Welcome to the TTS Talking Educators' Podcast. Tune-in to hear from guest experts, early years practitioners, and our in-house educationalists experts as we discuss the big topics in education.
We’ll be sharing practical guidance and inspiration for your settings, signposting you to relevant resources, and providing exclusive supporting content that will help you inspire the next generation of learners.
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In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Dr William Zoppellini, a researcher, educator, and founder of Coffee & Theory, whose work focuses on understanding how children learn and develop.
Adam and William explore the critical role of play-based learning in education, emphasizing its importance in developing essential skills for the future. They also highlight the necessity of adapting teaching methods to prepare children for a rapidly changing world, where collaboration and resilience are key.
TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign (https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign)
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17 Jun 2026
Real Stories of Play Supporting Learning with Tina Farr
In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Tina Farr, Headteacher of St. Ebbe's Primary School in Oxford, and a strong advocate for play in education.
Tina shares her journey of embedding play-based learning into Key Stage 1 and discusses the impact of play on children's learning and wellbeing. Discover how a focus on play enhances children's development, confidence, and attainment, and learn practical strategies for implementing play in the classroom.
TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign (https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign)
If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities.
(The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.)
Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.
10 Jun 2026
Evidence of Play Supporting KS1 Children with Professor Julie Fisher
In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Professor Julie Fisher, an independent Early Years Adviser and Visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Oxford Brookes University.
They discuss the vital role of play in early childhood and Key Stage 1 education and explore research evidence, practical strategies, and policy implications for embedding play-based learning to enhance children's development and educational outcomes.
TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign (https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign)
If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities.
(The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.)
Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.
Who has been a guest on TTS Talking Early Years
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Mike Gardner
Michael Surr
Anna Speke
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YouTube views
1,941,764
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Spotify
4.7 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100
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72
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
85
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Mark Loveday and Dr Shaddai Tembo host the show. Published by TTS.
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