Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, for the final episode of their discussion around neurodiversity and additional support needs. Throughout this episode, we explore practical tips to celebrate each otherâs differences. In order to encourage a positive sense of self, Kerry explains the importance of speaking to the child to help them understand their strengths, differences, and where they might need help. She also stresses the importance of offering tools to communicate their needs. đ To s...
Oct 19, 2023â˘23 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss new perspectives on child development. Kerry introduces the idea of a âCelebratory Frameworkâ as a method of challenging the deficit lens that was discussed in the last episode. She expands on how settings can adopt a more holistic approach when reviewing individual childrenâs development. đ To shop for resources relevant to this podcast conversation, ...
Oct 12, 2023â˘22 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 15
Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss the meaning of ableism and how practitioners can address it. Kerry offers examples of how practitioners could unknowingly be perpetuating ableism and encouraging masking. Expectations around how children should pay attention, play and socialise lead to children being put into intervention to teach them to act more neurotypical. đ To shop for re...
Oct 05, 2023â˘20 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Kerry Murphy, an Early Years lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London and consultant, to discuss why adopting a neurodiverse approach is crucial in the early years. Historically, diversity or neurodiverse people have typically been viewed through a deficit lens. Kerry explains that in todayâs society, we are getting better at understanding the needs of neurodiverse people but children are still exposed to a deficit experience through intervention s...
Sep 28, 2023â˘17 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 13
To round up the 4th and final episode with Joss Cambridge-Simmons, Shaddai asks Joss to share his thoughts on how action settings can be put in place to promote a diverse and equal workforce. A more gender-balanced workforce will provide children with the widest range of experiences, skills, and teaching styles that will benefit their learning and development. Joss and Shaddai discuss the role of government, legislation, and films to change the attitudes towards men working in the early years an...
Sep 21, 2023â˘18 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UKâs leading âsuper mannyâ and founder of âJossy Careâ, to look at self-reflection and other skills needed to work with children in the Early Years. Joss discusses the skills and qualities that make a great early years practitioner, including passion, emotional intelligence, and love. He explains the importance of self-care and examining your own feelings and attitudes to avoid successive generations of children experi...
Sep 14, 2023â˘16 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 11
Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UKâs leading âsuper mannyâ and founder of âJossy Careâ, to continue the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years. Joss expands on the previous episode, discussing why itâs important for children to have role models from a diverse range of backgrounds. He explains that children generalise and take things literally, so itâs important to give children a positive message about race...
Sep 07, 2023â˘15 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Joss Cambridge-Simmons, the UKâs leading âsuper mannyâ and founder of âJossy Careâ, for the first of the conversations on gender and the need for more diversity in the Early Years. Joss discusses his experiences as a male nanny working in early years and delves into the challenges and biases that some male practitioners face. He explains how patriarchy is part of the reason that more men arenât working in childcare and that we need to see a change in s...
Aug 31, 2023â˘18 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 9
To round up the 4th episode with Professor Gina Rippon, Shaddai asks Gina to share her thoughts on how practitioners can communicate more effectively with parents and the local community to overcome and challenge gender biases. Parent engagement is critical to make a difference and this regular communication with parents on the initiatives taking place in the setting, ensures that the work continues at home and amongst the wider community. Sharing guidance and inspiration on simple changes that ...
Aug 24, 2023â˘14 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, to discuss what early years settings can do to promote a more gender inclusive practice. Gina shares with listeners some of the practical steps and strategies that can be taken to challenge gender stereotypes that children naturally pick up and are exposed to in the early years. From regularly auditing the environment and resources, us...
Aug 19, 2023â˘16 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 7
Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined again by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, to continue the conversation of keeping gender on the agenda in the early years. Touching on her own research and experience, Gina reiterates just how important the first five years are in shaping a childâs brain. Referring to children as âgender detectivesâ both Gina and Shaddai discuss how play-based experiences have a huge i...
Aug 17, 2023â˘21 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 6
Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, for the first of the conversations on gender in childrenâs play and overcoming gender biases. Before delving into the recent shift changes in research and the neuroscientific knowledge of gender, Gina explains to listeners the difference between the terms âgenderâ and âsexâ. Gina shares how recent neuroscience developments have contr...
Aug 12, 2023â˘20 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 5
Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles for one final time to wrap up their incredibly insightful discussion on inclusive practice in the early years. Throughout this episode, we explore how practitioners can challenge their practice to make positive changes. Sharon shares what advice she would give to practitioners trying to implement inclusive pedagogy within their settings. Reflecting on previous conversations with Shaddai, Sharon touches on the importance of time to reflect, but also ...
Aug 10, 2023â˘21 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 4
Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles to discuss why reflective practice is so important when adopting an inclusive approach. Sharon touches on the power of being present within the moment and really taking time away from the day-to-day routines is crucial to adapt and ensure inclusivity is embedded. The diversity of children is fluid, and it changes all the time. Therefore, the routine and the environment need to change and adapt, which can only be recognised t...
Aug 05, 2023â˘21 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 3
Throughout this episode, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles, to further explore the topic of inclusive practice in the early years. In this episode, Sharon and Shaddai talk all things observation and reflection, to enable practitioners to incorporate each childâs ethnic and cultural experience in the context of the setting. Focusing on the voice of the child and how important tuning into the childâs needs are, Shaddai asks Sharon to share her thoughts on how practitioners can learn a...
Aug 03, 2023â˘23 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 2
For the first episode of this season, Shaddai Tembo is joined by Dr. Sharon Colilles, a senior lecturer in Early Childhood studies at Bath Spa University and associate trainer for Early Education. To kick off the first episode of season 3, Shaddai and Sharon introduce what inclusive pedagogy is and why this is so important in the early years. Sharon shares her perspective on inclusion and why itâs critical to consider each diverse learner individually. Ensuring their voice is heard and their per...
Jul 29, 2023â˘25 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 1
Alice is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff for one final time in the very last episode of series 2! In this episode, Alice asks Liz and Sue to reflect on their experiences of intergenerational practice so far and why they're so passionate about a lifelong future for this approach to learning and care. Liz and Sue reflect on the joyful moments they continue to experience each day, alongside the enhanced learning outcomes visible in children who are exposed to this approach. Although further...
Jul 27, 2023â˘24 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 20
In todayâs episode, Alice Sharp is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff again to explore the benefits of an intergenerational approach in the early years. From the key benefits such as improving children's vocabulary and communication skills to forming new relationships and combating social isolation, Liz and Sue explore the multitude of benefits associated with intergenerational practice. From this episode, youâll discover real-life and heart-warming examples of why this approach is crucial,...
Jul 22, 2023â˘23 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, Alice Sharp is joined by Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff again, but this time, theyâre switching their focus to the learning opportunities available through intergenerational care and practice. Alice asks Liz and Sue to explain what techniques and activities (or invitations as Liz and Sue refer to in this podcast) best support this practice and how easy is it to incorporate this style of learning into settings? đ To shop for resources relevant to this podcast conversation, click ...
Jul 20, 2023â˘25 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff, founders of Ready Generations, a charity that supports intergenerational practice and care in the early years, join Alice Sharp to introduce the concept of intergenerational learning and practice. Passionate about this approach to learning, Liz and Sue discuss why they believe this approach is so important for child development in the early years. Liz and Sue explain that although still a relatively new approach in current practice, intergeneration...
Jul 15, 2023â˘21 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 17
Mariana Carazo, a play-based learning advocate, joins Alice Sharp for one final time. In this episode, Mariana and Alice discuss the role of executive functions, what they are and what strategies can be used to support childrenâs executive functioning in the early years. Executive functions EXPLODE through the different types of open-ended play Mariana discusses in previous podcast episodes. When children engage into high-level play experiences, children develop critical skills such as the abili...
Jul 13, 2023â˘19 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 16
Alice Sharp is joined again by play-based learning advocate, Mariana Carazo to discuss learning environments. How do we enrich, entice and elevate the thinking of our children in the spaces they learn within? Alice asks Mariana to share her guidance on how practitioners can make the environments engaging and exciting. How do we refresh the home corners, the construction areas or art stations to invite children to play, collaborate and develop 21st-century skills? đ To shop for resources relevan...
Jul 06, 2023â˘21 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 15
Alice Sharp is joined again by play-based learning advocate, Mariana Carazo to discuss the impact play-based learning has on developing key foundation skills in the early years. Mariana explains the vital role educators play in opening the door to new opportunities across all areas of learning in the early years. This episode encourages practitioners to follow the relevant frameworks (also referred to as standards internationally), but to also be hands-on and immersed in the childrenâs learning,...
Jun 29, 2023â˘18 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 14
Mariana Carazo, a play-based learning advocate, joins Alice Sharp to explore what play-based learning is and why she believes it is so crucial to develop childrenâs key skills in the Early Years. Mariana defines play as a universal language. She explains that play evolves over time and never ends. It is an approach that should be interpreted differently with each child, learning environment and supporting resource to develop new skills and enhance childrenâs learning outcomes in the early years....
Jun 22, 2023â˘18 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp is re-joined by Kate Freeman to inspire you with practical ways to extend childrenâs vocabulary in the Early Years. Kate explains the reasons why interaction is so key in the early stages of child development. She talks about this not only from a learning perspective but also from a social and emotional perspective, helping children to engage in society, support with their ability to nurture and make connections, as well as expr...
Jun 15, 2023â˘22 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp is rejoined by Kate Freeman, Speech and Language therapist, to discuss the different type of speech and language support and resources that are available for educators and parents when supporting young children. Knowing what training is available, how to pick what is most appropriate and where to access it can be extremely daunting not only to newly qualified practitioners but experienced too. This episode has been developed wit...
Jun 08, 2023â˘21 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp welcomes back Speech and Language Therapist, Kate Freeman to shares some of the ways that educators can identify gaps in childrenâs early speech development. Throughout this episode, Kate shares: The different types of speech, language and communication â what are they and when should we beâ worriedâ? What might some of the signs look like to a practitioner, parent or carer? What techniques may support in closing those gaps? Pra...
Jun 01, 2023â˘22 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp is joined by Kate Freeman, Speech and Language therapist, to discuss the impact of the pandemic on childrenâs speech and language. Kate explains how the word gap has become increasingly wider since the outbreak of COVID-19 due to factors such as mask-wearing, limited interaction, increased screen-time and social isolation. Touching on her own experience, Kate shares the areas of speech and language that have been impacted the mo...
May 27, 2023â˘20 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 9
Alice is joined by Simon Airey for the final time to talk all things continuous provision, also referenced to as continuous play. Simon begins by explaining what continuous play is, why itâs so important in the Early Years, but also the benefits of taking this approach beyond the EYFS too. Throughout the episode Simon shares best examples of continuous play and experiences that have shaped his approach to collaborative play and the impact this has on childrenâs learning outcomes. đ To shop for ...
May 25, 2023â˘19 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 8
In episode 7 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey to explore how a play-based approach to learning in the Early Years enriches and extends a childâs vocabulary. Simon and Alice touch on the impact the pandemic has had on childrenâs language and how there is a greater need for additional support in settings across the UK and internationally. Sharing their own experiences of developing childrenâs language through play-based learning, Alice and Simon suggest ...
May 20, 2023â˘19 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 7
