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    Dear Diary: Let me introduce myself.

    Sept 16, 2024 • 19 min read

    This podcast is your go-to space for honest, down-to-earth conversations about the realities of working with young children. Every week, I’ll be sharing personal stories from my time in early years, along with practical tips, funny moments, and reflections on everything that comes with the job.

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    The Episode All About Ofsted Inspections

    Sept 09, 2024 • 39 min read

    In this weeks episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily take a deep dive into the results of Ofsted's Big Listen consultation and the major reforms shaking up the inspection landscape.

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Dear Diary: Let me introduce myself.

This podcast is your go-to space for honest, down-to-earth conversations about the realities of working with young children. Every week, I’ll be sharing personal stories from my time in early years, along with practical tips, funny moments, and reflections on everything that comes with the job.

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Sept 16, 2024 • 19 min read

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Sept 16, 2024 • 19 min read

Podcast

Dear Diary: Let me introduce myself.

This podcast is your go-to space for honest, down-to-earth conversations about the realities of working with young children. Every week, I’ll be sharing personal stories from my time in early years, along with practical tips, funny moments, and reflections on everything that comes with the job.

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The Early Years Network Team

Sept 16, 2024 • 19 min read
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Sept 09, 2024 • 39 min read

Podcast

The Episode All About Ofsted Inspections

In this weeks episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily take a deep dive into the results of Ofsted's Big Listen consultation and the major reforms shaking up the inspection landscape.

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The Early Years Network Team

Sept 09, 2024 • 39 min read
Habits Routines

Sept 03, 2024 • 38 min read

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The Episode All About Habits & Routines

This week on Little Minds, Big Ideas Ben & Emily explore the science behind how routines and habits shape early childhood development. Discover how these daily practices influence brain growth, learning, and emotional well-being, providing young minds with the structure and stability they need to thrive.

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The Early Years Network Team

Sept 03, 2024 • 38 min read
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Aug 26, 2024 • 28 min read

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The Episode All About The Perfect Educator

In this week's exciting episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, Ben and Emily dive into the essential qualities that define the 'perfect' early years educator. From the art of communication to the necessity of inner curiosity, they explore the diverse and crucial skills that make educators truly exceptional in the wonderful world of early childhood education.

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The Early Years Network Team

Aug 26, 2024 • 28 min read
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Aug 19, 2024 • 43 min read

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The Episode All About School Readiness

The heart of the episode is all about understanding what it truly means to be 'school ready.' With insights drawn from your feedback on Instagram, Ben and Emily explore key ideas that define school readiness, while also debunking common myths surrounding child development and the primary curriculum.

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The Early Years Network Team

Aug 19, 2024 • 43 min read
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Aug 12, 2024 • 30 min read

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The Episode All About Early Years Backpacks

In this weeks episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas Ben takes a back seat as Emily is joined by the wonderful nursery manager Rachael! This week the girls are discussing ways in which parents can provide their little one’s the very best start in nursery, or more specifically the do’s and don’ts when packing a nursery backpack.

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The Early Years Network Team

Aug 12, 2024 • 30 min read
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Aug 05, 2024 • 46 min read

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The Episode All About A Social Reality

In this episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas, hosts Ben and Emily dive into Chapter 7 of Lisa Feldman Barrett's thought-provoking book "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain." Join them as they unpack the concept of social reality and explore how our brains construct the world around us through shared social understanding.

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The Early Years Network Team

Aug 05, 2024 • 46 min read
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Jul 30, 2024 • 11 min read

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The Summer Special - A Happy Farewell

Join us for a heartfelt and joyful episode of the Little Minds, Big Ideas podcast with this special edition episode as we say goodbye to our wonderful guests, Bea and Ruby, before they head off to big school in September.

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The Early Years Network Team

Jul 30, 2024 • 11 min read
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Jul 29, 2024 • 57 min read

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The Episode All About The Olympic Games

In this exciting episode of the Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast, we jump into the world of the Olympic Games and the power of sport. We're diving headfirst into the world of the Olympic Games and uncovering how these epic events can shape our youngest minds.

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The Early Years Network Team

Jul 29, 2024 • 57 min read
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Jul 22, 2024 • 50 min read

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The Episode All About Self-Expression

In this week's episode, "The Episode All About Self-Expression," hosts Ben and Emily dive into the vibrant world of self-expression and its vital role in early childhood development. Join them as they explore the importance of freedom in creativity, the necessity of emotional support, and how confidence is built through embracing individuality.

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The Early Years Network Team

Jul 22, 2024 • 50 min read
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Jul 15, 2024 • 42 min read

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The Episode All About The Early Years Room 101

In this week's episode of Little Minds, Big Ideas hosts Ben and Emily take inspiration from the BBC show hosted by Frank Skinner, Room 101. Join them as they humorously and critically nominate three early years-related "things" they would love to banish forever into Room 101.

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The Early Years Network Team

Jul 15, 2024 • 42 min read
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Jul 08, 2024 • 35 min read

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The Episode All About The Future of Ofsted Inspections

With the dust finally settling on last week's general election, Ben and Emily have decided to take a deep dive into one of the most contentious topics of the election debate: the future of Ofsted and the pressing need for potential reform.

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The Early Years Network Team

Jul 08, 2024 • 35 min read

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