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Early Excellence Podcast

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

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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Latest Episodes

Angela Thorogood joins us from St Mary's Primary School in Whitstable as we discuss how visits to the local area can provide rich learning experiences.

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• Explore more about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

• Read our blog... more

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Emma Boor from Wild Boor Ideas joins us this week as we discuss the use of puppets and drama with young children.

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

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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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Recent Guests

Angela Thorogood
Reception teacher and Geography Coordinator at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Episode: Local Area Visits as Part of a Rich EYFS Curriculum with Angela Thorogood
Emma Boor
Puppeteer and theatre maker who creates interactive shows and sensory experiences for young children
Wild Boor Ideas
Episode: Bringing Puppets to Life with Emma Boor
Helen Buteux
Occupational therapist specializing in paediatrics and maternal well-being
Independent/private practice, formerly NHS paediatrics
Episode: A Close Look at Physical development in the EYFS with Helen Buteux
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
Nancy Stewart
Project lead for Birth to 5 Matters review
Birth to 5 Matters / Early Excellence
Episode: The New Birth to 5 Matters Document with Nancy Stewart
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
Anne Brass
Specialist early years advisor, Durham Local Authority
Durham Local Authority
Episode: Navigating Change in Mixed-Age Classes: Challenges for Schools and Leaders with Anne Brass and Kate Gingles

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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
  • So helpful

    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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Local Area Visits as Part of a Rich EYFS Curriculum with Angela Thorogood
Q: Could you go into that in a bit more detail? Could you tell us about the logistics of how do you manage it?
Six focus children usually go with the teaching assistant and a volunteer or staff member during child-initiated time, while Thorogood stays with the rest of the class. Longer visits may use the school minibus and additional staff, and parent permissions allow local outings to happen without repeated forms.
Local Area Visits as Part of a Rich EYFS Curriculum with Angela Thorogood
Q: When did you start to think about getting out there and using the resource which is Whitstable?
The visits developed gradually after Thorogood attended a course on planning in the moment. They started with trips to Tesco for cake ingredients, then grew to include local shops, the woods, the harbour, the RNLI and other community places.
Bringing Puppets to Life with Emma Boor
Q: What do puppets bring to the work that you do?
Boor says puppets can help children express thoughts and feelings, build empathy, engage with stories and explore settings. They can also attract attention and encourage group participation.
Bringing Puppets to Life with Emma Boor
Q: What is it that you do that helps keep that engagement? How is it interactive for the youngest children?
Boor plans each show in five sections, varying songs, characters, puppetry and other performance styles. She also includes humor for adults and leaves room to respond to children's ideas within the show's structure.
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.

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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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1. Angela Thorogood
2. Emma Boor
3. Helen Buteux
4. Becky Lindsay
5. Nancy Stewart
6. Jules Pottle
7. Stephen Kilgour
8. Leanne Foster

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