In this session, Kelly discusses the importance of continuous professional development (CPD) and personal growth for early years leaders. She emphasizes the need to set specific goals, to consider the return on investment (in both time and money), and to choose providers that offer up-to-date and relevant information.

Kelly suggests various ways to access CPD, including attending shows and exhibitions, reading journals, and reflecting on personal growth.

In this interview, Kerry Payne and I discuss what is meant by Special Educational Needs, the 4 broad areas of SEND; strategies for making settings as inclusive as possible; how we can use documentation to help, not hinder and much more

In this course, Georgina explains the importance of motor skills (fine and gross); speech, language and communication skills; and emotional regulation for children’s development and especially for children who may have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

In this interview, Kierna takes us on her journey - from being someone who would be most likely found inside with a good book to being outdoors every day. She explains how she became interested in learning – and embracing – the outdoors through travel and education.

Kim Hunter has taught for 20 years in British Columbia Canada.Kim received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2016 and for the past two school years has spent her time travelling and speaking on Play as well as presenting her film which is called ‘Time to Play’.

Early years consultant Kimberly Lawson shares how to bring the Danish concept of Hygge into your setting to create cosy environments that promote wellbeing and learning.

In this interview, we discuss the importance of interactions, 4 aspects of practice to consider, implementing interventions throughout and embedding them. We also discuss how traditional interventions are part of the solution, but not all of it!

Learn practical tools for helping children understand emotions through colouring, storytelling & authentic communication strategies.

Expert insights into trauma's three Es, helping early years professionals understand and support children's challenging behaviour effectively.

Laura Fish reveals the "4 As" and “4 Ds” framework for navigating uncertainty with children, moving beyond dismissing to building emotional resilience.

Lauren Bradshaw explores how to enhance Early Years learning through technology, balancing screen time with traditional resources and following children's interests.

In this interview, Lea discusses children with autism and how their behaviour communicates a need, sensory processing, self-regulation, stimming behaviours, what a setting may feel like to a child with autism and social expectations from others.

In this interview Lesley and I discuss the benefits of diversity in children’s books. Lesley explains how she was inspired to write Hattie and Friends when she couldn’t find good quality, diverse books for her nurseries.

Most importantly, her characters have disabilities that don’t form the main thread of the story.

Discover the magic of Numberland! Transform early maths into a joyful adventure that captivates young minds and sets them up for a lifetime of success.

Lisa is the creator of the SeeMe.HearMe.KnowMe. tools, which are aimed at supporting practitioners in their listening practice and is also the author of some workforce development resources that support practitioners and mangers in creating a culture of listening,

In this interview, we discuss the health risks for teachers, Early Years practitioners, and educators when working at low heights with young children, both short term and long term. I was especially interested to find out why it was under-reported and what this means for the Early Years profession in general. We also discuss children's bad back habits and how their health and education may be impacted by poor posture and lack of movement.

In this interview we discuss how to make your setting more sustainable, liaising with families to get the right message to them, getting rid of plastic (but not all of it!), cost implications and how this has reduced the potty training age dramatically!

In this session, Louise Mercieca, an award-winning Nutritional Therapist and author, shares her expertise on balancing enjoyment of Christmas foods with mindful eating. She explores the origins of seasonal indulgence, strategies for sugar reduction, immune-boosting tips for January, and offers practical advice for making healthier food choices during the holidays and beyond, drawing from her book 'How Food Shapes Your Child'.

Discover the crucial 'nutritional window of opportunity' in a child's first three years with Louise Mercieca. Learn how to shape healthy eating habits, support brain development, and foster a positive relationship with food.

In this interview, we discuss some easy recipes to make with children; how to discuss nutrition with children; sugar, brain foods, low-fat foods and the diet industry; what to look for in ingredients lists in convenience foods; food and immunity.