Episode 6: Gender in children’s play with Professor Gina Rippon

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, to continue the conversation of keeping gender on the agenda in the early years. The first five years count Touching on her own research and experience, Gina reiterates just how important the…

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Episode 18: Measuring wellbeing with the wellbeing wheel

Steven Bollar and educational consultant, Matthew Savage return to the TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast to introduce the concept of the wellbeing data wheel. Every child is different so it’s important to measure wellbeing in different ways. The wellbeing data wheel covers 5 spokes to offer a different lens on wellbeing in school. Observation Check-in …

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CPD Topic 1: Inclusive Pedagogy

Course content: This topic has been developed with Dr. Sharon Colilles, a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University, a Trustee on Froebel Trust Council, Vice Chair on the Executive for Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN) and an associate trainer for Early Education. The course introduces what inclusive pedagogy is and…

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Episode 4: Promoting inclusive practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles for one final time to wrap up their incredibly insightful discussion on inclusive practice in the early years. Throughout this episode, we explore how practitioners can challenge their practice to make positive changes. Sharon shares what advice she would give to practitioners trying to implement…

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Our adventures with Marvellous Metallics

Discover how Dukes and Duchesses Nursery use Metallics to stimulate curiosity, develop critical thinking and enhance language skills. Introducing our children to the different types of Metallics and the varied explorations they could embark on has been a great adventure. As practitioners, we love to observe our little ones eagerly examining these shiny, interesting resources.…

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Episode 5: Keeping gender on the agenda with Professor Gina Rippon

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, for the first of the conversations on gender in children’s play and overcoming gender biases. Why should we be keeping gender on the agenda? Before delving into the recent shift…

Byjhandley9 August 20230Comments

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Episode 3: The importance of reflective practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles to discuss why reflective practice is so important when adopting an inclusive approach. Sharon touches on the power of being present within the moment and really taking time away from the day-to-day routines is crucial to adapt and ensure inclusivity is embedded.…

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Episode 2: The voice of the child with Dr. Sharon Colilles

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles, to further explore the topic of inclusive practice in the early years. In this episode, Sharon and Shaddai talk all things observation and reflection, to enable practitioners to incorporate each child’s ethnic and cultural experience in the context of the setting. Focusing on…

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Back to school – 4 tips for getting organised

We all have good intentions for being super organised when we return to work after a break. We have compiled a list below of top tips to help. 1. A place for everything Storing and labelling things properly will help create an organised workspace. An organised, clutter-free space helps pupils to focus and be more engaged in…

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Episode 17: Encouraging authenticity in the classroom

Steven Bollar, accompanied by education consultant Matthew Savage, returns to delve into a new topic, adopting a more analytical approach to wellbeing. This episode introduces one of the main challenges to judging wellbeing – schools being a “performative” space leading to children masking their true feelings and selves. Steven and Matthew discuss the meaning of being “performative”,…

Byjhandley8 August 20230Comments

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