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 must also not be afraid to take a little bit of risk in their practice too. https://youtu.be/GJ_-u5AUW0k
Ellen breaks the benefits down into two parts, looking…
How much risk is too much risk? 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. https://youtu.be/c_VIidqTPZo
Alistair and Ellen delve into the benefits of creating open-ended outdoor spaces that allow and encourage children to explore…
Throughout episode 4, 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. https://youtu.be/VMP9Er9NTX4
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…
Catriona is a passionate educator, committed to creativity, innovation and learning through the world around us. She started her career as an educator in the UK, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Plymouth and her PGCE from Goldsmiths, University of London. Since then, Catriona has held a range of leadership…
In September 2022, we were delighted to be awarded the Online and Social Media title at the 2022 Nursery World Awards. As part of this category, organisations had to demonstrate an informative, accessible, and innovative use of social media and online marketing. Our award-winning free content stream, TTS Talking, aims to deliver practical insights and…
James Clarke is the Design Director at Spaceoasis, responsible for their value-engineered capsule collection, Learniture. With over thirty years’ experience in the furniture industry, James has extensive knowledge of, and experience in the furnishing of learning spaces. From early BSF projects through to some of the UK’s leading independent schools as well as international projects…
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? https://youtu.be/u3_3Jn94PCU
Open-ended opportunities Sue explains the importance of open-ended learning opportunities. What resources are likely to inspire children in their…
Following the TTS Talking: Neurodivergence in Education webinar, we received lots of great questions and requests for additional content and resources. Our panel of experts, Beccie Hawes, Annamarie Hassall MBE, Andrew Whitehouse, and Professor David Daley have provided answers to the questions asked by our live viewers. Throughout this article, we have also included links to…
Often, in my advisory teacher role, I have the privilege to sit and observe just one learner in a lesson. It is a really special thing for me to do as I get to learn about how they learn. I am able to intensely focus on their strengths, strategies, independence and engagement and share in…
Professor David Daley, TTS Talking panellist, shares 5 ways to support children's sensory needs and the importance of the learning environment.
Why is meeting the sensory needs of children so important?
Many children with Neurodivergence will have sensory needs, not just those who have sensory processing disorders. Children’s sensory needs are complex as they often…