
Circle Time - The Early Years Podcast
1) The one about "joy" with Laura Hodges
We've made it to the end of our third season of Circle Time, and we have a special episode for you. Glenn joined the brilliant Early Years coach and mentor, Laura Hodges, from HQ Early Years as they s...Show More
2) The one about "Stress Reduction Outdoors" with Professor Sam Wass
In our penultimate episode for Season 3, Glenn welcomes Professor Sam Wass, Director of the Institute of Science of Early Years (ISEY) at the University of East London. Sam talks about stress in young...Show More
3) The one about "baby wearing" with Laurna Hislop
You may (or may not) know about baby wearing and the benefits for both the baby and the adult. Glenn talks to baby wearing consultant and educator (and all-round lovely person) Lauran Hislop from Coor...Show More
4) The one about "Enabling Environments" with Jade Candy
In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn talks to highly experienced Nursery Manager, Jade Candy, about why she believes that a quality environment is essential for every child's ...Show More
5) The one about "the Pikler Approach" with Rachel Tapping
Many of you will have heard of a Pikler Triangle, but where does it come from and how does it fit into our Early Years world? The latest episode of Circle Time is where Glenn talks to Rachel Tapping, ...Show More
6) The one about "regulating emotions" with Sarah Emerson
Emotions, particularly in our youngest children, can be unnerving or even alarming. But should we let them happen rather than just comfort the child? In this edition of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Sar...Show More
7) The one about "adult wellbeing" with Melanie Shepherd
We talk a lot about children's emotional wellbeing, but what about the wellbeing of the adults? In this episode of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Early Years consultant Melanie Shepherd about strategies,...Show More
8) The one about "potty training" with Alison Featherbe
Talking about toilet or potty training is such a minefield, with so much information out there it can be tricky to advise parents on this highly important milestone in development. Glenn talks to Earl...Show More
9) The one about "planting and growing" with Lee Connelly
Lee Connelly is a passionate advocate for children being immersed in the wonderful and rich world of gardening. He talks to Glenn about how childcare settings can add value to their offerings by inclu...Show More
10) The one about "Safer Recruitment" with Becky Phillips
Recruitment is sucha critical issue for all Early Years settings right now, we're at crisis point, and it can be so easy to let the Safer Recruitment process slip to get staff in place. However, Earl...Show More