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The one about “slow” with Professor Alison Clark
In this edition, Glenn talks about “Slow Pedagogy with Professor Alison Clark, who is an honorary research fellow at UCL London and a lecturer with the University of South-Eastern Norway. Her book “Slow knowledge and the unhurried child” is out now. Professor Clark can be found on Twitter: @westrayalison The link to the Froebel project and video: https://www.froebel.org.uk/research-library/slow-knowledge-and-the-unhurried-child-time-for-slow-pedagogies-in-early-childhood-education Check out this episode!
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Play is paramount to the secure development of children transitioning to school.
With schools in Scotland currently on their summer break, this got me thinking back to my time in settings where the emphasis was on the perceived need for ‘school readiness’ and how we should deviate from our usual diet of play opportunities for those children about to transition, but is that right?With many more years in the sector under my belt, I know that play is paramount to the secure development of preschool children, as it encompasses a wide range of activities that support their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. In Scotland, “Realising the Ambition” emphasises play-based learning as a fundamental approach in early childhood education (Scottish Government, 2020).…
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A little word called Play
I was recently asked by the lovely Elly Roberts, editor of Early Years Educator Magazine, to write a thought provoking letter for publication. I chose to focus on the word play and how we are sometimes hesitant to use this word when describing what we do in Early Years. You can read my letter by clicking the EYE logo below.
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The one about “brains” with Debbie Garvey
On this edition of the podcast, Glenn is speaking to Debbie Garvey, an established early years writer, trainer, and speaker. She’s passionately committed to Inclusion, Diversity in Early Childhood and her latest book, Little Brains Matter, a practical guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood, is out now. Check out this episode!
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The one where “adults can play too” with Ben Kingston-Hughes
In this episode, Glenn talks to award-winning author and trainer Ben Kingston-Hughes about the power of play, how it should be redefined and how we as practitioners need to encourage parents to join in the play. Ben’s book, “An unusual journey through play” is available to purchase now. You can find out more about Ben through his website: http://www.iinspired.org.uk/ He’s also on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredchildrentraining/ Check out this episode!
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The one about a “fun curriculum” with Dr Sue Allingham
In this edition, Glenn talks to Early Years trainer, author and consultant Dr Sue Allingham (Teddy Edward may also have been there) about how the importance of the child seems to be forgotten in our confusion over what an early years curriculum should look like. Find out more about Dr Sue Allingham on her website: https://eyoutofthebox.com/ And her very active twitter feed too: https://twitter.com/DrSue22 Check out this episode!
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The one about “chatty spaces” with Dr Tanya Richardson
In this episode, Glenn talks to Dr Tanya Richardson, a Senior lecturer at the University of Northampton, about her PhD istudy on the imapact of the environment on children’s speech and language. Check out this episode!
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The one about “woodworking” with Pete Moorhouse
Glenn was excited about this opportunity to talk about the holistic learning benefits of using woodwork in the Early Years setting with renowned expert, Pete Moorhouse. To find out more about Pete’s work, or access his online woodwork training course, visit his website: https://irresistible-learning.co.uk/ Woodwork online CPD course: https://irresistible-learning.co.uk/woodwork-cpd-online-course/ Woodwork training and resources https://irresistible-learning.co.uk/woodwork/ Big Bang Research Project https://irresistible-learning.co.uk/woodwork/the-big-bang-research-project/ Check out this episode!
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The one with the “politics of Early Years” with Neil Leitch
Glenn was privilleged to be joined by Neil Leitch, Chief Executive of England’s largest Early Years membership organistation, to talk about the deep crisis the sector is in. For more information about the Early Years Alliance, please visit their website: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/ Check out this episode!
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The one about “love” with Tamsin Grimmer
Glenn is talking love with early years consultant, trainer and author Tamsin Grimmer, as she explains more about the term Loving Pedagogy and how it is important for settings to understand the act of professional love for children’s development. You can visit Tamsin’s website: https://www.tamsingrimmer.com/ And her book, “Developing a Loving Pedagogy in the Early Years: How Love Fits with Professional Practice” is available now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Developing-Loving-Pedagogy-Early-Years/dp/0367902664/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I28FFPUOK1SP&keywords=tamsin+grimmer&qid=1675709735&sprefix=ta%2Cmsin+grimmer%2Caps%2C532&sr=8-1 Check out this episode!