Episode 20: The future of Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff

Alice is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff for one final time in the very last episode of series 2! In this episode, Alice asks Liz and Sue to reflect on their experiences of intergenerational practice so far and why they're so passionate about a lifelong future for this approach to learning and care. Liz…

28 June 2023

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Episode 19: The benefits of Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff

In this episode, Alice Sharp is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff again to explore the benefits of an intergenerational approach in the early years. From the key benefits such as improving children's vocabulary and communication skills to forming new relationships and combating social isolation, Liz and Sue explore the multitude of…

28 June 2023

Early Years Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff Podcast Series 2 TTS

Episode 18: Learning through Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff

In this episode, Alice Sharp is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff again, but this time, they’re switching their focus to the learning opportunities available through intergenerational care and practice. Alice asks Liz and Sue to explain what techniques and activities (or invitations as Liz and Sue refer to in this podcast) best support…

28 June 2023

Early Years Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff Podcast Series 2 TTS

Episode 17: An Introduction to Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff

In this episode, Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff, founders of Ready Generations, a charity that supports intergenerational practice and care in the early years, join Alice Sharp to introduce the concept of intergenerational learning and practice. What is Intergenerational Practice? Generations Working Together defines intergenerational practice as: “An approach that aims to bring people together in…

28 June 2023

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Episode 11: Early childhood STEAM – the earlier the better

In this episode, Mark Steed and Chris Birch, the Head of Key Stage 2 at Citizens School in Dubai, reconvene to look back at STEM at the foundation stage. Chris discusses the importance of STEAM from an early age, encouraging children to be curious, and creative and fostering hands-on opportunities. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are…

27 June 2023

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Meet Podcast Guest: Sue Egersdorff

Sue has always believed in the power of relational connection as a tool for improving learning, health, happiness and productivity. As an educator of very young children, she has watched how they engage and intuitively invite others to reciprocate, explore and be curious about anything and everything! In 2019, she set up Ready Generations as a…

21 June 2023

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Liz Ludden

Liz is the owner and leader of the multi-award-winning Dukes and Duchesses Nursery in Liverpool. The Nursery has been twice rated as outstanding by OFSTED. As part of Liz's hectic schedule, she also lectures on all aspects of early years practice at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk. The emphasis on family in Liz's Nursery is what led her…

21 June 2023

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Episode 10: Artificial Intelligence – use cases for the classroom

In episode 10 of the TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast, Mark Steed is joined again by Chris Birch, Head of Key Stage 2 at Citizens School in Dubai, to discuss AI (Artificial Intelligence) in education. Dispelling the myth that it is cheating to use artificial intelligence; Chris shares the impact that it’s making in his classroom, from…

20 June 2023

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Episode 16: Executive functioning in the Early Years with Mariana Carazo

Mariana Carazo, a play-based learning advocate, joins Alice Sharp for one final time. In this episode, Mariana and Alice discuss the role of executive functions, what they are and what strategies can be used to support children’s executive functioning in the early years. Executive functions EXPLODE through the different types of open-ended play Mariana…

15 June 2023

Early Years Mariana Carazo Podcast TTS

Episode 14: Developing key foundation skills through play with Mariana Carazo

Alice Sharp is joined again by play-based learning advocate, Mariana Carazo to discuss the impact play-based learning has on developing key foundation skills in the early years. Mariana explains the vital role educators play in opening the door to new opportunities across all areas of learning in the early years. This episode encourages practitioners to follow…

15 June 2023

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