Your Teacher Village and Friends

Vicki Yadav

Welcome to Your Teacher Village and Friends Podcast, a warm, honest and conversational podcast for primary school practitioners. Hosted by Vicki Yadav, Founder of Your Teacher Village and Assistant Headteacher at an inner London school, this podcast brings together teachers, leaders, specialists and passionate educators from across the sector to share practical ideas, real experiences and authentic conversations about school life. From Early Years to leadership, wellbeing to classroom practice, we’ll be talking about the things that really matter in education: the challenges, the successes, the funny moments, the frustrations and the ideas that help make a difference for children and the adults supporting them. Expect friendly conversations, useful takeaways, relatable stories and a strong sense of community, because teaching is too important to do alone. It takes a village to support a teacher.

  1. 5 days ago

    Episode 20 - Being an EYFS Lead with Sophie Greenaway

    In this episode, Vicki Yadav speaks with Sophie Greenaway about her experiences and challenges as an early years leader. They discuss the importance of community support, the evolution of leadership roles, and the balance between career and family life. In this conversation, Sophie and Vicki discuss the challenges and rewards of being an early years leader, emphasizing the importance of professional relationships, trust, and reflection. They share personal experiences and practical advice for navigating leadership roles in early childhood education. Takeaways Leadership challenges in early yearsImportance of community support Importance of professional trustValue of reflection in leadership Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Early Years Leadership01:51 Sophie’s Journey in Education06:25 Navigating Leadership Roles09:57 Experiences with Multi-Academy Trusts13:05 The Evolution of Early Years Leadership19:40 Balancing Career and Family Life24:54 Reflections on Leadership Growth25:04 Navigating Early Years Leadership Challenges31:04 The Importance of Professional Relationships35:03 Time Management in Early Years Leadership40:52 Advice for Aspiring Early Years Leaders46:03 Reflecting on Progress and Trusting YourselfFind Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Join the Early Years Leaders' Village here. Find Sophie: Instagram

  2. 6 Oct

    Episode 19 - Battling the Imposter Syndrome with Clare Welsh

    In this podcast episode, Vicki Yadav and Claire Welsh discuss the challenges faced by educators, particularly focusing on stress, burnout, and imposter syndrome. They explore the importance of self-awareness, seeking help, and the impact of teaching culture on mental health. In this conversation, Clare Welsh discusses strategies for managing stress and imposter syndrome, particularly in the context of teaching. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, supportive communication, and practical techniques to shift negative thought patterns. Takeaways Importance of mental health supportUnderstanding imposter syndrome Manage stress with self-compassionShift negative thoughts effectively Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Podcast01:23 Claire's Journey from Teacher to Therapist04:19 The Pressure of Teaching Culture08:01 Opening Up About Personal Experiences12:42 Understanding Imposter Syndrome18:30 The Impact of Stress on Educators26:57 Coping Mechanisms and Moving Forward27:41 Understanding Stress Responses30:31 The Power of Imagination in Coping31:58 The Importance of Seeking Help33:22 Navigating Imposter Syndrome36:21 Releasing Stress Through Expression39:44 Transforming 'Must' into 'Choose' and 'Get'42:45 Shifting Perspectives in Teaching45:48 Creating Positive Thought Pathways50:02 Embracing Our HumanityFind Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Join the Early Years Leaders' Village here. Find Clare at: Instagram

  3. 27 Sept

    Episode 18 - Big News, Little People with Katie Harrison

    The podcast episode features a conversation with Katie Harrison, co-founder of Picture News, discussing the importance of media literacy and engaging children in news. The discussion covers the origin and growth of Picture News, its resource overview, age range, news selection, handling controversial topics, early years application, encouraging children to form their own views, parental concerns, and final thoughts and tips for educators. Takeaways Media literacyEngaging children in news Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship01:27 Introduction to Picture News and Its Origin02:22 Development and Growth of Picture News04:09 Picture News Resource Overview05:15 Age Range and News Selection08:14 Handling Controversial News Topics12:55 Picture News for Early Years15:27 Encouraging Children to Form Their Own Views17:37 Parental Concerns and Communication23:10 Final Thoughts and TipsFind Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Find Katie at: www.picture-news.co.uk. Instagram LinkdIn Find our podcast sponsor Is it Time to Play? at: www.isittimetoplay.co.uk Instagram

  4. 20 Sept

    Episode 17 - Preparing for SIAMS with Alice Fletcher

    The episode features a conversation with Alice Fletcher, a head teacher, about preparing for a Siams inspection. The discussion covers the Siams inspection process, the key areas of focus, and strategies for effective preparation. Takeaways Siams inspection focuses on theologically rooted Christian vision, curriculum, collective worship, well-being, responsibility, justice, and religious education.Preparation for Siams inspection involves documentation, courageous advocacy, and ensuring that the entire school community understands and embodies the school's vision. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship01:26 Preparing for Science Inspection04:12 Understanding Siams Inspection07:53 Siams Framework and Questions10:16 Preparing for Siams Inspection18:24 Siams Inspection Process37:00 Collective Worship and Siams44:43 Top Tip for Siams PreparationFind Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn To book Alice for SIAMS support email info@yourteachervillage.co.uk Find our podcast sponsor Is it Time to Play? at: www.isittimetoplay.co.uk Instagram

  5. 13 Sept

    Episode 16 - From Nappies to Knickers with Hayley Stoner

    The podcast episode discusses the challenges and strategies for supporting children with toilet training. It covers topics such as navigating toilet training, meeting Hailey and toilet training challenges, factors affecting toilet training, transition to school and toilet training, constipation and toilet training, managing toilet training challenges, initiation and transition times, predictable daily routine, gradual transition from nappies, supporting children's comfort and privacy, addressing fear of toilets, and understanding children's choices. The conversation covers various aspects of toileting challenges and solutions, including teaching independence, gradual introduction to toileting, changing nappies, intimate care policy, and supporting children with toileting challenges. It emphasizes the importance of building skills for independence, communication, and awareness for toileting readiness. Takeaways Toilet training challengesSupporting children with toileting issues Toileting readiness is about gradually incorporating toileting as part of life, rather than waiting for a specific readiness stage.Building skills for independence, communication, and awareness is essential for toileting readiness. Find Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Find Hayley at: www.littleonesathome.com Instagram Toileting Together (Course created by Hayley for EYFS Practitioners) Find our podcast sponsor Is it Time to Play? at: www.isittimetoplay.co.uk Instagram Useful Website: www.eric.org.uk Facebook Useful websi

  6. 6 Sept

    Episode 15 - Let's Talk EAL with Hannah White

    The episode focuses on practical strategies for supporting multilingual learners in the classroom, covering topics such as welcoming new EAL learners, pre-teaching vocabulary, and using the Bell Foundation's resources for assessment and support. The conversation emphasizes the importance of inclusion, body language, and adapting activities to meet the needs of EAL learners at different proficiency levels. The conversation covers a range of topics related to supporting EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners in the classroom. It discusses monitoring progress, creating language-rich environments, maintaining home languages, understanding the experiences of EAL learners, and trauma-informed practice. It also emphasizes the importance of being inclusive, using clear language, and providing support for EAL learners academically and emotionally. Takeaways EAL learners benefit from pre-teaching key vocabulary and being included in classroom activities.The Bell Foundation provides valuable resources for assessing and supporting EAL learners at different proficiency levels. Language-rich environments benefit all learnersMaintaining home languages is important for EAL learners Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship02:57 Supporting EAL Learners in the Classroom09:55 Welcoming New EAL Learners13:39 Teaching English to EAL Learners20:15 Using the Bell Foundation's Resources24:02 Monitoring Progress and Language-Rich Environments26:08 Supporting EAL Learners Academically and Emotionally31:04 Maintaining Home Languages and Understanding EAL Experiences34:11 Trauma-Informed Practice and Sensitivity40:05 Academic Support for EAL Learners Find Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Find our podcast sponsor Is it Time to Play? at: www.isittimetoplay.co.uk Instagram Facebook Useful websites mentioned in the episode: https://www.bell-foundation.org.uk/ The EAL Course - Created by Hannah White

  7. 30 Aug

    Episode 14 - Your EYFS Questions Answered with Emma Davies and Vicki Yadav

    In this episode, Vicki Yadav and Emma Davies discuss planning, provision, and timetabling in early years education. They emphasize the importance of continuous provision, the role of seasonality in planning, and the need for flexibility in timetabling. They also highlight the value of adult-led sessions and the balance between adult-led and child-led activities. The conversation covers topics related to timetabling, mixed nursery and reception classes, and building parental engagement. It emphasises the importance of purposeful planning, flexibility in timetabling, and individualized approaches to parental engagement. The speakers share insights on creating engaging events, involving parents in school activities, and fostering a supportive learning environment for children. Takeaways Continuous provision is a key aspect of planning in early years education.Seasonality plays a crucial role in planning and provision, ensuring that learning experiences are relevant to children's lives.Flexibility in timetabling and the balance between adult-led and child-led activities are essential for effective early years education. Purposeful planning and flexibility in timetabling are essential for creating meaningful learning experiences for children.Building parental engagement involves individualized approaches, such as home visits, cultural awareness events, and open communication with parents. Chapters 00:00 Planning and Provision19:30 Adult-Led Sessions and Timetabling26:55 Purposeful Planning and Timetabling35:36 Mixed Nursery and Reception Classes45:36 Building Parental Engagement Find Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Find Emma at: www.isittimetoplay.co.uk Instagram Facebook

  8. 23 Aug

    Episode 13 - All About Me with Vicki Yadav

    Vicki Yadav shares her journey from early childhood to becoming a teacher and founding Your Teacher Village. She discusses her experiences, challenges, and the evolution of her career, as well as the development of her business. Vicki emphasizes the importance of trying different year groups and schools to find the right fit in teaching. Takeaways Passion for Early ChildhoodEntrepreneurship in Education Chapters 00:00 Early Years Passion03:17 Teaching Journey09:33 Founding Your Teacher Village24:58 Transition to Business35:48 Career Evolution Find Vicki at: www.yourteachervillage.co.uk Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkIn Find our podcast sponsor Is it Time to Play? at: www.isittimetoplay.co.uk Instagram Facebook

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Welcome to Your Teacher Village and Friends Podcast, a warm, honest and conversational podcast for primary school practitioners. Hosted by Vicki Yadav, Founder of Your Teacher Village and Assistant Headteacher at an inner London school, this podcast brings together teachers, leaders, specialists and passionate educators from across the sector to share practical ideas, real experiences and authentic conversations about school life. From Early Years to leadership, wellbeing to classroom practice, we’ll be talking about the things that really matter in education: the challenges, the successes, the funny moments, the frustrations and the ideas that help make a difference for children and the adults supporting them. Expect friendly conversations, useful takeaways, relatable stories and a strong sense of community, because teaching is too important to do alone. It takes a village to support a teacher.

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