Meet Podcast Guest: Olivia Kirkby

Olivia has 15 years’ experience in the Early Years Sector, starting as an apprentice Early Years practitioner and progressing to Leadership, Management, and Consultancy work. Her passion and experiences include providing outstanding care for children as well as teaching and training practitioners as an Early Years Assessor. Olivia has a wealth of experience in Childcare, Education,…

12 April 2023

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Alice Sharp: Meet our TTS Talking Series 2 Podcast Host

Alice started life in 1990 as a Primary teacher. Headed to Brighton and moved into Nurseries and reception class. On return to Scotland, she continued to teach in the Early Years until taking up a lecturing post. From being a senior lecturer in Early Years at Glasgow College, the Scottish Independent Nursery Association (SINA) invited Alice…

12 April 2023

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12 April 2023

Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull Outdoor Podcast Series 1 TTS

Episode 20: Forest School truths with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

This episode of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast wraps up what has been a jam-packed series 1; discovering the wonderful world of outdoor learning. In this final episode of series 1, Alistair and guests, Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull, jump right back into the topic of Forest School and why it’s so important. Alistair Bryce-Clegg…

6 April 2023

Early Years Inspire TTS

Forest School for Health & Wellbeing

Enya Mooney, Owner and Founder of Enya’s Childcare, an ‘Outstanding’ Reggio-inspired and eco-centric setting, reflects on what makes forest school special. In this article, Enya explains the values for children's health and well-being. When thinking about the value that forest school brings to our children in early years, my mind races with all the various benefits…

5 April 2023

Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 19: Risk-taking and Forest School with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

Episode 19 of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast continues the conversation about all things Forest School. Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined again by renowned Forest School experts and advocates, Mel McCree and Sarah d Sarah Lawfull. Research and evidence show that the Forest School approach actively develops children’s risk awareness and confidence in managing their…

5 April 2023

Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 18: The Forest School approach to learning with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

In this TTS Talking podcast episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by renowned Forest School experts, Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull. Sharing their knowledge and passion for everything Forest School, Sarah and Mel share their tips and guidance to help practitioners develop their confidence when taking children’s learning outdoors and why the Forest School approach is an…

4 April 2023

CPD Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 17: An introduction to the Forest School Approach with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull

In this TTS Talking podcast episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by renowned Forest School experts, Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull. Sharing their passion for the Forest School approach, Sarah and Mel explain to Alistair the 6 key principles and how this ethos really benefits child development. The Forest School ethos offers children a play-based approach…

31 March 2023

Cheryl Hadland Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 16: Fostering a love for sustainability in the Early Years with Cheryl Hadland

With many Early Years settings looking for ways to implement more sustainable practices in their settings and gardens, Cheryl Hadland, Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins our latest podcast episode to share her thoughts on creating a more sustainable learning environment. From top tips on fostering a love for environmentally friendly activities, resources, and best…

27 March 2023

Cheryl Hadland Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 15: Early Years Climate Action Plans with Cheryl Hadland

Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins Alistair Bryce-Clegg in this episode to talk about climate action plans in the Early Years. Cheryl shares what a climate action plan is and the benefit of having one for your setting, as well as advice for achieving best practice. What is a climate…

23 March 2023

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