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Early Years Inspire Webinars

Watch Exploring Early Years Resources Webinar On-demand

Watch our Exploring Early Years Resources webinar on-demand now! Did you miss the live webinar? Don’t worry, we’re excited to share the full version on-demand! Tap the video below to access the webinar on-demand and hear our panel of experts discuss how inclusive environments enhance children’s learning opportunities. https://youtu.be/AZOJVs1bPS0Continuing professional development with TTS Visit our NEW CPD…
21 September 20230Comments

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Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 12: How settings can get more men in the Early Years with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

To round up the 4th and final episode with Joss Cambridge-Simmons, Shaddai asks Joss to share his thoughts on how action settings can be put in place to promote a diverse and equal workforce.     Creating gender balance A more gender-balanced workforce will provide children with the widest range of experiences, skills,…
15 August 20230Comments

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Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 11: The skills developed as an Early Years practitioner with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, to look at self-reflection and other skills needed to work with children in the Early Years. Skills and Qualities Joss discusses the skills and qualities that make a great early years practitioner, including passion, emotional…
15 August 20230Comments

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Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 10: The importance of representation within the sector with Joss Cambridge-Simmons 

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, to continue the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years.   Conversations around race and gender Joss expands on the previous episode, discussing why it’s important for…
15 August 20230Comments

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Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 9: An introduction into gender and the importance of diversity with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, for the first of the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years. The current landscape Joss discusses his experiences as a male nanny working in early years and delves into…
15 August 20230Comments

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Early Years Kerry Murphy Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 16: Understanding the link between neurodiversity and wellbeing with Kerry Murphy

Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, for the final episode on their discussion around neurodiversity and additional support needs. Throughout this episode, we explore practical tips to celebrate each other’s differences. A positive sense of self In order to encourage a positive sense of self, Kerry explains the importance of speaking to the child to…
15 August 20230Comments

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Early Years Kerry Murphy Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 15: Understanding diverse child development with Kerry Murphy

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss new perspectives on child development. A holistic approach to observation Kerry introduces the idea of a ‘Celebratory Framework’ as a method of challenging the deficit lens that was discussed in the last episode.…
15 August 20230Comments

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Early Years Kerry Murphy Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 14: Ableism in play with Kerry Murphy 

Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss the meaning of ableism and how practitioners can address it. Changing expectations Kerry offers examples of how practitioners could unknowingly be perpetuating ableism and encouraging masking. Expectations around how children should pay attention,…
15 August 20230Comments

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