In this conversation, Hayley Peacock, founder of Little Barn Owls Nurseries, shares her transformative journey in early years education, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. She discusses the importance of play, the role of educators, and the need for a shift in perspective regarding children's capabilities. Hayley reflects on her experiences, the challenges of implementing change, and her aspirations for scaling her vision in education

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• Explore our Play Based Resources
• Discover CPD Training

Re-release: Originally aired on 4 Nov 2022

Mixing the Mathematical Milkshake! In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Kate Gingles and the EYFS team at Newcastle High School for Girls. As part of our chat, we talk about the team’s key focus on developing enjoyable and rich mathematical learning opportunities for their Nursery and Reception children.

Episode Links

• Find out more about our Developing Young Mathematicians EYFS & KS1 Programme
• Read our blog: Mathematical Musings by Jude Twani
• Shop our Maths Resources for EYFS & KS1

Andy Burt, Lizzie Battersby, and Nova Robinson discuss Discovery Bags - open-ended resources designed to boost early childhood language and communication through play. They highlight the importance of parental involvement, the impact of technology on language skills, and strategies to build trust and confidence in families to support children's learning.

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• Shop the Going Home Discovery Bag Range