Podcasts about early years education

ITP - 108 Jess Gosling shares her experiences as an international teacher and mother, discussing the challenges and rewards of raising a child in different cultures. She emphasizes the importance of emotional education for children, the role of women in education, and the significance of community support through social media. Jess also provides insights into job searching for international teachers and the cultural adjustments that come with living abroad. Her reflections on education systems highlight the need for a more child-centered approach in teaching. Takeaways The transition to living abroad can be challenging but rewarding for families. Emotional and social education is crucial for children's development. International schools often provide a more flexible and supportive environment for teachers and students. Community support through social media can be invaluable for new international teachers. Job searching in international education requires thorough research and networking. Women are underrepresented in leadership roles in education, and initiatives like WomenEd aim to change that. Cultural adjustments are necessary when moving to a new country, and preparation is key. Early childhood education should focus on relationships and emotional well-being. Teachers should advocate for a more child-centered approach in education systems. Networking and reaching out to current teachers can provide valuable insights into potential schools.  Chapters (00:00) Transitioning to Life in Thailand (01:35) Navigating International Teaching (04:22) Jess's Journey into Teaching (06:58) Teaching Focus and Experience (09:05) Pathways to Teaching Qualifications (12:09) Building a Supportive Community (14:00) Job Search Strategies for International Teachers (15:30) The Scope of Jess's Book (17:37) The Importance of Preparation (19:36) Finding the Right School (24:22) Perspectives on Early Childhood Education (28:44) Navigating International Life with a Family (31:36) The Role of International Schools (34:20) Empowering Women in Education (37:34) The Importance of Early Years Education (40:25) Cultural Adaptation and Personal Belongings (46:20) Final Thoughts and Advice for Future International Teachers Additional Gems Related to Our Show: Signup to be our guest  https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01 Our Website⁠ -  https://www.itpexpat.com/ ⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/ Books By Gregory Lemoine: ⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. ⁠"Finding the Right Fit: Your Professional Guide for International Educator Recruiting Fairs and Amazing Stories of a Teacher Living Overseas⁠" |by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. Partner Podcasts: Just to Know You:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513 Educators Going Global: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409 Relative Hashes: #internationalteachersday #internationaleducation #overseaseducation #internationalschools #education #teacherburnout #teachersalarynews #teachersalary #teacherrecruitments #overseaseducatorfairs

Gender Equity for Early Years Education Dr Red Ruby Scarlet, Activist, Early Childhood Teacher-Researcher, Consultant, Artist and Academic and Holly Edney, Assistant Director, Gender Equality Initiative in Schools, ACT Education Directorate

In this episode of The Diary of an Early Years Educator, Emily takes over for Ben, who is unwell, to share some positivity in the early years education field. She addresses the negative atmosphere prevalent on social media and offers several uplifting viewpoints on the joy and fulfilment of working with young children. Emily emphasises the excitement of unpredictable daily routines, the comfort of being a supportive network for families, the magic of celebrations through children's eyes, and the joy of witnessing developmental milestones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Mind The Gap, Emma Turner and Jon Hutchinson welcome Dr. Dan Wuori, a renowned expert in early childhood education. Together, they discuss the vital role of early years development, highlighting Dan's work in policy advocacy and his social media presence, where he blends adorable videos of children with deep analysis of early development principles. Dan shares insights from his book, The Daycare Myth, and explores the significant impact of early childhood experiences on lifelong success. The conversation covers policy challenges, the economics of early care, and the importance of nurturing relationships in shaping young minds. Dan Wuori is the Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions (a public policy consultancy focused on the needs of America's young children and their families) and Strategic Advisor on Early Childhood at the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation. Dr. Wuori joined The Hunt Institute, a North Carolina-based education policy support to the nation's governors and state elected leaders, as its founding Director of Early Learning. He continues to serve as The Institute's Senior Early Childhood Advisor. A former kindergarten teacher and school district administrator, Dan served as the Deputy Director of South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness – the state's comprehensive, public-private early learning initiative. His newest book, The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It), sounds the alarm on critical and costly disconnects between the science of early development and the US approach to public policy. Follow him on X @DanWuori. Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Jon Hutchinson is a former assistant headteacher of Reach Academy Feltham and is now a Director at the Reach Foundation. He has taught across primary and secondary and HE. In his spare time, Jon runs ⁠www.meno.acacdemy⁠, a platform with free videos to support primary teachers to build their subject knowledge. Follow Jon on X ⁠⁠⁠@jon_hutchinson_⁠ or Bluesky ⁠@jonhutchinson.bksy.social⁠ This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/

On this episode of Mind The Gap, Jon Hutchinson and Emma Turner are joined by Julian Grenier, a leading expert in early years education. Together, they discuss the foundations of early childhood learning, focusing on the crucial role of relationships and the development of coherent, supportive environments for young learners. Julian emphasizes the need for consistency in early years curricula, saying, “If we can get it right from the very beginning, we can set children on a much stronger trajectory.” The trio also explore the challenges faced by educators in the early years and the importance of community engagement in supporting children's development. Finally, Julian shares insights from his work on the Early Years Foundation Stage and his thoughts on fostering professional development in early education. Julian Grenier joined the EEF as a Senior Content and Engagement Manager (Early Years) in 2024. Before joining the EEF, Julian was the headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children's Centre in Newham, East London. During this time, he also led East London Research School. Julian has also been Ofsted's Early Education lead, and Senior Early Years Adviser in Tower Hamlets. He is a trustee of the charity Thrive at Five. He has written several best-selling books about early education and care, including Putting the EYFS Curriculum Into Practice. Follow him on X @juliangenier Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Jon Hutchinson is a former assistant headteacher of Reach Academy Feltham and is now a Director at the Reach Foundation. He has taught across primary and secondary and HE. In his spare time, Jon runs www.meno.acacdemy, a platform with free videos to support primary teachers to build their subject knowledge. Follow Jon on X ⁠⁠@jon_hutchinson_ or Bluesky @jonhutchinson.bksy.social This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, Shy welcomes Greshma Momaya, principal of Prarthana.In World School in India. With 17 years of experience and a deep passion for self-regulated learning, Greshma shares her journey from a reluctant student to an educator who champions independence in learning. Greshma offers invaluable insights into how her school is fostering self-regulation, from meditation and reflection practices to innovative strategies like peer teaching and student-led initiatives.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ How Greshma's personal experience shaped her belief in the power of self-regulated learning. ✔️ Practical strategies for encouraging students to take ownership of their learning, including the use of reflection journals and meditation. ✔️ How peer teaching and student advisory boards are being used to empower students and foster a culture of self-regulated learning in schools.________________________________________________________________Episode References:Learn more about Prarthana.In World School and their curriculum at:Prarthana World School – Bangalore's Newest International SchoolPre-order Dr. Shyam Barr's book at https://www.shyambarr.com.au/store________________________________________________________________Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students.Love this Episode? Have questions?Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

What changes would benefit the UK early years education system? And what's it like dealing with government and parliament to make funding and policy changes possible? Dr Claire Crawford's research focuses on childcare and education and is particularly interested in understanding inequalities and how policy can help reduce these gaps. She also has a strong track record of high-impact research, including giving evidence to select committees on education, social mobility, and diversity and inclusion issues. Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2024/jul/improving-childcare-and-early-years-education-rftrw-s23e02

Welcome to the Big-Hearted Podcast. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from the vibrant and insightful Melissa DeCastro, an early childhood educator from Canada. As a mother of three and a veteran in the field of early education, Melissa shares her wealth of experience, spanning nearly two decades. We delve into the nurturing world of 'Forest Kinder' in Canada, the trials faced during COVID-19, and the universal challenges that seem to resonate with early childhood educators across the globe. Melissa, a passionate advocate for the 'back to basics' method, sheds light on the intricacies and pressures of running a licensed childcare center. She candidly discusses staff burnout, frustrated families, and the ever-increasing demands of management and ministry requirements. Her mission is to inject joy back into early education, a sentiment deeply shared by educators everywhere. This episode is a testament to the global community of educators who strive to maintain the delicate balance of teaching and caring for our children against the backdrop of a demanding and often underappreciated profession. Melissa's journey from owning a childcare centre to becoming a childcare consultant exemplifies innovation and adaptability—traits central to our big-hearted community. Join us as we explore the importance of returning joy to early childhood education and rekindle our commitment to the authentic, child-centric approach that honors every child's unique developmental journey. Connect with Melissa and follow her remarkable work on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/melissadecastroconsulting/ Embrace the shared wisdom and let's continue to support each other in our big-hearted journey towards an even more connected and innovative early childhood education sector.

At Belong Chester, residents spend their days with nursery-age children. What effect does it have on the wellbeing of both groups? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Welcome to episode 14 of Next of Kin Parents Podcast! I'm Emma, a British Expat, and Mum of 1, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business.I feel very lucky to have been able to rack Millie from @consciously.montessori brain on all things Montessori for this episode. Millie has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, a master's in Psychology, and years of experience as a Montessori educator, but importantly, she's also a Mum to 1-year-old Rupert so she can speak to us honestly about how she implements a Montessori approach at home for her son. I personally picked up a lot of tips that I want to add to my own parenting toolkit. Some things that we discuss include:What is the Montessori approach?What is the difference between Montessori schools and traditional schooling?What age range does Montessori apply to?How to approach boundaries, difficult behaviour, and big emotionsI admit to 'un-montessori-ing' our floorbed... and much more!Links:Millie's Instagram account @consciously.montessori: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.montessori/The Montessori Baby book: https://amzn.to/3EAtbDzThe Montessori Toddler book: https://amzn.to/3Lm6VBcSupport the Show.Please subscribe and share the show to help us grow, and if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to support you can now 'buy me a tea': https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nextofkinpodcastWebsite: https://nextofkin.aeInstagram: @nextofkin.aeTiktok: @nextofkin.aeEmail: podcast@nextofkin.ae

Tomi Adetayo is an accomplished author and passionate teacher, embarking on an incredible journey with her debut picture book, "The Adventures of Dele the Street Kid: Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick." With this captivating tale, she aims to not only entertain readers but also provide them with valuable learning opportunities.Beyond her love for writing, Tomi Adetayo possesses a diverse range of creative interests. Her skills extend to portrait photography, video editing, and script writing, allowing her to express herself through various artistic mediums. She is a firm believer in the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on young minds.Tomi's educational background reflects her commitment to both learning and teaching. She holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from City, University of London, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Goldsmiths, University of London. Further advancing her expertise in education, she obtained a Master's Degree in Early Years Education from the Institute of Education, UCL.For over fifteen years, Tomi has dedicated herself to teaching three-to-five-year-olds in the vibrant city of London. Her experience in the classroom has allowed her to connect with young learners and nurture their imaginations. She understands the importance of engaging children through captivating stories and believes that literature can play a crucial role in their development."The Adventures of Dele the Street Kid: Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick" marks the beginning of an enthralling picture book series. It promises thrilling adventures and exciting challenges that will captivate readers of all ages. The book, beautifully illustrated with watercolours, immerses readers in Dele's world, evoking smiles, joy, and cheers as they accompany him on his memorable encounters.Set beneath the wobbly bridge, Dele's life as a six-year-old is lonely. Each night, he gazes at the twinkling stars, dreaming of becoming a superhero with a loyal companion by his side. As another busy day begins on the bustling streets of Lagos, an extraordinary adventure awaits Dele. Faced with an important decision that could change his solitary existence, Dele must summon the courage to confront the challenge and embrace his destiny as a superhero.If you wish to connect with Tomi Adetayo for speaking engagements, media inquiries, or bulk orders of her books, you can reach her at project@a1000faces.com. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey with "The Adventures of Dele the Street Kid: Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick," the first instalment of a captivating picture book series filled with heartwarming adventures and inspiring life lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades we've been using toys to cram learning into playtime – and toys have been marketed as tools to turn children into prosperous, high-achieving adults. Is it time for a rethink?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Should kindergarten be more focused on play or academics? How does education in Hong Kong differ from American/Western education? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Alfredo Bautista, an Associate Professor & Associate Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. Alfredo is also Co-Director for the Centre for Educational and Developmental Sciences.   Listen in to learn about the current state of education in Hong Kong and how creativity is perceived in the Chinese educational system. Then, Alfredo shares his research on early childhood creativity in Hong Kong kindergarteners, detailing the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western education.   “We are making progress, schools are slowly learning, teachers are slowly improving and getting more and more pedagogical ideas, but there is still a lot of work to do.” – Dr. Alfredo Bautista   Alfredo highlights the roles of structure and freedom in early childhood curriculums and shares his fascinating opinion on whether kindergarten should be play-based or academics-based.    Plus, the trio shines light on the importance of recognizing your values as a parent and being able to decide what type of education your child needs, as they do in Hong Kong - yet in the US, there are barriers to choosing your child's educational environment. Tune in to learn more!   Alfredo's Tips for Teachers and Parents (Preschool/Kindergarten): Creativity emerges when there is some sort of framework. It's important to learn how to design activities that provide a framework and give children the freedom to complete that framework in different ways. Design activities that require exploration and experimentation. Have discussions with colleagues and other parents about what they understand creativity to be.  Eager to bring more creativity into your home or classroom?  Access a variety of creativity resources and tools & listen to more episodes of The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast by visiting our website,  www.CreativityandEducation.com.   Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!   Have a question? Email Dr. Burnett and Dr. Worwood at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com!   You can also find The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and PodBean! Make sure to rate, review, and share the podcast if you enjoy it!   About Dr. Alfredo Bautista: Dr. Alfredo Bautista is Associate Professor & Associate Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. He is also Co-Director for the Centre for Educational and Developmental Sciences. Alfredo graduated in Psychology and Music in Madrid (Spain). He worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Victoria (Canada) and Tufts University (USA). Subsequently, he joined Singapore's National Institute of Education, where he served as Research Scientist and Assistant Dean of Professional Learning. Currently, Alfredo leads several early childhood education projects focusing on Curriculum, Pedagogy, Teacher Education and Professional Development, teaches courses for pre- and in-service kindergarten teachers (e.g., Music/Arts Education, Curriculum Design, Play), and supervises seven doctoral students. Alfredo is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal for the Study of Education and Development and serves as Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member for other peer-reviewed international journals.   Connect with him on LinkedIn Follow him on Twitter

Prof Emer Ring is Dean of Early Childhood and Teacher Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Prof Ring leads and manages one of the largest education faculties in Ireland, which provides a wide range of programmes from early childhood to post-primary level at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. She is a Lecturer in the area of Early Years Education, Inclusion and Education Policy on the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education (BA ECCE) and the Bachelor of Education (BEd) programmes. Prof Ring's previous experience includes Head of Department of Reflective Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies (2011-2019). She engages in, and has led a wide range of national and international research in education related to early childhood, primary, post-primary, and special school contexts, including presenting at conferences and seminars and publishing widely. Prof Ring has also been District and Senior Department of Education Inspector with responsibility for inspection of education provision for children in early years,' primary, post primary and special school settings (2001-2011), with a particular focus on special education. Her teaching experience spans the role of early years education and shared teacher of children with special educational needs (1981 – 2001). Prof Ring engages in supervision of students on practicum experiences and supervises a wide range of undergraduate and post-graduate research at Masters' and PhD levels. Prof Ring led the design, development and evaluation of the multiple-award winning Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme focused on supporting inclusion in early childhood settings. She has extensive experience in the development of inclusion across the education system and has recently completed a publication for the National Council for Special Education focused on charting the development of special education in Ireland 1922-2022. Other publications include Leading Inclusion from the Inside Out: A Handbook for Parents and Early Childhood Teachers in Early Learning and Care, Primary and Special School Settings; Autism from the Inside Out: A Handbook for Parents, Early Childhood, Primary, Post-primary and Special School Settings and The Contemporary Relevance of John Dewey's Theories on Teaching and Learning: Deweyan Perspectives on Standardization, Accountability, and Assessment in Education. Together with Dr Lisha O'Sullivan, Prof Ring is co-authoring a further publication for Peter Lang: Play from the Inside Out: A Handbook for Students, Teachers and Parents, which is due for publication in 2024.

Staff are leaving for better paid work in supermarkets, and parents say fees are expensive. How did the early years sector end up on the brink and how is it affecting our children?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Brett has been in education for over 20 years, his mission is for all children to have access to a great education.  He has brought Teach first into 60 countries all around the world. Today we are here to find out all about tiney and how it can inspire educationalist and families. The mission at tiney is to enable affordable childcare for parents, high quality early education for children and amazing careers for childminders.Brett talks about how We need more amazing people in educational  and discusses the need for this career to be valued, he believes  this is where tiney has a great solution. Brett tells us what the tiney community ethos is for educationalist and how it could enable educationists  to really concentrate on teaching children and be supported in their  profession.  Professionally childminders can help each other if they need to take an unexpected  sick day, admin and Ofsted inspections are also supported through the  tiney community package. Brett believes that high quality Early Years Education is one of the most high impact ways to positively change society.  At Thriving Language  this is music to our ears,  we love to hear this and cannot wait to see childminders thrive and evolve with this level of professional support.   Take a look now and start your dynamic journey with this fantastic modern community of exceptional childminders. Discover more and find out how you could enable your childcare and educational career https://www.tiney.co/about-us/our-story/tiney.co.Instagram and Facebook look for tiney and follow. Thriving Language - Instagram Facebook Linkedin  www.thrivinglangauge.co.uk  Contact email Rebecca@thrivinglanguage.co.ukfor all your educational training needs,  One to one private therapy for speech, language , communication and play. Pop to Waterstones, WH Smith or head to Amazon to find our  Routledge book Speech and Language in the Early Years creating language rich environments  by Rebecca Poulter Jewson and Rebecca Skinner

Welcome back to NetSupport Radio! In this episode, Al Kingsley speaks to Charlie Rosier of Babbu, as they explore technology in early years education.

Anahera McGregor discusses the importance of Mana Whānau for tamariki and their whāau in Early Years Education.

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In this episode I chat to Brett Wigdortz. Brett is the founder of Teach First but in this episode, he chats to me about his latest venture, Tiney. Tiney is working to create  better opportunities for early years educators to work in the sector where they can earn professional salaries while working from home and fitting it in to their family obligations. In this episode, Brett shares: The inspiration behind starting Tiney. The reasons why he believes there's not enough early years practitioners. Why he is so passionate about levelling up the status of early years education. If you'd like to find out more about Brett and Tiney you can visit: tiney.co https://twitter.com/Wigdortz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“To be able to say, in a small way, I moved the needle to make (someone else's) life better, is actually something that money cant buy...” Leonor Stjepic is Chief Executive of the Montessori Group. Montessori education was created by Dr Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. Leonor talks about Montessori education being an approach rather than a curriculum, providing the framework and structure, within which the child has the freedom to learn. The aim is to prepare children for the current realities of the world they are growing up, whilst instilling them with core values such as curiosity, kindness and collaboration. We talk about leadership and Leonor shares the 3 qualities she thinks are most important in a leader: being authentic, having empathy and being ready with a Plan A, B, C & Z! We also talk about the new Montessori Leadership Programme that overlays Montessori values on to a leadership development framework for Board and Executive level leaders. Leonor shares personal stories from her vast leadership experience and we discuss the #KindnessMatters campaign: the organisation's quest to share One Million Stories of Kindness. Recorded July 2021.

Julie Kamara is an international swimming tutor with experience of delivering courses in the UK and around the world. She has over 30 years experience and is not only a swim tutor in her home county of Norfolk but owns a swim school there. Julie is qualified to recognise and deliver a range of skills such as Reflex Observation and Integration Therapy and Movement Therapy. Julie is also a Developmental Play Practitioner. Zara Peasland lives and works in Milton Keynes where she runs her own swim school alongside her Aqua Education committments. She is a highly qualified Aquatic Reflex Tutor so is ideally placed to recognise and deliver practical solutions and developmental and educational advice and techniques for other swim professionals. Alongside Julie she has worked as an international tutor with over 30 years experience and a skill set to match. There vision is ...for swimming teachers to see themselves, and be recognised as 'Early Years Aquatic Educators'. With the right tools and training, professional swim teachers can bring a holistic approach to the pool when working with babies, young children and their families. By embracing Early Years Education skills which can be expertly weaved into their swimming lessons, swim teachers are able to  add capital to lessons, embrace and satisfy their customers and grow their business.Aqua Education's range of products, courses and consultancy webinars have been developedexclusively by us and are only available. By combining our expertise in a broad range of therapies, with our passion for teaching and real-life experiences, we have created bespoke training courses, CPD opportunities and a number of key products to expand your Teachers Toolbox and your role as an Aquatic Educator.

00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:39 Introducing Sam Surry 02:56 Childminding 06:50 Challenges In The Sector 26:22 Skillzminer 26:54 Early Years 29:16 PACEY 29:54 CACHE Alumni 31:40 CPD 35:39 Roles Within The Sector 37:21 Closing Thoughts 40:28 Learn More About PACEY 42:37 CACHE Alumni You can find PACEY, the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years at pacey.org.uk and on social media. The PACEY Team have also provided some useful links and information to support the episode here; Covid spotlight – www.pacey.org.uk/coronavirus PACEY Facebook page - www.facebook.com/PACEYlocal Parent area – www.pacey.org.uk/parents CPD PACEY offers – https://eysmart.pacey.org.uk/ Business Support – www.pacey.org.uk/business PACEY membership – www.pacey.org.uk/join Not A Babysitter campaign – www.pacey.org.uk/NAB As always, you can find CACHE Alumni at www.cachealumni.org.uk and join for free to access best practice information, articles, videos and e-learning across care, health and early years education. 

Mark Taylor (Vice Chair of National Association for Primary Education) talks to Penny Borkett. Penny wrote an article for the Primary First Journal issue 29 entitled: Who are you? - The importance of building identity in the early years and the place of culture within this. Penny has spent many years working as a teaching assistant in a variety of schools. She decided to study as a mature student for a degree which focused on children in the early years. After completing that degree she decided to continue studying and completed her MA. At the time she was working as a Portage worker in a Children's Centre in a multi-cultural area so became very interested in inclusion and working with communities from other parts of the world. She then worked for a while as a Children's Centre Co-ordinator before moving to Sheffield Hallam University to teach. Penny's book https://www.routledge.com/Cultural-Diversity-and-Inclusion-in-Early-Years-Education/Borkett/p/book/9781138218550 (Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education )reveals how cultural diversity can be celebrated in every early years setting. Acknowledging the impact of culture on a child’s development and identity, the book demonstrates the need for practitioners to appreciate cultural difference, value diversity and ensure inclusive practices. Alongside comprehensive discussion of current and historical policy relating to multiculturalism and relevant sociocultural theory, the book provides practical guidance and resources to support practitioners in responding to the challenges of working with families and children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Chapters focus on topics such as: policy and the role of the practitioner sociocultural theories relating to child development building working relationships with families the impact of culture on a child's identity enabling environments and inclusive strategies. Including case studies, reflective questions and suggestions for further reading and research, this essential book will help early years practitioners and students to embrace the varied cultural heritages of the children in their care. National Association for Primary Education publish a professional journal called Primary First 3 times a year. It is FREE to NAPE members or can be purchased for £5 from the National Office. NAPE are creating a series of podcasts from Primary First contributors to hear from the people and organisations behind the written word. If you would like read a past issue of the Primary First journal you can receive a FREE e-copy by visiting https://nape.org.uk/journal (nape.org.uk/journal) To purchase issue 29 and read Penny's article please contact https://nape.org.uk/

That Inner Voice- The podcast that delves deep into all matters of the mind, getting up close and personal with coaches, healers, authors, actors, sports people, ex addicts, musicians and many more to bring you an insight into how they overcome life's challenges and their top tips for looking after mental ,emotional, spiritual and physical health. What does your inner voice say to you??Ruth is an educational consultant based in the heart of the Midlands with her husband Phill, young son Franklin, Nutmeg the cat and Pepper the dog. After struggling through demanding and strained relationships throughout childhood and her teen years Ruth decided to become a Primary School teacher in the hope to ensure that no child feels the same way that she did growing up. However, she still struggled with her mental health and dependency on people-pleasing and the trials this brings. So, in 2018, Ruth decided to leave mainstream schools behind her and instead retrained as a First Aid and First Aid for Mental Health training instructor. She combined this with her vast experience of working with two-year olds to teenagers in addition to working with those who have additional needs to open her own company- Censeo Training and Tutoring. Ruth has embarked on a period of true growth and in wanting to succeed in her business goals, she has defeated many of her past demons and wants other people to know that if she can empower herself then others can too. Ruth now intends to stretch her reach further by supporting all parents and children in their teaching and learning of reading and writing whilst ensuring secure self-esteem and mental wellbeing, wherever they may be. You can find out more and follow Ruth herehttp://censeotrainingandtutoring.com/ Jennifer McKenzie - The Conscious Living Coach is the owner of Lunar Spirit Wellbeing a holistic and spiritual company. Jen is a spiritual life coach and mentor. Meditation and mindfulness teacher. Reiki Master/teacher. Holistic therapist, gravity yoga instructor, talk show & podcast host and best-selling author. Jen inspires, motivates and encourages individuals to take that deep dive into self-healing  to overcome limitations, anxiety, break the cycle of self-sabotage so you can excel in life. Jen does this by helping you get in touch with your soul, find inner peace, gain the courage to step up and be a leader in your life, be your true authentic self and consciously create the life you desire and deserve. Find out more and follow Jen here....Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/healingshedInstagram: https://instagram.com/the_conscious_living_coachYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/Our website : https://lunarspiritwellbeing.com/  Review, Subscribe and ShareIf you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking herePodchaser : https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/that-inner-voice-1357542Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.    

Hi and welcome to Pod-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education.  Fay is the co-founder of Avail Learning Academy and an experienced training and development consultant.  An experienced nursery practitioner and manager, Fay believes that high quality, accessible training can make a real difference to the care delivered to those who need it the most. Formerly CEO of an 'Outstanding' rated, multi- award winning training provider, Fay was chair of the trailblazer group to develop the Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. You can find Fay on LinkedIn as Fay Gibbin and Avail Learning Academy at their website.  Dawn can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter.  And, as always, you can find free professional development in the form of articles, videos and events at CACHE Alumni at www.cachealumni.org.uk, where you'll also find our free CPD log, our revolutionary careers development tool - Skillzminer and our member benefits scheme, CACHE-Back. Find us on Twitter and Instagram as @CACHEAlumni. 

This Reboot Republic podcast talks with Deborah Reynolds, an early years educator from Galway and a trade union activist and Sabrina Ryan, a SIPTU organiser working on the Big Start campaign. Deborah outlines the reality for childcare workers and early years educators as one of burnout, anxiety and feeling undervalued. A recent survey of childcare and early years educators found that 43% of childcare workers are actively seeking another job due to low pay and insecure contracts in the sector, 90% of respondents were struggling to make ends meet due to "poverty pay", and 93% would leave the sector within five years if conditions do not improve. In a workforce of 26,882 people working directly with children, of whom 98% are female, only 10% had access to employer-supported maternity leave. In this podcast Deborah and Sabrina make the case for public investment in the sector, to pay the wages of staff to ensure proper pay and conditions, affordable childcare fees for parents, and quality continued care for children. Its time to value these essential workers. Support their campaign #ValueEarlyYears this coming Friday. See @BigStartIreland Reminder that we are live this evening with a panel of incredible women, GP with the HSE Homeless Team, Dr Anna Marie Naughton, Asst Prof in Addiction, Public Health & Primary Care TCD, Dr Jo-Hanna Ivers and UCC Psychology Lecturer, Dr Sharon Lambert. To register head to patreon.com/tortoiseshack

This Reboot Republic podcast talks with Deborah Reynolds, an early years educator from Galway and a trade union activist and Sabrina Ryan, a SIPTU organiser working on the Big Start campaign. Deborah outlines the reality for childcare workers and early years educators as one of burnout, anxiety and feeling undervalued. A recent survey of childcare and early years educators found that 43% of childcare workers are actively seeking another job due to low pay and insecure contracts in the sector, 90% of respondents were struggling to make ends meet due to "poverty pay", and 93% would leave the sector within five years if conditions do not improve. In a workforce of 26,882 people working directly with children, of whom 98% are female, only 10% had access to employer-supported maternity leave. In this podcast Deborah and Sabrina make the case for public investment in the sector, to pay the wages of staff to ensure proper pay and conditions, affordable childcare fees for parents, and quality continued care for children. Its time to value these essential workers. Support their campaign #ValueEarlyYears this coming Friday. See @BigStartIreland Reminder that we are live this evening with a panel of incredible women, GP with the HSE Homeless Team, Dr Anna Marie Naughton, Asst Prof in Addiction, Public Health & Primary Care TCD, Dr Jo-Hanna Ivers and UCC Psychology Lecturer, Dr Sharon Lambert. To register head to patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Early years education during lockdown.- providers say they feel bullied.. . Cllr Fiona Ryans very personal story of a double mastectomy to avoid cancer.. . keeping a balance while working from home - and not feeling guilty about it.. & there's lots more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Edd talk to us about their platform, build to disrupt and enhance early years education and childcare. We chat about the effects of Covid, and how it's actually created a model and may be simpler to scale. As mentioned Tiney.co are hiring: https://www.tiney.co/careers

This Reboot Republic asks how do we achieve a quality and affordable childcare and early years education, that also provides a decent salary and conditions for workers and staff. We talk to Orla O Connor from the National Women's Council of Ireland, Lynette Monk, educator from Kilbarrack Community Childcare, Tanya Ward, CEO of Childrens Rights Alliance, and Darragh O Connor, organiser of the Big Start Campaign with SIPTU. The panel discuss the vital role that early years education plays in a child's development and how the role of childcare workers as essential workers was made clear by the pandemic , yet many still work under conditions such as low pay, lack of maternity pay, sick pay, poor pension provision. The case, both economic and societal, is made for a public model of childcare and how Ireland could transition to this. Please do support this podcast, we need the support: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Our guest today has a degree in Early Childhood Education but is now working as a lighting technician and designer & TV and film rigger. Matthew talks to us about his college experience and being one of the very few men in his course.Although Matthew experienced some adversity during one of his placements, he spoke so highly of Early Years Education and was appreciative of all the mentors who helped him along the way. We caught Matthew up on all the changes to Early Years Education since he graduated and asked Matthew if he would ever return to the Early Years. Our guest today, is the open and honest, Matthew Moran.

Hi and welcome to Pod-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - from www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this first ever video episode of Pod-CACHE (there are loads of audio interviews on the audio pod!), Dawn chats with Annie Pendrey about professional development, finding our own voice and Early Years Education. Annie is the founder of the EY Professional Exchange Network, a current PhD candidate and Director of Creating Educational Spaces Ltd. You can find Annie on Twitter and LinkedIn and can find #EYPEN events on Eventbrite! As always, you can find CACHE Alumni at www.cachealumni.org.uk and find us on Twitter and Instagram at @CACHEAlumni and, on 7th November, you'll be able to hear Dawn talk professional development at the 10am EY Professional Exchange Network session.

On this weeks podcast I have a lovely chat with Michelle about how she found her love for her profession, life during the lockdown and her favourite places in Sligo.Some more questions I asked Michelle are here . . .Tell us more about your career so far . . . I was born in Sligo and have lived here all my life. Home is in North Sligo near Lislarry beach a lovely part of the wild Atlantic. I started working in childcare 25 years ago. I have been a registered childminder, an early years educator in pre-school and also in a special need's preschool. I have trained in Early Years Education, Special Educational Needs, and as a post birth Doula.During those 20 years in childcare, I kept seeing parents and hearing them talk about how they struggled in those early weeks and months post-birth. I had also remembered my own experience of becoming a mum too. I knew I wanted to try and make a difference to their parenting journey. To make it more positive and empower them in the process.In 2013 I set up Mamogs, a support service for those birthing and with young babies. It was hard at the beginning as it was new and it took people a while to accept that asking for and accepting help and support is an okay thing to do. Connecting with local services that had a similar clientele helped me a lot and they intern connected me with others and shared training courses that would build on my knowledge and support my clients.Over the years I have done training or attended workshops in breastfeeding support, early feeding, supporting those coping with pregnancy or infant loss and minding me, among others. During these strange times, I have also done training in infection control, ppe and more to ensure my clients  feel very safe during home visits.I have also set up virtual support sessions that can be booked through my website and also courses in preparing for post birth and for Dads to be.Providing support to a family at there most venerable time is a huge honour. When I arrive at a home to provide support Im ready and prepared for anything. Ready to hear that mum's birth story and hold space for her to process it. Ready to hear a partner speak about how they felt during the birth experience. Ready to prep and cook meals, to do a quick tidy, to run a bath for mum. Ready to provide researched information and support there parenting choices. Ready to sit and have a cuppa and be a shoulder to cry on. Ready.Over the past 4 years I have also run a Pregnancy & Family Wellness Day which had grown to 40 stands bringing business and services that support the family in both public and private sector together. Sadly due to Covid restrictions, this year will be taking a miss.What do you love about living in Sligo?: Where do I start? Its a culmination of things. We are so lucky to live in a beautiful part of north Sligo near Lislarry beach. Its a little piece of heaven that we felt even more connected to during lockdown.Living is Sligo gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy your way of life. This can be as fast or slow-paced as you wish and season dependant too. Everything is on our doorstep. Even though we live in the heart of the country the town is only 20 minutes away, with everything you could need there.When I set up Mamogs, I had a very large community to reach out to. People who provide other services but to a similar catchment as my own. It was wonderful to bounce ideas off them and that later grew into great friendships and shared support.I love the gentle hustle and bustle in the town, the warmth of the business, in particular, those run by locals or those now settled here. I love the opportunities available to provide support and unity in business like Sligo Woman in Business.If you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: Oh T

This week Ben and Jules are joined by Liz Pemberton and David Cahn for a conversation about racism, the work that white educators need to do on their own understanding and pedagogy, what being ‘school ready’ means for Black and Brown children, and how we should talk to children about racism. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Leah Russell, Early Years Education Coordinator with the Northside Partnership/Preparing for Life Early Years Education tells Adrianne of the Education team which have developed a support for Early Years Educators.

In this episode of Academia Lite, Sean and Zak get into two thought-provoking papers: - It's not what you know, it's who you know: Older siblings facilitate imitation during infancy by Barr, R., & Hayne, H. - Gotta catch 'em all! Pokémon GO and physical activity among young adults: difference in differences study. by Howe, K. B., Suharlim, C., Ueda, P., Howe, D., Kawachi, I., & Rimm, E. B. Examining the irregular, the surprising and the downright funny of each paper, there is something for the academic in all of us. Website: academialite.com Twitter: @academialite Facebook: Academia Lite Instagram: academialite Email: Hello@academialite.com Music by Softly Softly - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7x5ZnnlIGAtbRrlj2La2Yl?si=iuNAXt7c * Barr, R., & Hayne, H. (2003). It's not what you know, it's who you know: Older siblings facilitate imitation during infancy. International Journal of Early Years Education, 11(1), 7-21. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0966976032000066055?casa_token=XlM2c3fCTCcAAAAA:bQ3MLCUr3td0BSp4ys-VkNVw9VtlzTWlBWNDcnRAkIo3iLhWLZiFiRIQKXNObc8BH3WH5MjktTWG0FY * Howe, K. B., Suharlim, C., Ueda, P., Howe, D., Kawachi, I., & Rimm, E. B. (2016). Gotta catch'em all! Pokémon GO and physical activity among young adults: difference in differences study. bmj, 355. https://www.bmj.com/CONTENT/355/BMJ.I6270.abstract

Hi everyone welcome to another episode of a podcast. Today I am interviewing Liz Pemberton aka the black nursery manager, Liz manages a nursery in Edgbaston in Birmingham, which has primarily Black and Brown children, we speak about her unique role, as a community, pillar, and her work instilling firm identity and values into Black children growing up in a world that is riddled with racism and her very intentional call to purpose within all of that. Liz is one of my favourite people please make sure to follow her over on Instagram at The Black Nursery Manager and enjoy this episode. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast as it helps us to be heard by so many more people. You’ll now be able to listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and any other platform that you’re subscribed to. Gotta question? Send it to us on vulnerablepodcast@gmail.com Wanna donate paypal.me/allysarochelle #TheVulnerablePodcast everywhere

Meet Sheree Clarke, an early years teacher from Moranbah in the Central Highlands of Queensland. I've gotta say I was blown away by her stories both professional and personal and her experience and wisdom that are truly beyond her years. She's an award winning young teacher and fun fact, a past student of mine from my QLD teaching days. And no, I can't claim any credit for the passion, heart and wisdom that she teaches with everyday but I can say that she taught me a lot in this episode and she even gave me homework! It's the educational circle of life! 

The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for every child. Starting school can be a difficult time for children. Every child is hesitant to go somewhere new and see people he or she's never met before. Here are some helpful ways to prepare your child for her first day of school:Vicky Lunnon from British International School Abu Dhabi shares advice on how parents can help ease the anxiety in children; advising that you can speak to children about school in a positive light, and even build a routine to help them adjust.Support the show (https://www.edarabia.com/edtalk/)

Hi and welcome to Pod-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Adam Chapman, a Further Education Professional who teaches in a work-based learning context.  Adam is a passionate supporter of Early Years Education and one of the team behind the #EYTwitterTagTeam, an online community supporting sharing and learning between Early Years professionals.  Dawn and Adam talk about Men in Childcare and increasing male interest in the sector, learner recruitment, how people can improve their practice and the Early Years curriculum - the EYFS.  If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the association for professional caregivers, you can find us at www.cachealumni.org.uk. Membership is free and you'll find loads more examples of best practice, lots of great sector insight and opinion from subject specialists across Care, Education and Early Years.  Until next time.... Take care.

How do we teach the fundamental skill of self-regulation, something even adults struggle with - to preschool aged children in order to set them up for life?Featured experts:Professor Marc de Rosnay , Academic Director of Early Start, Faculty of Social Sciences, UOWAssociate Professor Steven Howard, School of Education, School of Psychology (Adjunct), Early Start Research, UOWDr Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, Director of Pedagogical Leadership Early Start, Director of The Early Years, UOW School of Education

Today I sit down with the wonderful educator Christine Han- Rutledge, we talk everything from early childhood development to IVF to Schitt's Creek. With a Masters in Early Years Education, Canadian-born Christine Han-Rutledge is dedicated to delivering inspired and effective early learning programs for children. Over the past 10 years, she has held a variety of teaching and leadership roles across a range of age groups and subjects, with a particular focus in early childhood education. Christine is passionate professional who believes in the importance of continuing to learn and grow, and implements this school of thought in her own personal path. In this spirit, she has recently completed a children’s yoga teacher training course and has enjoyed incorporating these new skills with the children she works with. Just much as Christine enjoys working with children, she also loves her Chihuahua whose name is Goose. Christine currently resides in New York.

Join along in the fortnightly journey of two busy childcare directors in Northern Irelands largest childcare company.  Not only do we look after 16 registered childcare facilities we have also written and published a journal.  In our podcasts we will keep it real - you will hear many of the laughs and not so funny stories of our day to day work and most importantly we will share our goals and successes with you from our journal posts.  Hopefully you will journal along with us and we can be YOUR accountability partners ....

"JB" James Brown on one of the most important lessons he learned from being cut by the Atlanta Hawks ~ ". . .when I looked back on it, there's a verse in the Bible that says, "Why be concerned about the speck in your brother's eye when there's a plank in your own eye?" And if you point a finger and blame at somebody, there are three pointing right back at you. It was on me. I didn't work as hard as them, and I vowed in the game of life I would never let an opportunity pass me by, that I didn't work hard to capitalize on the opportunity." "JB" James Brown (right) Sportscaster and Special Correspondent with Andy Ockershausen (left) A Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen. This is Our Town and I have a distinct pleasure to introduce our next guest. My wife feels that he is tall, dark and handsome. We know about the dark. And he is talented and he is homegrown right here in Our Town. There are certain people in this world that I grew up with and you could say their name like Sonny, like Tiger. You know who they're talking about. Frank, the Singer and then there's JB. There's only one JB in my life and I've been around a long time. JB graduated from Harvard. I want to find out how he get in Harvard. You worked at Xerox. I didn't know you work for Eastman Kodak, a two great American corporation. He got his start in broadcasting right here in Washington D.C. Bullets. He had the best job at sports hosting NFL Today, Thursday Night Football, NFL Pre-game, this network CBS and Fox. He was a standout on the basketball court as well as on the TV set and that's a great line. My friend, James Brown. "JB" James Brown: Andy. A Ockershausen: JB. "JB" James Brown: Since your wife has accurately described me as being dark as well, too dark to blush as I listened to all of that, but- A Ockershausen: But you're handsome, JB especially the beard. "JB" James Brown: Oh, please. Are you kidding me? Hey, my grand kids must have told you to say that. So right ... And I've got four of them now, but I will get to that point. A Ockershausen: Wow. "JB" James Brown: Yes. A Ockershausen: But your family is from Washington. "JB" James Brown: Native Washingtonians. A Ockershausen: Your Mom and Dad were born here. They grew up here? The Early Years - Education and Sports "JB" James Brown: Dad grew up in Georgetown. A Ockershausen: Wow. "JB" James Brown: Was very good, knew Petey Greene. Of course we know that venerable name in Washington Circles. So Petey Greene was the one who actually got me involved in television. A Ockershausen: Is that right? "JB" James Brown: And I'll get to that. Mom actually was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and went to Chicago and then came to Washington were she and my dad met. Hey, Andy, talk about dusting off cobwebs, I looked at my birth certificate which of course had me described back in the day as they did "Colored" and I was born at Gallagher Hospital and didn't even know- A Ockershausen: Gallinger. "JB" James Brown: Gallinger. Thank you. Thank you very much. Gallinger. Was that the forerunner to the Women's Hospital? A Ockershausen: D.C. Jail. You know where the jail is? Gallinger was over there. "JB" James Brown: I'm sorry I asked you about that. I'm sorry I asked you about that. Janice Ockershausen: That's his neighborhood. A Ockershausen: JB, Eastern High School and the D.C. Jail and Gallinger all together. "JB" James Brown: Somehow I know I can't ask to this part of the conversation to be cut out but . . . Janice Ockershausen: JB, that was Andy's neighborhood.

More than 99.5% of Cuban children attend an early childhood education programme or institution. Kary Stewart visits Havana to speak to families, doctors and teachers about a Latin American success story Cómo llegó Cuba a la mayoría de edad en el desarrollo de la primera infancia – podcast Read the transcript

Más del 99,5% de los niños cubanos asiste a un programa o institución de educación infantil. Kary Stewart visita La Habana para hablar con familias, médicos y maestros sobre una historia de éxito en América Latina How Cuba came of age on early childhood development – podcast in English

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's programme my guest was Professor Elizabeth Wood, from the University of Sheffield. She was in Ireland as a guest of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. She presented a keynote address at their conference on 24 November titled Early Mathematics is Surprisingly and Cognitively Fundamental.