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Episode 20: Essentials to safeguarding with Ann-Marie Christian

Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Ann-Marie Christian return for the Series 4 finale of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast to summarise their discussion so far on the importance of safeguarding in early years education.  Practical tips for practitioners Alistair and Ann-Marie emphasise the need for a proactive approach to safeguarding, raising awareness among young children and…

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Episode 19: Designated safeguarding leads and policy with Ann-Marie Christian

In this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast, Alistair Bryce-Clegg continues the conversation around safeguarding in the Early Years with Ann-Marie Christian, a safeguarding consultant, speaker, and author.  Clear and transparent policies Ann-Marie and Alistair delve into the importance of safeguarding policies, emphasising the need for practitioners to be aware of national and…

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Episode 18: Overcoming safeguarding challenges with Ann-Marie Christian

Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Ann-Marie Christian, a safeguarding consultant, speaker, and author. In this episode, Alistair and Ann-Marie cover some of the challenges to safeguarding and how to overcome them. Support and resources They emphasise the challenges of safeguarding young children who often can't communicate their concerns verbally. They stress the importance of recognising…

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Topic Round-up: Emotional Regulation & Building Resilience with Samantha Dholakia

Take a deepdive into the topics covered on our podcast with learnings, tips and resource recommendations from our in-house expert, Olivia Haslam. Topic overview and key takeaways Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Samantha Dholakia, a renowned Behaviour and Oracy Specialist, Consultant Trainer, and Creator of The Balance System. Throughout the four episodes, Alistair and Samantha…

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Safeguarding in Early Years

Episode 17: An introduction to safeguarding with Ann-Marie Christian

  Alistair Bryce–Clegg is joined by Ann–Marie Christian, a safeguarding consultant, speaker, and author. In this episode, they delve into the crucial topic of safeguarding in the early years.  Training and support The conversation underscores the challenges of recognising safeguarding issues and the role of early years practitioners as vigilant observers. Information sharing within the team is crucial, as child abuse…

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The power of representation through play

In this blog, ‘The power of representation through play’, Dr. Sharon Colilles explores how representation shapes inclusive and anti-discriminatory learning environments. Representation Matters Teaching practices may differ from one setting to another. Ensuring that children can ‘see’ themselves in educational resources is key for creating an inclusive and anti-discriminatory learning environment. Young children possess a…

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CPD Topic 5: Understanding and celebrating our differences

Course content: This topic has been developed with Laura Henry-Allain MBE, award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. This course will support your knowledge and understanding of inclusivity and anti-racism in the Early Years. Learning outcomes: Expand your knowledge on the topic area and understand how this subject fits within the context of the EYFS. Discover…

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CPD Topic 4: Neuro Affirming Practice in the Early Years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Kerry Murphy, Early Years lecturer and consultant, specialising in wellbeing, behaviour and special educational needs. This course will support your knowledge and understanding neurodiversity and additional support needs in the early years. Learning outcomes: Expand your knowledge on the topic area and understand how this subject fits within the…

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