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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Episode 90: Outdoor Time, Paperwork in the Room and Supply Staff	25 Aug 2025	00:15:37
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems all around the new EYFS 2025 and safeguarding reforms! This episode covers: How long should outdoor play be? What are your opinions of completing paper in the work whilst the children are present? How useful do you find supply staff? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 89: DfE Updates for September 2025 Facebook Live	11 Aug 2025	00:39:22
In this episode, we’re joined by Twinkl’s National Education Lead, Michelle Windridge, to break down what’s changing in early years education from September 2025. We explore the latest DfE guidance and what it means for Reception teachers, EYFS leaders, and early years settings—including updates to the Writing Framework, the Reception Baseline Assessment, EYFS safeguarding reforms, and the new “Best Start in Life” plan. You’ll also hear practical insights on school readiness support, curriculum planning, and how to feel confident heading into the new academic year. Perfect for early years professionals looking to stay ahead of upcoming changes. Read her blog here.
	Ep. 80: School Transition Forms, Smart watch Policies and Deputy Managers.	07 Apr 2025	00:12:57
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: What key information should be included in a school transition form? What should a policy around smart watches include? What’s the difference between a deputy and nursery manager? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 79: The Play Cycle	24 Mar 2025	00:54:18
Join Shána, Lou and Julia as they discuss the many stages of the play cycle. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mw07u https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18ecnt https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/are2e https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uyvin https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ndbz https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/68yrj
	Episode 78: Staff Morale, Staff Breaks and Outdoor Play	10 Mar 2025	00:17:55
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: How can I further support staff morale in my room? How do you manage staff breaks and children lunches in early years? Which is better for children and outdoor play - free flow or set times? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 77: Phonics Doesn't Work	24 Feb 2025	00:52:37
Join Shána as she speaks to Educational Content Leads Becki Porter and Emma Fitzgerald, about how phonics isn't the only tool for learning to read and write. Upcoming TeachMeets How to support all learners with reading A whole school approach Phonics isn't working Home Pages Twinkl Originals Twinkl Phonics
	Episode 76: Early Years Apprentices with Sophie Hayter	10 Feb 2025	00:47:26
Join Katie from Twinkl Private Early Years as she discusses early years apprentices with Sophie Hayter! Sophie is one of, if not THE, leading expert on early years qualifications and apprenticeships in England. Make sure to join Sophie’s group on Facebook - Early Years & Teaching Assistants Training & Qualifications (UK) to get the latest updates! Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 75: Social Communication	27 Jan 2025	00:43:06
Join Shána as she speaks with Jayde, an SEND EYFS educator and Makaton Tutor, about how we use communication to support social interactions. Sign & Bloom Facebook Page Sign & Bloom Website Jayde Conway LinkedIn Profile
	Episode 74: Reducing Stress	13 Jan 2025	00:22:48
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: How do I stand out in my CV when applying for jobs in private early years settings? Have tuff trays become more for show in the early years rather than about the children’s learning? Tips for helping reduce stress and preventing ‘burnout’ when working in the early years Should people in senior roles such as a room leader have key children or not? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 73: Communication & Language for EAL & SEND Learners	30 Dec 2024	00:56:20
BONUS EPISODE! To round off our mini series on communication and language development, Shána speaks with the Twinkl EAL and SEND managers about the barriers faced and support needed for children with additional learning needs. SEND in the Experts Podcast Talking Their Language Podcast Twinkl SEND support Twinkl EAL Support Twinkl Symbols
	Episode 72: Christmas Special 2024!	16 Dec 2024	00:39:28
The Twinkl Early Years in Schools, Private Early Years and Early Years CPD teams have come together to give you another Christmas Special! Complete with fun and games, we definitely recommend playing along with us!
	Episode 71: Communication & Language Part 3	02 Dec 2024	00:51:56
In this third and final episode of our miniseries on communication development in the early years, Julia and Louise outline the development that happens for toddlers aged one year old and upwards. Early Years C&L Resources Developing C&L for Ages 1-3 Developing C&L for Ages 3-5
	Episode 88: EYFS 2025, What's Changed?	28 Jul 2025	00:19:33
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems all around the new EYFS 2025 and safeguarding reforms! This episode covers: What’s changed with the new EYFS? Where can you get the latest information? Can unqualified staff be included in early years ratios? Do all early years staff need paediatric first aid training? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 70: Communication & Language Part 2	18 Nov 2024	00:50:02
In this second episode of our three-part miniseries on communication development in the early years, Julia and Louise outline the development that happens for babies in the womb up until they are twelve months old. Early Years C&L Resources C&L Development for Babies PPT C&L Milestones for Ages 0-12 Months
	Episode 69: Communication & Language Part 1	04 Nov 2024	00:45:18
Julia and Louise are back in this mini series about Communication & Language in the Early Years. In this part 1, we discuss the importance of communication in all its forms, how it might look when there is a need for support and how our environments impact development. Early Years C&L Resources
	Episode 68: Routines, Reading, Room Leaders & Change!	21 Oct 2024	00:20:51
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: What methods do you use to improve daily routines? What does reading look like for different ages What characteristics do you look for in a room leader? How do you cope with a room change in private nurseries? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 67: Early Years Practitioners Day Special!	07 Oct 2024	00:34:58
This week the Twinkl Early Years Schools and Private Early Years teams have joined to celebrate you! Listen as they share stories of the struggles, laughs and the importance of early years practitioners. EY in Schools Giveaway Entry Page - Private EY Giveaway Entry Page BONUS Entry Page - FREE EYP Day Staff Resource Pack
	Episode 66: Are Staff Meetings Pointless?	23 Sep 2024	00:17:55
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss the experiences and reality of staff meetings in day nurseries and preschools. Is the experience of everyone sitting in a circle after a long day universal in early years? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 65: The Benefits of Board Games	09 Sep 2024	00:58:05
Join Shána as she speaks with Sophie Bradley to discuss board game benefits and how these games can support not just children's reading skills, but in every area of learning. Follow Sophie here: Instagram - Facebook
	Episode 64: Interview Red Flags	26 Aug 2024	00:20:54
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your practitioner problems! This episode covers: What is the difference between level 2 and level 3 practitioners in terms of job and pay? What time do you start and finish each day? Are you paid for your setting up time? What questions should you ask in interviews to detect red flags? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 63: Supporting Male Practitioners	12 Aug 2024	00:48:51
Join Shána as she speaks with Stuart Cloke, a nursery manager, on how we can support our male early years practitioners in the workplace. Follow Stuart here: Instagram - Puff Amazon - LinkedIn - Claudio Siserio
	Episode 62: Ofsted Questions & Answers	28 Jul 2024	00:17:25
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss some commonly asked questions from Ofsted and how to answer them. The questions answered include: How do you support children with SEND? How do you work with parents and caregivers? How do you feel that activity went? What informs your practice? You can find more Ofsted questions and answers here to support early years practitioners and teachers in your settings!
	Episode 61: Outliers Subject Leadership	15 Jul 2024	00:46:51
SUBJECT LEADERSHIP MINI SERIES Twinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up! Shána & Katie end the mini series discussing how the P.E, Computing, Dance and DT subjects in the National Curriculum and Characteristics of Effective Learning (CoEL) in the Early Years curriculum are a particular challenge to align for subject leads, and what they need to know about their relationship with each curriculum. What Are the Characteristics of Effective Learning? What Computing Subject Leaders Need To Know About the EYFS The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know What Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED Inspection Subject Leads Homepage
	Episode 87: Continuous Provision	14 Jul 2025	00:45:39
Join the Twinkl EY in Schools team as they dive into all things continuous provision, from what it really means, to exploring enhanced and integrated provision, plus top tips for making it work in your setting. You’ll also find plenty of inspiration from real practitioners and examples of provision in action. Don't forget to check out our Continuous Provision Hub and latest blog posts for even more ideas and support! 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/early-years-continuous-provision-hub
	Episode 60: Creative Arts Subject Leadership	01 Jul 2024	00:46:59
SUBJECT LEADERSHIP MINI SERIES Twinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up! Shána & Katie continue the mini series discussing how Art & Design, Drama, Dance and DT subjects look in the Early Years curriculum and what leaders of these subjects can expect to see in the early years classroom. (Hint: it's NOTHING like other key stages!) Subject Leaders Exploring EYFS: Art The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know What Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED Inspection Subject Leads Homepage
	Episode 59: Humanities Subject Leadership	17 Jun 2024	00:32:48
SUBJECT LEADERSHIP MINI SERIES Twinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up! Shána & Katie continue the mini series discussing how History, Geography, R.E., PSHE, Languages and Science subjects look in the Early Years curriculum and what leaders of these subjects can expect to see in the early years classroom. (Hint: it's NOTHING like other key stages!) Subject Leaders Exploring EYFS: Science Subject Leaders Exploring EYFS: Geography The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know What Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED Inspection Subject Leads Homepage
	Episode 58: English and Maths Subject Leadership	03 Jun 2024	00:47:57
EPISODE AUDIO UPDATED - SUBJECT LEADERSHIP MINI SERIES Twinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up! Shána & Katie continue the mini series discussing how the English and Maths subjects look in the Early Years curriculum and what leaders of this subject can expect to see in the early years classroom.. Download this resource pack before 6th of June to be entered into a wellbeing prize draw! The pack is also free until 11th June! 👇 Intro to Subject Leadership and Early Years Resource Pack
	Episode 57: Subject Leadership and the Early Years (Instagram Live)	20 May 2024	00:54:11
SUBJECT LEADERSHIP MINI SERIES Twinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up! It is expected that subject leaders have an overview and understanding of their subject across the full phase within their setting - including early years. But how are national curriculum subjects interwoven throughout the early years framework? Shána is joined by Subject Leads manager Katie and special guests Helen and Sandy to kick off the mini series discussing how subject leadership and early years work together. The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know EYFS Overview At A Glance What Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED Inspection Follow our guest speakers on Instagram: Clarke Belshaw
	Episode 56: Transitions in Private Early Years Settings	06 May 2024	00:16:18
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss the experiences and reality of how transitions go in early years. Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah discuss their experiences of transitioning rooms, to schools, teacher visits and new school visits. Find more support on transitioning in the early years here! Want to see more from Twinkl Private Early Years? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 55: Conquering COVID Catch-Up	22 Apr 2024	01:02:39
Shána gets advise from Lucy Lewin about how to support children who were born during or after the first COVID lockdown in England, and delves deep into how the past 4 years is still impacting us now. Follow Lucy: LinkedIn Website: The Profitable Nursery Academy Contact her directly
	Episode 54: Private Early Years Problems, Answered!	08 Apr 2024	00:15:42
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: Should we use sticker charts and time-outs in early years settings? Is it normal for early years practitioners to spend their own money on resources? Should early years settings ban pull-up nappies? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 53: Fine Motor Skills Part 2	25 Mar 2024	00:45:52
In this second instalment of the fine motor skills series, Shána, Julia and Louise go into the details of the 7 types of fine motor skills that are developed in early stages of life and what we can do to support them. They also play a fun set of movement challenges at the end, did you do better than them?
	Episode 52: Organising a Toddler Room	10 Mar 2024	00:19:32
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss their top tips to organising a toddler room ahead of the increase of funded hours in April 2024. Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah as they chat about toileting, nappy training, nap times, organisation and activity ideas for the toddler room. Toileting Blog Toddler Activities Want to see more from Twinkl Private Early Years? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 51: Fine Motor Skills Part 1	26 Feb 2024	00:46:43
The Twinkl Early Years CPD team begin this two-part series explaining what fine motor skills are and why they are vital skills across all areas of the early years curriculum. Fine Motor Skills Hub Social Media Challenge Fine and Gross Motor Skills Handout Fine Motor Skills PowerPoint
	Episode 86: Activity Ideas, Bag Searches and Toys from Home	30 Jun 2025	00:15:57
Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: I’ve worked in childcare for a while and find it hard to come up with new ideas. Any suggestions to help me with this? Should early years staff be bag searched on arrival into setting? Do you allow children to bring in their own toys into setting? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 50: Private Early Years Problems, Answered!	12 Feb 2024	00:16:30
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they answer your early years practitioners problems! In this episode, Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah answer: Should you do supply agency nursery work? How can you make early years inductions more interesting? How do you balance sleepers and non-sleepers in a toddler room? Want to see more from Twinkl Private Early Years? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 49: Sustainability in the Early Years	29 Jan 2024	00:43:12
Shána speaks with author Johanne Lee about how important and simple it is to talk about sustainability with early years children. Get her books on Amazon. Find her on: Instagram - Facebook - Email. Check out our Sustainability Resources and CPD. Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity - British Heart Foundation
	Episode 48: Surviving the Outdoors in Winter	15 Jan 2024	00:15:04
Join the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss the realities of early years outdoor play in winter. Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah as they chat about their experiences with outdoor uniform budgets, organising children to get outside and our favourite outdoor activities to keep warm! Outdoor Learning CPD - Nature Buddies Want to see more from Twinkl Private Early Years? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 47: Executive Function	01 Jan 2024	00:35:55
Join Shána, Julia and Louise as they explore executive function and its critical role in the development of children aged birth to five years old. As educators, parents, and caregivers, understanding and nurturing executive function skills can profoundly impact a child's lifelong learning journey. Executive Function Handout Executive Function Video
	Christmas Special 2023!	18 Dec 2023	00:34:33
The Twinkl Early Years in Schools and Private Early Years teams have come together to give you another Christmas Special! Complete with fun and games, we definitely recommend playing along with us! Christmas Song Clips by Love To Sing - find them on YouTube! Christmas Jingle by Audio Coffee.
	Episode 46: Private Early Years Problems, Answered!	04 Dec 2023	00:20:33
The Twinkl Private Early Years team are back to answer more of your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: How often should early years settings do 1:1s for their early years practitioners? Which is better - paper or electronic learning journals? How often should you change rooms in early years settings? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 45: The Power of Play	20 Nov 2023	00:59:05
In this episode, we delve into the transformative and often underestimated realm of play. Join Shána, Julia & Louise as we explore how embracing playfulness can unlock creativity, foster innovation, and enhance overall well-being. Useful Resources Powerful Play in the Early Years PowerPoint Pack Powerful Play in the Early Years Handout Powerful Play in the Early Years Adult Information Leaflet Play: What Is It? Poster Play: Why is it Important? Poster Jean Piaget: Types of Play Poster Gov Child Development Training
	Episode 44: Is It Worth Having Apprentices?	06 Nov 2023	00:15:52
Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER! It’s commonplace in most private early years settings and some schools to have apprentices included as part of the team. Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah as they discuss their experiences of working with and supporting apprentices within early years settings. Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 43: Beating Burnout with D.O.S.E.	23 Oct 2023	01:00:22
Feeling stressed, tired, run-down, or all of the above? We know that being an early years practitioner can be physically and mental demanding, so we asked Charlie Burley, The Teacher's Health Coach to talk about how we can beat burnout before it hits! Find him on: Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - Twitter - TikTok - LinkedIn Listen to his podcast here. Find TJ Powers on Instagram here.
	Episode 42: Private Early Years Problems, Answered!	09 Oct 2023	00:21:15
Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER! The Twinkl Private Early Years team answers your early years practitioner problems! This episode covers: Should early years settings have CCTV? Should early years settings hold parents evenings? How does pick-up and drop-off look in your early years setting? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 85: What Does Behaviour Tell Us?	16 Jun 2025	00:47:43
Join Shána, Julia and Liz as they explore what behaviour tells us in early years settings. From schemas to dysregulation, they share insights and strategies to better understand and support behaviour in schools and nurseries.
	Episode 41: Schemas Part 2	25 Sep 2023	00:54:34
How many schemas are there? How can I tell what schema a child is working in? How can I support them? Julia & Louise answer these questions and more in our second of two episodes on schema play. * New * CPD: Schema Play and Behaviour PP Pack * New * CPD: Schema Play and Language Ideas (Poster) CPD: Early Years Schemas (Handout)
	Episode 40: Private vs School-based Settings	11 Sep 2023	00:17:05
Twinkl Private Early Years team TAKEOVER! Twinkl Early Years staff are asked a lot... is it better working in a school-based or private early years setting? What are the differences? Join Katie, Charlotte, Fliss and Hannah from the Twinkl Private Early Years team as they discuss their experiences working in a variety of early years settings and which they preferred. Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Early Years team? Find them on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to check out our lovely Twinkl EYFS Resources for your day nursery, preschool and all other EYFS settings too!
	Episode 39: The Attainment Gap	28 Aug 2023	00:54:42
The 3 words every early years practitioner dreads... the attainment gap! Have no fear, Jordan from the charity Peeple is here to put your mind at rest and offer advise on how to support our most disadvantaged children and families. Follow Peeple on: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Website
	Episode 38: Schemas Part 1	14 Aug 2023	00:37:12
Do you know what a schema is? Did you know there are 9 of them? How do children use schemas and how can you tell? These are all questions Shána had for Julia and Louise from the Twinkl Early Years CPD team, and thankfully, they had all the answers! Schema PowerPoint Pack Schema Vocabulary Lanyard Schema Reflection Handout

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