The Tapestry Podcast

200 Conversations Later: Big Ideas & Memorable Moments

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

For Tapestry's 200th podcast, directors Helen and Steve sat down to highlight a few of their favourite previous episodes and reflect on where they see the podcast going over the next year, as well as some big moments that happened for Tapestry over the last year! Episodes mentioned in this podcast are linked below: Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability: https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/neil-leitch-on-childcare-deserts-school-based-nurseries-and-workforce-sustainabilityeya-ceo-neil-leitch-discusses-current-issues-and-challenges-confronting-the-sector Sonia Mainstone-Cotton - Extending our use of creativity to focus on children's well-being: https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/extending-our-use-of-creativity-to-focus-on-childrens-well-being Warda Farah, Professor Eunice Lumsden and Kate Moxley - An Intersectional approach to cultivating wellbeing https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/an-intersectional-approach-to-cultivating-wellbeing

Supporting positive transitions from Reception to Year 1

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What to consider to ensure child-centred transition from Reception to Year 1, with Michelle Windridge, National Education Lead for School-based EYFS at Twinkl.

Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Becca and Stephen are joined by Dr Ben Levy who is and Educational Psychologist and magician who has developed a framework to enhance pupil engagement and performance. They discuss the 5 aspects of the framework and how it can be applied in early years environments.

A specialist centre for autistic girls

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Neurodiversity affirming practice for autistic girls and a glimpse into the ethos behind Ashley’s House – a new centre where a life-skills programme is central to the curriculum. With Dipaley Patel, Speech and Language Associate Practitioner and mother to Ashley.

Creating inclusive learning spaces

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 08:44:48 +0000

Stephen chats with Simon Airey, who is a neurodivergent teacher and advocate for Inclusion. They discuss what inclusion means to Simon, his top tips for inclusive learning spaces and the importance of 'connection over correction'.

Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

EYA CEO Neil Leitch discusses current issues and challenges confronting the sector.

A conversation about deaf identity and BSL

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join us for a memorable conversation with trumpeter and teacher Sean Chandler, and BSL interpreter Lizzie Wharton. Sean explains the words and terms about deafness and shares his own experiences of his deaf identity. He tells us about BSL and Lizzie tells us about being a BSL interpreter. You can find the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5iFUdxEMmg

Be an Ally not a Bystander

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Stephen chats with educator, author and neurodiversity champion Frances Akinde about her book 'Be an Ally not a Bystander'. They discuss the benefits of teaching young children about allyship, how bias can show up in educators and how we can turn allyship into a practical part of whole school life.

Neurodiversity affirming parenting and practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Support and advice for parents with an autistic child, learning about children through observation, connection and communication, and what to consider if you are an educator working with autistic children. With Zynab Al Bahrani, mum to two autistic sons, Autism Consultant, and speech and language practitioner.

Supporting the early years workforce

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Supporting the early years workforce – what staff and leaders struggle with, what they might need, and how Twinkl’s experienced educators can help. With Tracie Butterfill, National Education Lead EYFS for Twinkl Educational Publishing.

Creating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in your setting or school

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jules chats with education consultant in nurturing teachers and children, Joanne Lo. They discuss how to develop mindfulness in a learning community, and techniques that educators can start using right now in the day to day of their classrooms.

Early Years training and policy

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jules chats with Glenda Tinney and Natalie MacDonald, both academics in Childhood Youth and Education at University of Wales Trinity St David. They discuss the qualities and knowledge that are embedded in being an early years professional, how to raise the status of the sector, and how they prepare students for the important work they do with children and families.

Reflecting on Physical Development in the EYFS and Primary Education

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 15 May 2025 09:55:34 +0000

Stephen chats with Andrew Cartwright and Ben Carr who are the Co-Directors of the North East Coaching Company. They discuss the importance of children being engaged and enjoying physical activity as well as why teaching PE in primary schools can cause anxiety.

Advice on opening your own Nursery

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 1 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Curtly Ania, nursery owner and mentor for others who are on the journey to opening their own early years setting. Curtly shares practical advice and inspiration, including some of the key things to consider if you are thinking about running a nursery.

Improving the way Ofsted inspects education: why you should respond

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:24:14 +0000

Feeling a bit lost with the current Ofsted consultation (deadline April 28th)? Listen in for a friendly chat with Wendy Ratcliff and Caroline Hearn from Ofsted, where we break down the main points to help you feel clearer and ready to share your views. You can give your feedback on the consultation here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/

Change and transition in the early years sector

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Adam Marycz, about his own changing roles and about the changes in the sector, and how we can get back to what we are all striving for – positive outcomes for children, families, and the educators who work with them.

How to practice mindfulness with very young children

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Julie Robinson and Charlotte Thornton from Mini Minds Matter. They discuss what mindfulness looks like for very young children, how this supports emotional regulation and resilience, and they share some ideas you can implement in your settings today. https://mini-minds-matter.mykajabi.com/

The importance of fundamental motor skills in child development

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Jules and Ben chat with Dr Leanne Jaye about fundamental motor skills – what they are, the role educators play in developing them, and how to support families in realistic ways to encourage movement with their children.

A deep dive into Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Laura Henry-Allain MBE about her latest children’s book Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up. They discuss the important themes in the book, how the story can be used in settings, and Laura shares where she finds inspiration for her stories.

Transforming the early years sector

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Peter Moss is Emeritus Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Thomas Coram Research Unit, UCL Institute of Education. Professor Moss discusses the failings of the current early years education system and how a radical transformation is required. His recent book is available free to download here: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10191508/

Moving and dancing with Naomi and Nigel and BBC Teach

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Jules chats with Naomi Wilkinson and Nigel Clarke, familiar faces and voices from CBBC. They talk about their BBC Teach series Let’s Move with Naomi and Nigel and share ways to help teachers and children to feel confident about dance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zhtkxg8

The Inclusive Early Years Educator

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:12:34 +0000

Jules chats with Tapestry SEND Advisor Stephen Kilgour, and Doncaster Early Years Inclusion Officer Ann Lowe, about some of the key themes in their book The Inclusive Early Years Educator.

Men In The Early Years Part 3

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:49:41 +0000

Stephen chats with Claudio Sisera - Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs. They discuss Claudio's route into the Early Years, barriers he has faced as a man in the sector, and how his organisation is making a difference. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudio-sisera

Men in The Early Years Part 2

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:56:06 +0000

Ben and Stephen chat with Rob Fox about his journey to becoming a nursery owner, and the challenges faced in encouraging and retaining males in the early years workforce.

Men In The Early Years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Stephen chats with Richard Waite about his long and varied career in the Early Years. They discuss barriers men might face in entering early education, why working in the Early Years can be a great career choice and how Richard's love of technology has impacted his roles.

Using books to support transitions

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:17:06 +0000

Ben and Jamel talk about the publishing Jamel's book Olu's Teacher, which takes you through the journey of starting nursery and the importance of representation. You can order Jamel's book via the link below: https://booklink.walker.co.uk/olus-teacher/

The role of a childminder

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 09:49:23 +0000

Helen and Stephen are joined by Tina Maltman, Executive Director of Childminding UK. They talk about childminding as a career option and the state of the profession in 2024, as well as how Childminding UK supports childminders nationwide.

The wonder of storytelling

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:47:51 +0000

Jules chats with Early Years and Literacy Consultant Olivia Corbin-Phillip about storytelling with young children, how to begin, how to adapt story telling for different developmental stages, and how to create some magic.

Exploring contemporary digital childhood and children’s play

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Jules and Stephen chat with Dr Yinka Olusoga about children’s digital literacies, how children’s play is evolving, and how we can shift our mindset to recognise and participate in their digital and post-digital play.

Reflecting on being a nursery manager and owner

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:24:28 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Rob Fox who is a nursery manager and owner. They discuss how to share a vision with your team and families, embodying practice and pedagogy, and the challenges of being an ‘edu-carer' working with children while also running a business.

A conversation about teaching and learning at Wentworth Nursery School

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:40:51 +0000

Jules chats with Farzana Chowdhury, headteacher of Wentworth Nursery School and Children’s Centre. They take a deep dive into how one nursery school approaches planning, teaching and learning, the importance of tuning into the child and how planning together supports the team.

Surfing the wave of negativity

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Jules and Ben chat with motivational speaker and life coach Jackson Ogunyemi – Action Jackson! – about how to surf the wave of negativity. Jackson shares strategies to help educators to support themselves and the children they work with to find gratitude and happiness.

What does AI mean for teachers?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with teacher, podcast host and bestselling author Lee Parkinson about how teachers can use AI to support them and their children, what are the benefits, what to look out for, and why we need to work with and model the use of this changing technology with children.

Extending our use of creativity to focus on children's well-being

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Jules and Anya chat with Sonia Mainstone-Cotton about how we can extend our concepts of creativity to focus on children's well-being and understanding of themselves. They discuss how the language we use and the environments we develop in these creative spaces can support well-being, regulation and psychoeducation.

Supporting positive nutrition in the early years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 16 May 2024 08:08:26 +0000

Jack and Jules chat with Hannah Dolan, food development specialist, about the importance of early years nutrition, the role early years settings play, the many challenges for families, and tips to support parents and carers to encourage children to learn healthy eating habits.

The role of grandparents

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 2 May 2024 08:00:09 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Manny Joss Cambridge-Simmons about the role of grandparents in the lives of children. They discuss the importance of intergenerational learning, how to navigate relationships and share knowledge, and the love and joy that can be present.

Helping to make music accessible for all children with Musical Storyland

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:01:30 +0000

This week on the FSF Tapestry Podcast Jules chatted with producer Jen Redmond, trumpeter Sean Chandler, and BSL interpreter Lizzie Wharton, who have all been part of the CBeebies Musical Storyland series. They discussed the ideas behind the series and the teacher resources that accompany it. Sean shared his experiences as a DeaF musician, the importance of role models and representation, and working with Jen and Lizzie. You can find the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im-7-re7TCQ&ab_channel=TapestryOnlineLearningJournal To find the Musical Storyland films and resources you can go to the BBC Teach website: https://bbc.in/49VFloa

The impact of animal assisted therapy for neurodivergent and disabled children

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 11:27:17 +0000

Jules and Anya talk to Lotte Skinner, chief operating officer of Corey’s Farm, a setting which offers animal assisted therapy to neurodivergent and disabled children. They discuss the incredible impact nature and animals (including Elliot the bearded dragon!) have on the children and families who attend Corey’s Farm. https://coreysfarm.org.uk/

Talking a closer look at how we build meaningful relationships with families

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:59:23 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with advisory teacher and anti-racism trainer Jaziea Farag, taking a deep dive into the words and phrases we use when we’re talking about building relationships with families – what do they really mean, and what do they look like in the day-to-day life of a setting.

The importance of school libraries: creating a culture of reading

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 18:39:32 +0000

Jules chats with primary school librarian Rumena Aktar about what libraries bring to children’s reading experiences, creating inclusive spaces so children have ownership over their reading, and Rumena shares advice for schools to improve or set up their libraries.

Hearing the voices of young Black authors

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:25:46 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with best-selling author and publisher Winsome Duncan about the work she does, including the Look Like Me Book Challenge enabling young Black authors to publish their writing. They discuss the writing and publication process, some of the challenges, and what needs to be done to change children’s literature to be more inclusive of Black and Brown characters. For children's storytelling workshops click here: www.looklikeme.co.uk

There is no one way to be a family: building an LGBTQIA+ inclusive learning community

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:17:37 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with teacher and trainer Caprice Fox about talking with children about LGBTQIA+, the importance of belonging, and the language and resources to support you to create an inclusive learning community. Useful resources mentioned in this episode are linked below: https://www.popnolly.com/ https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/445987/my-magic-family-by-jeffs-lotte/9780241560518

The Power of Storytelling

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:24:41 +0000

Stephen chats with storyteller, author and playwright Richard O'Neill about his early memories of storytelling, growing up in a fully nomadic Romani Gypsy family, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool.

Policies for Early Childhood: advice for the next government

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Helen and Anya talk to Ben Cooper, Research Manager at Fabian Society, about the current state of the early years sector and what needs to change to ensure all children access the very best early education and care.

Giving children a voice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jules chats with teacher Varinder Kaur about the things children think about and the questions they ask; helping all children find their voice; and what educators need to be mindful of to make sure their classrooms are spaces where children know they will be listened to.

Finding flexibility in education and school – what is possible?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:31:54 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Sarah Sudea, founder of Finding the Flex, about flexischooling, what this can look like in a school, and what the benefits are for children, families and educators of learning in flexible ways. You can find Sarah's website below along with some useful links discussed in the podcast: https://eyfs.info/forums/topic/54807-podcast-episode-finding-flexibility-in-education-and-school-%E2%80%93-what-is-possible/

Being and becoming – reflecting on the present and the future of Early Childhood Education and Care

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:10:40 +0000

Ben and Jules are joined by Beatrice Merrick, Chief Executive of Early Education, in a conversation to recognise the centenary year of the organisation. They discuss child-centred pedagogy, practice and policy in the sector now and in the future.

Where to start your antiracism work

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jules talks with consultant and author Orlene Badu about racial literacy, what schools and individual educators need to consider, and how to start to make change happen.

How can we support children to live in an ever-changing digital world?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:37:05 +0000

Ben and Jules chatted with Hannah Clifford, founder of Seren Kids, which provides children and adults with digital skills and e-safety knowledge. Hannah shares ideas about how to talk with children about e-safety, how to teach children to have a creative and healthy relationship with the digital world, and what families and educators can do to increase their own understanding. Hannah has kindly provided us with loads of links to information and resources, which you can find in our article below: https://eyfs.info/forums/topic/54764-podcast-episode-how-can-we-support-children-to-live-in-an-ever-changing-digital-world/

An Intersectional approach to cultivating wellbeing

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 11:10:12 +0000

Warda Farah, Professor Eunice Lumsden and Kate Moxley joined Stephen and Jules for a special edition of the Tapestry and Foundation Stage Forum podcast for Early Years Wellbeing Week. Their discussion centred on an intersectional approach to cultivating wellbeing. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/bhm-intros/celebrating-our-sisters-saluting-our-sisters-matriarchs-of-movements-wematter/ https://www.tapestry.info/a-beginners-guide-to-intersectionality.html https://www.tapestry.info/the-mandela-model-workbook-2.html https://www.tapestry.info/a-beginners-guide-to-educator-wellbeing-2.html

Decolonising Baby Massage

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:14:30 +0000

Stephen chats with baby massage specialist and hypnobirthing instructor Josette Sticher about the many benefits associated with baby massage, and the importance of representation when it comes to massage for babies.

A child-centered approach to PE

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 10:39:12 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with teacher and PE lead Omar Green about what to consider when developing your PE curriculum, building on the strengths of children and teachers, and getting children’s input.

Telling the stories from the Early Years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 07:42:45 +0000

Jules chats with Elly Roberts, Editor of Early Years Educator, about the importance of creating a community of practice, raising the status of the early years, and finding and telling the stories from the sector. (edited)

Who are we doing it for?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:57:38 +0000

Stephen is joined by Jordan Tully who is the Head of Operations at Ashbourne Day Nurseries. They discuss current challenges facing the sector, as well as the influence of social media on educators. Jordan also explains how larger nursery chains can ensure high quality provision.

The Black SEND Index

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:15:55 +0000

Stephen chats with Emma Pinnock and Marguerite Haye about a new resource that they have created which aims to promote a more diverse range of voices and improve representation in the SEND sector. You can find a link to the Black SEND index here: https://tapestry.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/The-Black-SEND-Index.pdf

A place to start for trauma informed practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:59:39 +0000

Anya and Jules talk with specialist educational psychologist Jemma Carter about what trauma informed practice can look like in settings and schools, how trauma informed adaptations to learning environments will benefit all children, and the opportunities we have as educators to enable change for children.

Teaching a love of Maths from Early Years to Secondary

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 11:32:22 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Maths and Robotics tutor Zan Nadeem about the importance of strong mathematical foundations in the early years and how they link to children’s learning and confidence in maths as they move through primary and secondary school.

Tools to support conversations and reflexive practice in your settings

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 18 May 2023 11:27:05 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Dr Prospera Tedam who developed the Mandela Model, and Professor Eunice Lumsden who designed the Unique Childhoods Workbook. They discuss these tools and how they can be used to support connection and build trust, deepening our anti-discriminatory practice and bringing about change in early childhood education.

Teaching in a British International School

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Anya and Ben are joined by Charlotte Rands, Head of Primary at the British International School of Stockholm. They discuss the joys and challenges of working in a British International School and tips on making the most of working abroad. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Why we need to value early childhood and the educators within it

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:21:24 +0000

Helen talks to Claire Kenyon, owner of The Children's Garden in Norwich and co-founder of Early Years Equality. They discuss Claire's experiences working in the early years for over 20 years and how the sector needs respect and recognition, ditching the 'childcare' label once and for all. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The role of a nanny

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:32:39 +0000

Stephen and Jules are joined by expert nanny Shada Lambert to discuss how nannies become part of the ‘parenting team’, supporting families to develop routines, and the importance of a knowledge of child development in a child-centred approach. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The importance of community-based centres

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 15:52:39 +0000

Jules chats with Suma Din about the support community-based centres offer families: from signposting them to services such as health or library and IT support, to involving parents/carers in their child’s learning and development, and providing new mothers with community and connection. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

All about Metacognition

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:54:55 +0000

Jules chats with teacher, consultant and author, Anoara Mughal, about Metacognition. Anoara explains the connections between self-regulation, growth mindset and metacognition, the role motivation plays in learning, and why we need to explicitly teach metacognition. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

A Reading for Pleasure pedagogy

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 12:22:09 +0000

Jules and Jack are joined by Kiran Satti to talk about a whole school approach to reading for pleasure, the importance of educators reading aloud to children, social reading environments, and the role of fluency. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Neurodiversity affirming practice in Speech and Language Therapy

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:16:35 +0000

In this week's podcast, Stephen chats to Ruth Jones who is a Speech and Language Therapist based in Wiltshere. They discuss how Ruth's core practice has developed over time, how we can start addressing ableism in our schools and the importance of connection over compliance. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The joy and challenges of becoming a parent

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jamel Carly Campbell chats with Ben about becoming a parent, and all that a child brings to the family. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Unpacking the new NPQEYL qualification

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:56:05 +0000

Helen and Jules chat with Gareth Conyard, Director of Education at the Teacher Development Trust. They discuss the new NPQEYL qualification, including how the course is delivered and funded, as well as the importance of high quality CPD in the Early Years. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

STEM in the early years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:45:07 +0000

Jules chats with Natalie Bent and Denhue Harris about STEM in the early years. They discuss the importance of introducing STEM at an early age, how educators and families can nourish STEM in their little learners, and how much creativity and imagination is a part of STEM. Natalie and Denhue run a children’s book publishing business and early years hub about STEM, called Little Scholars Playground: https://littlescholarsplayground.com/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on the SEND Green Paper

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:18:18 +0000

Helen and Stephen chat with Dame Christine Lenehan about her role as the Director of the Council for Disabled Children, the SEND Green Paper and the current challenges facing the SEND sector. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The revised EYFS: one year on

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:33:41 +0000

Helen talks to HMIs Phil Minns and Wendy Ratcliff about the revised EYFS curriculum, observations, and monitoring children's progress. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Embedding a culture of wellbeing in the Early Years workplace

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:20:55 +0000

Stephen and Jules talk with consultant and author Kate Moxley about Mental Health in the Early Years workplace. Kate shares the origins of Early Years Wellbeing Week, and discusses the importance of mental health literacy, and what we can do collectively to enact change. Visit the Early Years Wellbeing website and our forum post on wellbeing week here: https://earlyyearswellbeingweek.co.uk/ https://eyfs.info/forums/topic/54177-early-years-wellbeing-week-2022/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Supporting children and families who are English Learners

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:04:52 +0000

Anya and Jules chat with Ana Elisa Miranda, who shares her own experience of learning new languages, what educators can do to welcome children and families who are learning English, and how being bi/multilingual/literate enriches a child’s experience of the world. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

A closer look at phonics and pre-phonics

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with early years and phonics specialist Emma Spiers about the important developmental steps that support children’s phonics, looking at the progression in the stories and songs you use with early years children, and making the most of your resources. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on the first year at school

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 12:34:43 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Jannah Hayah, looking back at the first year of school for her son, Musa, who has Down Syndrome. Jannah shares how it felt during those early days last September watching Musa get on the school bus, how important it is for educators to build relationships with families, and what she has noticed about Musa’s development over the year. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Developmental play with babies and young children

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:55:05 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with developmental play specialist Carly Budd about what early play looks like, the link between physical development and social and emotional development, and the importance of playfulness. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Writing stories for children

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 12:33:05 +0000

Jules chats with children’s author Maisie Chan about where she starts with a new story, the intergenerational relationships in her books Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu, how stories can be a way into other lives but they can also erase and marginalise, and how stories help children to develop empathy. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on representation and language about disability

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:11:31 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with disability lifestyle blogger Gem Hubbard about her lived experience as a disabled person, the impact of representation and the power of the language used to talk about disability. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Developing a loving pedagogy in early years settings

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Jules is joined by Tamsin Grimmer to discuss love in early years practice. They chat about why we sometimes hold back from using the word ‘love’ in relation to our practice, and about noticing children’s ‘love languages’ and the importance of ‘holding children in mind’. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The importance of an oracy rich learning environment

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jules and Ben chat with education consultant Sejal Payne about oracy: its link with literacy, how it supports children’s learning across their development and curriculum, and what educators need to consider for children who are bi/multilingual. For further reading and resources related to this podcast episode, follow this link: https://eyfs.info/forums/topic/54070-podcast-the-importance-of-an-oracy-rich-learning-environment/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

A look at the bigger picture for SEND

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:58:11 +0000

Jules and Stephen are joined by teacher, senior leader, and consultant Audrey Pantelis to talk about some of the challenges for children, families and educators living and learning with SEND, and putting the child at the centre of our practice. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Reflection Toolkit

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:38:50 +0000

This week Stephen chats to Ann Lowe, an EY Inclusion Officer at Doncaster Council. They discuss the new Reflection Toolkit they have worked on together and how they hope it will lead to more child-centred assessment of children with learning differences and disabilities. You can find the reflection toolkit here: https://tapestry.info/reflection-toolkit.html If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Practice and provision in reception

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:07:11 +0000

Helen talks to Laura Bimson about how she's adapted her curriculum, learning environment and observations system this year, in the light of the revised EYFS. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on the role of support staff

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:52:55 +0000

Anya and Jules went to see Aimee Durning, MBE, at the University of Cambridge Primary School where Aimee is Director of Inclusion and Community. They discussed the changes in the role of support staff, enabling a collaborative approach to teaching and learning between all adults in a school, and the importance of creating a learning community. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on the Early Years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:07:16 +0000

Ben and Jules are joined by David Wright, co-founder of PaintPots Nurseries. They talk about meeting the challenges in early years education; developing a curriculum and making observations; and shaping our pedagogy around the unique child. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Opening up outdoor learning

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jules talks with writer, educator and parent Naomi Clarke about what outdoor learning offers children, how it has evolved, the representation children see in outdoor educators and spaces, and the impact of this on educators, children and families. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Black male teachers – wanted, needed or both?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:58:36 +0000

Ben and Jules talk with teachers Johnoi Josephs and Albert Adeyemi, founders of Black Men Teach. They discuss the importance of mentoring, creating support networks, and outreach work, to support the recruitment and retention of Black male teachers, and why this is important for all of us. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

From early years to young adults – transitions and representation in education

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:26:06 +0000

Jules talks with Adam Vasco, who leads the Early Years Post Graduate route at Liverpool John Moores University, about the importance of the Reception year, decolonising and diversifying our curriculum and education spaces, and Adam’s research work with local Sixth Form students who are making choices about what to do next in their lives. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on Ableism

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week Stephen chats with Emily Lees and Kerry Murphy about the importance of the language that we use, everyday examples of ableism and how we can be an ally for neurodivergent children. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on how we can be more open and accepting within our teams and workspaces.

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 13:31:17 +0000

This week, Jules and Anya reflect back on four podcast episodes, exploring how we can take care of ourselves and each other, to create a community where everyone can bring their whole-selves to work. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on early years learning environments

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:43:46 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with early years teacher and consultant Anneka Russell, founder of JEKA Play. They talk about physical and emotional learning environments, what we can learn from children about the spaces they use, and the important role of pack-away settings in our communities. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Supporting children with SEND, their families and their educators.

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:05:46 +0000

This week, Catherine McLeod MBE, CEO of Dingley's Promise, returns to the FSF /Tapestry podcast, covering current issues within the early years sector for children with SEND. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Welcoming a Persona Doll into your setting’s community

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:34:31 +0000

Jules chats with Persona Doll trainers and consultants Meeta and Robb Johnson about how persona dolls can create spaces for discussing diversity and inclusion, how they support emotional literacy and problem solving, and what educators need to think about when introducing a persona doll to their children. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Keeping early years and primary educators well-informed through a highly respected magazine

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:36:49 +0000

This week, Jules and Helen talk to Nursery World editor, Karen Faux, about the strengths and challenges within the early years sector, and how key stage 1 teachers can benefit from an understanding of early years pedagogy and practice. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Supporting children and parents through transition periods

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 11:14:37 +0000

This week, Jack and Jules talk with Jo Fitzgerald about the impact and importance of different transitional periods, strategies to help support the process and what good practice can look like. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Alternative Fairy Tales and reimagining the cannon of ‘classics’ in children’s literature

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 14:35:53 +0000

Jules and Jack chat with primary teacher Kiran Satti about why we need to diversify the narrative in our classrooms from an early age, the alternative fairy tales that offer new and powerful messages, and how literature nurtures empathy and compassion in young children. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The important work of a children's hospice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Jack, Activity Team Leader at Chestnut Tree House, a children's hospice in West Sussex, about the experiences for the children during their stay. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Developing a unique, progressive early years curriculum

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:17:15 +0000

Helen talks to N Family Club's Chief Strategy Officer, Sarah Mackenzie, about N's innovative early learning programme which prepares children for our ever-changing world. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Wonder wobbles in the Learning Pit

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:23:37 +0000

Helen and Jules chat with Jill Nottingham, co-author of 'School’s Out, Learning’s In: Home-Learning Activities to Keep Children Engaged, Curious and Thoughtful', about the theory of the Learning Pit, encouraging children to step out of their learning comfort zone, and how cognitive conflict leads to longer-lasting learning. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

What we can learn from Froebel

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Dr Stella Louis about Friedrich Froebel and how his understanding of child development and the role of the adult is hugely relevant to early years teaching and learning today. You can find the Froebel Trust website below: https://www.froebel.org.uk/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Our 100th Episode!

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

To celebrate our 100th episode the education team got together to reflect on some memorable moments from conversations with previous guests. You can find links to the full episodes referenced below: Ben's picks: Action Jackson - The importance of self-belief and leaving a heart print on those around you. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/action-jackson-the-importance-of-self-belief-and-leaving-a-heart-print-on-those-around-you Jamal Carly-Campbell - The Early Years is the jewel in our community’s crown. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-early-years-is-the-jewel-in-our-communitys-crown-jamel-carly-campbell Anya's pick: Sonia Mainstone-Cotton - How we can support young children through transitions and change. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-can-support-young-children-through-transitions-and-change Jack's pick: Miriam Moss - Children and creative writing. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/world-book-day-with-miriam-moss Helen's pick: Annie Richardson - The Early Years Sector and Higher Education. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-early-years-sector-and-higher-education Stephen's pick: Kerry Payne - Why do we need to expand our definition of CPD? https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-we-need-to-expand-our-definition-of-cpd Jules' pick: Liz Pemberton and David Cahn - Talking about racism and anti-racism in early years education. https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-about-racism-and-anti-racism-in-early-years-education

The importance of representation in our resources

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:10:13 +0000

This week Stephen is joined by the owners of 3 companies who create resources with the aim of increasing diversity and representation for our young children - 'Super Sapiens', 'Little Omo' and 'Philly & Friends'. They discuss the reasons they started their businesses, the products they have created and what nurseries and schools need to be doing. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Step away from the assessment criteria

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:06:04 +0000

This week, Helen and Ben talk to Tilly Browne about the revised EYFS and new Development Matters and how she has implemented a much-reduced assessment system to monitor children's progress. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Happy Mums Foundation

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode Helen talks to Katherine Dalgliesh and Sarah Penn about the variety of support they offer to mothers who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health problems, and also about the training they offer to early years practitioners to support those mothers. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Language Development - A look back at what our guests have discussed

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:11:09 +0000

In this episode Helen and Stephen reflect on some previous conversations on language development.

Reflecting on identity, diversity and inclusion

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:14:45 +0000

Jules is joined by Dr Chandrika Devarakonda, author of Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings. They discuss layers of identity, visible and invisible diversity, intersectionality, and seeing the strengths in every child. You can find the images we discussed in this podcast by visiting our forum post here: https://eyfs.info/forums/topic/53790-podcast-episode-with-dr-chandrika-devarakonda-images-to-accompany-the-conversation/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

How we can support young children through transitions and change

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Anya and Jules talked with Sonia Mainstone-Cotton about everyday transitions, how educators and families can help very young children build resources to manage change, and why adults need to consider their own wellbeing and experiences and the impact they can have on children. They also discuss how much information to share with children at times of greater change, such as bereavement or changes in family life. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Building communities of practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 10:16:17 +0000

Jules is joined by Angelica Celinska, editor of EYE to talk about what it means to be a critical consumer of research, how we access CPD, and building communities of practice to support our learning. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Working with SLT to build a deeper understanding about Early Years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:29:19 +0000

Ben and Jules chat with Varinder Kaur Johal, who has taught across Early Years to Key Stage 2. They discuss why it is important for SLT to understand Early Years teaching and learning, how early years educators can share their expertise with senior leaders, the value of having conversations, and the role of CPD.

CPD - A look back at what our guests have discussed

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 10:08:00 +0000

This week, Ben and Jack look back at some previous podcasts and reflect on some valuable conversations around CPD. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Why do we need to expand our definition of CPD?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:01:21 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Kerry Payne about how we consume CPD, how educators can take responsibility for their own professional development and build their own personal pedagogy and the importance of curious conversations with our colleagues. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

A conversation with Ofsted on the revised EYFS

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:18:58 +0000

This week Helen speaks with HMI Phil Minns and HMI Wendy Ratcliff. With the revised EYFS becoming statutory from September 2021, we wanted to clarify some questions raised in the Early Years community around curriculum design and documentation, observations and monitoring, and what inspectors are likely to focus on. We also discussed progression skills and how we can ensure all children make good progress in their learning and development. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Challenging gender stereotypes

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:21:00 +0000

Jack and Jules chat with Bilkis Miah, founder and CEO of You Be You, an organisation working with schools and parents to break down gender stereotypes. Bilkis tells us about the work done by You Be You, the importance of training and support for educators, and explains why we need to start challenging gender stereotypes with children at a young age. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The other side of the door

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 13:32:11 +0000

This week Jules talks with Suma Din. Suma is the author of the book Muslim mothers and their children’s schooling, and was a speaker at the Tapestry Education Conference: Reflecting on Parental Engagement. For her presentation, Suma spoke to three minority mums about their experience, and in this conversation Jules and Suma reflect on one of the mum’s narratives. You can watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwaniwncjJY If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Importance of Connection

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 09:54:11 +0000

Joss Cambridge-Simmons talks to Jules and Stephen about his work with babies, and the importance of being 'in tune'. He also discusses the barriers he has faced as a male nanny and provides advice for those interested in working with very young children.

Reflective leadership in action

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:25:46 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Adam Marycz, manager of an early years setting and wraparound care, about what you can learn from being a manager who also works in ratio, the importance of seeking out accessible CPD in different ways, and reflecting on the changes in the EYFS as September approaches. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Supporting parents and carers to engage with their children’s learning

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:22:55 +0000

Jack and Jules chat with Tom Harbour, CEO of Learning with Parents. They discuss why parental engagement is so important, how educators can reduce barriers to engagement for families, and why we need to see education as something that happens everywhere, not just in schools and settings.

The Intersection of Anti-Racism and SEND

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:12:17 +0000

Stephen is joined by Catherine McLeod and Liz Pemberton to discuss the differences between ‘inclusion’ and ‘belonging’, how excluded children from minoritised ethnic groups with SEND can become in the Early Years and the importance of high quality training for Early Years Professionals on the subject of anti-racism.

Why we all need to learn Makaton

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jules and Ben chat with Jannah Hayah about learning Makaton with her son, Musa, how communication is not just about words, and what adults need to remember when working with children with Downs Syndrome. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Gender Friendly Practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:27:20 +0000

This week, Stephen and Jules chat to Barbara Adzajlic and Susie Heywood, who established the organisation Gender Friendly Scotland. They believe in a whole nursery approach to gender stereotyping which aims to ensure that children and staff in early years settings are not in any way limited because of their gender. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on our Learning Environment

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 May 2021 10:35:20 +0000

This week Stephen chats to Laura England who is an Early Years teacher, award winning author and podcast host. Laura discusses high quality environments, how environment and pedagogy link and gives her thoughts on how social media has impacted the way we set up our spaces. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

How a trauma informed approach can support children

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 6 May 2021 10:51:13 +0000

Anya and Jules chat with Simmone Boyce, who is currently in her third year studying psychotherapeutic counselling. Simmone discusses how using a trauma informed approach can enable adults to connect with children, reframing our responses, being curious, having empathy, and allowing the child to feel seen and listened to. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

A closer look at curriculum development

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:21:09 +0000

Helen and Jules chat with LA Advisor, trainer and consultant Ruth Swailes about developing a curriculum, evolving and using your child development knowledge to support this, and starting from what works well in your setting and practice. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Creating a gender inclusive environment in your setting

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with early years educator and SENCO Fifi Benham about the importance of reflection as you work towards creating a gender inclusive environment in your setting, looking closely at the story content of children’s books, having discussions about gender-based statements with children, and thinking about the language that we use. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Creating a supportive community of educators with Black Teachers Connect

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules chatted with Rhia Gibbs, Founder and CEO of Black Teachers Connect. They discussed why community and connection is so important for Black educators, and for all educators. Why it is vital that Black children see themselves represented in those who teach them, and why it is important for white children to have Black teachers as we reflect on the society we hope for our children’s future. Rhia also talked about how Diversity and Excellence come together. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Movement and Active Play in the Early Years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 8 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Tania Swift, physical development expert and founder of b inspired, discusses the impact of physical activity on children's development. She offers advice on incorporating inclusive physical activities into all areas of the EYFS, and outlines what children need to become proficient in the physical skills of balance, coordination and spatial awareness. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Recover with MOVE

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 12:00:57 +0000

Stephen and Jack are joined by Charlotte Peck who is the director of MOVE Europe and Simon Wright who is the MOVE coordinator at Cherry Garden School. Charlotte and Simon tell us about the benefits of the MOVE programme which enables disabled children and young adults to gain independent movement. They also discuss the additional challenges that disabled children have faced over the last 12 months and how the new initiative 'Recover with MOVE' aims to help.

Supporting engagement with families and communities with Maslaha

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jack and Jules chat with Latifa Akay and Emily Mason about Maslaha’s Schools with Roots Project. They discuss the impact of our Eurocentric Curriculum, the need for sustainable anti-racist practice in schools, the different ways schools can engage with their families and communities and the benefits of that engagement for families, staff and children.

Combining knowledge and creativity to make effective sensory resources

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:44:04 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Joanna Grace, founder of The Sensory Projects, about the importance of knowing how to use the sensory resources you have, being reflective in your practice, how to listen with all your senses, and why the best sensory resources are tailored to the individual child. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Inclusion and diverse teaching in early years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:37:47 +0000

Ben and Jack chat with Aaron Bradbury Coffey, chair of the LGBTQIA+ Early Years Working group. They discuss the launch of the magazine and the importance and reasons for ensuring that our teaching in early years is as inclusive and diverse as possible. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The importance of mentoring

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Listen to primary school teacher and special educational needs coordinator, Manny Awoyelu as we talk about his work as a primary school teacher, SEND coordinator and Director of The Reach Out Project, working with young people living in inner-city London. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

How to get your practice and provision right for every child

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:31:49 +0000

Jo Caswell is an early years consultant with almost 30 years in the sector as a teacher, day nursery manager, local authority advisor, and Ofsted inspector. She now runs her own consultancy ‘JLC Early Years Consultancy’, hoping to drive improvement in the early years settings she visits. Today we spoke about how to get your practice and provision right for every child, as well as the qualities and approaches of the most effective leaders. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Action Jackson - The importance of self-belief and leaving a heart print on those around you.

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Let your day be filled with sunshine as you listen to Action Jackson talk about the importance of self-belief and leaving a heart print on those around you. You can find Action Jackson on twitter or youtube: https://twitter.com/Actionjackson https://www.youtube.com/user/Actionjacksonlive If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Bring your whole self to work

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Jules and Jack speak to Gareth who shares his experience on adopting a "bring your whole self to work" ethos. We discuss the possible barriers and numerous benefits of being a more authentic version of yourself at work. As well as some sage advice for anyone thinking about pursuing a similar journey. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Understanding children’s language and communication development

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 12:58:53 +0000

This week Stephen and Jules chat with Kirstie Page, founder of Launchpad for Literacy. Kirstie explains why it is so important for educators to have a knowledge of language and communication development as well as an understanding of each child, and the value of embedding interventions to make them part of your daily practice. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Encouraging early writing

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:57:47 +0000

Ben and Jack chat with Martin Williams (@EarlyImpact1), an early years teacher and founder of Early Impact . Taking a look at different ways to encourage children to become confident writers from an early age, Martin shares some simple but effective ways to keep mark making fun. Find out more about Martin's work here: www.earlyimpact.co.uk If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on normalising diversity

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:01:57 +0000

Jules and Stephen chat with Leon Wenham, who shares his experiences as a black, gay, adoptive father. They discuss the importance of having a supportive community, what settings and schools need to do to recognise and represent every version of family, and the difference between celebrating and normalising diversity. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Embracing children’s rough and tumble play

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:47:41 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with teachers Rachna Joshi and Carla Jones about the approach to rough and tumble play adopted in their school, prompted by their action research project. They explain why rough and tumble play is so important for children, how they teach it in their PE sessions, and the positive impact this has had on children’s physical and social literacy. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Early Adopters discuss their first term of the new EYFS

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Jan 2021 10:37:09 +0000

Helen and Ben are joined by admins Vic, Helen and Sharon as well as moderators Corrie, Anna and Kathryn. Together they manage the hugely popular Early Adopters Facebook group. Vic set up the group to support Early Adopters and it has quickly grown to 8000 members, all benefiting from the expertise provided by this enthusiastic bunch of teachers. We spoke about how they managed to adjust to the new framework, and how first term under the new EYFS has been. If you are an Early Adopter of the new EYFS you can join the Facebook group by following the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677940822384528 If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

How Tapestry’s Child Login feature is being used at school

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Ben and Jules chat with Olivia Dicker, Year 5 teacher at Arundel CofE School to hear how they use Tapestry’s Child Login feature to support independent learning, parental engagement, and the celebration of children’s work throughout the school community. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Teaching with soul – wellbeing and belonging in a school community

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Ben and Jules talk with experienced Head Teacher and Independent Education Consultant Alison Kriel about wellbeing, recognising what is enough, and the importance of belonging. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Language and labels and how they impact children

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules talk with early years consultant Leslie Patterson about the language and labels we use with or about children and the impact this has on them. The conversation covers the measures we use to assess children and ways to explore CPD in settings. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Early Years Sector and Higher Education

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Helen and Jack are joined by Annie Richardson, a university lecturer with over 20 years experience in the early years sector We discuss with Annie her journey, how qualifications in the early years have changed, some of the current challenges in the sector and what needs to change in the future. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Working with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage: Principles into Practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:41:10 +0000

The education team discuss the newly published book Working with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage: Principles into Practice by Dr Julian Grenier. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The new Development Matters on Tapestry

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:11:22 +0000

The Education Team chat about the new Development Matters guidance, what it looks like on Tapestry, and the thought process that led to this opportunity for change. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Early Years is the jewel in our community’s crown - Jamel Carly-Campbell

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 15:01:03 +0000

This week Jules and Ben chat with early years ambassador Jamel Carly-Campbell. Jamel shares his own journey into the early years, the importance of having mentors, what needs to change to encourage more black men into the sector and the impact early years educators have on the children they work with. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Why CPD Is More Important Than Ever

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week, Ben and Jack from the education team talk with Jenny Barber - an early years trainer, consultant, and author with over 30 years experience. We discuss the importance of CPD, how things have changed in the current climate, and some top tips on how you can access quality CPD at your setting. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

One childminder’s journey, ethos and advice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Stephen and Jules talk with Doreen Barton from Sounique Child. Doreen shares her experience of running a childminding business and opening a pre-school nursery, encouraging independence in children and connecting with families – listen out for lots of advice for childminders. You can find more on Sounique Child here: http://www.souniquechild.co.uk/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Transforming lives through early years teaching and learning

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

This week Jules and Helen are in conversation with Wendy Scott, President of TACTYC and early years representative on the board of NAPE. They discuss Froebel and how his philosophy has influenced Wendy’s work in early education, building relationships with families, starting with the child, and how the early years can transform lives. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

EYFS Early Adopters - your questions answered

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 9 Oct 2020 11:42:36 +0000

Helen and Jules host a Q&A with Dr Julian Grenier, author of the new Development Matters, Gill Jones, HMI and Deputy Director of Schools and Early Education, and Wendy Ratcliff, HMI and Principal Officer for Early Education. They ask questions gathered from teachers about evidencing children’s learning, the role of assessment, and what to say to your SLT. You can watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/9PymbbZJa-I If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Challenging male stereotypes in the childcare sector and putting love at the centre of your practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 09:50:29 +0000

This week Stephen and Jules chatted with Joss Cambridge-Simmons, founder of Jossy Care and known as the UK’s leading ‘super manny’. They discuss how to talk to children about love, building relationships with families and reaching out to Dads, and challenging male stereotypes in the childcare sector. www.jossycare.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/JossSimmonsTheBrand/ www.instagram.com/josssimmonsthebrand/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Looking at what’s at the heart of the new Development Matters and busting some data myths

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:05:12 +0000

In this ‘FSF Special’ we were joined by Julian Grenier, author of the new Development Matters, Gill Jones, HMI and Deputy Director of Schools and Early Education, and Wendy Ratcliff, HMI and Principal Officer for Early Education. Julian talked us through some of the principles underlying the new DMs and busted the myths around assessment. Gill and Wendy talk about what Ofsted is doing this term and how myth-busting on the use of assessment data continues. You can watch the video version of this podcast from our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/V-Et5DY1A9c If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Going to school with an Invisible Illness

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:58:58 +0000

This week Helen and Jules talk with Nina Peters, founder of the Community Interest Company ShieldUs. They discuss how we all need to learn about invisible illnesses to keep children and adults safe and how schools can help. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Talking about racism and anti-racism in early years education

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:42:24 +0000

This week Ben and Jules are joined by Liz Pemberton and David Cahn for a conversation about racism, the work that white educators need to do on their own understanding and pedagogy, what being ‘school ready’ means for Black and Brown children, and how we should talk to children about racism. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Greg Bottrill - The joy of co-playing and the magic of ‘living a story’

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 09:00:45 +0000

Our podcast this week finds Stephen and Jules in conversation with Greg Bottrill, author of ‘Can I Go and Play Now?’ and ‘School and the Magic of Children’. They chat about rebranding the language of early years, the wonder of the outdoors, and ‘living a story’ on Adventure Island, a unique and inspirational way to find the joy of co-playing and learning with children in early years and Key Stage. To find out more about Greg’s work you can visit his website: http://www.canigoandplaynow.com/ You can also find Greg on twitter here: https://twitter.com/canigoandplay?s=09 If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The freedom and adventure of childminding

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:09:05 +0000

This week Helen and Jules chat with Bridgit Brown who runs Pebbles Childcare. They discuss the pedagogy she shares with her co-childminder Chloe Webster, the freedom they have to follow children’s interests each day, their beach school adventures, and building relationships with their families. Find out more about the work Bridget and Chloe do here http://www.pebbleschildcare.co.uk/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Chris Holland - Learning in Nature & The Nature of Learning

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:38:17 +0000

This week, Jack and Helen from the Education Team sit down with special guest Chris Holland: a storyteller, nature connection facilitator and didgeridoo player. They discuss how children and adults alike can deepen their connection with, and respect for, nature and how that facilitates growth and learning. Chris Holland's first book is called 'I love my world - the playful, hands on, nature connection guidebook': https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0956156622/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Julie Fisher - 'Building on' from where children are now: Transition to Year 1

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:11:16 +0000

Helen, Ben and Jules talk with Julie Fisher about the transition to Year 1, the balance between child led and adult led teaching and learning and nurturing self-worth in every child to enable them to become life long learners. Julie Fisher's twitter: https://twitter.com/FiJulie If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

The Language Explorer

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 09:10:06 +0000

Rebecca Bright, from Therapy Box, and Dr Yvonne Wren, Director of Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit, join Helen and Stephen to discuss an exciting new project - The Language Explorer - an app that aims to enhance the process for identification of language delay in young children. If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Getting the Balance Right - Beatrice Merrick and Nathan Archer

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:48:18 +0000

In this episode Helen and Jules are joined by Beatrice Merrick and Nathan Archer, authors of Getting the Balance Right, a report that examines the tensions between affordable, flexible early years childcare and high quality provision offered by well qualified, highly valued practitioners. You can find the full report on 'Getting the Balance Right' here: https://www.suttontrust.com/our-research/getting-the-balance-right/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Creating a culture of curiosity with The Curiosity Approach

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:23:58 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Stephanie Bennett and Lyndsey Hellyn, nursery owners and co-founders of The Curiosity Approach. They discuss their ethos and how they have approached working with new guidance for COVID-19 in their settings while keeping awe and wonder and children’s wellbeing at the centre of everything they do. Check out The Curiosity Approach on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/welovecuriosity?s=09 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecuriosityapproach If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

'Your words build their world' - How parents can support their child's language development with Tiny Happy People

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:05 +0000

Jules and Jack chat with Joe McCulloch, executive producer for BBC Education, about Tiny Happy People, the BBC initiative providing a variety of resources for parents and carers to support their child's language development. We hear about the wealth of research behind Tiny Happy People, the families and professionals involved and the vision to improve language development for children. You can visit the Tiny Happy People website to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Reflecting on the educational programmes in the revised EYFS

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Jul 2020 10:55:46 +0000

The education team discuss the educational programmes in the revised EYFS, reflecting on how these programmes could shape early years curriculums in settings. For more information on Tapestry please visit our website or contact us by email: https://tapestry.info/index.html customer.service@eyfs.info Twitter: @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

What does it mean to be a school? Reflections from the University of Cambridge Primary School

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 11:00:26 +0000

Stephen and Jules chat with Learning Coach and SLT member Aimee Durning and Head Teacher Dr James Biddulph, both from the University of Cambridge Primary School, about the ethos of their school, how the school community has adapted to new experiences and what it means to be a school as we look to the future. To learn more about 'Unlocking Research', books, blogs and talks that bring together practitioner expertise and academic research, which is based at the University of Cambridge Primary School, you can explore the website http://unlockingresearch.org/ If you enjoy these podcasts from the Education Team at Tapestry, make sure to subscribe to be notified when we post new episodes. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Helen Moylett on inequality, children's voices and the need for policy change

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:17:50 +0000

Helen Moylett, early years education consultant and writer, joins Ben, Jules and Helen to discuss the ways in which the pandemic has amplified the inequalities already present in our society, the need to steer towards child-focussed policy making and, as we hear that the Reception Baseline Assessment has been postponed, what educators need to hold onto for the future. For more information about stopping the introduction of Baseline Assessment altogether, visit More than a Score: www.morethanascore.org.uk Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Wellbeing after lockdown

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:34:37 +0000

Now that schools and early years settings have opened their doors wider to welcome more children, the education team discuss the need to make wellbeing the focus and how to make sure children, families and staff feel as safe and secure as possible.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg on play and transition in this new era of learning

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:06:54 +0000

Alistair Bryce-Clegg joins our Education Team to discuss how children can still access continuous provision and how transition could look in September.

Parental Engagement

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:00:16 +0000

Lockdown has given new insights and lessons into just how powerful successful parental engagement can be. This week we talk about how we can take those lessons into teaching post lockdown.

Making social media links to enhance practice

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:26 +0000

Ben, Stephen, as well as special guests Michelle (@EarlyYearsIdeas) and Stacy (@StacyBenge) discuss the weekly #EYshare discussions that take place on twitter, and how social media has influenced their practice.

How are schools preparing to welcome more children back and what will school look like when they return?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 21 May 2020 11:53:03 +0000

The education team have been exploring how schools are getting ready to welcome more children in June. Here they discuss the practical and wellbeing aspects that are being considered.

International Day of Families

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:13 +0000

Tomorrow, Friday 15th May is International Day of Families 2020. Helen, Jack, Jules, Ben and Stephen talk through themes like education and wellbeing, healthy lives and sustainable future, and how families (theirs included!) are taking on a whole new way of functioning given the current lockdown.

TishyLishy and the FSF Education Team reflect on teaching and learning during lockdown

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 May 2020 10:08:04 +0000

The Education Team chat with Lisa, otherwise known as @Tishylishy by those who are inspired by her activity ideas. They discuss how lockdown has changed parental engagement with school and how Lisa's own practice is evolving. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

A headteacher's approach and thoughts about the current lockdown

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:00:01 +0000

Ben catches up with Andrew Simpson, headteacher at Arundel CofE Primary School. They discuss how the lockdown has changed approaches to teaching. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Catching up with the Product Support Team

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:00:35 +0000

In this week's episode we catch up with Olaya, Ben, Jack and Emily in the Product Support team about what's been going at Tapestry HQ since the lockdown, including all the new features that have been added. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Balancing parenting and home learning during lockdown

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Apr 2020 13:00:04 +0000

This episode we talk to Stephen and Claire, both parents of young children who have had to rapidly adjust to life in lockdown.

How a nursery manager in the UK is coping with the pandemic

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 12:00:15 +0000

This week Helen talks with her friend Rebecca who is an owner-manager of a large nursery in Sussex. How is your childcare setting coping with the current pandemic situation? Let us know on twitter @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Finding the positives in strange times

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:56:00 +0000

This week Jules, Jack and Ben talk through some of the things they've seen that have lifted their spirits over the last week. New innovative ways teachers are aiding learning from home, and more!

Talking with an Early Years teacher in Italian lockdown

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:46:42 +0000

This week Ben talks with an ex colleague of his, Portia who is currently working as an Early Years teacher in Italy. She talks through her current experience living in lockdown due to the current coronovirus pandemic and also some strategies she is using to stay in contact with her children and aid learning from home.

Teaching Poetry

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:14:06 +0000

21st March 2020 is World Poetry Day. This week we discuss our favorite poems as well as why we think poetry is so great for children. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

World Book Day with Miriam Moss

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020 09:00:04 +0000

Thursday 5th March marks World Book Day and we were lucky enough to sit down and talk with award winning Author Miriam Moss. We talked about how best to get children interested in reading and writing, as well as Miriam's process when it comes to writing her own books. Miriam runs writing workshops across the country and abroad, you can find out more from her website: www.miriammoss.com

Running a sustainable Nursery in 2020

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:00:24 +0000

Louise Lloyd Evans joins the FSF and Tapestry Education Team to chat about the ongoing journey to sustainability in her Nursery. Young Friends is Brighton and Hove's first plastic free Nursery and was also a Nursery World Awards finalist in 2019. Visit the SNAP Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/SNAPFORCHANGE

Eco Sustainability in Early Years

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:00:03 +0000

The Education team talk to Cheryl Hadland, Managing Director of Tops Day Nurseries, about some of the eco sustainability work she's been doing. You can sign the petition to Make Sustainability Matter for Early Years here: https://www.change.org/p/parliament-make-sustainability-matter-for-early-years-324af3a4-2a61-4d0a-9d80-44fdea6be927 Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Safer Internet Day 2020

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:15:43 +0000

For Safer Internet Day two of our regular Education Team podcasters, Ben and Jack were joined by one of our developers, Andy, as they discuss the positives and problems that come from being online. Is the world we see through a screen a fair representation of the real world? Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

All about the Foundation Stage Forum

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 6 Feb 2020 14:20:42 +0000

Tapestry users can now join the Foundation Stage Forum for free! In this episode find out how the forum came about and also what kind of great resources there are on offer there. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

What Ofsted have been saying so far - the Primary sector

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:21:32 +0000

Having read over 100 first term Ofsted reports for the Primary sector, the Tapestry education team sit down to chat through their findings. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

How to make effective observations

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:00:09 +0000

What distinguishes a good observation from a poor one? Helen, Ben, Jules and Jack discuss. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Response to the EYFS consultation

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:39:10 +0000

This week we discuss our thoughts and ideas around the educational programs review in light of the consultation final date being at the end of January 2020. What do you think about the proposed changes? Tweet us on @Tapestry_FSF Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Using social media to improve your practice and provision

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 13:00:04 +0000

In this episode Education Advisers Ben and Stephen talk about how they've benefited from using platforms like Twitter and Facebook. If you have any questions about how to take part in Early Years Twitter chats, feel free to tweet one of them! @EYFSBen or @MapsCherry Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Post election podcast - a Conservative government

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:58:46 +0000

Helen, Jules, Ben and Jack discuss last weeks election results and what that could mean for the education industry. Intro Song: Rising Spirits Music by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox

Meet the Tapestry product support team

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:33:49 +0000

Before the Christmas break some of our Tapestry product support team sat down to chat about their role at Tapestry as well as how the last year has gone. Emily, Olaya, Ben and Jack are some of the people you'll probably hear from if you ever get in touch with us at customer.service@eyfs.info !

Favourite lessons from our time in teaching

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:00:27 +0000

Ben, Jules and Jack talk through some favorite lessons from their previous careers spent in teaching.

Self Regulation

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 13:00:07 +0000

Self regulation refers to the way we manage our own attention, emotion, thinking and behaviour in ways that mean we can function successfully socially and in learning and work environments. Helen, Ben, Jules and Jack discuss the recent emphasis on self regulation from the proposed changes to Early Learning Goals.

SEND adviser and outreach teacher Stephen Kilgour

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:34:55 +0000

This episode Emily sits down with Stephen Kilgour, Tapestry's SEND adviser and outreach teacher to talk about how his framework for assessing SEND children (the Cherry Garden branch maps) came into being, and also what his job helping schools and nurseries in the north of England currently entails.

Looking back at our careers in teaching

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:27:19 +0000

This episode we look back at some stories from our times in teaching. Let us know what you thought of this weeks podcast on twitter @Tapestry_FSF

All about Learning Walks

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 7 Nov 2019 13:00:18 +0000

Learning Walks are now listed in the new ofsted inspection framework. Helen, Jules, Ben and Jack talk about their experiences with Learning Walks.

Reflecting on Tapestry

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:54:08 +0000

Helen and Jules talk through how you can use Tapestry Reflections to record your thoughts and ideas.

Using reflective practice to prepare for Ofsted

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:13:57 +0000

Ofsted inspectors have to look at how well you as a provider evaluate your provision, and how you improve the quality of your provision as a result of that evaluation. That sounds a lot like reflective practice!

Where do I start with reflective practice?

customer.service@eyfs.info (Foundation Stage Forum Limited) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:49:44 +0000

Today's episode is on reflections - why we do reflections, and what reflective practice is all about. This is the first of three short episodes that will all be about different areas of reflective practice.

Cultural Capital Part 2: The Ofsted Big Conversation

customer.service@eyfs.info (The FSF Team) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:28:25 +0000

Ofsted states that "cultural capital is the essential knowledge that children need to be educated citizens." FSF attended the Ofted Big Conversation where the issues around "Cultural Capital" were discussed. In the second of our inaugural podcasts, we carry on with our own conversation about cultural capital, reflecting on the detailed and valuable debate in London on the 18th of March.

Cultural Capital: The FSF Podcast March 2019

customer.service@eyfs.info (The FSF Team) — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:46:07 +0000

A new phrase, ‘Cultural Capital’, has been introduced to the inspection vocabulary. A phrase from the world of sociology, it refers to the essential knowledge and dispositions that all children, regardless of their background, need to progress in our modern world. It considers the opportunities that some children have by virtue of their background (access to books, conversation, music and out of home ‘experiences’ like museums, parks etc) and asks that the early years settings acknowledge the differences and seek to provide in-setting enrichment to help build the Cultural Capital for these children.