- Episode 40: Private vs School-based Settings
Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER!
Twinkl Early Years staff are asked a lot... is it better working in a school-based or private early years setting? What are the differences? Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah from the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss their experiences working in a variety of early years settings and which they preferred.
Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? Find them on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
17m | Sep 11, 2023 - Episode 39: The Attainment Gap
The 3 words every early years practitioner dreads... the attainment gap! Have no fear, Jordan from the charity Peeple is here to put your mind at rest and offer advise on how to support our most disadvantaged children and families.
54m | Aug 28, 2023 - Episode 38: Schemas Part 1
Do you know what a schema is? Did you know there are 9 of them? How do children use schemas and how can you tell? These are all questions Shána had for Julia and Louise from the Twinkl Early Years CPD team, and thankfully, they had all the answers!
37m | Aug 14, 2023 - Episode 37: Top Tips for September (Instagram Live)
So, you're about to join the best community EVER, but don't have a clue what to expect? 🤯
Join us for an Instagram LIVE on Tuesday the 4th of July at 6pm where Shána and 3 guest early years practitioners share their experiences and answer your questions on what to expect in September. 🎥🎉
This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together and chat about our passion for working with young children. So make sure you tune in and join the conversation! 🤩
#twinkleyfs #earlyyears #newstaff #instagramlive #cantwaittodiscuss #EYCommunity #EYTagteam
45m | Jul 31, 2023 - Episode 36: Parent Relationships with Famly
All the way from Copenhagen, Matt from Famly talks about why parent and family relationships are vital for not only the child, but the carers and educators involved too.
Follow them on: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - LinkedIn - Website
1h 1m | Jul 17, 2023 - Episode 35: The Collective Approach
They say it takes a village to raise a child. That couldn't be more true in today's society! Shána speaks with Samantha Dholakia on who can be involved in a collective approach to supporting early years children and why it's so important for everyone.
Check out Sam on: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - Website
55m | Jul 3, 2023 - Episode 34: Risky Play
Julia and Lou are back to teach us how to promote and support risky play in our settings. We might also learn about what they find risky as adults!
1h 9m | Jun 19, 2023 - Episode 33: Gestalt Language Processing
Shána speaks with Cathy from the Speech Den about Gestalt Language Processing and how we can support children in a school and home setting.
Follow Cathy's work on:
Twitter - Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - LinkedIn - Website
Get tickets to the Gestalt Language Processors Conference here!
56m | Jun 5, 2023 - Episode 32: Signing
Speech and Language advisor Sarah Billingham is back, this time to talk about alternative forms of communication such as using sign languages and systems to support children in the early years and why it works so well for everyone.
41m | May 22, 2023 - Episode 31: Around The World - Northern Ireland!
MINI SERIES
Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Amy on TikTok Live about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Northern Ireland!
54m | May 8, 2023 - Episode 29: EYFS Around The World - Mexico!
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Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Delia on TikTok Live about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Mexico!
1h 4m | Apr 10, 2023 - Episode 28: EYFS Around The World - South Africa!
MINI SERIES
Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Liesel about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in South Africa!
53m | Mar 27, 2023 - Episode 27: EYFS Around The World - Romania!
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Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Sonia on TikTok Live about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Romania!
51m | Mar 13, 2023 - Twinkl Talks: EYFS 1st Birthday Giveaway!
BONUS EPISODE!
Twinkl Talks: EYFS is now 1 year old, wow! Here is a special bonus episode with outtakes that never quite made it to air..
Shána also tells you the emoji you need to be a part of the 1st birthday giveaway, so make sure you listen 'til the end to find it!
17m | Feb 27, 2023 - Episode 26: EYFS Around The World - Australia!
MINI SERIES
Ever wanted to teach Early Years abroad? Shána talks to Stacey about what it's like to be an EYFS Teacher in Australia!
Check out their: Instagram - Facebook - Facebook Group - TikTok - Twitter
1h 0m | Feb 27, 2023 - Episode 25: Wellbeing with Jessica Joan
Teaching in the Early Years is rewarding, but not without its challenges. One of them of course, is your wellbeing! Shána talks with Primary School teacher and Happy Teacher Coach Jessica Joan about how to look after our wellbeing and why it is so important.
Check out Jess' Instagram - Facebook Profile - Facebook Page - Facebook Group
43m | Feb 13, 2023 - Episode 24: Nurturing Curiosity
Julia and Lou are back! This time they explore the theme of curiosity, why it is so important to nurture it in the EYFS and what happens when we lead with it in our practise.
Link to Twinkl Curiosity resource pack here.
58m | Jan 30, 2023 - Episode 23: Playful Mathematics with Dr. Helen Williams
Shána talks with Nursery World 2022 Award Winning Author Dr. Helen J Williams about how to make maths learning fun and engaging inside and outside the classroom.
The Early Childhood Mathematics Group
59m | Jan 16, 2023 - Episode 22: Behaviour Talks with Sarah Billingham
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Shána kick-starts 2023 with a chat about the link between behaviour and communication, with Speech and Language advisor Sarah Billingham.
52m | Jan 2, 2023
