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COMING SOON: Series 6 - SEN in the Early Years 👀
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Episode 11 | The power of speaking and listening with Adam Marycz
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Aug 28, 2025 |
Episode 10 | The Oracy Gap: Who gets left behind? with Adam Marycz
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Aug 21, 2025 |
Episode 9 | What is Oracy and why is it important? with Adam Marycz
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Aug 14, 2025 |
Episode 8 | Rolling out Consistent Oracy Strategies with Amy Gaunt
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Aug 07, 2025 |
Episode 7 | Debate, Drama, and Storytelling in Oracy Education with Amy Gaunt
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Jul 31, 2025 |
Episode 6 | Supporting oracy in the classroom with Amy Gaunt
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Jul 24, 2025 |
Episode 5 | Defining and unpicking oracy with Amy Gaunt
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Jul 17, 2025 |
Episode 4 | Everyday Opportunities for Oracy with Mike Gardner
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Jul 10, 2025 |
Episode 3 | Oracy and Wellbeing in Primary Schools with Mike Gardner
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Jul 03, 2025 |
Episode 2 | Oracy in Formative Assessment with Mike Gardner
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Jun 26, 2025 |
Episode 1 | Oracy and Social Mobility with Mike Gardner
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Jun 19, 2025 |
Episode 20 | The future of SEN support with Michael Surr
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Jun 12, 2025 |
Episode 19 | The role of SENCOs and Support Staff with Michael Surr
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Jun 05, 2025 |
Episode 18 | SEN support challenges and barriers with Michael Surr
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May 29, 2025 |
Episode 17 | SEN Differences, Challenges and Strategies with Michael Surr
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May 22, 2025 |
Episode 16 | The role of play in language development with Emma Jordan
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May 15, 2025 |
Episode 15 | Using technology to support communication with Emma Jordan
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May 08, 2025 |
Episode 14 | Addressing social communication challenges with Emma Jordan
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May 01, 2025 |
Episode 13 | The importance of early intervention with Emma Jordan
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Apr 24, 2025 |
Episode 12 | The role of educators in supporting Autistic Pupils with Beccie Hawes
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Apr 17, 2025 |
Episode 11 | Fostering social skills and peer interactions in autistic pupils with Beccie Hawes
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Apr 10, 2025 |
Episode 10 | Autism communication challenges and supports with Beccie Hawes
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Apr 03, 2025 |
Episode 9 | Understanding Autism in the Classroom with Beccie Hawes
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Mar 27, 2025 |
Episode 8 | Inclusive environments for SPLD children with Arran Smith
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Mar 20, 2025 |
Episode 7 | Highlighting the strengths of SPLD children with Arran Smith
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Mar 13, 2025 |
Episode 6 | Supporting SPLD children in the digital age with Arran Smith
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Mar 06, 2025 |
Episode 5 | Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties with Arran Smith
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Feb 27, 2025 |
Episode 4 | How to support neurodiversity with Dale Pickles
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Feb 20, 2025 |
Episode 3 | What does ADHD looks like in practical terms with Dale Pickles
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Feb 13, 2025 |
Episode 2 | Learning more about executive functioning with Dale Pickles
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Feb 06, 2025 |
Episode 1 | Understanding ADD and ADHD with Dale Pickles
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Jan 30, 2025 |
Episode20 | Reinforcing positive behaviour with Professor David Daley
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Jan 23, 2025 |
Episode 19 | De-escalation and crisis management with Professor David Daley
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Jan 16, 2025 |
Episode 18 | Proactive Behaviour Strategies with Professor David Daley
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Jan 09, 2025 |
Episode 17 | Understanding Behaviour in SEN Settings with Professor David Daley
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Jan 02, 2025 |
Episode 16 | Overcoming Challenges in Collaborative Teams with Anna Speke
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Dec 26, 2024 |
Episode 15 | Working with External Agencies with Anna Speke
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Dec 19, 2024 |
Episode 14 | Building relationships with Parents and Carers, with Anna Speke
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Dec 12, 2024 |
Episode 13 | Strengthening SEN Support Internally with Anna Speke
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Dec 05, 2024 |
Episode 12 | Managing Clutter and Visual Overload with Shardi Vaziri
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Nov 28, 2024 |
Episode 11 | Inclusive Outdoor Learning Spaces with Shardi Vaziri
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Nov 21, 2024 |
Episode 10 | Building an Inclusive Indoor Environment with Shardi Vaziri
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Nov 14, 2024 |
Episode 9 | Creating Inclusive Early Years Environments with Shardi Vaziri
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Nov 07, 2024 |
Episode 8 | The Third Teacher: Creating a Nurturing Environment with Helen Battelley
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Oct 31, 2024 |
Episode 7 | Let’s Get Moving! The 8 Senses with Helen Battelley
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Oct 24, 2024 |
Episode 6 | Are you an Enabler or Constrictor? with Helen Battelley
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Oct 17, 2024 |
Episode 5 | Exploring Reflexes with Helen Battelley
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Oct 10, 2024 |
Episode 4 | Is the Early Years Sector Fit for SEN? with Andre Imich
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Oct 03, 2024 |
Episode 3 | Understanding and Supporting SEN with Andre Imich
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Sep 26, 2024 |
Episode 2 | Identifying SEN in Early Years with Andre Imich
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Sep 19, 2024 |
Episode 1 | An Introduction to SEN in Early Years with Andre Imich
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Sep 12, 2024 |
Episode 20 | Transitioning from Early Years with Ruth Swailes
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Aug 29, 2024 |
Episode 19 | The Readiness Agenda with Ruth Swailes
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Aug 22, 2024 |
Episode 18 | Building Skills in Early Years Curriculum with Ruth Swailes
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Aug 15, 2024 |
Episode 17 | What does Early Years Curriculum look like now? with Ruth Swailes
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Aug 08, 2024 |
Episode 16 | Vulnerable Children’s Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes
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Aug 01, 2024 |
Episode 15 | Humour in Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes
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Jul 25, 2024 |
Episode 14 | Physical Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes
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Jul 18, 2024 |
Episode 13 | Imaginative Play with Ben Kingston-Hughes
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Jul 11, 2024 |
Episode 12 | Supporting Emotional Intelligence with Richard Knight & Julie Pearson
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Jul 04, 2024 |
Episode 11 | Supporting Changes at Home with Richard Knight & Julie Pearson
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Jun 27, 2024 |
Episode 10 | Supporting Big Changes with Richard Knight & Julie Pearson
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Jun 20, 2024 |
Episode 9 | Supporting Everyday Changes with Richard Knight & Julie Pearson
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Jun 13, 2024 |
Episode 8 | Working together to enact change for Early Years educators
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May 16, 2024 |
Episode 7 | Boosting Resilience in your Team & Setting
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May 16, 2024 |
Episode 6 | How Early Years Educators can build Resilience
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May 16, 2024 |
Episode 5 | What does it mean to be a resilient teacher?
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May 16, 2024 |
Episode 4 | The Language & Communication Gap with Neil Leitch
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May 09, 2024 |
Episode 3 | SEN Underfunding in Early Years with Neil Leitch
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May 02, 2024 |
Episode 2 | An Underpaid & Undervalued Workforce with Neil Leitch
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Apr 25, 2024 |
Episode 1 | Early Years Funded Hours with Neil Leitch
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Apr 17, 2024 |
Episode 20: Essentials to safeguarding with Ann-Marie Christian
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Apr 03, 2024 |
Episode 19: Designated safeguarding leads and policy with Ann-Marie Christian
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Mar 28, 2024 |
Episode 18: Overcoming safeguarding challenges with Ann-Marie Christian
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Mar 21, 2024 |
Episode 17: An introduction to safeguarding with Ann-Marie Christian
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Mar 14, 2024 |
Episode 16: Inclusive learning environments for all with Debs Davies
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Mar 07, 2024 |
Episode 15: Breaking down the barriers to create a more inclusive approach with Debs Davies
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Feb 29, 2024 |
Episode 14: Improving outcomes for neurodivergent learners with Debs Davies
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Feb 22, 2024 |
Episode 13: Approaches to ADHD through an inclusive lens with Debs Davies
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Feb 15, 2024 |
Episode 12: Tools for managing emotions with Samantha Dholakia
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Feb 08, 2024 |
Episode 11: Nurturing emotional wellbeing through relationships with Samantha Dholakia
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Feb 01, 2024 |
Episode 10: Emotional intelligence in the early years with Samantha Dholakia
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Jan 25, 2024 |
Episode 9: Coaching emotional regulation with Samantha Dholakia
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Jan 18, 2024 |
Episode 8: Reflective practice in supporting wellbeing with Kate Moxley
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Jan 11, 2024 |
Episode 7: Honouring, valuing, and respecting staff with Kate Moxley
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Jan 04, 2024 |
Episode 6: Fostering connection and belonging with Kate Moxley
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Dec 28, 2023 |
Episode 5: Making wellbeing the heart of your setting with Kate Moxley
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Dec 21, 2023 |
Episode 4: Working together to support children’s mental health with Kate Silverton
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Dec 14, 2023 |
Episode 3: The wisdom circle with Kate Silverton
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Dec 07, 2023 |
Episode 2: Practical tips for managing emotional responses with Kate Silverton
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Dec 04, 2023 |
Episode 1: The science behind behaviour with Kate Silverton
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Nov 28, 2023 |
Episode 20: Supporting and empowering every family with Laura Henry-Allain MBE
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Nov 16, 2023 |
Episode 19: Representation in books and resources with Laura Henry-Allain MBE
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Nov 09, 2023 |
Episode 18: How can early years educators promote anti-racism with Laura Henry-Allain MBE
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Nov 02, 2023 |
Episode 17: Understanding our differences with Laura Henry-Allain MBE
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Oct 26, 2023 |
Episode 16: Understanding the link between neurodiversity and wellbeing with Kerry Murphy
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Oct 19, 2023 |
Episode 15: Understanding diverse child development with Kerry Murphy
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Oct 12, 2023 |
Episode 14: Ableism in play with Kerry Murphy
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Oct 05, 2023 |
Episode 13: Improving educator understanding of neurodiversity with Kerry Murphy
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Sep 28, 2023 |
Episode 12: How settings can get more men in the Early Years with Joss Cambridge-Simmons
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Sep 21, 2023 |
Episode 11: The skills developed as an Early Years practitioner with Joss Cambridge-Simmons
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Sep 14, 2023 |
Episode 10: The importance of representation within the sector with Joss Cambridge-Simmons
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Sep 07, 2023 |
Episode 9: An introduction into gender and the importance of diversity with Joss Cambridge-Simmons
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Aug 31, 2023 |
Episode 8: Gender biases and supporting parents and the local community with Professor Gina Rippon
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Aug 24, 2023 |
Episode 7: Challenging gender stereotypes with Professor Gina Rippon
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Aug 19, 2023 |
Episode 6: Gender in children's play with Professor Gina Rippon
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Aug 17, 2023 |
Episode 5: Keeping gender on the agenda with Professor Gina Rippon
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Aug 12, 2023 |
Episode 4: Promoting inclusive practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles
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Aug 10, 2023 |
Episode 3: The importance of reflective practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles
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Aug 05, 2023 |
Episode 2: The voice of the child with Dr. Sharon Colilles
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Aug 03, 2023 |
Episode 1: An introduction to Inclusive Practice with Dr. Sharon Colilles
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Jul 29, 2023 |
Episode 20: Looking to the future of Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff
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Jul 27, 2023 |
Episode 19: The benefits of Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff
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Jul 22, 2023 |
Episode 18: Learning through Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff
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Jul 20, 2023 |
Episode 17: An introduction to Intergenerational Practice with Liz Ludden & Sue Egersdorff
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Jul 15, 2023 |
Episode 16: Executive functioning in the Early Years with Mariana Carazo
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Jul 13, 2023 |
Episode 15: Creating engaging play spaces with Mariana Carazo
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Jul 06, 2023 |
Episode 14: Developing key foundation skills through play with Mariana Carazo
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Jun 29, 2023 |
Episode 13: Play never ends with Mariana Carazo
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Jun 22, 2023 |
Episode 12: Extending children’s vocabulary with Kate Freeman
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Jun 15, 2023 |
Episode 11: Early language development – what support is available for providers?
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Jun 08, 2023 |
Episode 10: Identifying language gaps with Kate Freeman
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Jun 01, 2023 |
Episode 9: The covid impact on children’s speech and language with Kate Freeman
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May 27, 2023 |
Episode 8: Is continuous play enough? with Simon Airey
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May 25, 2023 |
Episode 7: Creating language-rich opportunities with Simon Airey
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May 20, 2023 |
Episode 6: The power of connections with Simon Airey
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May 18, 2023 |
Episode 5: The importance of imaginative role play with Simon Airey
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May 11, 2023 |
Episode 4: Using open-ended resources to enhance language development with Olivia Kirkby
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May 04, 2023 |
Episode 3: The importance of quality interactions with Olivia Kirkby
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Apr 27, 2023 |
Episode 2: Emotionally secure learning environments with Olivia Kirkby
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Apr 20, 2023 |
Episode 1: Creating enticing physical spaces with Olivia Kirkby
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Apr 15, 2023 |
Episode 20: Forest School truths with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull
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Apr 13, 2023 |
Episode 19: Risk-taking and Forest School with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull
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Apr 08, 2023 |
Episode 18: The Forest School approach to learning with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull
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Apr 05, 2023 |
Episode 17: An introduction to the Forest School approach with Mel McCree and Sarah Lawfull
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Apr 01, 2023 |
Episode 16: Fostering a love for sustainability in the Early Years with Cheryl Hadland
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Mar 29, 2023 |
Episode 15: Early Years Climate Action Plans with Cheryl Hadland
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Mar 25, 2023 |
Episode 14: Planting and eating sustainably with Cheryl Hadland
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Mar 23, 2023 |
Episode 13: Recycling and reusing in the Early Years with Cheryl Hadland
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Mar 16, 2023 |
Episode 12: Creating engaging outdoor learning experiences with Niki Buchan
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Mar 09, 2023 |
Episode 11: Enhancing your outdoor provision with Niki Buchan
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Mar 02, 2023 |
Episode 10: The benefits of outdoor learning with Niki Buchan
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Feb 23, 2023 |
Episode 9: Understanding nature-based pedagogy with Niki Buchan
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Feb 16, 2023 |
Episode 8: Adopting a relaxed approach to risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter
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Feb 09, 2023 |
Episode 7: How our understanding of risk is changing with Ellen Sandseter
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Feb 02, 2023 |
Episode 6: The benefits of risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter
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Jan 26, 2023 |
Episode 5: An Introduction to learning through risk with Ellen Sandseter
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Jan 19, 2023 |
Episode 4: Bringing the Outdoors into all areas of learning with Sue Asquith
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Jan 12, 2023 |
Episode 3: Continuous provision in the outdoors with Sue Asquith
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Jan 05, 2023 |
Episode 1: Outdoor play through the seasons with Sue Asquith
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Dec 22, 2022 |
Episode 2: Overcoming weather-related barriers in outdoor play with Sue Asquith
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Dec 22, 2022 |