Episode 4: The Language & Communication Gap with Neil Leitch

Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Neil Leitch return for a final episode to summarise their discussion so far on funding in Early Years, and how we can improve the language and communication gap in the sector. Practical tips for practitioners Neil and Alistair emphasise how children are not developing the social skills they need due to a…

9 May 2024

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Meet Podcast Guest: Ben Kingston-Hughes

Ben Kingston-Hughes joins our host Alistair Bryce-Clegg on Series 5 of the TTS Talking Podcast to chat all things to do with Play in the Early Years. Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across…

3 May 2024

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Meet Podcast Guests: Julie Pearson & Richard Knight

Julie Pearson and Richard Knight join our host Alistair Bryce-Clegg on Series 5 of the TTS Talking Podcast to chat all things to do with Supporting Smooth Transitions in the Early Years. Julie is an Early Years development manager for the Early Years Alliance, with over 25 years in the sector, starting her career…

3 May 2024

Early Years Neil Leitch Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 3: SEN Underfunding in Early Years with Neil Leitch

In this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast, Alistair Bryce-Clegg continues the conversation around funding in the Early Years with Neil Leitch, CEO of the Early Years Alliance. Practical tips for practitioners Neil and Alistair delve into the topic of SEN specifically, emphasising the concerning situation of SEN children being rejected by schools…

2 May 2024

Early Years Neil Leitch Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 2: An Underpaid & Undervalued Workforce with Neil Leitch

Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined once again by Neil Leitch, CEO of the Early Years Alliance. In this episode, Alistair and Neil cover some of the perceptions around working in Early Years, and how we can improve this. Practical tips for practitioners Alistair & Neil emphasise the challenges of getting the right training and understanding around…

25 April 2024

Early Years Neil Leitch Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 1: Early Years Funded Hours with Neil Leitch

Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Neil Leitch for the first episode of the brand new TTS Talking Early Years Podcast Series 5. Neil and Alistair will be covering the topic of Funding in the Early Years over the next 4 episodes, with this first one covering Early Years Funded Hours. Practical tips for practitioners The…

15 April 2024

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Meet Podcast Guest: Dr Steph Ainsworth

Dr Steph Ainsworth is an education researcher and teacher educator in Manchester Met’s School of Teacher Education and Professional Development. She has several years’ experience as a primary school teacher and has a passionate interest in teacher wellbeing. Steph is currently leading a three-year project, as part of the ESRC Education Research Programme, ‘Decentring the…

11 April 2024

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Meet Podcast Guest: Neil Leitch

Following a career in finance which culminated in him chairing the Finance Industry Standards Association, Neil was asked to volunteer his skills to what was then the Pre-school Learning Alliance.  In 2008, Neil was appointed as CEO. He has been a strident leader of the largest early years membership organisation in the country, overseeing its…

10 April 2024

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Alistair Bryce-Clegg: Meet the host of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Meet the host of the award-winning TTS Talking Early Years Podcast; unlocking the potential for learning in the Early Years! The upcoming series 4, hosted by Alistair Bryce-Clegg, aims to highlight ways to support best practice in the Early Years. Each week, Alistair will be joined by guest experts and early years practitioners to explore…

10 April 2024

Ann-Marie Christian Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 4

Topic Round-up: Safeguarding with Ann-Marie Christian

Take a deep-dive into the topics covered on our podcast with learnings, tips and resource recommendations from our in-house expert, Olivia Haslam. Topic overview Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Ann-Marie Christian, a safeguarding consultant, speaker, and author. Throughout the episodes they delve into the crucial topic of safeguarding in the early years. The conversation underscores…

5 April 2024

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