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Alistair Bryce-Clegg was the Head teacher of three-form entry Infant school and Early Years Unit in Cheshire where he spent 10 happy years. In 2009 he set up his consultancy ‘ABC Does…’

Amanda Engelbach shares how positive discipline tools build children's listening, resilience and compassion. We discuss common behaviour struggles parents/teachers face, the life skills we want for kids long-term and practical solutions like using curiosity questions versus directives to elicit cooperation. The key is emotional connection first when issues occur.

In this interview, Andrea discusses the importance of sensory activities for babies and provides practical ideas for parents and practitioners to incorporate them into their daily routines.

She recommends Treasure baskets, music, singing, dancing, water play, bath time, and story time as great sensory opportunities for babies.

Andrea also encourages practitioners and parents to incorporate sensory activities into their daily routines and use them as learning opportunities.

Andy Mitchell is someone who I originally interviewed for the Men in Childcare podcasts, back in November 2014. I was just blown away by his journey to becoming a Primary School Teacher

In this interview, Angharad describes a ‘child-led’ interaction and explains why these are critical for children’s learning and development, especially for speech, language and communication.

She has some great strategies for supporting children who may have more complex communication needs and explains how child-led play is one of the most powerful ‘interventions’ that we can provide for children.

Ann Marie Christian shares her expertise on identifying and addressing affluent neglect, a complex form of neglect in wealthy families, providing early years professionals with strategies to navigate unique challenges and effectively safeguard children.

In this interview, we discuss child abuse linked to faith and the indicators that Early Years practitioners and educators should look out for. Ann Marie explains why this is especially important now and the steps we can take to safeguard children in these circumstances.

In this interview, Ann Marie Christian discusses some of the safeguarding issues that all types of settings may be having to think about, including safeguarding advice if you are recently reopened, safeguarding priorities for all practitioners in all types of settings, the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Discover how to implement the 2025 EYFS safeguarding reforms with expert advice on reference requirements, safer recruitment policies, and creating a robust safeguarding culture.

Ann Marie Christian explores how unconscious bias affects children in Early Years settings and provides practical strategies for creating inclusive environments where every child feels valued and represented.

Ann Thompson is an early years consultant who inspires settings to develop outstanding outdoor learning environments and practice. She has developed a plethora of ideas for the creative use of natural materials to encourage children to explore at their own pace, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning.

Discover how improving indoor air quality in your setting can significantly boost children's health, reduce illness transmission, and support better learning outcomes through simple, practical measures like monitoring CO2 levels and proper ventilation.

Anni McTavish explores treasure baskets and heuristic play: the origins, the learning, and how to build your own collection from scratch.

In this extended Wellbeing Festival interview, Annie explains the Routes to Resilience for children, and adults, including what it means to be a resilient child, the many layers of resilience in a person’s life, how the Head, Heart, Hands – physical, emotional, cognitive – are all connected, and working with nature as a resource to support resilience

In this interview, Annie explains what we mean by pedagogy and pedagogical beliefs, and most importantly why understanding our own pedagogy improves our Early Years practice

Annie describes how personal pedagogy and curriculum can support each other, as well as some great strategies for developing personal pedagogy, using your own experiences and knowledge.

In this interview, Anthony explains that although our practice is always under construction, conflict may occur because we don’t handle difference well – whether that is differences in pedagogy, routines or procedures.

He says “We teach who we are” – our pedagogical practices reflect our own world views, our own values – and that ‘I’ am not one single thing, but many perspectives, relationships, experiences, beliefs and more.

Anthony has some great strategies for resolving conflict, with the caveat that change may be uncomfortable and will take time.

Anthony Semann reveals why beautiful environments are children's right & shares practical strategies for creating spaces that teach tenderness.

Barb O'Neill is passionate about empowering and supporting Early Years’ teachers.

Barbara Schindelhauer shares how the Numberland approach turns abstract maths into playful, multi-sensory experiences that engage and delight young children. Discover research-based strategies for joyful, effective early maths.