Circle Time - The Early Years Podcast

Glenn Denny
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Circle Time - The Early Years Podcast

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. 4 DAYS AGO

    The one about "Representation" with Lorraine Kara

    Season 3 of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast continues, and what a guest we have this week. Nursery Manager Lorraine Kara speaks to Glenn about the importance of being seen, heard, and supported by others in Early Years management, particularly as a woman of colour.

    34 min

  2. 5 NOV

    The one about "STEM" with Sandra Beale

    I this first episode of Season 3, Glenn is learning more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) from the brilliant Sandra Beale. Just how early and age can you do STEM activities with children?

    38 min
  3. Two Nursery Manager Talking - Episode 2 - Wellbeing

    11 OCT

    Two Nursery Manager Talking - Episode 2 - Wellbeing

    Continuing their chats about life as Nursery Managers, Sarah and Glenn touch on the subject of Wellbeing in the Early Years. This very broad subject touches on the lives of managers, practitioners, children and families and why it's important we look after our health as members of the Early Years Workforce.

    32 min
  4. Two Nursery Managers Talking - Episode 1 - Safeguarding

    15 SEPT

    Two Nursery Managers Talking - Episode 1 - Safeguarding

    Welcome to the first episode of Two Nursery Managers Talking, brought to you by the people behind the highly successful Circle Time The Early Years Podcast. In this series, nursery managers Glenn and Sarah discuss various topics that affect managers daily and delve into how they manage them. If you would like to get in touch, please email postoffice@circletimepodcast.co.uk

    30 min

  5. 14 MAY

    The one about "Left-Handedness" with Mark Stewart

    In this final episode of the season, Glenn has been talking to Mark Stewart. A search for left-handed scissors for his son has led to a remarkable career supporting left handed people inculding producing a variety of resources to help left-handed children, as  well as for their parents and teachers, such as the activity book" So You Think They're Left Handed?", the handwriting books series "Left Hand Writing Skills", the Writewell Mat,  Handwriting Sticker set and Table Guide. Mark has been instrumental in setting up training courses for teachers and early years practitioners, to support them in supporting an often forgotten need for some children. Marks current CPD offering, "Left Handed Children - A Guide for Teachers and Parents" is available online at: http://www.leftshoponline.co.uk

    30 min

  6. 30 APR

    The one about "the joy of play" with Ben Kingston-Hughes

    Glenn was delighted to welcome back the Author, Trainer, Play Specialist and Managing Director of Inspired Children working with vulnerable children across the UK, Ben Kingston-Hughes. In this edition Ben was talking about his new book "Why Children Need Joy: the fundamental truth about childhood" and how we all need the magical joy of play in our lives. www.inspiredchildren.org.uk  www.facebook.com/inspiredchildrentraining   instagram: inspiredchildrenltd

    37 min

  7. 16 APR

    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, they embarked on a collaborative research project, alongside Professor John Siraj-Blatchford. This work led to the birth of SchemaPlay, an initiative born out of their research and the transformative impact SchemaPlay was having in enhancing outcomes for young children. With a shared vision of fostering free-flow play and empowering young learners, Lynnette and Professor Siraj-Blatchford created an awe-inspiring training program for early years' educators.   Find out more on their website: www.schemaplay.com

    37 min

  8. 2 APR

    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 Teresa's website: https://nopencilrequired.co.uk/

    34 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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