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Early Years InsightsConnection Beyond the Curriculum - Early Years InsightsWatch the video version on YouTube! .https://youtu.be/GdlT5utmj_M .Connection Beyond the Curriculum - Early Years InsightsIn this episode, join host Kathy Leatherbarrow for a deeply practical and inspiring conversation with James Tunnell, Director of Nursery Nook.The discussion centres on the idea that connection is the foundation of all learning; if we don’t have a relationship with a child, we cannot effectively teach them. James shares his insights on shifting from "activity-led" planning to following the natural rhythms of play.Key Di...
2026-01-2329 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastS2 E4: Loose Parts: Part OneIn this episode James dips his toe into Loose parts, what it is and the benefits of it.
2024-11-2707 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastS1 E3: Roleplay: Play with what you knowIn this week's episode James talks about the importance of keeping a home corner in place. Sometimes we're tempted to add in additional areas of roleplay, but think carefully about those. What knowledge do children have to roleplay with?
2024-11-2010 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastS2 E2: Play dietIn this episode James talks about the importance of tuning into the play diet of the child. Play diet is what a child is exposed to before they come to your setting. He then talks about using this information to inform your continuous provision.
James makes a connection between the concept of play diet and Funds of Knowledge by Luis Moll.
2024-11-1511 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastS2 Ep1: Focussed Learning Meets Continuous ProvisionIn this episode James talks about the role of focussed activities and the challenges of enhancing provision based on these.
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The Purposeful Provision PodcastRisky Play in the Early YearsIn this Episode James talks bout Risky play in the Early Years.
2023-02-2717 minThe Purposeful Provision PodcastDeveloping independenceIn this episode I talk about a tried and tested strategy for developing independence in your Early Years setting.
2023-02-0512 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastOutdoor learning with Lucy HornIn this episode I chat to Lucy Horn, a teacher in a mixed EYFS-KS1 class. We talk about the challenges of a mixed age range and how to support them outdoors.
2023-01-3018 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastOutdoor Principles with Hollie HindleIn this episode of the Purposeful Provision podcast James talks to Hollie Hindle from Alfresco Learning. Hollie is bursting with ideas about how to make your outdoor space much more purposeful.
Hollie talks about David Sobel's Principles. You can find out more about them here: https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/2015/02/david-sobels-children-and-nature-principles/
She also talks about the Woodland trust: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/
This podcast is part of the 12-week outdoor challenge over on the NurseryNook Network. Click to find out more: https://www.nurserynook.co.uk/the-nooknetwork
2023-01-2436 minThe Purposeful Provision PodcastTuning into your outdoor cultureIn this episode James explore outdoor culture and the impact it has on the design of your provision. This is part of a much bigger lesson in the 12-week challenge on the NurseryNook network.
Click here to join up: https://network.nurserynook.co.uk
2023-01-1612 min
Circle Time - The Early Years PodcastThe one about "diets - play diets that is" - with James TunnellGlenn chats with early years consultant, author, trainer and mentor, James Tunnell, about what the term "Play Diets" means to our practice. For more information on James' work, visit his website: www.nurserynook.co.uk
2023-01-1031 min
2022-11-1421 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastUsing visual supports with Shabnam RashidIn this episode me and Shabnam talk all about develop visuals in a school based setting.
2022-11-0727 min
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The Purposeful Provision PodcastIntroducing Audio books with Rachel MackayIn this episode James talks to Rachel Mackay from Wilbur and Flops all about using audio books with Early Years children.
2022-08-2313 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastStorytelling With Ruth MottramIn this episode Ruth Mottram from Fennies Nurseries talks about a strategy she introduced to motivated various teams to develop story sacks in their settings.
2022-08-1314 min
The Purposeful Provision PodcastIntroduction to Storytelling with Olivia Corbin-PhillipIn this episode we delve into the basics of introducing storytelling in an Early Years setting.
2022-08-0815 min