Physical Play: Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top

In this blog Lorna Taylor, a Paediatric Physiotherapist, discusses the ways in which the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top can support children's physical development. My Initial Thoughts on the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top As a children’s physiotherapist, it was a pleasure to assess and review the Giant Light and Sound Spinning…

19 September 2023

Podcast Series 3

CPD Topic 3: Diversity and Representation in the Early Years Profession

Course content: This topic has been developed with Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the founder of ‘Jossy Care’, a specialist childcare enterprise that focuses on the importance of gender representation. This course will support your own understanding and reflection on the importance of representation across all areas in the early years and the positive impact this can have…

30 August 2023

Curriculum Early Years Literacy Primary TTS

Bringing Enjoyment Back into Writing Bringing Enjoyment Back into Writing

Recent findings from the Annual Literacy Survey show that enjoyment of writing is at one of the lowest levels we have evidenced since 2010. National Literacy Trust, 2023 Losing the love of writing Over the years, it seems like an adventure into the magical world of writing has turned into a bit of a slog for…

29 August 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Episode 20: Supporting students on the margins

In this series 1 finale, Steven Bollar and education consultant, Matthew Savage conclude the wellbeing data topic with a discussion around identifying the marginalised children in your school and what to do about it. Exploring “Why should we shift the margins?” Matthew explains that when we change things to support marginalised students, it often benefits everyone…

29 August 2023

Podcast Series 3

CPD Topic 2: Gender in Children’s Play

Course content: This topic has been developed with Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University. The course introduces how gender biases shape our brain in the Early Years and why these experiences have such an impact on a child’s early development. The course content explores practical ways to acknowledge and be more proactive at…

23 August 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Episode 19: The importance of context to wellbeing

In episode 19 of the TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast, Steven Bollar and educational consultant, Matthew Savage, look at the importance of contextualising the wellbeing data that you collect. Matthew discusses the concept that, too often, behaviour and problems are looked at in isolation. He opens up the idea that rather than trying to solve the obvious…

22 August 2023

Curriculum Inspire Primary Steam TTS

Embracing Learning and Fun with Loti-Bot

In this blog education technology expert, Jodie Lopez, talks about how Loti-Bot can be used to enhance coding and cross-curriculum skills. Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of coding and robotics? Meet Loti-Bot, your trusty companion in learning and exploration! Loti-Bot is a floor robot that captivates young minds. Loti-Bot…

17 August 2023

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 2023

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 2023

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 2023

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