The Tapestry Podcast

The FSF Team

Join the experienced education team at Tapestry the childhood education platform, alongside expert guests, for insightful discussions designed to enrich your practice and pedagogy in early years and primary education. Each episode delves into important topics, offering practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.

  1. Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom

    DEC 4

    Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom

    Becca and Stephen are joined by Dr Ben Levy who is and Educational Psychologist and magician who has developed a framework to enhance pupil engagement and performance. They discuss the 5 aspects of the framework and how it can be applied in early years environments.

    48 min
  2. A specialist centre for autistic girls

    NOV 6

    A specialist centre for autistic girls

    Neurodiversity affirming practice for autistic girls and a glimpse into the ethos behind Ashley’s House – a new centre where a life-skills programme is central to the curriculum. With Dipaley Patel, Speech and Language Associate Practitioner and mother to Ashley.

    33 min
  3. Creating inclusive learning spaces

    OCT 2

    Creating inclusive learning spaces

    Stephen chats with Simon Airey, who is a neurodivergent teacher and advocate for Inclusion. They discuss what inclusion means to Simon, his top tips for inclusive learning spaces and the importance of 'connection over correction'.

    31 min
  4. Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability

    SEP 11

    Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability

    EYA CEO Neil Leitch discusses current issues and challenges confronting the sector.

    56 min

  5. SEP 4

    A conversation about deaf identity and BSL

    Join us for a memorable conversation with trumpeter and teacher Sean Chandler, and BSL interpreter Lizzie Wharton. Sean explains the words and terms about deafness and shares his own experiences of his deaf identity. He tells us about BSL and Lizzie tells us about being a BSL interpreter. You can find the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5iFUdxEMmg

    1h 4m
  6. Be an Ally not a Bystander

    AUG 7

    Be an Ally not a Bystander

    Stephen chats with educator, author and neurodiversity champion Frances Akinde about her book 'Be an Ally not a Bystander'. They discuss the benefits of teaching young children about allyship, how bias can show up in educators and how we can turn allyship into a practical part of whole school life.

    37 min
  7. Neurodiversity affirming parenting and practice

    JUL 24

    Neurodiversity affirming parenting and practice

    Support and advice for parents with an autistic child, learning about children through observation, connection and communication, and what to consider if you are an educator working with autistic children. With Zynab Al Bahrani, mum to two autistic sons, Autism Consultant, and speech and language practitioner.

    43 min
  8. Supporting the early years workforce

    JUL 10

    Supporting the early years workforce

    Supporting the early years workforce – what staff and leaders struggle with, what they might need, and how Twinkl’s experienced educators can help. With Tracie Butterfill, National Education Lead EYFS for Twinkl Educational Publishing.

    37 min
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Join the experienced education team at Tapestry the childhood education platform, alongside expert guests, for insightful discussions designed to enrich your practice and pedagogy in early years and primary education. Each episode delves into important topics, offering practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.

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  • Creator
    The FSF Team
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    197
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Foundation Stage Forum Limited.
  • Show Website
    The Tapestry Podcast

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