Early Excellence Podcast

• Why Children Need Joy with Ben Kingston-Hughes

  Summer Re-release: Originally aired on 17 Jan 2025The brilliant Ben Kingston-Hughes joins us this week as we explore the power of joy when working with young children.Episode LinksOrder Your Copy of Ben’s Book "Why Children Need Joy"Join us for our Inspiring Leaders Conference

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• Professional Love in the EYFS with Dr Jools Page

  Summer Re-release: Originally aired on 31 Jan 2025This week we’re joined by Dr. Jools Page as we explore her highly important research on professional love within EYFS settings.Episode LinksWatch the Video "Professional Love: The Dance of Reciprocity."Read the Blog "What is Professional Love?"Explore EYFS CPD Training

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• Exploring Early Literacy with Karen Boardman

  Summer Re-release: Originally aired on 21 Feb 2025We welcome Dr Karen Boardman from Edge Hill University to the podcast this week as we discuss all things early literacy.Episode LinksExplore Early Excellence Training on Strengthening Early Literacy in the EYFSFind Out More on the Work of Dr Karen BoardmanDiscover our Range of Literacy Resources

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• Understanding the Impact of Premature Birth with Caroline Woodman

  Summer Re-release: Originally aired on 7 Mar 2025Caroline Woodman joins us this week as we explore the impact of premature birth on children’s development. Caroline shares her own story and that of her son, Reuben, who was born prematurely. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention, understanding developmental challenges, and the need for educational professionals to be aware of the unique needs of premature children. Caroline also highlights the resources available for families and educators to support children like Reuben, advocating for greater awareness and understanding of the long-term effects of prematurity.Episode LinksExplore The Smallest Things Charity websiteAccess Free Online Training from PRISM (Premature Infants’ Skills in Mathematics)Discover the Prem Aware Award and its Free Resources

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• The Unplugged Early Years Movement

  In this episode, Andy Burt talks with Karen Snook and Mienna Jones about the Unplugged Early Years movement, exploring how to reconnect children with real-world experiences amid growing tech use. They discuss early childhood development, the effects of technology on parenting, and the importance of meaningful, present learning in nurseries.Episode LinksExplore the Unplugged Early Years WebsiteShop Early Excellence's ResourcesDiscover Inspirational CPD Training

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