Episode 20: Supporting and empowering every family with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Shaddai Tembo and Laura Henry-Allain MBE return for the final episode of this series of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast, to discuss the importance of recognising the uniqueness and diversity of every family. Supporting self-identity Laura emphasises that it's crucial to understand the family dynamics of every child in an early years setting to ensure that you can represent and…

Bysfrancis5 December 20230Comments

Episode 19: Representation in books and resources with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Shaddai Tembo is once again joined by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. In this episode, Laura and Shaddai explore why representation in resources is important throughout your continuous provision. Fostering respect for other cultures This episode highlights that settings should accurately reflect our culturally diverse society so that all…

Bysfrancis5 December 20230Comments

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Episode 18: How can early years educators promote anti-racism with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Shaddai Tembo is joined once again by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. In this episode, Laura and Shaddai explore how educators can promote anti-racism in their settings. Anti-racism in practice Laura explains the importance of including the whole team, parents, and wider community to embed anti-racism across all areas…

Bysfrancis5 December 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 17: Understanding our differences with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Shaddai Tembo is joined by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. Laura will cover the topic of understanding and celebrating our differences. Inclusivity in your setting In this episode, Laura discusses inclusive practices, emphasising the importance of continued training on matters of diversity for every setting. She sheds light on…

Bysfrancis5 December 20230Comments

Arts & Craft Inspire Primary TTS

Art Skills Part 3 – Sculpture Skills

This blog about Sculpture is the third of three blogs by Art & Design Consultant Paul Carney. Part 1 is on Drawing and Part 2 on Painting. Continue to read below to find out about Sculpture and use the accompanying Activity Cards to enhance Sculpture in your classroom. Sculpture Resources Activity Cards Gross and Fine Motor Skills I’m…

Bysfrancis1 November 20230Comments

Curriculum Early Years Inspire Primary Steam TTS

Refresh your Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots!

In this blog we explore ideas for refreshing your Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot and making the most out of these versatile resources. Most primary schools and teachers are aware of Bee-Bots. They have been around such a long time now, that even many grown-ups have fond memories of the little yellow and black robots. But, in…

Bysfrancis29 September 20230Comments

Early Years Inspire SEN TTS

Physical Play: Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top

In this blog Lorna Taylor, a Paediatric Physiotherapist, discusses the ways in which the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top can support children's physical development. My Initial Thoughts on the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top As a children’s physiotherapist, it was a pleasure to assess and review the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top, a…

Bysfrancis19 September 20230Comments

Arts & Craft Inspire Primary TTS

Art Skills Part 2 – Painting Skills

This blog about Painting is the second of three blogs by Art & Design Consultant Paul Carney. Continue to read below to find out about Painting and use the accompanying Activity Cards to enhance Painting in your classroom. Painting Resources Activity Cards Painting In my previous blog on the progression of drawing, we discussed how art is often…

Bysfrancis8 September 20230Comments

Arts & Craft Inspire Primary TTS

Art Skills Part 1 – Drawing Skills

This blog about Drawing is the first of three blogs by Art & Design Consultant Paul Carney. Continue to read below to find out about Drawing and use the accompanying Activity Cards to enhance Drawing in your classroom. Drawing Resources Activity Cards Whenever I look at progression plans or curriculum maps, in either primary or secondary phase, one of…

Bysfrancis6 September 20230Comments

Curriculum Early Years Literacy Primary TTS

Bringing Enjoyment Back into Writing

Recent findings from the Annual Literacy Survey show that enjoyment of writing is at one of the lowest levels we have evidenced since 2010. National Literacy Trust, 2023 Losing the love of writing Over the years, it seems like an adventure into the magical world of writing has turned into a bit of a slog for…

Bysfrancis24 August 20230Comments

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Episode 20: Supporting and empowering every family with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Episode 19: Representation in books and resources with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Episode 18: How can early years educators promote anti-racism with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Episode 17: Understanding our differences with Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Art Skills Part 3 – Sculpture Skills

Refresh your Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots!

Physical Play: Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top

Art Skills Part 2 – Painting Skills

Art Skills Part 1 – Drawing Skills

Bringing Enjoyment Back into Writing

Science Sparks’ Top Primary Science Resources

Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

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