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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 …
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …
2 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months 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 …
3 months, 1 week 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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3 months, 2 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 …
3 months, 3 weeks 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…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Creativity, Culture and the Child with Gemma Shadid
Season 5 Episode 209
What does child-centred creative practice really look like in the early years?
Re-release: Originally aired on 9 May 2025
In this episode, Gemma Shadid…
4 months ago
The Can Do Approach to Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Skills with Joanne Jones
Season 5 Episode 208
Speech Therapist and online educator Joanne Jones joins us on the podcast this week. We discuss positive approaches to supporting speech, language an…
4 months, 1 week ago
Developing an Inspiring Forest Schools Site with Charnwood Nursery and Preschool Group
Season 5 Episode 207
Listen in as we’re joined by Jess Watson and Claire Curtis from the Charnwood Nursery and Preschool Group and discuss all things forest schools. We e…
4 months, 2 weeks ago