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Early Excellence Podcast

Early Excellence
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Education
EYFS
Continuous Provision
Self-Regulation
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Physical Development
Early Excellence
Storytelling
Ofsted
Key Stage 1
Professional Love
Characteristics Of Effective Learning
Forest Schools
Early Years
Mathematics
Language Development

Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE

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Occupational Therapist Helen Buteux joins us this week on the podcast. She shares insights on physical development in the EYFS, the importance of foundational skills, and how occupational therapy can support children and families. This conversation h... more

Becky Lindsay joins us this week on the podcast as we discuss child-centred, research informed SEND practice.

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• Meet the Needs of Children with SEND in the Early Years

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Nancy Stewart joins us for this week’s episode of the podcast as we explore the new Birth to 5 Matters document following its official launch in July. We explore the new features included in the materials and also revisit the key principles which rem... more

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Join us as Jules Pottle, an expert in storytelling and education, shares innovative methods to integrate storytelling into teaching science, drama, and literacy. Discover how engaging narratives can transform learning experiences for children from ea... more

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Becky Lindsay
Nursery teacher, early career teacher, and SEND researcher
Edge Hill University (researcher); Nursery school/early years practitioner
Episode: A Focus on Research Informed SEND Practice with Becky Lindsay
Jules Pottle
Teacher, author, science educator, storyteller, and drama advocate introduced as a guest
Storytelling Schools / various educational initiatives
Episode: The Power of Storytelling with Jules Pottle
Stephen Kilgour
Education advisor and SEND advisor; linked with Tapestry
Tapestry
Episode: Effective Assessment in the EYFS with Stephen Kilgour
Leanne Foster
Early years lead for Parkview Academy and Black Clover Brown; pilot inspector for the Ofsted framework
Parkview Academy; Black Clover Brown
Episode: Navigating Ofsted Inspections: Insights from a Pilot School with Leanne Foster
Lucy Fox
Early years lead at Stoke Primary School, Assistant Head Teacher and Head of Foundations
Stoke Primary School
Episode: Going Screen Free in the EYFS with Lucy Fox
Rachel Shearer
Speech and Language Therapist
NHS, Early Talk for York
Episode: Closing the Communication Gap: Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming
Martin Cumming
Assistant head teacher, Comet specialist speech and language teacher
St Paul's Nursery School, York; Early Talk for York
Episode: Closing the Communication Gap: Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming
Becky Hoare
Founder of Pop Up Play Village, author on role play and children's mental health
Pop Up Play Village, Author
Episode: The Power of Role Play with Becky Hoare
Ed Finch
Head teacher, storyteller, and co-author of Storacy
Storytelling Schools (co-author)
Episode: The Wonder of Storytelling with Ed Finch

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Andy Burt
Host of the Early Excellence Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
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    All of your podcasts are so helpful and informative. I actually look forward to listening to them and coming back to them. Thank you for the time you take to put these together. Amy Banks, East Haddon Primary School

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    Mrs Banks EYFS KS1
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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High-quality guests with real-world experiences.
Regularly useful resources and insights for EYFS teams.
Concise, actionable ideas you can try next week.
Informative and practical for school improvement.

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The New Birth to 5 Matters Document with Nancy Stewart
Q: What is the intended impact of Birth to 5 Matters in daily practice?
The aim is for it to be a daily reference that supports professional judgment, guides observation, and helps plan activities that promote genuine thinking and development, rather than serving as a rigid checklist.
The New Birth to 5 Matters Document with Nancy Stewart
Q: How is sustainability integrated into Birth to 5 Matters?
Sustainability is woven through every section, not treated as an add-on, with a focus on developing children's agency, care, and commitment to environmental matters, and ensuring that sustainable practice is part of everyday provision.
The New Birth to 5 Matters Document with Nancy Stewart
Q: What has changed in Birth to 5 Matters and why were these changes necessary?
Changes were driven by sector feedback and new knowledge, including added emphasis on neurodivergence, sustainability across all aspects of practice, and the new digital pedagogy section to address increased use of technology in learning environments.
Effective Assessment in the EYFS with Stephen Kilgour
Q: What are the key questions practitioners should ask when evaluating their assessment practices?
The host guides a wrap-up around core questions: understanding child development with flexible expectations, asking why assessment is being done and who it serves, and ensuring meaningful team conversations to interpret observations and plan next steps for improvement.
The Can Do Approach to Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Skills with Joanne Jones
Q: How has delivering therapy online changed your practice and what are the key benefits?
Online delivery allowed viewing hundreds of home interactions, which revealed patterns like late talkers' need for more pauses and back-and-forth exchanges. It also enabled scalable feedback and empowering parents to act as co-therapists, a shift from the hands-on NHS model to a more relationship-centered, accessible approach.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that centers on early years (EYFS) and lower primary practices, with a strong emphasis on play, language development, and environment design. Episodes feature school leaders, EYFS staff, and local authority experts discussing real-world implementation—from Ofsted readiness and mixed-age provision to screen-free classrooms, storytelling, forest school, and family-centered language programs. Noteworthy are the hands-on Case studies, cross-site leadership insights, and resources that help schools translate theory into tangible classroom improvements. The format tends to blend leadership strategy with classroom-level tactics, making it a valuable resource for educators, school leaders, and policy-minded pr... more

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2. Jules Pottle
3. Stephen Kilgour
4. Leanne Foster
5. Lucy Fox
6. Rachel Shearer
7. Martin Cumming
8. Becky Hoare

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