In this interview, we discuss speech and communication; the process of listening and speaking - often known as the speech chain or communication chain; the challenges children may have in different parts of the communication chain; how to support children in each section of the chain; the role of the environment and other factors on speech and language development; tips for parents and carers. This is a more depth interview and is 70 minutes long.

This online masterclass from Tamsin Grimmer gives early years educators and practitioners a framework for understanding children's behaviour and responding in supportive, nurturing ways.

In this interview, Bernie Landels explains the links between feet and resilience; Dr Ginsburg’s seven C's of resiliency - competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control – and how they relate to physical development, feet and balance.

Bernie explains the importance of babies ‘finding their feet’, by putting them in their mouths and the importance of going barefoot wherever possible and practical.

In this interview, we discuss primitive reflexes of the feet and Bernie explains the type of activities that Early Years professionals can do with children to help integrate reflexes and the benefits for the children.

We also discuss myths about footwear, what good footwear looks like and what defines a good shoe. We finish by discussing toe walking, what to look out for and how to support children. Bernie has some great top tips and strategies for healthy and strong feet that can be used in every setting.

Beth Thomas is a 30-something Mum of two boys who has spent most of her life dreaming about the things she would like to do, whilst working with young children and studying Early Years to degree level and beyond. In this video she talks about the importance of all types of transitions and her books.

In this interview, we discuss executive function, both as a skill that children need to master and as a framework for effective leadership. Bev Bacon explains how we can support children's executive function and Kelly Hill explains how a leadership pedagogy can be developed under the executive functioning areas

In this interview, we discuss what we mean by 'intentional' leadership and especially why this is important for the Early Years sector. I was particularly interested to learn about the different leadership styles and how this fitted with intentional leadership, as well as the benefits and pitfalls.

In this session, Bev explains how leadership is a skill that can be learned, a toolbox to be filled up, and has advice for new managers on how to handle this role, which they may have never been trained for.

We discuss how knowing, understanding and implementing the vision of the company that you are working for makes management decisions clearer, especially if there is conflict. Bev describes how managers can be more inclusive by really getting to know the staff, just as we would do with the children. She also has some great advice for settings who may be having challenges with the current recruitment crisis.

Bev finishes the session with some great top tips and strategies for all leaders and managers.

In this interview, we discuss the role of leadership in supporting practitioner's wellbeing, practitioners personal and professional development, including the 'people development plan'; having difficult conversations with staff and your own wellbeing as a leader and manager.

In this session, we will be looking at the new, non-statutory guidance Birth to 5 Matters and getting to know the benefits and scope of this comprehensive guidance. We will draw on previous guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and see the new materials this guidance offers.

EYFS guidance, Birth to 5 Matters was written by the sector, for the sector. And having led one of the specialist writing teams myself, I look forward to taking you through this comprehensive resource.

In this special episode of Early Years TV, Donna discusses the newly developed Birth to 5 Matters framework, which compliments the EYFS, as well as other curricula.

During the interview, Donna explains the need for a new framework and how Birth to 5 has been developed and grown. She also highlights the benefits of having a framework that has been constructed by such influential and knowledgeable Early Years experts.

Bridgit Brown has built up her childminding business, based in Worthing, West Sussex, over the last 3 years, drawing on her 20 years of childcare experience in a huge range of settings.

Bryony Rust shares practical strategies for supporting non-speaking children in early years settings, focusing on genuine child-led practice, understanding comfort zones, mindful interactions, and setting appropriate goals that foster connection.

In this video Carmen Powell explains how to use books to support diversity in a setting.

Caroline Jens has possibly a unique background - over 25 years of finance and ​nearly 10 years in child care, with some amazing achievements

In this interview, we discuss the Wellbeing Curriculum that Caroline Wright and her colleagues have designed and developed. We start by discussing the need for a Wellbeing Curriculum, particularly children's need for unconditional love, strong attachments and friendships.

Chanie Wilschanski is the founder of Schools of Excellence and DiscoverEd, where she supports and helps leaders from all types of settings, all over the world.

In this interview, we discuss staff self-esteem and self-confidence, the teacher's 'confidence challenge', the gratitude matrix and Chanie's 'Ripple Effect'.

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In this session, we discuss what makes a rich and stimulating learning environment, how this can be created at home or in an Early Years setting, the benefits for the children and the adult role, including finding the ideal balance between adult-led and child-initiated activities.