Early Excellence Podcast

This week, we talk to Catherine Laing, Lecturer in Developmental Linguistics at York University. As part of the discussion, we explore early speech and also the impact of the Covid19 lockdowns on children’s speaking skillsRead our blog on Navigating the Sea of TalkBook onto our Let’s Get Talking Course

The podcast explores the importance of effective routines in early years and Key Stage 1 education. It discusses the significance of routines in supporting transition and learning opportunities, the benefits of observational drawing for holistic learning, setting up a weather station for meaningful learning, and the power of meaningful interventions in learning.

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Helen Williams on this week’s episode of The early Excellence Podcast. Helen is an independent educational consultant, specialising in the learning and teaching of primary mathematics. Helen’s book "Playful Mathematics for Children 3 to 7" won the Nursery World Professional Book of the Year Award in 2022.Read our Mathematical Musings blog by Jude Twani Listen to our Mathematical Musings podcast episode with Jude Twani

Our own Sarah Carey, the presenter of the Head-to Head Podcast, joins us for this week’s episode and introduces us to Emma Prokipczuk. Emma is the Executive Principal of three schools in the Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust and joins Sarah to discuss their recent Ofsted inspection visits.Subscribe to the Head-to-Head PodcastJoin us for our National BriefingFind out about the Early Excellence Leadership Programme

In this, our 60th episode, we’re joined by Nicky Turner the Early Years Lead for the Astrea Academy Trust. As part of our conversation, we explore what we mean by cultural capital in the early years.Read our Blog "All About Building on Children’s Interests"Access Training on How to Explore and Develop Children’s InterestsWatch our Free Training Video on Developing High Quality Domestic Role Play Provision 

This week, we talk with Nicola Musgrove. Nicola is a former early years practitioner, a further education college tutor and is mum to two children with autism. As part of the interview, Nicola discusses her own experiences of autism and also offers key advice for teachers and practitioners working in the EYFS.Nicola's Husband Tim is running the London Marathon to raise money for The National Autistic Society. Click Here to Sponsor TimOrder Kerry Murphy's Book "A Guide to SEND in Early Years"Listen to our Episode with Kerry Murphy

This week, we’re joined on the podcast by Ben Kingston-Hughes. Ben is an author, trainer, keynote speaker and also the Managing Director of Inspired Children. Our conversation takes many twists and turns but focuses on the vital importance of early childhood.Join our Conference with Ben Kingston-HughesOrder a copy of Ben's BookExplore our Training & EventsListen to our interview with Prof. Sam Wass "The Secret Lives of Young Learners"

This Episode is Available on the Early Excellence Inspirational Hub AppDiscover the App TodayThis week, Andy and Llewella explore how too many weekly enhancements can be an unhelpful part of practice and consider what the alternatives are.Explore our webinar "Too Much Provision, Not Enough Teaching"Order a copy of our Guide to Continuous Provision Read our Blog "What is Continuous Provision?"Listen to our "Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFS" podcast

In this week’s episode, we talk to Dr Mine Conkbayir about the importance of self-regulation, co-regulation and meeting children’s emotional needs.Explore our upcoming Let's Explore Self-Regulation webinarOrder The Neuroscience of the Developing Child bookDiscover more about Dr Mine Conkbayir

In this week’s episode we chat to Jess Martin and Natalie Hewitt from Highgate Primary Academy, part of the Astrea Academy Trust. We discuss the school’s recent Ofsted inspection and what the experience was like from the perspective of the EYFS team.Listen to The Early Excellence Head-to-Head PodcastRead Ofsted's New Publication "What EY Providers & Practitioners Need to Know"