Welcome to Early Education's podcast. On this episode, we chat with Jayne Garcia and Hannah Holdgate about professional learning for those working in early childhood education, exploring the ideas discussed in the latest issue of the Early Education Journal.

To access the latest Journal or read back issues, visit: https://app.sheepcrm.com/early-education/journal/. Become a member of Early Education to access all available issues, or purchase individually.

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

Professional learning with Jayne Garcia and Hannah Holdgate

Welcome to Early Education's podcast. On this episode, we chat with the researchers who have been undertaking a comparative study of the early years workforce across the four UK nations, as part of a project led by Professor Dame Cathy Nutbrown and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. Our speakers include:

- Professor Verity Campbell-Barr, University of Plymouth
- Professor Aline-Wendy Dunlop, University of Strathclyde
- Dr Glenda Walsh, Stranmillis University College, Queen’s University Belfast
- Dr Glenda Tinney, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The researchers share their initial thoughts on the project’s findings ahead of the publication of the final report in late 2025.

Find out more about the project on our website: https://early-education.org.uk/early-years-workforce-policy-in-the-four-uk-nations-a-comparative-analysis/ 

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

The Early Years Workforce across the four nations: reflections on the project findings

Welcome to the latest episode of Early Education's podcast. On this episode, we chat with Tamsin Grimmer, Kate Gingles and Rosie Pritchard about home-based childcare, exploring the research, case studies and ideas discussed in theAutumn issue of the Early Education Journal, which is out now. 


Home-based childcare with Tamsin Grimmer, Kate Gingles and Rosie Pritchard

Debi Keyte Hartland, Early Childhood Pedagogical Consultant, talks about the SPACE to Flourish programme, its aims for practitioners and how Early Education has supported it.

The SPACE to Flourish programme with Debi Keyte-Hartland

Welcome to Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - our 'PedPod' - hosted by Cathy Gunning, our Pedagogic Lead. On this episode, we explore the concept of creativity with Anni McTavish, what this means in practice and how we can nurture and support this with those we work with.

For more resources relating to this podcast, visit: https://www.early-education.org.uk/podcasts

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - 'PedPod' - with Anni McTavish

Welcome to Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - our 'PedPod' - hosted by Cathy Gunning, our Pedagogic Lead. On this episode, we explore the wonders of woodwork with Pete Moorhouse, looking at all the many cross-curricular benefits this activity can provide, and how to develop this safely within your setting.

For more resources relating to this podcast, visit: https://www.early-education.org.uk/podcasts

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - 'PedPod' - with Pete Moorhouse

Welcome to Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - our 'PedPod' - hosted by Cathy Gunning, our Pedagogic Lead. On this episode, we explore the brilliance of babies with Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk, looking at the importance of early interaction, including resilience, relationships, and play.

Please note: this PedPod was recorded prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, and therefore please be mindful that some aspects of suggested attachment-led practice in terms of physical contact may now be limited by risk assessments.

For more resources relating to this podcast, visit: https://www.early-education.org.uk/podcasts

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - 'PedPod' - with Suzanne Zeedyk

Welcome to Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - our 'PedPod' - hosted by Cathy Gunning, our Pedagogic Lead. On this episode, we explore the intricacies of interaction with Julie Fisher, looking at the role of the adult in adult-led and child-led learning, and how this can facilitate and support teaching and learning most effectively through our considered engagements.

For more resources relating to this podcast, visit: www.early-education.org.uk/podcasts

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - 'PedPod' - Intricacies of Interaction with Julie Fisher

Welcome to Early Education's Pedagogy Podcast - our 'PedPod' - hosted by Cathy Gunning, our Pedagogic Lead. On this episode, we explore the Principles of Provision - looking at building on the EYFS and continuing the provision into KS1 with Julie Fisher, with thoughts for leaders, teachers, and practitioners about balancing children's self-directed and adult-led learning.

For more resources relating to this podcast, visit: www.early-education.org.uk/podcasts

© Early Education. Music written and composed by Stephen Hussey ©, and used with kind permission.

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