Circle Time - The Early Years Podcast

Glenn Denny

Welcome to the podcast which truly is the voice of the Early Years workforce in the UK. Each episode, Early Years Practitioner Glenn speaks to a member of the EY sector on issues or topics that they are truly passionate about.

  1. 8 Apr

    The one about "Our Wellbeing" with Rachel Tapping

    It's an absolute pleasure to welcome Rachel Tapping, chair of Pikler UK, back to Circle Time. Rachel is picking up on a topic which will resonate with so many people working in the field of Early Childhood, that of our own Wellbeing. What do we do to ensure that we are cared for, rested and full able to give our time and energy to supporting our youngest learners.   For more information on the Pikler methodology and the Pikler UK Association, visit their website: https://pikler.co.uk/

    42 min

  2. 24 Mar

    The one about "Talk and Move" with Helen Guntrip

    In this episode, Glenn talks to Helen Guntrip, a Speech and Language Therapist who has created a programme of activities for children to help them develop their speech through active movement. Combining her skills as a Speech and Language Therapist and a Yoga Teacher, Helen created "Talk and Move", which is a unique approach that combines body movements with vocabulary, speech sound and phonological awareness development. Find out more here: https://talkandmove.co.uk/

    35 min

  3. 09/12/2025

    The one about "getting on your bike" with Marc Molloy

    In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn has been talking to Marc Molloy, a keen cyclist who has been working on a project to get young children cycling through his balance bike scheme "Cyclings". Marc discusses the amazing physical and emotional benefits of cycling and how this could be highly beneficial to Early Years settings.

    34 min

  4. 25/11/2025

    The one about "Books That Help" with Clare Helen Welsh and Kara Kiernan

    As a former primary school teacher, Clare Helen Welsh understands how powerful a good book can be in helping children understand their own feelings and support their mental wellbeing, so that is why she set up Books That Help. Find out more about this amazing project by visiting their website https://www.booksthathelp.co.uk/

    34 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    The one about "Regulation" with Sarah Brown

    For our third episode, Glenn chats with Sarah Brown (AKA The Dyslexic Leader) about how we can support children to become stronger at self-regulation. Why not follow Sarah on Instagram @thedyslexicleader

    33 min

  6. 28/10/2025

    The one about "Outdoor Forever!" with Cameron Sprague

    The outdoors is just there to be explored and it's an amazing place for young children to grow and develop. In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn catches up with former colleague, Cameron Sprague (Head of Nurseries for Stramash Social Enterprise) and explores why the outdoors is simply the best place for children to be free and able to learn in their own unique way.

    33 min

  7. 14/10/2025

    The one about "School Readiness" with Dr Lala Manners and Dr June O'Sullivan OBE

    A brand new season for Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, and it's great to have not one, but two amazing guests on our first edition. Returning to Circle Time is Dr Lala Manners, alongside her great friend and colleague, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE (making her Circle Time debut), who have been working on a new book exploring the common misconceptions of School Readiness. What does it actually mean, and how can nursery and school work together to make this a transition that puts the child at the heart.

    39 min

  8. 17/06/2025

    The one about "joy" with Laura Hodges

    We've made it to the end of our third season of Circle Time, and we have a special episode for you. Glenn joined the brilliant Early Years coach and mentor, Laura Hodges, from HQ Early Years as they shared a joint podcast recording, focusing on what could be a tricky subject- finding joy in early years. If you want to know more about what other services Laura can offer, (including her amazing podcast Lead and Learn) why not visit her website: https://www.hqearlyyears.com/   And don't forget, you can hear selected episodes, and so much more, on Circle Time The Early Years Radio - our spin-off station. Just visit https://circletimeradio.co.uk/ or ask Alexa to "open Circle Time Radio". If you have an Android mobile, why not download out free app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circletime.radio

    35 min
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Welcome to the podcast which truly is the voice of the Early Years workforce in the UK. Each episode, Early Years Practitioner Glenn speaks to a member of the EY sector on issues or topics that they are truly passionate about.

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