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

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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 of creating curriculums tailored to the individual needs of children. They highlight the flexibility required to adapt to various settings and advocate for challenging the idea that a more formal curriculum is superior. The discussion finally underscores the value of play and where the best learning experiences truly happen. 

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