In the third episode of the latest series of Starcatchers' Creative Skills podcast, Early Years Development Manager, Amy Hall-Gibson, spoke to Visual Artist, Pearl K...

In part 2 of this episode of the Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast we spoke to Early Years Practitioners at Scots Corner Early Learning Centre, Carol Ann Low and Linette Stevenson, about big movement play, the legacy and the creative empowe...

In part one of this episode of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast, we spoke to dance artist, Skye Reynolds, about her artist residency with programme called

In the first episode of the latest series of Starcatchers' Creative Skills podcast, Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstrong, spoke to Community Engagement...

In the fifth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstong, spoke to Storyteller, Andy Cannon, about the importance of Storytelling with Early Years children. Listen to hi...

Tackle those January Blues by listening to the latest Creative Skills bonus mini episode providing practical approaches to emotional literacy and self care. To be the first to know when a new episode is live, subscribe to the Sta...

In the fourth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast we spoke to Early Years Practitioners at Scots Corner Early Learning Centre, Carol Ann Low and Linette Stevenson, about big movement play, the legacy and the cre...

In this episode, we spoke to artists Sam Jameson, a performer working in theatre for early years audiences and families. Since lockdown, Samuel has also been working in a nursery as an early years assistant. In this episode, Samuel ...

Welcome to Starcatchers’ podcast series Let’s Talk About…In this episode, Starcatchers Chief Executive, Rhona Matheson is joined by Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland, Bruce Adamson, and talks about a range of topics ...

In this episode, we spoke to artists Kirsty Pennycook, Kirstin Abraham and Skye Reynolds, exploring their experiences of working creatively with birth to three year-olds. Full of practical approaches, hints and tips for creating memorable creat...

Welcome to Starcatchers’ podcast series Let’s Talk About…In this episode, Starcatchers Chief Executive, Rhona Matheson is joined by Dr. Rachel Drury from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a music psychologist, researcher and practici...

This podcast focuses on a Starcatchers' programme called Wee People Big Feelings, exploring the relationship between creativity and emotional literacy in very young childre...

The fifth episode of Let’s Talk About..., features Katy Wilson, Matt Addicott, Heather Fulton and Hazel Darwin-Clements, artists who have worked with Starcatchers in a variety of projects over the last 15 years, talking about artists in residen...

Our fourth episode in the Let’s Talk About series, featuring developmental psychologist and research scientist, Suzanne Zeedyk talks how the arts can encourage connection in babies.Let’s Talk About…is Starcatchers’ brand-new p...

This month, to help you celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, we’ll be talking about creative ideas that support wee one’s emotional literacy and wellbeing. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to:

Our third episode in the Let’s Talk About series, featuring Chief Executive of Children 1st, Mary Glasgow talks about the importance of the arts. Let’s Talk About…is Starcatchers’ brand-new podcast celebrating Starcatchers’ 15th bi...

Our second episode in the Let’s Talk About series, featuring Festival Director of Imaginate, Noel Jordan and Executive Director of Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Tony Reekie will talk about the importance of baby theatre.Let’s Talk A...

This month, we’re talking about how to deliver creative ideas even when you don’t have a lot of space! To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode...

Welcome to Starcatchers’ brand-new podcast series Let’s Talk About… a podcast celebrating Starcatchers’ 15th birthday in 2021. Rhona Matheson, Starcatchers’ Chief Executive, will be joined by friends and colleagues from across the arts, educati...

This month, we’re talking about how to measure impact and the voice of the children you work with. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-im...

Schemas are patterns of repeated behaviours which children engage in. In this episode, we talk about different schematic patterns, and how to support them through expressive arts delivery!Find more schema resources here:

We have a special bonus episode about exploring Starcatchers' production "Mixed Up" at home! Find out more here: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/mixed-up/

On this episode we sat down with Fraser Stone, musician and educator. We spoke about rhythm, self-expression, and how music is everywhere!The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workfo...

On this episode we were delighted to host Dr. Rachel Drury, a a researcher and creative artist who works in the fields of psychology and education. We spoke about communication, language development, agency and empathy. Plus some ideas to take ...

We're back with Skye Reynolds! In part 2 of our conversation we focus on putting developmental movement patterns into practice, and fun movement ideas you can use in your setting with the children you wor...