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 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…

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

Early Years Joss Cambridge-Simmons Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 9: An introduction into gender and the importance of diversity with Joss Cambridge-Simmons

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UK’s leading ‘super manny’ and founder of ‘Jossy Care’, for the first of the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years. The current landscape Joss discusses his experiences as a male nanny working in early years…

15 August 2023

Early Years Kerry Murphy Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 16: Understanding the link between neurodiversity and wellbeing with Kerry Murphy

Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, for the final episode on their discussion around neurodiversity and additional support needs. Throughout this episode, we explore practical tips to celebrate each other’s differences. A positive sense of self In order to encourage a positive sense of self, Kerry explains the importance of speaking to the child…

15 August 2023

Early Years Kerry Murphy Podcast Podcast Series 3

Episode 15: Understanding diverse child development with Kerry Murphy

In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss new perspectives on child development. A holistic approach to observation Kerry introduces the idea of a ‘Celebratory Framework’ as a method of challenging the deficit lens that was discussed in the last…

15 August 2023

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