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Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 17 | What does Early Years Curriculum look like now? with Ruth Swailes 

In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Ruth Swailes, award-winning Early Years specialist, to discuss the current landscape of the Early Years curriculum. They explore what an Early Years curriculum entails, a term that often intimidates practitioners.   Practical tips for practitioners Ruth and Alistair address the pressures of top-down mandates and emphasise the importance…
8 August 2024

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Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 16: Vulnerable Children’s Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes 

In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Ben Kingston-Hughes discuss the transformative power of play for vulnerable children. Practical tips for practitioners They highlight how play genuinely changes lives, and is essential for children’s growth and development into resilient adults.  They focus on strategies for engaging vulnerable children in play, suggesting providing half-built play materials…
1 August 2024

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Olympics Ideas for Schools – Bee-Bot Special

With the Olympics coming up soon, Mr Hunt and his classroom took to celebrating this, hosting their very own Olympics with a twist – using their Bee-Bots. If you’re looking for Olympics ideas for your school, then read on.   If you want to watch the full video of Mr Hunt’s Olympics activities in action, press…
28 July 2024

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Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 14: Physical Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes 

Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined once again by Ben Kingston-Hughes to explore the essential role of physical play in children’s development. Practical tips for practitioners Outdoor play is highlighted for its unique benefits, including fostering independence and allowing for safe risk-taking. Additionally, they discuss how physical play can actually benefit children’s mental health into adulthood.   Alistair…
18 July 2024

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Episode 13: Imaginative Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes 

Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Ben Kingston-Hughes, international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. In this episode, they discuss the transformative power of imaginative play, and its role in building confidence, fostering creativity and shaping future problem-solvers.   Practical tips for practitioners They highlight how encouraging children to use items unconventionally becomes a critical part…
11 July 2024

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Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 5

Episode 12: Supporting Emotional Intelligence with Richard Knight & Julie Pearson 

Alistair Bryce-Clegg, Julie Pearson & Richard Knight return for a final episode to summarise their discussion so far on transitions. This time they bring it all together with the topic of emotional intelligence.   Practical tips for practitioners They emphasise the idea that parents also struggle with transitions, for example moving to a new school after…
4 July 2024

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CPD Topic 4: Play in the Early Years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Ben Kingston-Hughes. Ben is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 34 years. This course will support your understanding of Play in the Early…
3 July 2024

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