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The Voice of Early Childhood

The Voice of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Education
Early Years Education
School Readiness
Education Endowment Foundation
Education
Play
Storytelling
Early Years Pupil Premium
Flourishing
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Early Years Foundation Stage
Emotional Intelligence
Ofsted
Potty Training
Helicopter Stories
Child Development
Play In Early Education
Leadership
Education Policy
Artificial Intelligence

The Voice of Early Childhood Podcast: involving you in thought-provoking discussions around early childhood. This weekly podcast brings you discussion, reflection, debate and a window into the minds of advocates working with our young leaders of tomorrow.

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What if children's distress is not just a problem to solve, but a signal of their need to be seen? This article and podcast episode explore how children's expectations about availability and effectiveness of support from close others develop through ... more

The first five years are a once-in-a-lifetime window of opportunity for brain development. During this period, food does far more than fill tummies, it helps support learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and lifelong health. This article and podca... more

Professional development is something every early childhood setting invests in, yet it does not always lead to meaningful or lasting change. Training sessions may be delivered, feedback forms may be completed, and educators may leave feeling inspired... more

Raising happy, healthy, successful kids with the Core4Connectors - A relationship-based approach.

Today's parents and carers are shifting their hopes for children from outward success to inner security. This article and podcast episode explore how... more

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Recent Guests

Julian Grenier
Speaker from Education Endowment Foundation
Education Endowment Foundation
Episode: What does good quality CPD look like?
Cara Toureau
Founder of Core for Parenting
Core for Parenting
Episode: What is relationship-based parenting?
Jenny Weidner
Director of Be Intentional Education Consultant, Leadership Coach, and author
Be Intentional Education
Episode: Early years leadership stories
Nicola Maria Rose
Founder of HushAway; sound therapy practitioner and coach
HushAway
Episode: What is sound-based emotional regulation?
Kelly Hill
Founder of The Early Years Company
The Early Years Company
Episode: Professional curiosity: Creating cultures of reflection, safety and growth
Jack Edwards
Operations Director at Swift
Swift
Episode: Professional curiosity: Creating cultures of reflection, safety and growth
Fufy Demissie
Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University with a background in early years teaching
Sheffield Hallam University
Episode: Supporting children's language through shared stories and sustained dialogue
Katie Thomas
Licensed mental health counselor with a focus on trauma-informed care in early childhood
Massachusetts, USA
Episode: Unconditional positive regard in early childhood: What we can still learn from Carl Rogers and Mister Rogers?
David Thomas
Retired early childhood educator and administrator
Massachusetts, USA
Episode: Unconditional positive regard in early childhood: What we can still learn from Carl Rogers and Mister Rogers?

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Angelica Salinska
Host of The Voice of Early Childhood (multiple episodes, primary host)
Angelica Slitska
Co-host with focus on early childhood education topics and guest discussions

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Apple Podcasts
#129
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#201
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#5
Philippines/Education/How To
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#48
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#61
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#74
Ireland/Education/How To
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#79
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#170
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#177
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#193
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#216
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#236
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Understanding the impact of childhood trauma and how to develop trauma-informed practices
Q: How can educators respond in a trauma-informed way?
Lead with safety, then regulate the body, relate to the child's feelings, and finally reason through problems. Avoid punishments that escalate distress, and use relational moments to help children feel seen and valued.
Understanding the impact of childhood trauma and how to develop trauma-informed practices
Q: What are common ways trauma shows up in children in the classroom?
Trauma can present as dissociation or an arousal response like fight/flight, with behaviors that function to keep the child safe. Some may shut down, while others may be aggressive or reactive; both reflect attempts to regulate safety in the moment.
Understanding the impact of childhood trauma and how to develop trauma-informed practices
Q: So, Mary, what is trauma, and how has our understanding evolved?
Trauma is more than the event; it's the wound that lives in the child and shapes health and development. Our understanding has expanded from a focus on specific abuses to recognizing that any experience overwhelming to a child's system can be traumatic, and that trauma is highly subjective and individual.
Tummy time is an outdated notion
Q: Can you explain reflexes and why they're important when discussing tummy time?
Reflexes are innate movement patterns that, when they integrate during the nervous system's maturation, free up space for intentional, higher-level actions and learning; delays or retention of reflexes can impede focus and movement, affecting school readiness.
Active vs passive screen time
Q: How should screen time be balanced with other activities?
Balance comes from integrating screens into a wider daily rhythm that includes outdoor play, downtime, and family interactions, so screens become a tool rather than the default activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Voice of Early Childhood

What is The Voice of Early Childhood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers thoughtful conversations centered on early childhood education, with a strong emphasis on practitioner practice, policy context, and family outcomes. Recent episodes explore real-world tools and frameworks—ranging from funding levers like the Early Years Pupil Premium and its impact on classroom practice, to evolving inspection frameworks, regression-informed approaches to language and literacy, and trauma-informed care in early settings. Across episodes, guests bring hands-on expertise (from speech and language development to play-based pedagogy), practical CPD strategies, and leadership perspectives aimed at improving equity, inclusion, and child well-being. Noteworthy throughlines include a focus on relationship-building ... more

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1. Julian Grenier
2. Cara Toureau
3. Jenny Weidner
4. Nicola Maria Rose
5. Kelly Hill
6. Jack Edwards
7. Fufy Demissie
8. Katie Thomas

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