The Early Years Staff Meeting
Have you ever sat through a staff meeting and thought, 'but how is this relevant to Early Years?' Do you want on-the-go CPD that supports you to develop your EYFS practice in a way that holds the best interests of the children at the heart? Would you like this delivered by passionate and experienced Early Years teachers who know the realities of working in a busy setting? Then come and join us at The Early Years Staff Meeting to explore the magic and mayhem of the EYFS. Grab a cuppa, rest those feet that you've been on all day and delve into all things Early Years with us. Learn, listen and laugh with The Early Years Staff Meeting.
Episodes
18 episodes
Creating Writers Through Play and Purpose
Writing development continues to be one of the most challenging areas for early years educators to address, particularly as we approach end-of-year assessments. The conflict between developmental readiness and curriculum expectations creates a ...
Transitions in Early Years: Navigating The Summer Term
Summer term brings a unique whirlwind of activity for Early Years educators—a constant mental hum that simply doesn't stop. Between writing dozens of reports, finalising assessment data, creating balanced class lists, and managing transitions, ...
The Montessori Method:More Than Just Wooden Toys.
Unlock the secrets of the Montessori method with our heartfelt exploration into the life and legacy of Maria Montessori. This episode promises a journey through her revolutionary approach to education, born from a blend of engineering, psychiat...
World Book Day
We're back, after a short hiatus and we are talking about all things World Book Day. We're reigniting the true spirit of World Book Day, with tales of past shenanigans and a vision for a celebration that truly honors the joy of reading th...
A Very Merry Early Years Christmas
Are you ready to ditch the Elf on the Shelf and shake up your in-class Christmas celebrations? In our latest episode, we share the ups and the downs of creating festive magic in schools. From nativity play mishaps to the pressures of crafting u...
Deep Dive into Specific routines.
Moving forward from our last episode, We take a deep dive into routines, looking at specific transition points of the day from carpet time to home time. We give tips and advisee guaranteed to revolutionise your classroom management approach.&nb...
Unravelling the Art of Early Years Routines
How do we ensure children in their early years thrive in a structured environment? Join Sarah and Steph as we navigate the importance of routines in early years settings. We'll reveal how these routines not only help children but also sup...
Settling Children into Nursery and School.
Are you ready for a fresh perspective on early years education? We guarantee that this eye-opening conversation with Sarah, Kealey and Steph filled with personal stories and insights, will change the way you view the significance of early...
Instagram perfection VS reality, continuous provision part 2 and 'good enough is perfect'.
Frustrated with the pressure to create Pinterest-worthy learning environments on a shoestring budget? Overwhelmed by the onslaught of Insta-perfect classrooms that make your setting feel inadequate? Join us as we vent about the unrealistic stan...
New school year, Setting up Continuous provision and Switching Off.
Hey, Welcome back to a new school year! We look forward to sharing our experiences and wisdom with you all. As with all back to school staff meetings we start off with a cringy ice breaker. We are comparing ourselves to our favor...
Apologies, Home Visits and Staff Voice.
Welcome to the Early Years Staff Meeting Podcast with Sarah, Kelly, and Steph! We're excited to be back after a little hiatus. In this episode, we're going to apologise for our absence and discuss our main agenda: home visits. Lately, we've bee...
Briefing-Agenda:#Corriebobs
BriefingAgenda: The coronation In this meeting we will be exploring our past experiences of royal celebrations and discussing our thoughts behind the coronation planning we created for you to download as a free resource. Th...
Planning Problems
This week, the ladies of the Early Years Staff Meeting discuss planning. They talk about their experiences of some of the difficulties of planning in the Early Years and some of the ways they are overcoming these. They also explore...
Developing ethos in an Early Years setting
Agenda: EthosIn their first full length episode, Kealey, Sarah and Steph explore ethos and what it means to them. They delve into theories and approaches that have shaped their settings and offer step by step advice on how to develop the et...
Who do we think we are?
Agenda: Who are we?Today, Kealey, Sarah and Steph talk about how they got into working within Early Years and what listeners can expect from the forthcoming podcast.
Briefing- Agenda: Mothers Day Cards
BriefingAgenda: Mothers Day CardsIn this short meeting we will be exploring the issues around children making Mothers Day cards. The positives and pit falls of production made cards. Please Check out our social media pages ...
