1 MAR 2018 · Alicia Blanco-Bayo is an independent Early Years consultant, lecturer, researcher and writer.  In this podcast, Alicia shares her Early Years experience in working within a range of settings overseas. Alicia also discusses creating a department for language, communication and reading in the UAE. She also describes her setting’s unique approach to observation, assessment and planning, which has a positive impact on children’s learning and development.

29 NOV 2017 · Kelly Parker has worked in childcare for 12 years and has a foundation degree in Early Years, which has given her a fantastic combination of experience and education. Her leadership skills and style encourage the team to promote a creative environment to help every child to reach their full potential. In this podcast, we discuss Kelly’s journey in becoming a manager of an outstanding nursery. We also focus on how Kelly supports her team with their personal and professional development.

19 JUL 2017 · With over 40 years’ experience in early childhood education, Ellen is the founder and executive director of Boulder Journey School, an innovative school for young children in Boulder, Colorado. She is adjunct faculty and executive director of the Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program, created by Boulder Journey School in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education and the University of Colorado Denver.  The Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program offers candidates a teaching licence in early childhood education and a master’s degree in education and human development.

9 JUN 2017 · A Laura Interviews Special - Gill Jones of Ofsted talks about Early Years settings and inspection.

24 MAY 2017 · In this podcast, Julian discusses how he leads a successful nursery school and children’s centre in London. He also shares his passion for working within Early Years and his role as a leader of a local teaching school alliance. Julian also shares his visit to Froebel’s birth place and school in Germany. 

15 MAY 2017 · In this podcast, Sarah talks about her journey from teacher to childminder, explaining how she shares her passion for childcare with other childminders and Early Years colleagues.  Sarah reflects on childminding agencies and the vital role of independent childminders. She also discusses how she now writes for a variety of publications as well as producing her own resources.

24 APR 2017 · Laura speaks to Stacey Bailey from Fennies in Addiscombe, Croydon, a large setting which was also involved in a major incident quite recently.

10 APR 2017 · Laura interviews childminder and leader, Joana Smith.

28 MAR 2017 · In this podcast, we talk to Sharon Hogan, centre head at Midland Road Nursery School and Children’s Centre. We discuss Sharon’s role as a leader for a number of other children’s centres within her locality. We discuss Sharon’s passion for working with children and their families and her role as trustee of Early Education and as a national leader of education.  

16 MAR 2017 · This time, Laura interviews Kim Esnard. Kim founded The Child Care Coach in 2012 after noticing dwindling support and training for childminders. She currently works alongside local authorities to provide childminding training workshops, and has over 20 years’ experience in childcare and has been rated Outstanding twice by Ofsted.