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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
Potty Training
Ofsted
Helicopter Stories
Play In Early Education
Child Development
Education Policy
Leadership
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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Latest Episodes

How do books shape children's sense of identity, belonging and understanding of others? In this podcast episode and article, we explore the importance of representation in children's literature and why inclusive storytelling matters in early childhoo... more

Drawing on personal experience, research and the Greater Than 3 mentor programme, Robert Harris explores why men remain underrepresented in early childhood. He considers the impact of gender diversity on children, the stigma and gatekeeping men can f... more

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

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Recent Guests

Sukhy Kaur
Children's author and former teacher
Author, educator
Episode: Who gets to feel seen in our classrooms? Culturally inclusive practice through books
Rob Harris
Licensed professional counselor and Georgetown University faculty
Georgetown University
Episode: Moving beyond 3 percent: Recruiting more men into early years
Aure De Gan
Clinical psychologist and attachment researcher
Episode: Will you notice me? What children learn from how we respond to their distress
Louise Mercier
Nutritional therapist, early years nutrition consultant, award-winning author
Episode: Growing brains, growing bodies: Understanding ultra-processed foods
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
Julian Grenier
Research/Content lead at Education Endowment Foundation focusing on early years
Education Endowment Foundation
Episode: Using the early years pupil premium to strengthen practice and equity
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

Hosts

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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#56
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#137
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#206
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#26
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#30
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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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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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Recent guests on The Voice of Early Childhood include:

1. Sukhy Kaur
2. Rob Harris
3. Aure De Gan
4. Louise Mercier
5. Cara Toureau
6. Jenny Weidner
7. Julian Grenier
8. Nicola Maria Rose

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