Early Excellence Podcast

• An In-Depth Look at Physical Development with Helen Hawes

  Re-release: Originally aired on 18 Nov 2022As one of the prime areas of learning, physical development underpins children’s overall learning and development. Yet how often do we consider children’s physical development in real depth? In this week’s episode, we talk with Helen Hawes about her support work in schools and how small changes to our practice can have a big impact for our children.Episode LinksExplore our CPD coursesExplore our Outdoor Resource CollectionsContact Helen to find out more about her work in schools. Helen is on Twitter @futuressporty. You’ll also find her on Facebook @sportyfuturesuk

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• Fostering Independence in Early Years Education with San Silvestre School in Peru

  The team from San Silvestre School in Lima, Peru, shares their journey in early years education, exploring continuous provision, fostering independence, and creating nurturing environments that inspire inquiry, collaboration, and lifelong learning.Episode LinksExplore what International Services we can offerRead San Silvestre's Case Study from the Visit

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• Transforming Education Through Outdoor Learning with Helen Quincey

  In this episode, Andy Burt and Helen Quincey discuss the value of outdoor learning and creating educational outdoor spaces. Helen shares her early years experience and passion for designing environments that support children’s development. They explore the process of building these spaces, their impact on engagement and learning, and the role of collaboration and community. Helen also reflects on future projects and sharing best practice in early years education.Episode LinksShop our Outdoor Resource Sets and SolutionsArrange an Outdoor Environment ConsultationExplore Outdoor CPD

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• The Secret Lives of Young Learners with Professor Sam Wass

  Re-release: Originally aired on 7 Oct 2022This week, we’re joined by Professor Sam Wass from The University of East London. Sam is a child psychologist and neuroscientist specialising in concentration and stress in young children. You will probably remember Sam as the on-screen child psychologist in the popular Channel 4 programmes The Secret Lives of 4 Year Olds and The Secret Lives of 5 Year Olds.Episode LinksOrder The Secret Lives of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds bookWatch Sam’s TED Talk on How the Modern World is Changing Young Children Explore our CPD Training

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• Transforming Two-Year-Old Education with Dulwich College in Shanghai

  In this podcast episode, Andy Burt speaks with Gemma Stanton and Kate Kelly from Dulwich College Shanghai about their experiences and insights into two-year-old practice in early years education. They discuss the challenges faced in establishing a nurturing environment for toddlers, the importance of understanding child development, and the role of parents in the learning process. The conversation highlights the significance of creating a child-centred space, the impact of schematic play, and the lessons learned in providing high-quality education for young children.Episode LinksExplore our Dedicated 2-4yrs PageDiscover Expert-Curated Resources for 2-3yrs

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