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Episode 19: The benefits of Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff
In this episode, Alice Sharp is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff again to explore the benefits of an intergenerational approach in the early years.   From the key benefits such as improving children's vocabulary and communication skills to forming new relationships and combating social isolation, Liz and Sue explore the multitude of benefits associated…
Episode 18: Learning through Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff
In this episode, Alice Sharp is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff again, but this time, they’re switching their focus to the learning opportunities available through intergenerational care and practice.  Alice asks Liz and Sue to explain what techniques and activities (or invitations as Liz and Sue refer to in this podcast) best support this practice…
Episode 17: An Introduction to Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff  
In this episode, Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff, founders of Ready Generations, a charity that supports intergenerational practice and care in the early years, join Alice Sharp to introduce the concept of intergenerational learning and practice. What is Intergenerational Practice?  Generations Working Together defines intergenerational practice as: “An approach that aims to bring people together in…
Young girl and boy playing outside with construction made out of wooden and green plastic crates
Episode 11: Early childhood STEAM – the earlier the better
In this episode, Mark Steed and Chris Birch, the Head of Key Stage 2 at Citizens School in Dubai, reconvene to look back at STEM at the foundation stage.  Chris discusses the importance of STEAM from an early age, encouraging children to be curious, and creative and fostering hands-on opportunities.  (The views expressed throughout this podcast are…
Meet Podcast Guest: Sue Egersdorff
Sue has always believed in the power of relational connection as a tool for improving learning, health, happiness and productivity. As an educator of very young children, she has watched how they engage and intuitively invite others to reciprocate, explore and be curious about anything and everything!  In 2019, she set up Ready Generations as a…
Meet Podcast Guest: Liz Ludden
Liz is the owner and leader of the multi-award-winning Dukes and Duchesses Nursery in Liverpool. The Nursery has been twice rated as outstanding by OFSTED.  As part of Liz's hectic schedule, she also lectures on all aspects of early years practice at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk.  The emphasis on family in Liz's Nursery is what led her…
Episode 14: Developing key foundation skills through play with Mariana Carazo
Alice Sharp is joined again by play-based learning advocate, Mariana Carazo to discuss the impact play-based learning has on developing key foundation skills in the early years.  Mariana explains the vital role educators play in opening the door to new opportunities across all areas of learning in the early years. This episode encourages practitioners to follow the relevant…

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