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Navigating Change in Mixed-Age Classes: Challenges for Schools and Leaders with Anne Brass and Kate Gingles
Season 5 Episode 219
Mixed-age classes can work brilliantly — but what happens when change is driven by necessity rather than vision?
Re-release: Originally aired on 13 Fe…
1 day, 4 hours ago
Visual Arts in Early Childhood Settings with Dr Gai Lindsay
Season 5 Episode 218
What can visual art experiences really unlock for young children — and how do you make the most of them in practice?
Re-release: Originally aired on 2…
1 week, 1 day ago
Going Screen Free in the EYFS with Lucy Fox
Season 5 Episode 217
Lucy Fox from Stoke Primary School in Coventry joins us for this week’s episode, as we explore the impact of screen-free practice in the EYFS.
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3 weeks, 1 day ago
Closing the Communication Gap: Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming
Season 5 Episode 216
What does it look like when a whole city gets behind children's communication and language?
Re-release: Originally aired on 17 Apr 2026
Rachel Shearer …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Power of Role Play with Becky Hoare
Season 5 Episode 215
Role play is our focus this week as we welcome Becky Hoare to the podcast. Becky is a Primary Teacher and the Founder of Pop Up Play Village Ltd. We …
1 month ago
The Wonder of Storytelling with Ed Finch
Season 5 Episode 214
We’re joined on the podcast this week by Ed Finch, a Headteacher with a passion for storytelling. We have a great chat about our natural desire to te…
1 month, 1 week ago
Making Space for Play - A Conversation with Eugene Minogue
Season 5 Episode 213
Play isn't a luxury — so why does it keep getting pushed to the margins?
Re-release: Originally aired on 20 Feb 2026
Eugene Minogue, Interim Executive …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Exploring Transition and Pace with Dixie-Louise Dexter
Season 5 Episode 212
Dixie-Louise Dexter joins us for this week’s episode as we explore effective transition processes and the value of slowing down the pace.
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Premature Birth, Development and Early Support with Caroline Woodman
Season 5 Episode 211
What do educators really need to know about supporting children born prematurely?
Re-release: Originally aired on 7 Mar 2025
Caroline Woodman joins us …
2 months ago
Anji Inspired Play with Patana School in Bangkok
Season 5 Episode 210
Gemma Wales and Sarah Gaughan from Patana School in Bangkok join us for this week’s episode. We discuss how their early years practice has been inspi…
2 months, 1 week ago