Early Excellence Podcast

Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE

Recent Episodes
  • Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child with Alison Clark
    Apr 11, 2025 – 45:01
  • How the National Gallery Inspires Young Minds with Alison Wain
    Apr 4, 2025 – 27:24
  • Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills with Nicky Turner
    Mar 28, 2025 – 01:11:09
  • Story Steps: The Power of Storytelling with Trisha Lee
    Mar 21, 2025 – 49:12
  • Celebrating Outdoor Learning with Sarah Watkins
    Mar 14, 2025 – 52:57
  • Understanding the Impact of Premature Birth with Caroline Woodman
    Mar 7, 2025 – 44:14
  • Physical Engagement with Dr Simone Tomaz
    Feb 28, 2025 – 46:01
  • Exploring Early Literacy with Karen Boardman
    Feb 21, 2025 – 40:34
  • Beach Schools with Rhianne Stephens
    Feb 14, 2025 – 25:36
  • The Power of Pets with Jayne Hosmer
    Feb 7, 2025 – 33:14
  • Professional Love in the EYFS with Dr Jools Page
    Jan 31, 2025 – 01:01:25
  • Reflections of an Early Career Teacher: An Update with Sara Adams
    Jan 24, 2025 – 37:57
  • Why Children Need Joy with Ben Kingston-Hughes
    Jan 17, 2025 – 58:54
  • Inspiring EYFS Practice: A Senior Leader's Perspective with Anna Wells
    Jan 10, 2025 – 43:55
  • SEND Focus: Developing Learning Environments in Specialist Provision
    Dec 6, 2024 – 46:59
  • Getting Started with Drama in the EYFS with Sam Marsden
    Nov 29, 2024 – 39:06
  • Exploring Floorbooks and Displays with Llewella Ivins
    Nov 22, 2024 – 32:30
  • The Great Outdoors! Exploring Effective Outdoor Learning with Evan McCormick
    Nov 15, 2024 – 47:08
  • Curriculum Development in the EYFS with Charlotte Kelly from Oldfield Brow Primary School
    Nov 8, 2024 – 42:10
  • SEND - Key Questions Answered with Louise Herbert and Gareth Shaw
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:02:19
  • Effective Enhancements in Key Stage 1
    Oct 25, 2024 – 35:06
  • A Natural Storyteller! with Pippa Pixley
    Oct 18, 2024 – 28:33
  • Empowering Young Learners with Dr Natalie Canning
    Oct 11, 2024 – 52:58
  • Mixed Age Classes with Nova Robinson
    Oct 4, 2024 – 32:26
  • New School Year Checklist with Llewella Ivins
    Sep 27, 2024 – 48:06
  • Getting the Balance Right with Anna-Marie Bevan
    Sep 20, 2024 – 41:53
  • Young and Old Together: Exploring Intergenerational Practice with Judith Ish-Horowicz
    Sep 13, 2024 – 43:25
  • Exploring the Key Principles of Effective Continuous Provision | Re-Release
    Sep 6, 2024 – 49:40
  • Is It Time to Move Away from the Tuff Spot Tray? | Re-Release
    Aug 30, 2024 – 20:48
  • Self-Regulation at the Heart of Effective Practice | Re-Release
    Aug 23, 2024 – 01:00:01
  • Exploring Early Speech and Language Research with Catherine Laing | Re-Release
    Aug 16, 2024 – 57:29
  • Exploring Early Literacy and Phonics Skills: Interview with Nicky Turner | Re-Release
    Aug 9, 2024 – 01:13:05
  • Inspirational Learning Environments: A Tour of the EYFS at Whitefield Primary School | Re-Release
    Aug 2, 2024 – 38:02
  • Getting Started with Continuous Provision in Key Stage One: Interview with Nova Robinson | Re-Release
    Jul 26, 2024 – 38:44
  • 50 Things to Do Before You're Five with Christian Bunting and Frank Norris
    Jul 19, 2024 – 01:03:25
  • Tracking Key Writing Skills with Dora Rackham
    Jul 12, 2024 – 44:30
  • Key Advice for Supporting Communication and Language Development with Evan McCormick
    Jul 5, 2024 – 54:59
  • Getting it Right in Key Stage One with the team from Quinton Primary School, Birmingham
    Jun 28, 2024 – 49:40
  • Nursery Transition - Getting it Right from the Start with Natalie Bignell
    Jun 21, 2024 – 43:01
  • Effective Organisation Outdoors
    Jun 14, 2024 – 26:21
  • The Impact of Continuous Provision in Key Stage 1
    Jun 7, 2024 – 52:13
  • Mud, Glorious Mud! Exploring Muddy Play with Matthew Sayer
    May 31, 2024 – 32:26
  • Effective Transition with Phil Armstrong
    May 24, 2024 – 49:07
  • Continuous Provision Throughout the School! Interview with Gillian Jones and Jayne Richardson
    May 17, 2024 – 39:59
  • Let’s Get Baking! Interview with Gillian Hewitt
    May 10, 2024 – 31:06
  • Exploring Early Speech and Language Research with Catherine Laing
    May 3, 2024 – 56:49
  • Building on Children’s Interests: A Project on Bees
    Apr 26, 2024 – 33:30
  • Exploring International Education and Early Years Practice: Interview with Janette Quinn
    Apr 19, 2024 – 51:41
  • A Focus on SEND in the EYFS
    Apr 12, 2024 – 01:00:23
  • Exploring Researchful Practice: Interview with Dr. Frances Giampapa
    Mar 22, 2024 – 57:32
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