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Are You Ready For Your Inspection?

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by Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy

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Welcome to Get Inspection Ready, the podcast created for Early Years professionals, nursery managers, preschool leaders, childcare providers, and anyone who works in the Early Years sector. Whether you're hands-on in the room or managing the whole setting, this show is here to support you. We'll help you transition from feeling unsure, overwhelmed and stressed to being confident, capable, and fully prepared for inspection day. Why tune in? Because working in Early Years is challenging enough without added pressure. Each episode is packed with golden nuggets of information designed to help your setting not just meet expectations, but exceed them. From understanding compliance to improving daily practice, we cover the topics that matter most. You'll learn how to create a rich learning environment that not only supports the children with their development, but will also wow an inspector! Imagine feeling proud, supported, and inspection-ready. With Get Inspection Ready by your side, inspection day becomes an opportunity, not something to dread. So, if you're in a nursery, preschool, or any early years setting, this podcast is your companion on the road to success. Hit play and take one step closer to Early Years excellence.

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August 3, 2026

#248 - How AI Has Changed the Risks of Sharing Children's Images

Are the photos you share of children online putting them at risk in ways you haven't even considered? Most early years settings share children's photographs with the best intentions, but advances in AI and the way images can now be copied, manipulated, and misused mean it's time to rethink whether your current approach is still the safest one. This episode encourages you to reflect on your social media and website practices through a safeguarding lens. Within this episode, you will... <ul data-start="499" data-end="831"> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="1kmgjpm" data-start="499" data-end="597">Understand how AI has changed the risks associated with sharing children's photographs online.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="wkpcze" data-start= "598" data-end="711">Learn why parental consent alone may no longer be enough when making decisions about using children's images.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="wk8ics" data-start= "712" data-end="831">Discover practical ways to celebrate children's learning and promote your setting without showing identifiable faces.</li> </ul> Press play now to gain a fresh safeguarding perspective that could help you better protect the children in your care while still showcasing the amazing work happening in your setting. For more resources, please visit www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com

July 27, 2026

247 - Mastering the Art of Managing Big Feelings

Are your behaviour strategies helping children thrive, or are they unintentionally creating more confusion? Managing behaviour has become one of the biggest challenges in Early Years, with many practitioners unsure how to balance clear boundaries with a nurturing approach. In this episode, Vanessa is joined by behaviour specialist Sarah Emerson to unpack why behaviour can feel more challenging than ever, how consistent expectations build security, and why saying "no" isn't something to fear when it's done with kindness and purpose. Listeners will discover: <ul data-start="625" data-end="931"> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="1lbjz28" data-start="625" data-end="716">Why clear, consistent boundaries help children feel safer and more emotionally regulated.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="x2pc77" data-start= "717" data-end="816">Practical ways to teach self-regulation and behaviour skills through play rather than punishment.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="1w0nojg" data-start="817" data-end="931">How to create a consistent team approach that supports every child while remaining flexible to individual needs.</li> </ul> Press play now to discover practical, compassionate behaviour strategies that you can start using immediately to create calmer, more confident Early Years environments. Childhood Understood, <a href= "https://childhoodunderstood.com/">https://childhoodunderstood.com/</a>

July 20, 2026

246 - Rethinking Lunchtime: A Better Way to Support Children's Independence

Could your lunchtime routine be disrupting children's play, independence, and learning without you even realising it? Many Early Years settings stick with traditional lunchtime routines because they've always worked that way. But what if a simple change could reduce transitions, increase children's independence, keep play flowing, and create a calmer, more purposeful environment? In this episode, Vanessa is joined by Megan from Little Nest Childcare, who shares how they transformed their lunchtime routine by introducing a rolling lunch, and why they would never go back. Within this episode, you will... <ul data-start="629" data-end="980"> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="rkgc2j" data-start= "629" data-end="736">Learn how to introduce a rolling lunch successfully, even if your team is unsure about making the change.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="m0dmii" data-start= "737" data-end="865">Discover practical strategies that help children become more independent while reducing unnecessary waiting and interruptions.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-section-id="17tck3f" data-start="866" data-end="980">Hear honest reflections, lessons learned, and simple tips that made the transition successful before inspection.</li> </ul> Press play now to hear a real-life success story packed with practical ideas you can adapt in your own setting before your next inspection. For more resources,

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What is Are You Ready For Your Inspection??: Welcome to Get Inspection Ready, the podcast created for Early Years professionals, nursery managers, preschool leaders, childcare providers, and anyone who works in the Early Years sector.

Whether you're hands-on in the room or managing the whole setting, this show is here to support you. We'll help you transition from feeling unsure, overwhelmed and stressed to being confident, capable, and fully prepared for inspection day.

Why tune in? Because working in Early Years is challenging enough without added pressure. Each episode is packed with golden nuggets of information designed to help your setting not just meet expectations, but exceed them. From understanding compliance to improving daily practice, we cover the topics that matter most.

You'll learn how to create a rich learning environment that not only supports the children with their development, but will also wow an inspector!

Imagine feeling proud, supported, and inspection-ready. With Get Inspection Ready by your side, inspection day becomes an opportunity, not something to dread.

So, if you're in a nursery, preschool, or any early years setting, this podcast is your companion on the road to success. Hit play and take one step closer to Early Years excellence.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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