Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE

Early Excellence Podcast
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Join us as we discuss a diverse range of EYFS and KS1 best practice and provision, resourcing your Early Years environment and keep you up to date news and reviews from Ofsted & the DfE
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Recent Episodes

June 12, 2026
Making Space for Play - A Conversation with Eugene Minogue
<p>Play isn't a luxury — so why does it keep getting pushed to the margins?</p><p>Re-release: Originally aired on 20 Feb 2026</p><p>Eugene Minogue, Interim Executive Director at Play England, joins us to discuss why play matters so much for children's development, the barriers standing in its way, and what a genuine cultural shift around play would look like.</p><p><strong>Episode Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.playengland.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore Play England's Official Website</a></li><li><a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c0c9bc9a-cd6a-4dc8-8ec4-47ae6b999c27/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to our Episode with Ruth Lue-Quee</a></li></ul><br/>

June 5, 2026
Exploring Transition and Pace with Dixie-Louise Dexter
<p>Dixie-Louise Dexter joins us for this week’s episode as we explore effective transition processes and the value of slowing down the pace.</p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://earlyexcellence.com/practice-and-pedagogy/transition-to-year-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore our Transition to Year 1 Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://earlyexcellence.com/online-cpd-webinar-programme/eyfs-programme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discover our EYFS CPD & Training Programme</a></li><li><a href="https://earlyexcellence.com/get-equipped/transform-your-classroom/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transform your Learning Environment</a> </li></ul><br/>

May 29, 2026
Premature Birth, Development and Early Support with Caroline Woodman
<p>What do educators really need to know about supporting children born prematurely?</p><p><strong>Re-release: Originally aired on 7 Mar 2025</strong></p><p>Caroline Woodman joins us this week as we explore the impact of premature birth on children's development. Caroline shares her own story and that of her son, Reuben, who was born prematurely. She emphasises the importance of early intervention, understanding developmental challenges, and the need for educational professionals to be aware of the unique needs of premature children. Caroline also highlights the resources available for families and educators to support children like Reuben, advocating for greater awareness and understanding of the long-term effects of prematurity.</p><p><strong>Episode Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thesmallestthings.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore The Smallest Things Charity website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/helm/dev/prism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Access Free Online Training from PRISM</a><a href="https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/helm/dev/prism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> (Premature Infants’ Skills in Mathematics)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thesmallestthings.org/prem-aware-award" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discover the Prem Aware Award and its Free Resources</a></li></ul><br/>
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