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Episode 1: Creating enticing physical spaces with Olivia Kirkby

Welcome to Series 2 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast! In this very first episode Alice Sharp (podcast host) is joined by TTS’ very own Early Years Consultant, Olivia Kirkby, to talk all things Early Years. Alice and Olivia explore the role of the physical environment and why creating an enticing physical space…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Meet Podcast Guest: Olivia Kirkby

Olivia has 15 years’ experience in the Early Years Sector, starting as an apprentice Early Years practitioner and progressing to Leadership, Management, and Consultancy work. Her passion and experiences include providing outstanding care for children as well as teaching and training practitioners as an Early Years Assessor. Olivia has a wealth of experience in…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Meet Podcast Guest: Kate Freeman

Kate Freeman is a former Charity Director with I CAN (now Speech and language UK). She is a highly experienced, qualified, and driven Speech and Language Therapist and Consultant working with Hempsall’s, the Early Intervention Foundation, Local Government Association and a range of local authorities. Kate is also a registered intermediary for the Ministry of Justice.…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Meet Podcast Guest: Simon Airey

Simon Airey has over 20 years' experience in education. Teaching across a variety of year groups and settings, Simon has taught each year group as a class teacher and a visiting teacher from Nursery to Year 4. Facilitating open-ended play experiences Simon has also worked in specialist provision and has been a subject lead for…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Meet Podcast Guest: Mariana Carazo

Mariana holds a MA Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. She is a passionate and keen educator looking to re-think education through a play-based learning approach and developmentally appropriate practices. As part of her call to action to advocate play as the way to rethink Education…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Series 2: TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Introducing series 2 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast. This season, we'll be chatting to experts about the importance of play-based learning in the Early Years. Each week, our NEW podcast host, Alice Sharp, will be joined by guest experts, early years practitioners, and our very own in-house educational experts to explore everything Early…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Transforming Environments into Language Opportunities

Olivia Kirkby, Educational Expert and Early Years Consultant at TTS, reflects on her 15 years’ working in the Early Years sector and her passion for transforming environments in this blog. Throughout my Early Years career, a huge passion of mine was to transform environments. This included educating and encouraging practitioners to understand how…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Episode 1: Robotics in Early Years and KS1 (Key Stage 1)

In this very first episode of the TTS Talking Teachers' Podcast, Mark Steed is joined by Andrew Tallet, Digital Technology Lead at Kellet School in Hong Kong. Sharing his passion for integrating technology across the curriculum, Andy offers his guidance on how robotics can support learning from the Early Years through to Key Stage 1. Key Skills…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Free downloadable Mental Health and Wellbeing Pack

Free Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing TTS is delighted to partner with Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) to bring this free mental health and wellbeing pack. Our co-created mental health and wellbeing pack provides instant access to the following guidance and support for teachers and practitioners: Tips for identifying stress Methods to…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Episode 20: Forest School truths with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

This episode of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast wraps up what has been a jam-packed series 1; discovering the wonderful world of outdoor learning. In this final episode of series 1, Alistair and guests, Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull, jump right back into the topic of Forest School and why it’s so important. Alistair Bryce-Clegg…

Byjhandley14 April 20230Comments

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Episode 1: Creating enticing physical spaces with Olivia Kirkby

Meet Podcast Guest: Olivia Kirkby

Meet Podcast Guest: Kate Freeman

Meet Podcast Guest: Simon Airey

Meet Podcast Guest: Mariana Carazo

Series 2: TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Transforming Environments into Language Opportunities

Episode 1: Robotics in Early Years and KS1 (Key Stage 1)

Free downloadable Mental Health and Wellbeing Pack

Episode 20: Forest School truths with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

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Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

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