physical play, outdoor play, and risky/thrilling play among children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) institutions, as well as how to develop physical environments for…

ByCatherine Varney22 December 20220Comments

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Catherine Varney

CPD Topic 4: Developing Key Foundation Skills Through Play

CPD Topic 3: Language Development in the Early Years

CPD Topic 2: Imaginative Role Play in the Early Years

Episode 1: An introduction to Inclusive Practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

CPD Topic 5: Intergenerational Practice

Episode 6: The power of connections with Simon Airey

Meet Podcast Guest: Sue Asquith

Episode 1: Outdoor play through the seasons with Sue Asquith

Alistair Bryce-Clegg: Meet the host of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Meet Podcast Guest: Ellen Sandseter

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