The one about "Stress Reduction Outdoors" with Professor Sam Wass
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In our penultimate episode for Season 3, Glenn welcomes Professor Sam Wass, Director of the Institute of Science of Early Years (ISEY) at the University of East London. Sam talks about stress in young children and how, by being outside more with the children, we can reduce the potential triggers of stressful behaviours and reactions. You can find out more about Sam by visiting his website: Or find out more about ISEY:
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The one about "baby wearing" with Laurna Hislop
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You may (or may not) know about baby wearing and the benefits for both the baby and the adult. Glenn talks to baby wearing consultant and educator (and all-round lovely person) Lauran Hislop from Coorie in with Love about why nurseries should consider this as an option for their baby rooms. You can get in touch with Laurna through her website and social media, details below:
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The one about "Enabling Environments" with Jade Candy
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In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn talks to highly experienced Nursery Manager, Jade Candy, about why she believes that a quality environment is essential for every child's holistic growth and development. Andy by environment, she's not just talking about the physical environment, but also the adults surrounding the child and why they need to feel inquisitive and excited about their learning environment oo.
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The one about "the Pikler Approach" with Rachel Tapping
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Many of you will have heard of a Pikler Triangle, but where does it come from and how does it fit into our Early Years world? The latest episode of Circle Time is where Glenn talks to Rachel Tapping, Chair of Pikler UK, about Dr Emmi Pikler and her groundbreaking research and methods that show love and respect to children, from the youngest to the oldest - surely something we need in today's society? To find out more about Rachel, and the work of Pikler UK, click these links:
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The one about "regulating emotions" with Sarah Emerson
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Emotions, particularly in our youngest children, can be unnerving or even alarming. But should we let them happen rather than just comfort the child? In this edition of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Sarah Emerson, a specialist in early childhood behaviour and emotions, about this very devisive subject. You can find out more about Sarah from her website
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The one about "adult wellbeing" with Melanie Shepherd
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We talk a lot about children's emotional wellbeing, but what about the wellbeing of the adults? In this episode of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Early Years consultant Melanie Shepherd about strategies, hints and tips we can sue to support the wellbeing of our teams.
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The one about "potty training" with Alison Featherbe
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Talking about toilet or potty training is such a minefield, with so much information out there it can be tricky to advise parents on this highly important milestone in development. Glenn talks to Early Years Consultant, Alison Featherbe about how staff should all be "singing from the same hymn sheet" when it comes to giving advice.
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The one about "planting and growing" with Lee Connelly
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Lee Connelly is a passionate advocate for children being immersed in the wonderful and rich world of gardening. He talks to Glenn about how childcare settings can add value to their offerings by including gardening in the daily offering, and how you don't need to be a garden expert to grow. Catch up with Lee on his website:
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The one about "Safer Recruitment" with Becky Phillips
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Recruitment is sucha critical issue for all Early Years settings right now, we're at crisis point, and it can be so easy to let the Safer Recruitment process slip to get staff in place. However, Early Years HR expert, Becky Phillips talks to Glenn about why this cannot happen. For more information, why not visit her website and book a discover call: https://harrogatehr.co.uk/
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Two Nursery Managers Talking - Episode 4 - Budgeting
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Glenn and Sarah are back again with another episode of Two Nursery Managers Talking. In this episode, Sarah and Glenn discuss how the manager's role isn't just about managing children, families and people, it's also about managing budgets and getting your head around balance sheets and P&L's!
info_outlineGlenn's guest for this week, Michelle Hague, is an accomplished and inspirational school leader with a track record of developing high-performing cultures, systems, and strategies to enhance academic standards. With experience as a Rapid School Improvement Partner, Head of School Development, Head of an Outstanding School and an Early Years Ofsted Inspector.
They've partnered with educational institutions and businesses to create and implement tailored visions for excellence, underpinned by effective strategies that foster team cultures focused on defining and achieving success. The HEYD Approach, driven by their passion for excellence, enables organisations to unlock their full potential and achieve success consistently.
www.euhu.co.uk/heyd
www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-hague-1b8341278/