Meet Podcast Guest: Kate Silverton

Kate Silverton is one of the UK’s leading and best-loved broadcasters; along with having a successful career in broadcasting, her lifelong passion has been to advocate for children and their emotional wellbeing. In her twenty-five years as a journalist, Kate has become one of the BBC’s main national news presenters. She has produced and presented numerous…

12 October 2023

Curriculum Early Years Inspire Primary Steam TTS

Refresh your Bee-Bots and Blue-Bots!

In this blog we explore ideas for refreshing your Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot and making the most out of these versatile resources. Most primary schools and teachers are aware of Bee-Bots. They have been around such a long time now, that even many grown-ups have fond memories of the little yellow and black robots. But, in…

29 September 2023

Early Years Inspire Webinars

Watch Exploring Early Years Resources Webinar On-demand

Watch our Exploring Early Years Resources webinar on-demand now! Did you miss the live webinar? Don’t worry, we’re excited to share the full version on-demand! Tap the video below to access the webinar on-demand and hear our panel of experts discuss how inclusive environments enhance children’s learning opportunities. https://youtu.be/AZOJVs1bPS0Continuing professional development with TTS Visit our NEW CPD…

21 September 2023

Early Years Inspire SEN TTS

Physical Play: Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top

In this blog Lorna Taylor, a Paediatric Physiotherapist, discusses the ways in which the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top can support children's physical development. My Initial Thoughts on the Giant Light and Sound Spinning Top As a children’s physiotherapist, it was a pleasure to assess and review the Giant Light and Sound Spinning…

19 September 2023

Podcast Series 3

CPD Topic 3: Diversity and Representation in the Early Years Profession

Course content: This topic has been developed with Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the founder of ‘Jossy Care’, a specialist childcare enterprise that focuses on the importance of gender representation. This course will support your own understanding and reflection on the importance of representation across all areas in the early years and the positive impact this can have…

30 August 2023

Curriculum Early Years Literacy Primary TTS

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 Series 3

CPD Topic 2: Gender in Children’s Play

Course content: This topic has been developed with Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University. The course introduces how gender biases shape our brain in the Early Years and why these experiences have such an impact on a child’s early development. The course content explores practical ways to acknowledge and be more proactive at…

23 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

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