Watch any of your Early Years TV Episodes below

All the Early Years TV Episodes are below – or you can select any of the EYTV topics and see the relevant episodes.

You can watch the latest episode free, or join Early Years TV Premium to get access to all the videos we produce now and in the future (plus get a Professional Development certificate for each video you watch).

Latest Free Episode:

Sandi Phoenix and Tasha Bretten on the Phoenix Cups and Boogie Mites

Select your topic to see the relevant Early Years TV episodes or scroll down to see them all:

Babies

Speech, Language & Communication

Observation, Assessment & Planning

Safeguarding

Toddlers

Story & storytelling

Pedagogy

Research

Reception

Literacy

Play

Sustainability

Transitions

Physical Development

Learning Environments

Wellbeing & Mental health

Diversity & Culture

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Outdoors

Health & Nutrition

Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Leaders and Managers

Music & Singing

Parents

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Emma Spiers on The vital role of Pre-phonics for reading success
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Emma Spiers on The Vital Role of Pre-Phonics for Reading Success

Emma Spiers explains why pre-phonics begins at birth and how everyday activities like singing, stories and play develop essential reading foundations. Learn practical, systematic approaches to support children aged 2-4 in building vital pre-reading skills.

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Ann Marie Christian on Unconscious bias and stereotypes
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Ann Marie Christian on Unconscious Bias and Stereotypes

Ann Marie Christian explores how unconscious bias affects children in Early Years settings and provides practical strategies for creating inclusive…

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Lauren Bradshaw on The pivotal role of digital learning in ECE
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Lauren Bradshaw on The pivotal role of digital learning in ECE

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

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Stacy Benge on The Whole Child Alphabet
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Stacy Benge on The Whole Child Alphabet

Stacy Benge shares a holistic educational approach called The Whole Child Alphabet that develops every aspect of young learners. Go beyond conventional curricula to create an enriching environment that unlocks children’s full potential.

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Dr Pete King on the Play Cycle and Loose Parts
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Dr Pete King on the Play Cycle and Loose Parts

Dr Pete King explains the play cycle, how it connects to loose parts theory, and why sometimes doing less in…

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Clare Devlin on Observation, Assessment and Planning
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Clare Devlin on Observation, Assessment and Planning

Clare Devlin shares the ‘What, So What, Now What’ approach to observation, assessment & planning in early childhood education. Clare…

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Professor Julie Fisher on Starting from the Child?
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Professor Julie Fisher on ‘Starting from the Child?’

Professor Julie Fisher discusses the challenges of balancing child-centred approaches with external pressures in early years education, offering practical insights for creating environments that foster genuine learning and development.

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Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg on PLAY
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Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg on PLAY

Explore how to create meaningful continuous provision that supports genuine learning through play, with practical insights from Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg’s experience in early years education.

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Rae Pica on Why Play?
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Rae Pica on Why Play?

Rae Pica discusses the importance of defending play in early education, exploring different types of play and offering practical advice for educators and parents.

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Charlotte Davies on Sensory Integration and the Development of Children’s Senses
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Charlotte Davies on Sensory Integration and the Development of Children’s Senses

In this extended, hour-long session Charlotte Davies discusses integrating senses for child development – sound triggers reflexes and motor skills;…

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Louise Mercieca on Brain Development, Palate and Nutrition
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Louise Mercieca on Brain Development, Palate and Nutrition

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.

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Dr Lakeisha Johnson on Maya’s Book Nook and diversity in books
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Dr Lakeisha Johnson on Maya’s Book Nook and Diversity in Books

Dr Lakeisha Johnson shares expert advice on selecting diverse, engaging books for early years settings. Learn practical strategies for budget-friendly bookshelf updates and using books as springboards for learning across subjects.

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Sandi Phoenix on Update on the Phoenix Cups: Theoretical Framework
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Sandi Phoenix on Update on the Phoenix Cups: Theoretical Framework

Sandi Phoenix explores the theoretical foundations of the Phoenix Cups framework, explaining its evolution from behaviourism to humanistic psychology. She discusses the 5 basic human needs and how understanding these can transform early years practice.

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Lukas Ritson on Play Spaces, Wonderment and Sustainability
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Lukas Ritson on Play Spaces, Wonderment and Sustainability

In this interview, Lukas Ritson shares how to design nature play spaces that build empathy & sustainability. Understand child experiences…

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Nathan Wallis on Social and Emotional Development in the first 1000 Days
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Nathan Wallis on Social and Emotional Development in the first 1000 Days

In this interview, Nathan explains the critical importance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life; the benefits of…

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Shawn Bryant on Playful, Therapeutic Engagement
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Shawn Bryant on Playful, Therapeutic Engagement

Shawn Bryant discusses playful interactions and therapeutic engagement in early childhood education. Learn strategies for self-awareness, attuned interactions, and creating a supportive environment for young learners.

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Nick Dux on Resilience through the Transformative Communication Approach
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Nick Dux on Resilience through the Transformative Communication Approach

In this interview Nick Dux explains how to empower children’s inner voice and build resilience through transformative communication. Use ‘superpower language’ to praise strengths. Lead with empathy, then highlight child’s qualities to take control when challenges arise. The approach also works for adults. We also discuss some of Nick’s book – It’s All Narrative – in particular: • Our ‘inner voice’ from and how this may affect us for the rest of our lives. • Children’s internal narrative, displayed as a range of different behaviours. • Transformative Communication, a practical, supportive approach for helping to support children, that includes Superpower language and empathy and empowerment.

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Ann Marie Christian on Affluent Neglect
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Ann Marie Christian on Affluent Neglect

Ann Marie Christian shares her expertise on identifying and addressing affluent neglect, a complex form of neglect in wealthy families,…

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Shawn Bryant on The CHILD Scale
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Shawn Bryant on the CHILD Scale

In this session, Shawn discusses the importance of social and emotional learning in early childhood education and introduces a tool…

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Preeti Patel on Learning Through Play – The Montessori Way

Preeti Patel from Montessori Global Education discusses how children learn through play in a Montessori setting. She explains the Montessori philosophy that children’s play is purposeful and their work is their play. The environment respects children, provides life skills, and supports focus and independence. Routines flow naturally to meet children’s needs.

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Dr Jacqueline Harding and Lourdes Kerr on The Brain That Loves To Play
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Dr Jacqueline Harding and Lourdes Kerr on The Brain That Loves To Play

Dr. Jacqueline Harding, child development expert and author, joins Lourdes Kerr, an outstanding Early Years expert, to share insights from Harding’s book “The Brain That Loves to Play.” Through video examples and clear explanations, they reveal the neuroscience behind why spontaneous, sensory play is crucial for brain development and learning.

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Rachel Buckler on The Role of the DSL (2024)

Gain invaluable expert guidance on mastering the vital Designated Safeguarding Lead role from Rachel Buckler. This comprehensive session covers navigating challenges, exercising professional curiosity, escalating concerns properly, and developing best practice tailored to your local context.

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Louise Mercieca on Cost of Living and Health Implications
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Louise Mercieca on Cost of Living and Health Implications

Louise Mercieca reveals the alarming decline in fruit and vegetable consumption due to rising costs, and the concerning rise of…

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Karen Massey on Apraxia of speech or Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia

In this session, Karen Massey explains apraxia of speech – a speech sound disorder affecting verbal skills. She discusses links…

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