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Catherine Varney

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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…

ByCatherine Varney14 March 20240Comments

Early Years Gina Rippon Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 8: Gender biases – supporting parents and the local community with Professor Gina Rippon

To round up the 4th episode with Professor Gina Rippon, Shaddai asks Gina to share her thoughts on how practitioners can communicate with more effectively with parents and the local community to overcome and challenge gender biases. Communication strategies Parent engagement is critical to make a difference and this regular communication with parents on the…

ByCatherine Varney7 August 20230Comments

Early Years Gina Rippon Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 7: Challenging gender stereotypes with Professor Gina Rippon

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, to discuss what early years settings can do to promote a more gender inclusive practice. Gender inclusive practice Gina shares with listeners some of the practical steps and strategies that…

ByCatherine Varney7 August 20230Comments

Early Years Gina Rippon Podcast Podcast Series 3

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…

ByCatherine Varney7 August 20230Comments

Early Years Gina Rippon Podcast Podcast Series 3

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…

ByCatherine Varney7 August 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 3 Sharon Colilles

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…

ByCatherine Varney26 July 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 3 Sharon Colilles

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.…

ByCatherine Varney26 July 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 3 Sharon Colilles

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…

ByCatherine Varney26 July 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 3 Sharon Colilles

Episode 1: An introduction to Inclusive Practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

For the first episode of this season, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles, a senior lecturer in Early Childhood studies at Bath Spa University and associate trainer for Early Education. To kick off the first episode of season 3, Shaddai and Sharon introduce what inclusive pedagogy is and why this is so…

ByCatherine Varney19 July 20230Comments

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Voting is now open for the British Podcast Awards 2023

Have your say at this year’s British Podcast Awards, by nominating your favourite podcast as part of the Listener’s Choice category. CAST YOUR VOTE > Days Hours Minutes Seconds TTS Talking Early Years Podcast Earlier this year, we launched our TTS Talking Early Years podcast series, to bring new insights, guidance and fresh ideas from…

ByCatherine Varney4 July 20230Comments

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Episode 8: Gender biases – supporting parents and the local community with Professor Gina Rippon

Episode 7: Challenging gender stereotypes with Professor Gina Rippon

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

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

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

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

Episode 4: Promoting inclusive practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

Episode 1: An introduction to Inclusive Practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles

Voting is now open for the British Podcast Awards 2023

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