In this final episode of the season, Glenn has been talking to Mark Stewart. A search for left-handed scissors for his son has led to a remarkable career supporting left handed people inculding producing a variety of resources to help left-handed children, as well as for their parents and teachers, such as the activity book" So You Think They're Le…

Glenn was delighted to welcome back the Author, Trainer, Play Specialist and Managing Director of Inspired Children working with vulnerable children across the UK, Ben Kingston-Hughes. In this edition Ben was talking about his new book "Why Children Need Joy: the fundamental truth about childhood" and how we all need the magical joy of play in our …

Lynnette Brock is the director and co-founder of SchemaPlay Community Interest Company. Her early years journey began in maintained and Montessori nursery schools in London, where their passion for nurturing young minds was ignited. In 2016, they embarked on a collaborative research project, alongside Professor John Siraj-Blatchford. This work led …

Using a holistic approach and a deep understanding of child development, Teresa Robinson was able to devise an approach to children's learning that truly puts the child at the heart of everything we do. You can find out more about the approach on Teresa's website: https://nopencilrequired.co.uk/By Glenn Denny

Rachel Buckler has worked in the safeguarding and children protection arena for 30 years Her book 'Developing Child-Centred Practice for Safeguarding and Child Protection. Strategies for every early years setting' was published by Routledge as part of their Little Mind Matters series, in February 2023. She's a regular writer and contributor for Nur…

Glenn's guest, for this edition, is Cheryl Warren, she has 30 years of experience within the early years sector and is now a consultant and award-winning trainer, working with nurseries and schools across the UK. Her passion and specialism for understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity within early years is impactful and comes from the heart, a…

In our latest episode of the second season, Glenn is joined by Clare Stead, who is the creator and founder of the Oliiki app, an evidence-based app for parents and educators who spend time with babies in the first 1000 days of life. She is a primary teacher, education researcher and e-Learning specialist, now focused on working with parents to help…

Dan McFarland (AKA Mr Mc) is from the glorious seaside town of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, although they currently live in Leicester. He has been a prominent figure on social media for a while, particularly with their “flying with phonics scheme” and has worked hard to develop continuous provision that not only inspires children but makes them f…

In this edition of the podcast, Glenn is delighted to discuss the amazing work of Dr Sarah Goldsmith and her PhD entitled "Girls' toys and 'boys' toys: learning through play" and how we still have work to do to make our settings inclusive to all.By Glenn Denny

Glenn's guest for this week, Michelle Hague, is an accomplished and inspirational school leader with a track record of developing high-performing cultures, systems, and strategies to enhance academic standards. With experience as a Rapid School Improvement Partner, Head of School Development, Head of an Outstanding School and an Early Years Ofsted …

Having met at the IPA Conference in Glasgow, Glenn was delighted to have Dr Pete King as a guest for this edition. Together they talk about his work extending the use and knowledge of Play Cycles in identifying and observing children's play.By Glenn Denny

This week's guest is the brilliant Ryan Bradshaw, a preschool room leader with over 7 years of experience in Early Years. Ryan recently completed his BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies with a dissertation entitled 'Exploring the challenges and barriers on recruiting men in nursery settings in the UK' as he believes passionately in a diverse workf…

In this second edition of season 2, Glenn has been chatting with the head of operations for Ashbourne Day Nurseries, Jordan Tully about the meaning of quality and quality interactions. What does quality mean to him and how does he implement that through the nurseries he looks after.By Glenn Denny

In this edition, Glenn talks to Vince Macleod, an Early Years lecturer with the prestigious Norland College in Bath. They talk about self-regulation and co-regulation and their importance in understanding and supporting behaviour in children.By Glenn Denny

In the final edition for this season of circle time - the early years podcast, we're talking about children's language and building parents' confidence to support language development. Glenn has been talking to Jordan Stewart, Scotland Development Manager for the Peep project, who train an army of Peep Practitioners to deliver parent friendly sessi…

In this edition, Glenn talks about “Slow Pedagogy with Professor Alison Clark, who is an honorary research fellow at UCL London and a lecturer with the University of South-Eastern Norway. Her book “Slow knowledge and the unhurried child” is out now. Professor Clark can be found on Twitter: @westrayalison The link to the Froebel project and video: h…

On this edition of the podcast, Glenn is speaking to Debbie Garvey, an established early years writer, trainer, and speaker. She's passionately committed to Inclusion, Diversity in Early Childhood and her latest book, Little Brains Matter, a practical guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood, is out now.…

In this episode, Glenn talks to award-winning author and trainer Ben Kingston-Hughes about the power of play, how it should be redefined and how we as practitioners need to encourage parents to join in the play. Ben's book, "An unusual journey through play" is available to purchase now. You can find out more about Ben through his website: http://ww…

In this edition, Glenn talks to Early Years trainer, author and consultant Dr Sue Allingham (Teddy Edward may also have been there) about how the importance of the child seems to be forgotten in our confusion over what an early years curriculum should look like. Find out more about Dr Sue Allingham on her website: https://eyoutofthebox.com/ And her…

In this episode, Glenn talks to Dr Tanya Richardson, a Senior lecturer at the University of Northampton, about her PhD istudy on the imapact of the environment on children's speech and language.By Glenn Denny

Glenn was excited about this opportunity to talk about the holistic learning benefits of using woodwork in the Early Years setting with renowned expert, Pete Moorhouse. To find out more about Pete's work, or access his online woodwork training course, visit his website: https://irresistible-learning.co.uk/ Woodwork online CPD course: https://irresi…

Glenn was privilleged to be joined by Neil Leitch, Chief Executive of England's largest Early Years membership organistation, to talk about the deep crisis the sector is in. For more information about the Early Years Alliance, please visit their website: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/By Glenn Denny

Glenn is talking love with early years consultant, trainer and author Tamsin Grimmer, as she explains more about the term Loving Pedagogy and how it is important for settings to understand the act of professional love for children's development. You can visit Tamsin's website: https://www.tamsingrimmer.com/ And her book, "Developing a Loving Pedago…

Glenn has been chatting with friend, colleague, Nursery Director and passionate advocate of all things Early Years, Sarah Hardwell, about the huge importance of partnerships with parents and families and why it truly does "take a village to raise a child".By Glenn Denny

With so little help and support for Early Years Physical Education, Glenn was delighted to chat with Early Years teacher of physical education and development, Josh Candy. Josh has been posting videos on his LinkedIn profile showing how he puts together his lessons each week. They are truly inspiring videos for practitioners to watch and take ideas…

In this edition of circle time - the early years podcast, Glenn talks to award winning Early Years Consultant, trainer, mentor and proud holder of the NNEB, Alison Featherbe. Their discussion centres around the role of the adult and how we can be Play Partners. For more information on Alison, visit her website: www.alisonfeatherbe.co.uk…

It's always a pleasure to talk to Vanessa Dooley from Jigsaw EYC. In this edition of circle time Vanessa and Glenn talk about the distinct lack of solid training for practitioners who work with our Under Twos and what Jigsaw is doing to help resolve this. For more information on the "Brilliant Little Minds" training, and the other amazing things th…

In this episode of circle time - the early years podcast, Glenn talks with inspirational early years trainer and consultant Kathryn Solly about her passion for bringing the learning (and the children) outside. You can visit Kathryn's website at: https://www.solly.biz/By Glenn Denny

Glenn chats with early years consultant, author, trainer and mentor, James Tunnell, about what the term "Play Diets" means to our practice. For more information on James' work, visit his website: www.nurserynook.co.ukBy Glenn Denny

In this edition of circle time - the early years podcast, Glenn has been talking to Jess Gosling, a reception teacher and CPD Lead at an International School in Poland, to find out what it's all about. Jess is the author of the book "How to be a successful International Teacher" and runs a facebook supporting other International Teachers or those t…

In this edition of circle time - the early years podcast, Glenn has been talking about sleep with Rebecca Askew, who is a Baby and child sleep consultant and educator, offering one of the most comprehensive, accredited child sleep training courses available. Visit her website: https://thepsychologyofchildsleeptraining.com/ Or her Instagram account:…

In the latest episode of circle time - the early years podcast, Glenn chats to Early Years Nutritrion Therapist Louise Mercieca about the hidden landscapes of food and just how that has a massive impact on the physical health and mental health of young children. Louise also talks about her new online course for parents and practitioners, How Food S…

In the latest episode, Glenn has the pleasure of discussing the concept of circle time in early years and how it needs to be reimagined to support physical development.By Glenn Denny

In this episode, Glenn talks to Nursery owner, author and advocate for men in childcare David Wright about our understanding of curriculum and how children are the centre of it.By Glenn Denny

In this edition of circle time - the early years podcast, Glenn is delighted to have another opportunity to chat with author and passionate play advocate Greg Bottrill. We talk about the need for play past early years and into school as well as Greg's ambitious new research project The Quest and how you can be a part of it. More information can be …

In this first edition of Circle Time Glenn has the pleasure of talking to Early Years teacher, author and lecturer Dawn Rigby. Our subject was play and its importance to learning in Early Years. Dawn's new book "Making Play Work in Early Years Settings: Tales from the sandpit" is available now from all good bookshops.…

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