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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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The Early Years Network Team

Sept 16, 2024 • 19 min read

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Apr 29, 2024 • 43 Mins min read

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The Episode All About Storytelling & Books

In this episode discover the profound impact of stories and storybooks on young minds, as we explore their pivotal role in fostering imagination, language development, and social-emotional skills.

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The Early Years Network Team

Apr 29, 2024 • 43 Mins min read
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Apr 24, 2024 • 1 Hour min read

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Empowering Little Learners Through Independence

Join Emily Macfarlane from The Early Years Network in an insightful online class dedicated to understanding and fostering independence in young children. This course delves into the intricate connections between brain development and the emergence of independence, offering practical strategies for educators and caregivers alike.

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The Early Years Network Team

Apr 24, 2024 • 1 Hour min read
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Apr 22, 2024 • 43 Mins min read

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The Episode All About Being Curious

In this episode all about being curious, Emily and Ben explore a number of topics in an action packed episode! Starting with a deep dive into some of the latest news in the world of early years, before exploring the topic of STEM and discussing some of the latest classes soon to be available over on The Early Years Network.

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The Early Years Network Team

Apr 22, 2024 • 43 Mins min read
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Feb 28, 2024 • 55 Mins min read

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Weekly Show #14: The Episode All About How We View Early Childhood Education

Ben and Emily explore the intricate world of early childhood education. Join them as they discuss the impact of government policies, the role of Ofsted, parent overprotection, societal norms, and the balance between structured learning and fostering creativity in the early years.

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The Early Years Network Team

Feb 28, 2024 • 55 Mins min read
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Feb 28, 2024 • 55 Mins min read

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Weekly Show #13: The Episode All About Observations

Join Ben and Emily as they dive into the world of decoding tiny humans – yes, we're talking about the art of observations. From deciphering doodles to understanding the magic behind playground drama, they're spilling the secrets on why observations are the real MVP in the world of early years!

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The Early Years Network Team

Feb 28, 2024 • 55 Mins min read
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Feb 28, 2024 • 45 Mins min read

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Weekly Show #12: The Episode All About Group Times

Ben takes a back seat this time, giving the spotlight to the ladies for an insightful discussion on the power of group times and how we can ensure we get the very most out of these moments. So, tune in for practical tips, personal anecdotes, and a fresh perspective on creating engaging learning experiences for our little ones!

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The Early Years Network Team

Feb 28, 2024 • 45 Mins min read
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Feb 28, 2024 • 50 Mins min read

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Weekly Show #11: The Episode All About Creating An Early Years Curriculum

In this episode, Emily and Ben are on a mission to unravel the secrets behind crafting the perfect adventure in learning for our little ones. From giggles to growth, we explore the importance of holistic development and how it forms the heart and soul of our curriculum creation process.

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The Early Years Network Team

Feb 28, 2024 • 50 Mins min read
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Feb 28, 2024 • 45 Mins min read

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Weekly Show #10: The Episode All About Technology In The Early Years

Step into the digital wonderland with Ben and Emily on Little Minds, Big Ideas! This episode dives deep into the intriguing realm of technology in early childhood education, exploring creative ways to integrate it into curriculums and environments.

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The Early Years Network Team

Feb 28, 2024 • 45 Mins min read
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Jan 26, 2024 • 40 Mins min read

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The Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast - Weekly Show #9: The Episode All About Physical Development

Join us as we explore the intricacies of how little ones develop their gross and fine motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness.

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The Early Years Network Team

Jan 26, 2024 • 40 Mins min read
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Jan 15, 2024 • 55 mins min read

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The Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast - Weekly Show #8: The Episode All About The New EYFS Changes

With several 'low key' but significant and impactful amendments to the EYFS coming into play as of last week (the 4th Jan 2023) it's crucial everyone within the industry is up to date and has a plan of action to swiftly tick the boxes necessary to comply with the changes.

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Emily Macfarlane

Jan 15, 2024 • 55 mins min read
The Episode All About Building A Successful Early Years Team

Jan 15, 2024 • 30 mins min read

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The Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast - Weekly Show #7: The Episode All About Building A Successful Early Years Team

Both Ben & Emily bring their 3 top tips for how to build a successful high performing team within the world of early years, as well as, discussing the merits of each idea and you can hopefully embed them within your settings.

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Ben Jones

Jan 15, 2024 • 30 mins min read
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Dec 19, 2023 • 43 Mins min read

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The Little Minds, Big Ideas Podcast - Weekly Show #5: The Episode All About Independence In Early Childhood

Within this podcast, Ben & Emily discuss some effective methods to help educators develop children's independence skills, the impact of independence across all ares of development including emotional, educational and social concepts, as well as some of the key factors that drive independence growth and development.

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The Early Years Network Team

Dec 19, 2023 • 43 Mins min read

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