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Episode 13: Improving educator understanding of neurodiversity with Kerry Murphy

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss why adopting a neurodiverse approach is crucial in the early years. The deficit lens Historically, diversity or neurodiverse people have typically been viewed through a deficit lens. Kerry explains that in today’s society,…

Byjhandley28 September 20230Comments

Early Years Inspire Webinars

Watch our Exploring Early Years Resources Webinar On-Demand

Watch our Exploring Early Years Resources webinar on-demand now! Did you miss the live webinar? Don’t worry, we’re excited to share the full version on-demand! Tap the video below to access the webinar on-demand and hear our panel of experts discuss how inclusive environments enhance children’s learning opportunities. Continuing professional development with TTS Visit our NEW CPD Training Hub…

Byjhandley21 September 20230Comments

Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 12: How settings can get more men in the Early Years with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

To round up the 4th and final episode with Joss Cambridge-Simmons, Shaddai asks Joss to share his thoughts on how action settings can be put in place to promote a diverse and equal workforce. Creating gender balance A more gender-balanced workforce will provide children with the widest range of experiences, skills, and teaching styles that will…

Byjhandley21 September 20230Comments

Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 11: The skills developed as an Early Years practitioner with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, to look at self-reflection and other skills needed to work with children in the Early Years. Skills and Qualities Joss discusses the skills and qualities that make a great early years practitioner, including passion, emotional…

Byjhandley14 September 20230Comments

Podcast Series 3

CPD Topic 2: Gender in Children’s Play

Course content: This topic has been developed with Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University. The course introduces how gender biases shape our brain in the Early Years and why these experiences have such an impact on a child’s early development. The course content explores practical ways to acknowledge and be more proactive at…

Byjhandley11 September 20230Comments

Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 10: The importance of representation within the sector with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, to continue the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years. Conversations around race and gender Joss expands on the previous episode, discussing why it’s important for children to have…

Byjhandley7 September 20230Comments

Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 9: An introduction into gender and the importance of diversity with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, for the first of the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years. The current landscape Joss discusses his experiences as a male nanny working in early years and delves into…

Byjhandley31 August 20230Comments

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Episode 20: Supporting students on the margins

In this series 1 finale, Steven Bollar and education consultant, Matthew Savage conclude the wellbeing data topic with a discussion around identifying the marginalised children in your school and what to do about it. Exploring “Why should we shift the margins?” Matthew explains that when we change things to support marginalised students, it often benefits everyone…

Byjhandley29 August 20230Comments

Early Years Gina Rippon Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 8: Gender biases – supporting parents and the local community with Professor Gina Rippon

To round up the 4th episode with Professor Gina Rippon, Shaddai asks Gina to share her thoughts on how practitioners can communicate with more effectively with parents and the local community to overcome and challenge gender biases. Communication strategies Parent engagement is critical to make a difference and this regular communication with parents on the initiatives…

Byjhandley24 August 20230Comments

Podcast Primary TTS

Episode 19: The importance of context to wellbeing

In episode 19 of the TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast, Steven Bollar and educational consultant, Matthew Savage, look at the importance of contextualising the wellbeing data that you collect. Matthew discusses the concept that, too often, behaviour and problems are looked at in isolation. He opens up the idea that rather than trying to solve the obvious…

Byjhandley22 August 20230Comments

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Episode 13: Improving educator understanding of neurodiversity with Kerry Murphy

Watch our Exploring Early Years Resources Webinar On-Demand

Episode 12: How settings can get more men in the Early Years with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

Episode 11: The skills developed as an Early Years practitioner with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

CPD Topic 2: Gender in Children’s Play

Episode 10: The importance of representation within the sector with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

Episode 9: An introduction into gender and the importance of diversity with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

Episode 20: Supporting students on the margins

Episode 8: Gender biases – supporting parents and the local community with Professor Gina Rippon

Episode 19: The importance of context to wellbeing

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