Welcome to Talking Early Years: A Showcase Training Podcast! Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. This podcast explores the world of early childhood education, development, and care, as well as discussing supplementary topics such as business, safeguarding, and careers. Whether you’re a learner, educator, parent, or someone passionate about nurturing young minds, this podcast is your go-to resource. Get in touch to share ideas and topics by emailing us at hello@showcasetraining.co.uk, or visit our website showcasetraining.co.uk!
Talking Early Years
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Welcome to Talking Early Years: A Showcase Training Podcast! Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK. This podcast explores the world of early childhood education, development, and care, as well as discussing supplementary topics such as business, safeguarding, and careers. Whether you’re a learner, educator, parent, or someone passionate about nurturing young minds, this podcast is your go-to resource. Get in touch to share ideas and topics by emailing us at hello@showcasetraining.co.uk, or visit our website showcasetraining.co.uk!
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June 15, 2026
Episode 18 - Child Development Theorists
<p>Welcome to the next episode of Talking Early Years!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Gemma and Ellen explore the world of child development theorists and the lasting impact their ideas continue to have on early years practice today.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, the conversation looks at some of the key figures who have shaped our understanding of how children learn and develop, including theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Bowlby and more. We discuss how these theories influence everyday practice within nurseries and early years settings, from play and communication to routines, behaviour, attachment, and learning environments.</p><p><br></p><p>We also reflect on how child development theories are not just ideas from textbooks, but practical tools that help practitioners understand children’s needs, behaviours, and stages of development more effectively. Throughout the episode, Gemma and Ellen share relatable examples from real nursery experiences and discuss how different theories can overlap, complement one another, or sometimes be misunderstood in practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Key themes include understanding the importance of attachment and relationships, recognising how children learn through play and interaction, supporting independence and confidence, and considering how practitioners can use theory to inform inclusive and responsive practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are studying early years, working within the sector, supporting children at home, or simply interested in child development, this episode offers an accessible and engaging discussion to help bring child development theory to life.</p><p><br></p><p>Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK.</p><p>Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen:<br><a href="https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/">https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/</a></p><p><br></p><p>We would love your feedback on the episode, including comments and ideas for future discussions. Email us at <a href="mailto:hello@showcasetraining.co.uk">hello@showcasetraining.co.uk</a> and visit our website for further resources and reading at <a href="http://www.showcasetraining.co.uk/">www.showcasetraining.co.uk</a>.</p>
June 1, 2026
Safeguarding Short: Breast Ironing
<p><strong>Welcome back to another episode of our Safeguarding Shorts side series, where we unpack key safeguarding topics and explore their relevance in everyday practice.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re exploring the serious and sensitive issue of breast ironing, a harmful practice that can affect children and young people. We take time to understand what breast ironing is, why it happens, and the impact it can have on a child’s physical and emotional wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we unpack the cultural and contextual factors that can surround this practice, recognising the importance of approaching the topic with sensitivity, respect, and without judgement. We discuss how breast ironing sits within safeguarding frameworks as a form of abuse, and the responsibilities of professionals in identifying and responding to concerns.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore how this issue may present in practice, including potential signs and indicators, and the importance of professional curiosity when something doesn’t feel right. The conversation also highlights the need to look beyond assumptions, ensuring that the voice and lived experience of the child remains central at all times.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout the episode, we reflect on the importance of multi-agency working, information sharing, and early intervention in protecting children from harm. We also consider how practitioners can build trust with families and communities while maintaining a clear focus on safeguarding responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, we emphasise the importance of respectful challenge, cultural awareness, and keeping the child at the centre of all decision making. This Safeguarding Short offers space for reflection, increased awareness, and practical insight into responding to less commonly discussed safeguarding concerns in everyday practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Supporting Links:</strong><br>Showcase Monthly Newsletter: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/showcasetraining/subscribe-to-showcase-training" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://mailchi.mp/showcasetraining/subscribe-to-showcase-training</a><br>Showcase Safeguarding Newsfeed: <a href="https://showcasetraining.co.uk/safeguarding/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://showcasetraining.co.uk/safeguarding/</a><br>NSPCC CASPAR Newsletter: <a href="https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/newsletter/caspar" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/newsletter/caspar</a><br>Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Webinars: <a href="https://hampshirescp.event-booking.org.uk/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://hampshirescp.event-booking.org.uk/</a></p><p>Showcase Training are an Early Years specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen:</strong><br><a href="https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/</a></p><p><br></p><p>We’d love your feedback on the episode, including comments and ideas for future discussions.<br>Email us at <a href="" rel="noopener">hello@showcasetraining.co.uk</a> and visit our website for more safeguarding guidance and resources: <a href="http://www.showcasetraining.co.uk" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.showcasetraining.co.uk</a>.</p>
May 15, 2026
Episode 17 - Different Approaches in Nurseries
<p><strong>Welcome to the next episode of Talking Early Years!</strong></p><p>In this episode, Gemma and Ellen explore the different approaches used within nursery settings and how they shape children’s experiences, learning, and development.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, the conversation looks at a range of early years approaches, considering how environments, routines, and practitioner interactions can vary between settings. We also explore the influence of key theorists and approaches, including Froebel and the Reggio Emilia approach, and how their ideas continue to shape modern early years practice.</p><p><br></p><p>We reflect on how these approaches influence children’s independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing, and why there is no one-size-fits-all model when it comes to supporting young learners.</p><p><br></p><p>Key themes include challenging perceptions of what “high-quality” practice looks like, understanding how different philosophies and frameworks guide practitioners, and recognising the importance of adapting approaches to meet the needs of individual children. We also share practical examples and real-life experiences from nursery settings to support both practitioners and parents in understanding what effective early years practice can look like.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are an early years professional, a parent choosing a setting, or simply interested in child development, this episode offers a thoughtful and relatable discussion to support your understanding of different nursery approaches in practice.</p><p>Showcase Training are an Early Years-specialist training provider based on the south coast of the UK.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet our hosts, Gemma and Ellen:</strong><a href="https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/">https://showcasetraining.co.uk/2025/01/09/podcast-meet-the-hosts/</a></p><p><br></p><p>We would love your feedback on the episode, including comments and ideas for future discussions.Email us at <a href="">hello@showcasetraining.co.uk</a> and visit our website for further resources and reading at <a href="http://www.showcasetraining.co.uk">www.showcasetraining.co.uk</a>.</p>
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