Episode 7 | Let’s Get Moving! The 8 Senses with Helen Battelley

In this episode, host Ruth Lue-Quee is joined by Helen Battelley to discuss the eight senses. Practical tips for practitioners Expanding beyond the traditional five senses - Helen introduces the vestibular, proprioceptive, and interoceptive systems, and their crucial roles in children's physical, social, and emotional development. Practitioners are encouraged to incorporate a variety of movement…

Bytomjames24 October 20240Comments

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Simple Rangoli Pattern Paper Plates for Diwali

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mia Edmunds explains how to make simple paper plate designs for Diwali.

Bytomjames17 October 20240Comments

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Episode 6 | Are you an Enabler or Constrictor? with Helen Battelley

Ruth Lue-Quee is joined again by Helen Battelley, to discuss the key role practitioners play in supporting children's movement and growth. Practical tips for practitioners Helen highlights how educators’ behaviours and attitudes can directly influence children's development, as young children tend to mirror the adults around them. She emphasises the need for practitioners to be…

Bytomjames17 October 20240Comments

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Simple Tuff Tray Halloween Activities to Inspire Learning

Reading Time: 2 minutes Isabella King explains three fun Tuff Tray activities you can do this Halloween.

Bytomjames14 October 20240Comments

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Episode 5 | Exploring Reflexes with Helen Battelley

Ruth Lue-Quee is joined by Helen Battelley, expert in early childhood physical development, to discuss the critical role of reflexes and their impact on development. Practical tips for practitioners Helen explains the difference between primitive and postural reflexes, and how delays can affect children’s physical and emotional development. They highlight how early years practitioners can…

Bytomjames10 October 20240Comments

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Bringing Stories to Life: Using Glow People for Creative Storytelling

By Hayley Winter Storytelling is a powerful tool in early childhood development. It not only ignites imagination but also helps children develop language skills, understand emotions, and explore the world around them. One of the most engaging ways to make storytelling interactive and memorable is by using props, and the glow people from TTS offer…

Bytomjames8 October 20240Comments

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Episode 4 | Is the Early Years Sector Fit for SEN? with Andre Imich

In this episode, Ruth Lue-Quee and Andre Imich discuss whether the Early Years sector is adequately equipped to support children with SEN. Practical tips for practitioners They highlight that the volume of children needing attention often surpasses the available support, particularly in areas like speech and language therapy. While there is strong ambition to improve,…

Bytomjames3 October 20240Comments

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Episode 3 | Understanding and Supporting SEN with Andre Imich

In this episode, Ruth Lue-Quee and Andre Imich delve into the complexities of supporting children with multiple types of SEN in the early years. Practical tips for practitioners They explain that most children with SEN have more than one need, such as a child with hearing impairment also facing speech and language challenges. Understanding…

Bytomjames26 September 20240Comments

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Meet Podcast Guest: Helen Battelley

Helen Battelley joins our host Ruth Lue-Quee on Series 6 of the TTS Talking Podcast to chat all things to do with Physical Development in the Early Years. Helen Battelley, an internationally respected Early Years Physical Development Consultant, brings energy and a motivational approach to raising the profile of PA in the early years. As…

Bytomjames19 September 20240Comments

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Episode 2 | Identifying SEN in Early Years with Andre Imich

Host Ruth Lue-Quee is joined again by SEN expert Andre Imich as they discuss identifying SEN needs in Early Years. Practical tips for practitioners In this episode, they explore how to balance developmental expectations with a child’s individual needs, and the benefits of adapting the curriculum to support them better. Ruth and Andre share…

Bytomjames17 September 20240Comments

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Episode 7 | Let’s Get Moving! The 8 Senses with Helen Battelley

Simple Rangoli Pattern Paper Plates for Diwali

Episode 6 | Are you an Enabler or Constrictor? with Helen Battelley

Simple Tuff Tray Halloween Activities to Inspire Learning

Episode 5 | Exploring Reflexes with Helen Battelley

Bringing Stories to Life: Using Glow People for Creative Storytelling

Episode 4 | Is the Early Years Sector Fit for SEN? with Andre Imich

Episode 3 | Understanding and Supporting SEN with Andre Imich

Meet Podcast Guest: Helen Battelley

Episode 2 | Identifying SEN in Early Years with Andre Imich

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