Episode 7: Creating language-rich opportunities with Simon Airey

In episode 7 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey to explore how a play-based approach to learning in the Early Years enriches and extends a child’s vocabulary. Simon and Alice touch on the impact the pandemic has had on children’s language and that there is a greater need…

19 May 2023

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Episode 5: The problem with just talking about wellbeing

In this TTS Talking podcast episode, Mark Steed is joined by Bobby Wilson, Head of House at Harrow International School in Bangkok. Sharing her experience in pastoral care across multiple international schools around the world, Bobby touches on what wellbeing means to her and the key considerations for an effective wellbeing programme: Stakeholder engagement Comprehensive …

16 May 2023

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Episode 6: The power of connections with Simon Airey

Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey, an educator with over 20 years’ experience of teaching, working in specialist provision and the EYFS. In this episode, Alice and Simon explore the language opportunities beyond the setting and how educators can tap into the children’s unique experiences to enhance language development. Building connections: Simon explains the power…

11 May 2023

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CPD Topic 2: COMING SOON: Learning through risk

Course content: This topic has been developed with Ellen Sandseter, international researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play. The course introduces the concept of learning through risk, also referred to as Risky Play, in early childhood. Ellen and Alistair Bryce-Clegg delve into the benefits of learning through risk and practical ways to adopt a more…

10 May 2023

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CPD Topic 5: COMING SOON: The Forest School Approach

Course content: This topic has been developed with Mel McCree, a Senior Lecturer within Early Childhood Studies and Sarah Lawfull, who runs her own consultancy, Where the Fruit is, which has delivered training on government-funded projects with the National Forest. Together, they explore the Forest School Approach including the principles of learning, risk-taking and how it…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 3: COMING SOON: Sustainability in the early years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries. The course introduces and explains the importance of reusing, recycling and practical tips on a sustainability approach in the Early Years. Each episode offers insights and practical guidance on how to make your setting more sustainable, support children’s…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 4: COMING SOON: Nature-based pedagogy

Course content: This topic has been developed with Niki Buchan, nature pedagogue and author, and explores the concept of nature-based pedagogy in the early years, what nature-based practice is and why it is so important for children and adults to connect to nature. With practical suggestions on creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 5: The Forest School Approach

Course content: This topic has been developed with Mel McCree, a Senior Lecturer within Early Childhood Studies and Sarah Lawfull, who runs her own consultancy, Where the Fruit is, which has delivered training on government-funded projects with the National Forest. Together, they explore the Forest School Approach including the principles of learning, risk-taking and how it…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 4: Nature-based pedagogy

Course content: This topic has been developed with Niki Buchan, nature pedagogue and author, and explores the concept of nature-based pedagogy in the early years, what nature-based practice is and why it is so important for children and adults to connect to nature. With practical suggestions on creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all…

10 May 2023

Podcast Series 1

CPD Topic 3: Sustainability in the early years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries. The course introduces and explains the importance of reusing, recycling and practical tips on a sustainability approach in the Early Years. Each episode offers insights and practical guidance on how to make your setting more sustainable, support children’s…

10 May 2023

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