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Thriving Language - Early YearsSpeak up and Speak out - What does being an advocate for children really meanHere The Beckie's chat together about what children really need from the adults in their lives, we explore what it means to be an advocate for children and why this really matters. Why do children need advocates? What is the role of all educators for children of all ages? What does this look like in everyday practice, how are children seen and heard ?We discover how to really observe and understand what the children are communicating. Open communications are based on how we feel and what we see, use your power for g...2025-07-1009 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Tamsin Grimmer and discover all about a 'loving pedagogy'Tamsin Grimmer – EY Consultant and Author The Beckies talk with Tamsin all about ‘loving pedagogy’. We explore why this matters, what does it look like in the early years environment and why it has sparked a particular interest for Tamsin. We also chat about Tasmin's journey as an early years educator. Tamsin gives us an inspiring glimpse into her latest book ‘Love and Nurture in the Early Years’. Get in touch with Tamsin www.tamsingrimmer.comGrab a cuppa and have a 15 min listen with us.Head to www.thrivinglanguage.co.uk to disc...2024-05-2612 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsMontessori in practice what does this really mean - The Beckies chat with Ailsa Monk The Principle of Cotswold Montessori SchoolsAilsa shares with us the principles behind the Montessori approach and what this looks like in the early years environment. Understanding the importance of trusting children and reflecting that they are less experienced adults, will ensure that our practice is child led enabling confidence, autonomy, and independence. Head to www.thrivinglanguage.co.uk Training for educators, key note speakers and workshops, one to one sessions for speech language and communication play sessions for children and families. Publications Routledge:Speech Language and Communication in the Early YearsSpeech Language and Communication for Healthy Little Mind...2024-02-2612 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Karen Nemeth all about multiple language learnersKaren NemethWe talk to Karen about learning multiple languages and the importance of early years environments feeling safe and secure for all children. Karen shares with us why we need to embrace the child’s home language, to follow the child’s lead in play and bring their home language into their early years environment. This podcast is an introduction to multiple language learning, so look out for part two with three practical research based top tips to use in practice. www.languagecastle.com Head to www.thrivinglanguage.co.uk...2024-01-2913 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsMatthew Ford from Signature talks with The Beckies - we learn all about communication and sign languageMatthew Ford – Marketing Manager at Signature We talk to Matthew from Signature, a national charity for deaf communication and language qualifications in the UK.Matthew shares with us insight into learning sign language and what the benefits are. We touch on the exciting development of the British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE and how this is long overdue. All school can embrace this new GCSE and this could be on everyone’s list of options. Early Years plays an integral role in communication with children and families understanding sign language at a young age makes c...2024-01-1508 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies talk with Catherine Ensby - All about the life of an Outdoor TeacherCatherine Ensby – Outdoor Teacher The Mud will wash off, but the memories will last a lifetime!We discuss the importance of the outdoors and how and why children learn in the outdoor environment. Catherine tells us about sharing her family farm with school children and reflects on how this experience empowers children’s learning. The outdoor environment is dynamic and Catherine shares with us the therapeutic benefits of being with animals.Grab a cuppa, have a 10 min listen and join us outside for this inspiring podcast.Head to www.thr...2023-11-0611 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsHere the Beckies talk with Ashley Wilson from The Ministry of Outdoor Education - The importance of being outdoorsWe talk to Ashley Wilson from The Ministry of Outdoor Education (MOE) about the importance of being outdoors, the benefits of natural resources and the necessity of teaching young children about sustainability. Ashley discusses how we must value our planet and share the responsibility of caring for it and how this starts with children, families and educators from the moment a child is born. Head to find out moreWebsite www.moeducation.co.ukLinked in https://www.linkedin.com/company/68526332/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moeducationlearning/Instagram ...2023-10-2310 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Early Years Alliance Early Years Development Manager Alison HeseltineWe were really excited to speak to Alison who is the Early Years Development Manager at the Early Years Alliance (EYA) we discover what her role is all about and why understanding Early Years is so crucial. Alison shares with us her journey through the early years arena and we learn how the EYA works to support families and educators with everything early years. The EYA are striving to raise the profile of early years and are working hard to ensure that early years are recognised by the Government and society for its impor...2023-09-2116 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsAn Accidental Headship - The Beckies chat with Helen an amazing educator, author and advocate for childrenHere the Beckies chat with Helen Glass Educator and Author of An Accidental Headship.Helen talks about her journey into education from her own Steiner led beginnings through to being the Head of secondary schools. She highlights the joy of working with children and her motivation for this and we discover the importance of curiosity in education for all ages.Helen inspires us to think about life beyond the classroom and to embrace the love of learning. Join us for this 12 min podcast and create new learning and understanding not only for your own educational jou...2023-09-1112 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Julia Rose from Famly - all about career journeys and opportunities in Early YearsToday we chat with Julia Rose Education Editor at Famly Julia talks to the Beckies at Thriving Language about her journey through early years and how her career has evolved. With a background as an educator, manager and NVQ Assessor we hear about CPD and career progression. Julia gives insight into the different routes early years educators can take whilst still using the valuable skills and knowledge they have gain along the way. We discuss the importance of CPD and how this essential for effective education. Discover more at www.fa...2023-07-1010 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsChildcare and Education Expo - what its is all about and why does it help educators to thriveWe are so pleased to chat with Kara Neill, Marketing Manager at Childcare and Education Expo. What do we need to know about the Expo and how does it help us all to thrive?How can it help us to be inspired and what does it feel like to amongst other professionals who really care about education?We discover how welcomed you will feel; you can go on your own and be part of this wonderful community, or bring the whole team and have an away day that will enable you all to find new research to...2023-06-2410 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Universal Language of Nursery Rhymes - Inclusion, diversity and communicationHere Becky talks with Nazneen Yasin Founder and Director of Fabula Toys.We discuss the importance of understanding children's communications through their play and supporting language rich environments. We chat about why we sing and use rhymes in children's play and how we can use props to support the foundations of language. Nazneen talks about diversity, inclusion and how children can develop an understanding of their own and others identity, the role of their first educators - their family and the educators who come into their lives. Grab a cuppa and d...2023-05-2217 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Hayley Rice Child Psychotherapist - and discover what do children and families need to thriveHere The Beckies are joined by Hayley a child and adolescent psychotherapist.Hayley was a teacher who decided to understand and research further around supporting emotions in the classroom. She fell in love with play therapy and how to understand and support children. Working with families and creating robust connections is so important.With the child at the centre and building trusting relationships is always the place to start. We look at anxiety for children, perhaps running away, not wanting to go in. Hayley discusses anger as an anxiety and fear response. We explore chil...2023-04-0311 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsOutstanding practice - what does this really mean and what does it feel like ?Here the Beckies chat with Lynne, an outstanding childminder, we discover all about her latest Ofsted visit. Grab a cuppa and join us for ten minutes to find out what an Ofsted inspections feels and looks like. Interactions, bonds and relationships were key to what the Ofsted inspector was observing.Independent skills were high up on the list; to help build these skills with the children Lynne takes the time for every child to have chance to create their own snacks, pour drinks and build their confidence in their own abilities. To have an...2023-03-1010 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Thriving New Year - The Beckies and Thriving Language 2023Here Becs and Becca (The Beckies) chat about what 2023 brings and where next for early years, speech, language and communication. They look at how people feel about a New Year and what this means for them. Does the New Year feel like a new note book or a soggy sponge ?? However it feels we are right here with you and supporting your journey...We chat about little steps forward, creating your environment and the guests we have spoken with, we love the connections we have made with awesome educators and meeting the children that...2023-01-1212 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsHow should we communicate with children - how do we enable children to thriveToday Becs and Becky chat about how everyone in education has a huge responsibility to communicate kindly with children and importantly we talk about the ways children really shouldn't be spoken to or treated.We discuss the need to be professional and use our research based practice. Communicate how we would to our friends, if a friend did something you thought was wrong what would you do ? We are the holders of children's wellbeing now and in the future, so we must practice with careful and kind communication and we must make sure that the environments we wo...2022-12-1808 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsMake it Wild - Helen chats with The Beckies all about nature connectedness for adults and childrenWe are so fortunate to be chatting with Helen the founder of Make it Wild, this is a family project turned business that has nature at the heart of its ethos... Its not our aim to protect nature its our purposeHelen changed her career as a Doctor to pursue her purpose in life... What is nature connectedness and why do we really need to know about this? She talks with us about using our instincts and re-uniting with our life skills that we have perhaps let go by the wayside. ...2022-11-2711 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe power of movement and communication - Dr Lala Manners and The BeckiesDr Lala talks with us about how we should think of movement as a child's first language, from day one of a babies life movement is crucial.Discover why physical movement relates so deeply to communication. Childhood is a very important developmental period for sensory sounds, reading and singing to a baby really can help their communications.Tapping into everyday experiences and the child's physical responses enables us to be on the child's wavelength. Emotions are directly linked to a child's physical state, you can tell what children are communicating by looking at wh...2022-11-1312 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Lynette Brock Director of SchemaPlay CIC - Discover why understanding schemas underpins children's confidenceHere the Beckies chat with Lynette about understanding schema play and supporting children's confidence. Confidence should be the first thing we support, do the children see themselves as a worthwhile person ? How are the children responded to and are they respected? Noticing what children are say is crucial and how we respond to children's communications is key to confidence building. Does the child feel worthwhile let't think about our responses, how does your self esteem feel in your environment and how does this feel for the children in your care? Children need to be...2022-10-0412 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies talk with Brett Wigdortz OBE, founder and CEO tiney - discover why high quality early education mattersBrett has been in education for over 20 years, his mission is for all children to have access to a great education. He has brought Teach first into 60 countries all around the world. Today we are here to find out all about tiney and how it can inspire educationalist and families. The mission at tiney is to enable affordable childcare for parents, high quality early education for children and amazing careers for childminders.Brett talks about how We need more amazing people in educational and discusses the need for this career to be valued, he...2022-09-2709 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsProfessional development what does this look like and is there something out there for me?Grab a cuppa and have a listen with Michelle and Mandy from the University of Worcester, as they join the Beckies to talk about short courses and CPD from within their children and families department. They chat about how these are designed with early years practitioners in mind and with the understanding of how busy early years educators are. Discover who would these course suit?Why professional qualifications are so beneficial for children and their outcomes and also importantly for progression of your own career.Are you thinking of changing careers or just ready to learn...2022-07-2811 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Muddy Puddle Teacher - discover why we can all learn more outsideHere the Beckies talk with Sarah the founder of the Muddy Puddle Teacher approach and Teacher influencer for the outdoors. What is Muddy Puddle Teaching ? Sarah has turned teaching on its head and tells us why we should and how we can teach the national curriculum outdoors.The teacher has gone wild ... what do you think?Sarah has used her vision to inspire thousands of educationalists, she has a great respect for forest school and explains the difference of the approaches. Education needs to be engaging and nature based for a sustainable life an...2022-07-0515 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsRecycling Education with The Recycling Shop CIC - finding sustainable treasure for awesome educational environmentsHere Becky talks with Jo who is an amazing Educational Resource specialistWe look at the ethos behind recycling, re-using and encouraging sustainability with children, Jo's background is as an Early Years Teacher and a play lead for open access play projects with the ethos of play being Free to use, free to choose, free to come and go as you please.Jo and Becky chat about the use of real open-ended objects, she uses china and inspires the children to explore the opportunities this brings through risk management and the use of object...2022-06-2711 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsHow do we understand the unique child - how to support the child in their choice of learningHere the Beckies chat about why we need to see the whole child? We unpick how to understand that each child and adult has something they are amazing at doing however not all subjects are celebrated and not all talents are seen or understood. We discuss why testing children doesn't work and explore why its the educators knowledge of the child that really matters. Becs and Becky chat about the cost of the child's happiness when they are tested, what environment will you create for the children you work or live with ? Why are measurements of ch...2022-05-2710 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe life and journey of a student teacher - what is it really like to be back in schoolHere The Beckies talk with Aggie a student teacher who is studying for her PGCE for primary education.She chats about what led her to this route and what the passion is behind her choice to work with children as a primary teacher for 5-11 year oldsAggie has her foundations in early years working in a free-flow setting and also Managing a 4-2-11 camp that runs in the holidays. What is it really like to be a young person studying to teach the next generation?She talks about what makes you come alive an...2022-05-0411 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsProprioception what does this mean and why we really need to knowHere the Beckies chat about children and adults not wearing shoes and socks, how does this relate to power in practice and proprioception. We look at risk taking and understanding the child's needs and uniqueness. Would you wear your shoes inside your home ?Why do children need to feel the ground beneath their feet? Why do they need to know what different surfaces feel like ?What is proprioception, why do children need to know where their bodies begin and end. Is it okay for children to be outside without shoes or wellies?Is...2022-04-0710 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsSoul School and the importance of wellbeing in education for children, their teachers and their familiesHere the Beckies are delighted to chat with Mandy founder of Soul School for wellbeing and mindfulness.Discover how Mandy progressed in her career as Head of Drama to Wellbeing mentor and bringing this into her teaching and sharing with many Senior and Primary Schools.Mandy has now set up her company 'Soul School' to bring emphasis to all children's mental wellbeing. We chat about how working with younger children to implement the importance of their own mental health is crucial for them to thrive. Teachers are really in need of valuing this for themselves and dis...2022-03-1609 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsStuttering and Stammering - what we really need to knowWhat does this actually mean, are stammering and stuttering the same thing?Here the Beckies chat about what you might see or hear?Children can get stuck on their words this is called 'blocking', you might notice a change to a breathing pattern where children take a big extra breath, have a listen and discover what else you might notice.Stammering can cause anxiety for children, so what should we do?If the child is aware, upset , angry or frustrated then talking about this with the child can help. Talking about how the chi...2022-03-0912 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsResearch - Speech Therapy, Communication & Play in an outdoor environmentHere the Beckies talk about their Speech & Communication Play sessions with families. Our sessions are held outdoors without regular toys or equipment. They are in a natural environment that supports the child's choice and ideas. The space is as large as possible and there is time to play and talk with parents and families. What have we noticed happening ?What were Becky's concerns as a Speech Therapist without her everyday bag of props?How have we learnt from the children ?Do families really benefit from this 45 minute session and what communications and interactions are cre...2022-01-2512 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsEarly Years Practitioners -What does it feel like to practice outdoors ?Here Becs & Becky, catch up and have a chat about what does it really feel like for adults to be outside with children? How do we gain confidence in different teaching environments and how do we gain quality interactions in all environments.How would you feel if you had no other resources apart from you?We talk about observations and how we develop understanding of what they really mean andcreating trustful relationships with children to enable deep engagement in play and child development. You can see with the child's body language how you can lear...2021-12-0710 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsWhat is it like to be an International Teacher ? - The Beckie's chat with Jess Gosling to discover more about this fascinating educational careerWe are really pleased to be joined by Jess Gosling as we discover the journey of an International Teacher. Jess is a published Author about this very subject and has travelled the world developing her own teaching career. We join her live from Taipei where Jess is an International Early Years Teacher in Reception.Why did Jess choose this career and what has she learnt along the way?What is the role of an international teacher ?What differences are their from Teaching in the UK ?Jess talks about her work- life balance, her workload, caree...2021-11-3007 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies chat with Mindy all about the importance of Forest Schools in the communityHere Becky chats with Mindy, we are sat outside on logs, beneath the canvas of autumn trees around the base camp of the University of Gloucestershire Forest School. Mindy is an expert in Forest School and has led her own sessions for many years. She is also an Early Years graduated. What are the benefits for children, families and professionals of just getting outside?Why is it crucial that urban areas have a green space to explore and what benefits does forest school bring to everyone?We explore the wording and communication we use with young chi...2021-11-1909 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies talk with That Wellbeing Guy - what is wellbeing ?What does wellbeing really mean for you? Simon chats with the Beckies about what we really need for wellbeing. We discuss how to manage work loads and find the true meaning that could just help to change your life. Simon explains the need for Freedom - free to be who you are born to be. Ease - With who you are and at ease with where you are in the world.If we are not at ease how can we embrace wellbeing? -Let's start by understanding and removing the barriers that are causing our wel...2021-11-0814 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsWhat is personal development and why is this important in early years and education?Here Becky talks with Meg from Zest Personal Development. What is coaching and training and why do we need to discover our full potential ? Self awareness - know where are you now and where you want to be. Meg helps people reach their full potential by looking at change and bringing new understanding to why we all experience things in different ways. What is your motivation ? What does hold us all back? Meg works with individuals and businesses, on current situations, mental health issues and much more.We discuss languishing and what this really...2021-10-2009 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThriving Language - Catch up with Becky and Rebecca - This is who we are and this is what we doHere The Beckies, catch up and look at what has happened over the summer, where we are now and what the future holds for Thriving early years...We have been busy writing our new book for Routledge and recording some amazing podcasts with great guest and we are now back face to face training YAY!! Thank you to the lovely settings who have invited us back. Excitedly we are collaborating with the fabulous facts4life team looking at children's emotional wellbeing in practice ( check out our previous podcast with them). It is so important to build netw...2021-09-2608 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Reach Children's Hub - discover what this is and how their amazing vision is supporting early yearsHere the Beckies are joined by Katherine an Early Years Education Lead for the Reach Hub. Discover what this role means and why it is crucial to develop relationships with families and to also understand the context of the child and their journey.What does Cradle to Career model mean ? How is early years embedded in this vision? Listen to this amazing insight into what is really needed and how the Reach Hub are creating this. 90 percent of Brain Development happens in the first five years of life !!!Katherine discusses what...2021-08-1316 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThriving Communities - Create positive worlds together - yes you! - Free training opportunity and project launchHere Becky talks with Early Years Professional Vane, we are in a beautiful outdoor environment as we launch our Thriving Communities together.There is a link in this podcast to a free training opportunity with us and Thriving Language.We cover topics around the revised EYFS that are relevant to us all to understand our world.Would you like to be part of the foundations for creating a project and links with some amazing adults and children in Kenya? Are you and your team creative and willing to learn with the children? Do you really want to mak...2021-07-0706 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsBaby massage and the power of touch - why does this help with attachments and bondingToday The Beckies are joined by Julie from To Baby and Beyond.Let's discover why baby massage is key to relationships , secure attachments and bonding.Baby massage has its roots in India and the benefits are huge, for health and wellbeing.The relationships we make with young children last a lifetime, positive touch and massage helps to realise happy hormones. Discover why it is crucial to develop 'one to one' time for you and your baby, 10 mins of totally devoted attention and being present together. Baby massage is something we do with th...2021-06-1310 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsWellbeing - discovering time for you - join us on this real life journey of positivityHere Becky is joined by Leanne the founder of a brilliant mindful baking company.We discover through Leanne's story, how to enable time for ourselves and how to avoid burn out. We talk about how to value yourself and give yourself permission to look after you everyday. Over 80 percent of women do not stop and work off heightened adrenaline daily.We know in early years and education that we take far too much work home with us. We might think that we are relaxing with a glass of wine and tv but we need m...2021-05-1713 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsRe-training becoming an Early Years Manager - From primary teacher to early years teacherHere the Beckies talk with Jamie a dynamic manager in early years. Jamie was a year 6 primary school teacher who saw the importance of the early years and decided to take a year re-training for EYTS . Discover what he has gained since changing his educational career route? Why early years? What does it feel like to be a male in the early years workforce?Jamie talks about how the freedom to teach through an child-led initiated approach.Enjoying the company of children is crucial in early years, as is 'Being in the moment'.FUN is c...2021-05-0713 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsEarly Years to Teaching -Discovering where our early years careers can take us.Here Becky has a brilliant chat with Jess Davis, about everything early years and new career paths.Jess is an amazing EY advocate with a background in social care, early years, families first, 4 children and Barnardo's. She has also been a EY Lead and Manager for several large nurseries. We get to find out from Jess what drives her early years career, why has she chosen to teach and how will she use her early years skills in her new role working with older children.This is a really honest open chat, that leaves yo...2021-04-1212 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsChildminding in the Early Years - discovering what this vital profession is all aboutHere the Beckies are joined by Lynne Adamson a well established , dynamic and outstanding childminder and early years professional.We discover the flexibility to go with the children and really discover what their interests are, and to have the time to extend these naturally. Lynne talks about her in the moment planning and how she extends learning.We discover routes into being a childminder and how to get started.Lynne and her professional early years partner Jo, work together to help each other and have support where needed.We chat about perceived i...2021-04-0111 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsTurning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary - Speech and Language in the Early YearsHere the Beckies from Thriving Language are joined by Caroline Eaton we look at and try to understand what it is that young children see and experience in their everyday life.We discover how we can turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary and share our love of the everyday. We chat about the importance of excitement and interests for children, the detail and new understanding of new words.Here we expand experiences as a foundation for gaining vocabulary and really helping to extend children's knowledge of the wider world. The culture of children must be ref...2021-03-2310 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsNeuroscience in the Early Years - why we all really need to know about thisHere the Beckies are really excited to be joined by the wonderful Naomi and Kay who are qualified Play Therapist. We start to discover what will make the biggest difference to the children's lives we all work and live with. We are all passionate about Brain Scientist in play and how this is shaping children's brains, Naomi and Kay share how linking EYFS daily practice to Neuroscience is the path to brighter futures for not only the children but the people in their lives to.We must never underestimate the importance of the impact of early years on ch...2021-03-1112 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsBrain Scientist - Building Thriving Early Years Community Together #BrainscientistHere the Beckies discover more about what an amazing profession early years can be.They take a deeper look at the fantastic work around developing Brains . Do we just go to work and Play ? Discover your own route to more happiness and the power you have to create brighter futures for all...Thriving Language Early Years - Brain Scientist Conference on 20th March 2021 and would love you to come and join us virtually. We are joined by Every Cloud Play Therapy -looking at the science behind emotions and the child's brain develo...2021-03-0307 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsTake A Moment With The Beckies - Bring on those feel good hormonesHere the Beckies talk about taking a moment, even if this is just a few minutes in your day.Let's look at what is needed to actually be in the moment. How do we discover this moment ? What helps to make you feel alive and ready to go ...?Right here, right now together, let's tap back into our filing cabinet of good moments and memories. Using all our senses to explore how amazing we can feel. Feel good hormones, bring them on! Develop easy ways to do this in the spare 2 mins you have in your day. 2021-02-1108 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies discover all about Psycholudics in Play - what is it and why we really need to know.Here The Beckies are keen to discover more about play and our delighted to be joined by Michelle from the University of Worcester. Michelle tells us what Psycholudic Play Theory is, it's background and makes it so easy to understand. The word Psycholudic means the brain/mind and play. Michelle is so pleased to share this idea, demystify it and empower everyone in the early years arena to understand and use this theory. This defines the role of the adult in the play process. We talk about the desire for play being sparke...2021-01-2817 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsSchemaPlay - The Beckies talk with Lynnette Brock and John Siraj-BlatchfordHere the Beckies are delighted to talk with Lynnette and John about their extensive knowledge of Schema Play. We chat about the ethos of their community interest company SchemaPlay, we discover their amazing research and practical knowledge of enabling child led play and extending this.Lynnette discusses how all children's learning comes from the child, and how we can extend this through really knowing what the child can do. SchemaPlay has its foundations in understanding the child. John talks about these foundations being based in what the child can do (and not what they...2021-01-1915 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsFairness in Early Years - The Beckies Where Are We NowHere the Beckies talk about The New Year, what is happening now and where we are at, what has been difficult and our hopes and thoughts for the future.To be honest we really mean from March 2020 to now! Becky has being trying to master being a virtual speech and language therapist, she feels very supported by the NHS in her arena. Parents have still accessed virtual support and created new understanding together with their children . Becs has also safely conducted face to face appointments, with all the right equipment to protect her.The Beckies also discuss...2021-01-1210 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies talk with the founder of The Brun Bear Foundation - discovering the power of communities to build better futuresHere the Beckies talk to Edwin the inspirational founder of The Brun Bear Foundation.We discover the story, thought and inspiration behind this amazing charity, that helps so many people to discover the power of communities.If you haven't heard of The Brun Bear Foundation, then you are in for a treat, we promise this will inspire not only your day but mostly probably your life! This is a journey that has seen help and hope rise up for thousands of people from one persons imagination and care.One of the areas th...2021-01-0514 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsThe Beckies talk to the creator of This Mums Mind - discovering support in your communityHere the Beckies are delighted to talk to Sarah the creator of This Mums Mind.We discover why she started her brilliant blog and what her mission to support other people is all about .Sarah is open and honest about what it feels like to live with mental health illness.This brave choice to talk came from 'time to talk'. Sarah speaks about understanding that not all you see is what peoples lives are really like. You never know what is going on in other peoples lives.Sarah is a write...2020-12-3113 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsAwe and Wonder - How to discover this in ours and the children's livesDiscover with The Beckies what does Awe and Wonder feel like - what does it look like?How will we know when we observe this in practice and how do we experience it for ourselves?Totally living in the moment - total clear mind and being alive, being immersed, you or the child cannot think of anything else. Is this happiness and joy? What does it feel like to be totally immersed in whatever you choose to do for yourself? Children's highest state of engagement will be from something they absolutely feel great ab...2020-12-1512 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsBirth to five matters - What we really need to know - With Becky and Caroline EatonHere The Beckies talk to Caroline to discuss Birth to Five Matters , there is a big buzz around this at the moment and everyone in Early Years has the opportunity to shape how we work.Caroline explains what is happening right now and what to look out for. There are lots of collaborative working parties from the early years sector all working hard , and from the 15th December the first draft will come out . Pop this date in your diary because this where we can all have another say.The impor...2020-12-1110 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsWhy do children and adults stumble over words - what should we do if we don't understandHere the Beckies chat about who are the word police and why do they correct everyone?Discover what we can do to help people who struggle with words. Kindness as always is the key, the dance of conversation is so important interrupting people will only make them think you are not interested. Listen to what someone is really saying, to correct them is never a good idea. It stops flow, its stops creativity . Try hard not to form your response while others are talking as you don't really know what they are thinking. Allow for...2020-12-0110 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsBeing a Male Manager in Early Years - Here the Beckies talk to the real deal discover what its really likeHere the Beckies talk to Lee Friend a male manager in early years running a large setting with years of experience. We discover what and who his inspiration are (Emma if you are listening you have been a great advocate for early years in the foundations of Lee's journey).What is it like for a man in early years , what was Lee's route into early years?Being the only male manager in the region how does this feel and how are you inspiring others?Starting of on a teachers route Lee could not leave ea...2020-11-2409 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsEnvironments on a shoe string - discover how with Caroline Eaton and The BeckiesHere the Beckies are joined by Caroline Eaton to discover more about why children's environments are important and why does it matter? Discover how to reflect children's lives in their environments so they are held in mind and know they are important. Does your environment enable children to show us what they really can do? How much do we really need to spend on our environments? 'small change big difference' 'Taking risks' how should we do this ? Children see the world very differently to adults. They see the potential in th...2020-11-1725 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsPower and Control in Children's Eating -what we all need to knowHere the Beckies chat about Children's eating habits and the role of the adult .We talk about our own experiences at school lunchtime how we felt, and what made us overwhelmed and what made us feel listened to.Understanding the power of the person in control of the child's eating is fundamental to create healthy eating habits for life.In the moment eating , where do schemas come into eating ?Put yourself in the position of the child, trust that they know when they are hungry, children have an inbuilt system that tells them when...2020-11-1108 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsExpectations - discovering what is needed to create your own wellbeingHere the Beckies, are sat outside ion a chilly afternoon and chatting about expectations.We find out what expectations are all about and whose idea are they anyway?What happen's in our lives to help us stop and think , what do you need?Are our expectations too high especially at that moment. Being honest about what you love doing, what you can tolerate and what you are finding difficult is crucial in your career and in your home life. We are great at teaching valuing others, how do you value yourself?Have you heard abou...2020-11-0310 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsInset Days - What are they all about and why have them? Discover what they really bring to your practiceHere the Beckies talk about what is an Inset day - What are they, why have them?Why is understanding this crucial training element for our educational profession so important ?We may even have chance to have a coffee and lunch with all our team, when does this ever happen?It is a really brilliant opportunity to focus on training as a whole team, evaluating practice and embedding new ideas.Normally educational facilities can have up to 4 to 5 funded days, the families do not pay for these days. Without this time how would we all com...2020-10-2908 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsAren't Educators Lucky to have all those holidays? Myth busting in educationHere the Beckies chat about the misunderstanding of 'Holidays' in early years and education.The dedication of the Teachers and Professionals in all education is astounding.Are we not taking our holidays because this is the only time to improve our environments and to catch up.Why don't we take our holiday that we are entitled to? Why do we work through our holidays?Are we creating our own unattainable expectations?We are professionals, are we masking a problem and becoming unpaid volunteers?Becs has been working through the summer in her Speech an...2020-10-2208 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsFrom Teaching to Early Years - A true life story of a successful and inspiring transitionHere the Beckies, talk to an amazing Early Years dynamic duo.They are both qualified Teachers who chose to step out of teaching primary and open their own preschool. Together we discuss their reasons for their change of heart and their passion for embracing early years. We hear how their careers progressed as they found friendship and professionalism through a chance meeting in the playground. They have embraced all things early years and we are fortunate to share and learn from their story; what are the similarities and differences of working in a school? Why c...2020-10-1311 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsFacts4life Approach with Specialist Teacher in Health and Wellbeing - This is something everyone in Early Years will want to know.Here the Beckies talk to Kelly who is a specialist teacher in health and wellbeing, we chat about the Facts4life, what is the project and what does it mean for early years?Facts4life is an approach to learning that promotes heath resilience for physical and mental health. Understanding fluctuations in our health is a key element and here Kelly explains why this is so important, she discusses the three key elements we need to know and understand to keep ourselves and others well.This approach is universally relevant to all ages h...2020-10-0611 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsPPE in Early Years - discussion, reflection and speech and language factsHere the Beckies, talk about the current situation in early years and PPE.Becs talks about her training for PPE in her Speech and Language role.The discussion is around what children think about PPE, preparation and communication is key. Using social stories, using the everyday life experiences of children.We have to accept that there are times when we may dress or look a bit different for now however we will still be carrying out our professional roles in the same way. Adaptability is a key skill for children to develop. Discover more a...2020-09-2909 min

Thriving Language - Early YearsCode of Practice in Early Years - what does this meanHere the Beckies talk about Codes of Practice, what is it and what does it mean? In Speech and Language Therapy there is a clear route with standards and clinic practice. Support with CPD and reflection in practice. For Early Years there is support through Early Education, PACEY, Early Years Alliance etc, and then there is Ofsted, this is more of an overseeing body... So it leaves us with the question where is Early Years Code of Practice, What should the bottom line be for Early Years?What is expected of you, what support is...2020-09-2208 min