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The one about “Scheme” with Lynnette Brock
Lynnette Brock is the director and co-founder of SchemaPlay Community Interest Company. Her early years journey began in maintained and Montessori nursery schools in London, where their passion for nurturing young minds was ignited. In 2016,...
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The one about “connection” with Teresa Robinson
Using a holistic approach and a deep understanding of child development, Teresa Robinson was able to devise an approach to children's learning that truly puts the child at the heart of everything we do. You can find out more about the approach on...
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The one about “protecting” with Rachel Buckler
Rachel Buckler has worked in the safeguarding and children protection arena for 30 years Her book 'Developing Child-Centred Practice for Safeguarding and Child Protection. Strategies for every early years setting' was published by Routledge as part of...
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Rethinking Play: Demystifying the Misconceptions of Play in Early Years
Introduction This is a subject that has, recently, been of great fascination to me having worked in the in the field of early years for almost 27 years. Early childhood education and establishing the groundwork for a young person’s future academic achievement are frequently linked. However, among the storybooks, paints and toys, there is a phrase that occasionally draws criticism: “play.” Let’s pause to consider the enormous significance of early childhood education before we get to the core of our conversation. Young brains are like sponges at this crucial time, soaking up knowledge, skills, and talents that begin to mould the way children grow and develop. So why is it…
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Men are in Childcare
Have you seen this brilliant film from the London Early Years Foundation demonstrating the important part that men play in Early Years care and education. Please take time to watch it and share
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The one about “neuro-inclusion” with Cheryl Warren
Glenn's guest, for this edition, is Cheryl Warren, she has 30 years of experience within the early years sector and is now a consultant and award-winning trainer, working with nurseries and schools across the UK. Her passion and specialism for...
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The one about “Oliiki” with Clare Stead
In our latest episode of the second season, Glenn is joined by Clare Stead, who is the creator and founder of the Oliiki app, an evidence-based app for parents and educators who spend time with babies in the first 1000 days of life. She is a primary...
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The one about “self-care and well-being” with Dan McFarland
Dan McFarland (AKA Mr Mc) is from the glorious seaside town of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, although they currently live in Leicester. He has been a prominent figure on social media for a while, particularly with their “flying with phonics...
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The one about “toys for all” with Dr Sarah Goldsmith
In this edition of the podcast, Glenn is delighted to discuss the amazing work of Dr Sarah Goldsmith and her PhD entitled "Girls' toys and 'boys' toys: learning through play" and how we still have work to do to make our settings inclusive to all.
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The one about “EYFS School Leadership” with Michelle Hauge
Glenn's guest for this week, Michelle Hague, is an accomplished and inspirational school leader with a track record of developing high-performing cultures, systems, and strategies to enhance academic standards. With experience as a Rapid School...
