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Tapestry Talks

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Neurodiversity
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Early Years Foundation Stage
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Join the experienced education team at Tapestry the childhood education platform, alongside expert guests, for insightful discussions designed to enrich your practice and pedagogy in early years and primary education. Each episode delves into important topics, offering practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.

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Amber Ogunsanya-William joins Ben for a discussion on her role as a play consultant and worker.

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Technology in Early Years education, digital literacy, and online safety - what do educators need to know now? On this month's Tapestry Talks, Ben and Kat sit down with Princess Souassou Tsiagbe for a practical conversation on using technology to enh... more

For Tapestry's 200th podcast, directors Helen and Steve sat down to highlight a few of their favourite previous episodes and reflect on where they see the podcast going over the next year, as well as some big moments that happened for Tapestry over t... more

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What to consider to ensure child-centred transition from Reception to Year 1, with Michelle Windridge, National Education Lead for School-based EYFS at Twinkl.

Becca and Stephen are joined by Dr Ben Levy who is and Educational Psychologist and magician who has developed a framework to enhance pupil engagement and performance. They discuss the 5 aspects of the framework and how it can be applied in early yea... more

Neurodiversity affirming practice for autistic girls and a glimpse into the ethos behind Ashley’s House – a new centre where a life-skills programme is central to the curriculum. With Dipaley Patel, Speech and Language Associate Practitioner and moth... more

Stephen chats with Simon Airey, who is a neurodivergent teacher and advocate for Inclusion. They discuss what inclusion means to Simon, his top tips for inclusive learning spaces and the importance of 'connection over correction'.

EYA CEO Neil Leitch discusses current issues and challenges confronting the sector.

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Recent Guests

Amber Ogunsanya-William
Play worker, NSPCC play champion, inclusive play consultant, worker, and advocate
Independent play professional and advocate
Episode: Play is a Lifeline
Dr. Ben Levy
Educational psychologist and magician known for his engagement framework.
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Episode: Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom
Neil Leitch
Chief Executive Officer of the Early Years Alliance, passionate advocate for the early years sector.
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Episode: Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability
Sean Chandler
A deaf musician and educator who advocates for deaf identity and accessibility.
Episode: A conversation about deaf identity and BSL
Lizzie Wharton
A qualified BSL interpreter with extensive experience in the deaf community.
Episode: A conversation about deaf identity and BSL
Frances Akinde
Educator, author, and neurodiversity champion
Episode: Be an Ally not a Bystander
Zynab Al Bahrani
Mother of two autistic sons, autism consultant and speech and language practitioner.
Happy Chatters
Episode: Neurodiversity affirming parenting and practice
Joanne Lo
Education consultant specializing in nurturing teachers and children
Episode: Creating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in your setting or school
Curtly Ania
Supporter of individuals seeking to open their own nursery business
Episode: Advice on opening your own Nursery

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Jules [Tapestry Host]
Host of the podcast series, involved in ongoing discussions around early years education.
Stephen [Tapestry Host]
Co-host contributing to episodes on pedagogy and sector issues.

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Supporting positive transitions from Reception to Year 1
Q: What are the potential outcomes of a positive transition between reception and Year 1?
Children feeling comfortable, safe, and having positive relationships significantly impacts their learning and development.
Supporting positive transitions from Reception to Year 1
Q: Why do you think it's important to start thinking about transition from reception to year one early?
It needs to be carefully planned well before the end of the summer term for a smooth transition.
Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom
Q: What is the best starting point for educators who are wanting to see enhanced engagement in their learning spaces?
Focus on determining why students should care about what they're learning to improve engagement.
A specialist centre for autistic girls
Q: Could you tell us some more about Ashley's House, and also why there was a need for this type of school for girls specifically?
Ashley's House aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for autistic girls to develop life skills, confidence, and self-acceptance.
A conversation about deaf identity and BSL
Q: What is British Sign Language and your experience of learning it?
Sean explains that BSL is an official language with its own syntax and has significantly impacted his life since learning it, particularly in connecting with the deaf community.

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Focus is primarily on educational practices, particularly in early childhood and primary education, encompassing discussions about diverse topics like engagement strategies, neurodiversity, and allyship in teaching. It frequently features insights from educators and experts who share their personal experiences and frameworks aimed at enhancing the learning environment for children. A distinctive aspect includes leveraging personal narratives to address systemic challenges in education and promote inclusive and meaningful teaching approaches. This informative blend of expert opinions and personal reflections makes it a valuable resource for educators seeking to implement innovative teaching methodologies and support children's overall develo... more

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1. Amber Ogunsanya-William
2. Dr. Ben Levy
3. Neil Leitch
4. Sean Chandler
5. Lizzie Wharton
6. Frances Akinde
7. Zynab Al Bahrani
8. Joanne Lo

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