Early Excellence Podcast

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 is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 221 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Early Excellence Podcast, a education show with 221 episodes published.

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  Episode #220

  Navigating Ofsted Inspections: Insights from a Pilot School with Leanne Foster

  Aug 7, 202637 minS5

  What's it actually like to go through a pilot Ofsted inspection — and what did the focus on EYFS look like in practice? Re-release: Originally aired on 30 Jan 2026 Leanne Foster shares her first-hand experience of a pilot Ofsted inspection, including the conversations her team had with inspectors and what schools can take from the process. Episode Links Explore more from Ofsted at our Senior Leader Briefing Stay up to date with our Early Years Update Blogs

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  Episode #219

  Navigating Change in Mixed-Age Classes: Challenges for Schools and Leaders with Anne Brass and Kate Gingles

  Jul 31, 202650 minS5

  Mixed-age classes can work brilliantly — but what happens when change is driven by necessity rather than vision? Re-release: Originally aired on 13 Feb 2026 Anne Brass and Kate Gingles join us to discuss the complexities schools face with mixed-age classes, from establishing a clear guiding purpose to navigating structural change with limited guidance available. Episode Links Order our New Guide to Mixed-Age Classes Discover more from Education Durham Download the Free School Leader Reflection Tool on Mixed-Age Classes Find out more about the Education Durham Mixed Phase Magic guidance books

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  Episode #218

  Visual Arts in Early Childhood Settings with Dr Gai Lindsay

  Jul 24, 20261h 9mS5

  What can visual art experiences really unlock for young children — and how do you make the most of them in practice? Re-release: Originally aired on 27 Mar 2026 Dr Gai Lindsay joins us to explore the rich learning opportunities that visual art experiences offer young children, with practical guidance for teachers and practitioners on bringing creativity to life in their settings. Episode Links Explore Dr Gai Lindsay's website Order a copy of her book on Amazon Discover Early Excellence resources to facilitate creativity

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  Episode #216

  Closing the Communication Gap: Early Talk for York with Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming

  Jul 3, 202649 minS5

  What does it look like when a whole city gets behind children's communication and language? Re-release: Originally aired on 17 Apr 2026 Rachel Shearer and Martin Cumming join us to explore Early Talk for York — a citywide initiative aimed at closing the communication and language gap in young children, and what it takes to make that kind of joined-up approach work. Episode Links Explore the Early Talk for York Initiative Read about Developing Language in the Early Years Discover our Communication and Language CPD

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  Episode #215

  The Power of Role Play with Becky Hoare

  Jun 26, 202642 minS5

  Role play is our focus this week as we welcome Becky Hoare to the podcast. Becky is a Primary Teacher and the Founder of Pop Up Play Village Ltd. We discuss children’s natural desire to role play what they see in the world around them. There is lots of key advice here too for developing effective and inspiring domestic role play in your setting. Episode Links Read the Blog "Exploring Powerful Learning Through Home Corner Role Play" Explore Complete Home Corner Role Play Area Resources Find out more about Pop Up Play Village Ltd

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