Thriving Language - Early Years
We are the Beckies, we work together mentoring and coaching early years professionals to be the best they can be and create happier brighter futures for themselves and the children they work with. Our podcasts offer easy to use top tips to help ease your workload and build confidence in practice. Speech and Language Therapy and Early Years are what we love, so join us and discover how to make your life and career happier.
Episodes
120 episodes
The Beckies chat with Sarah Watkins - all about wildness, the outdoors and embracing natural play
Sarah talks to the Beckies about the outdoor environment. Sarah explores ‘risky play’ and prompts us to consider is this ‘risky’ or is this how children play? She explains to us how she uses the term ‘productive uncertainty’ and has applied thi...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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13:55
Here The Beckies talk with Natalie all about Simple Social Word Songs - discover how music connects us with children
Here we chat with Natalie Scarlett founder of simple social word songs. Natalie shares with us her experience of seeing the power of music and songs in creating connections with children to enable their speech and language to develop.&nb...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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11:39
The Beckies chat with Clare founder of Hampton Childcare Agency
Here the Beckies chat with Clare to discover what her agency does, how it helps Educators and Families to find the right setting for them, and why safeguarding is crucial in this role. Clare has a professional background as an early...
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10:01
The Beckies chat with Kate Burgess co-creator of the Pippin App - what is this all about and how can it support speech and language development
We are really pleased to talk with Kate the co-creator of the Pippin App and Independent Speech and Language Therapist.The App was created to support parents to develop environments where communication can flourish and thrive. Pipp...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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12:31
Here The Beckies discover more about the team at PATA with an in-depth look at how they support early years
Here we chat with Rachel and Helen as they join The Beckies to discuss their roles in PATA. What does a career as a training coordinator in early years look like? We discover the importance of continual professional development and why th...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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12:07
PATA who works with them and what do they do ? - Meet the team as they chat with The Beckies
Here the Beckies chat with Michelle and Kate to discover what their roles entail and how they became involved with PATA - we discuss the early years curriculum and how they support their own settings across the county and educators beyond this....
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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13:18
The Beckies chat with Rachel an amazing educator who works from home as a professional childminder
Here we chat with Rachel Perks owner of Mitton Minis Childcare. Grab a cuppa and join us as we discover more.Rachel runs her own professional childcare and education setting from home.We discover why Rachel chose to become a profe...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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9:36
Here the Beckies talk with Alison all about the EYFS curriculum and how the child drives this
Grab a cuppa and pop your feet up or listen on the go to our 10 min informative podcast ...We are delighted to be joined by Alison Featherbe to chat all about the Early Years Curriculum. We discover the role of the adult in childr...
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10:40
Here the Beckies talk with Michelle and Helen about their key roles in PATA
We had a great time recording with Helen and Michelle from PATA this is an early years trust originally set up and run by and for families. They are now a renowned support for the early years sector with training, admin and business support. As...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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12:53
Life as an Early Years Childhood Studies Student - The Beckies chat with Hollie 1st Year Student
Here we speak to Hollie an ECS student at The University of Gloucestershire. We discover what the course is all about, the research that she has been part of. Hollies motivation and what early years first years entails. We touch on ...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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11:11
The Beckies chat with Karen Nemeth this time all about multilingual learners
Karen Nemeth part 2As promised we are back chatting to Karen in her second recording with us all about children learning multiple languages. Karen shares with us her easy to use research based top tips that can be used in everyday...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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10:47
The Beckies chat with Tamsin Grimmer and discover all about a 'loving pedagogy'
Tamsin Grimmer – EY Consultant and Author The Beckies talk with Tamsin all about ‘loving pedagogy’. We explore why this matters, what does it look like in the early years environment and why it has sparked a particular interest for ...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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12:37
PATA career and training opportunities - The Beckies talk with Paula CEO at PATA
This is a 20 minute listen with some fantastic opportunities for early years careers. Paula Hayball CEO at PATA. PATA is the largest voluntary sector provider of support to early years childcare and education in Gloucester...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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21:46
Montessori in practice what does this really mean - The Beckies chat with Ailsa Monk The Principle of Cotswold Montessori Schools
Ailsa shares with us the principles behind the Montessori approach and what this looks like in the early years environment. Understanding the importance of trusting children and reflecting that they are less experienced adults, will ensure that...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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12:36
The Beckies chat with Karen Nemeth all about multiple language learners
Karen NemethWe talk to Karen about learning multiple languages and the importance of early years environments feeling safe and secure for all children. Karen shares with us why we need to embrace the child’s home language, to foll...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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13:44
Matthew Ford from Signature talks with The Beckies - we learn all about communication and sign language
Matthew Ford – Marketing Manager at Signature We talk to Matthew from Signature, a national charity for deaf communication and language qualifications in the UK.Matthew shares with us insight into learning sign language and w...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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8:51
The Beckies talk with Catherine Ensby - All about the life of an Outdoor Teacher
Catherine Ensby – Outdoor Teacher The Mud will wash off, but the memories will last a lifetime!We discuss the importance of the outdoors and how and why children learn in the outdoor environment. Cather...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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11:19
Here the Beckies talk with Ashley Wilson from The Ministry of Outdoor Education - The importance of being outdoors
We talk to Ashley Wilson from The Ministry of Outdoor Education (MOE) about the importance of being outdoors, the benefits of natural resources and the necessity of teaching young children about sustainability. Ashley discusses how w...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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10:02
The Beckies chat with Early Years Alliance Early Years Development Manager Alison Heseltine
We were really excited to speak to Alison who is the Early Years Development Manager at the Early Years Alliance (EYA) we discover what her role is all about and why understanding Early Years is so crucial. ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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16:49
An Accidental Headship - The Beckies chat with Helen an amazing educator, author and advocate for children
Here the Beckies chat with Helen Glass Educator and Author of An Accidental Headship.Helen talks about her journey into education from her own Steiner led beginnings through to being the Head of secondary schools. She highlig...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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12:09
The Beckies chat with Julia Rose from Famly - all about career journeys and opportunities in Early Years
Today we chat with Julia Rose Education Editor at Famly Julia talks to the Beckies at Thriving Language about her journey through early years and how her career has evolved. With a background as an educator, manage...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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10:30
Childcare and Education Expo - what its is all about and why does it help educators to thrive
We are so pleased to chat with Kara Neill, Marketing Manager at Childcare and Education Expo. What do we need to know about the Expo and how does it help us all to thrive?How can it help us to be inspired and what does it feel lik...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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10:23
The Universal Language of Nursery Rhymes - Inclusion, diversity and communication
Here Becky talks with Nazneen Yasin Founder and Director of Fabula Toys.We discuss the importance of understanding children's communications through their play and supporting language rich environments. We chat about why we sing and ...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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17:03
The Beckies chat with Hayley Rice Child Psychotherapist - and discover what do children and families need to thrive
Here The Beckies are joined by Hayley a child and adolescent psychotherapist.Hayley was a teacher who decided to understand and research further around supporting emotions in the classroom. She fell in love with play therapy and...
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11:12
Outstanding practice - what does this really mean and what does it feel like ?
Here the Beckies chat with Lynne, an outstanding childminder, we discover all about her latest Ofsted visit. Grab a cuppa and join us for ten minutes to find out what an Ofsted inspections feels and looks like. Interactions, bo...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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10:18