Screen-Free Coding in Schools

The Importance of coding without screens In the digital world we now live in, coding has become an essential skill.  When we think of coding, the first things that often come to mind are computers and screens. However, teaching children to code doesn’t necessarily require these things. We can teach these valuable skills with screen-free options…

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Episode 16 | The role of play in language development with Emma Jordan

Mark Loveday is joined by Emma Jordan for a final episode, to discuss the importance that play has on the language development of children. The episode highlights what high quality play really is and how crucial it can be in supporting the development of communication skills. Practical tips for practitioners Emma and Mark talk about…

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Episode 15 | Using technology to support communication with Emma Jordan

In this episode, Mark Loveday is joined by Emma Jordan to discuss how technology impacts communication in children, exploring ways which parents and practitioners can use it to help support child development. Practical tips for practitioners Emma and Mark talk about the importance of visual learning and sequencing when transitioning from early years to primary,…

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Episode 14 | Addressing social communication challenges with Emma Jordan

Mark Loveday is joined again by Emma Jordan to discuss the understanding around social communication skills. Emma highlights the challenges that practitioners face and offers insights about actions to take. Practical tips for practitioners Emma and Mark talk about the role of play in language development and practitioners can learn how to support support children…

Bysfrancis12 June 20250Comments

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Episode 13 | The importance of early intervention with Emma Jordan

Mark Loveday is joined by Emma Jordan, a specialist speech and language therapist and co-service lead for the children's speech and language therapy service in Worcestershire. In this episode, Emma explains the role of early intervention in education and identifying speech and language needs early. Emma also highlights the impact of communication on social and…

Bysfrancis9 June 20250Comments

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Unlocking Creativity and Communication: TTS Recordable Talking Frogs by Hayley Winter

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hayley Winter shares how Glow Play can engage children in meaningful and imaginative learning experiences.

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New Colour Changing Easi-Torches

Reading Time: < 1 minute Hayley Winter shares how Glow Play can engage children in meaningful and imaginative learning experiences.

Bysfrancis15 May 20250Comments

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Engaging Ways to Teach Number Facts with Eggcellent Maths

Mental maths doesn’t have to be scary or always taught by rote. If you’re looking for fun ways to teach number facts or make mental arithmetic more engaging, then Eggcellent Maths might just be the resource you are looking for. Helping children to become fluent in number facts – such as addition and subtraction number bonds, multiplication…

Bysfrancis13 May 20250Comments

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Episode 10 | Building an Inclusive Indoor Environment with Shardi Vaziri

Ruth Lue-Quee is joined again by Shardi Vaziri, to discuss building strategies to create an inclusive indoor environment. Shardi highlights how designing an accessible classroom helps with children’s independence and supports their overall learning journey. Practical tips for practitioners The conversation highlights the need for practitioners to be mindful of how children approach and interact…

Bysfrancis23 April 20250Comments

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Oracy Skills – Giving everyone a voice

Everyone has a voice but not everyone is always heard. How can we make sure that every child gets the opportunities to develop, use and build oracy into their skill sets? In this blog, Sal McKeown explores ways in which we can develop those all important oracy skills to achieve this. I came across a…

Bysfrancis14 April 20250Comments

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Screen-Free Coding in Schools

Episode 16 | The role of play in language development with Emma Jordan

Episode 15 | Using technology to support communication with Emma Jordan

Episode 14 | Addressing social communication challenges with Emma Jordan

Episode 13 | The importance of early intervention with Emma Jordan

Unlocking Creativity and Communication: TTS Recordable Talking Frogs by Hayley Winter

New Colour Changing Easi-Torches

Engaging Ways to Teach Number Facts with Eggcellent Maths

Episode 10 | Building an Inclusive Indoor Environment with Shardi Vaziri

Oracy Skills – Giving everyone a voice

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