Episode 2: The coding journey continued: Robotics in KS2 (Key Stage 2) and beyond

In episode 2 of the TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast, Mark Steed is joined by two members of Kellet School in Hong Kong - Andy Tallet, Digital Technology Lead, and Liam Murphy, Innovation Lead. Andy and Liam explain how you can drive forward the computational skills learned in Key Stage 1 and integrate technology with the curriculum. Empowering…

21 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Listen on Podcast.co: TTS Talking Teachers’ Podcast

Introducing the TTS Talking Teachers’ Podcast. This new series from TTS aims to equip teachers with fresh ideas and inspiration for the classroom and beyond. Click here to listen on Podcast.co > Each week, podcast hosts, Mark Steed and Steven Bollar, will be joined by different educational experts from across the globe offering exclusive insights, inspiration, and…

19 April 2023

Early Years Podcast TTS

Listen on Podcast.co: TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Welcome to the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast. Each week, we’ll be joined by global experts, early years practitioners, and in-house educational experts at TTS as we discuss everything Early Years! Click here to listen on Podcast.co > Our podcast hosts and guests will be sharing practical guidance and inspiration for your settings, signposting you to relevant resources, and…

19 April 2023

Early Years Outdoor Podcast TTS

Gardening in EYFS by Hayley Winter

With ever more children growing up in housing without a garden, it is vital that settings enable children to enjoy the many benefits of gardening activities. Now let’s start off being completely honest with you… I am not a green fingered gardener BUT this young gardener grab and go kit is perfect for a novice like…

18 April 2023

Early Years Outdoor Podcast TTS

Mud Kitchen Play by Hayley Winter

Firstly, who doesn’t love getting involved with nature and mud play! Surely, we all remember as children making mud pies and potions of our own. My version of a mud pie when I was at school was digging a part of the field up and squirting in our water bottles to mix with a stick we…

18 April 2023

Early Years Outdoor Podcast TTS

Den Making by Hayley Winter

Den making is much more about the process of building it than the wow of the product at the end. Although children can get pretty creative when it comes to building their dens! Our role as educators is to facilitate the play by providing suitable resources, spaces for den building and an understanding when to provide support and…

18 April 2023

Early Years Outdoor Podcast TTS

5 Ways to Use Giant Teapots by Hayley Winter

I love these outdoor giant colourful teapots. They are just so fun and to state the obvious, HUGE! These have got to be a stable for any outdoor water area. This pack of 4 teapots are perfect for 10 months and up and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are 5 ideas you might like…

18 April 2023

Early Years Outdoor Podcast TTS

10 Ways to Play with Sand by Hayley Winter

Playing in sand is a great way to get children to work on their motor skills as well as a great resource to build new vocabulary into their everyday language. A sand and water tray and a stable area of an Early Years setting. Playing in sand is a great way to get children to work…

18 April 2023

Early Years Olivia Kirkby Podcast TTS

Episode 2: Emotionally secure learning environments with Olivia Kirkby

During this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp and Olivia Kirkby continue the conversation on creating enticing, language-rich learning environments. This week, Alice and Olivia focus on exploring the emotional environment. How do we create safe, secure and cosy places for play-based learning? And why is the emotional environment so integral to children’s…

17 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Episode 1: Robotics in Early Years and KS1 (Key Stage 1)

In this very first episode of the TTS Talking Teachers' Podcast, Mark Steed is joined by Andrew Tallet, Digital Technology Lead at Kellet School in Hong Kong. Sharing his passion for integrating technology across the curriculum, Andy offers his guidance on how robotics can support learning from the Early Years through to Key Stage 1. …

14 April 2023

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