Early Years Impact

Early Years Impact embraces innovation, insight and impact in early childhood education: whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or just curious about how those early days shape who we become, this is for you. Michelle brings you the latest research, expert insights and real-life experiences to help you understand how little tweaks to everyday life can have a big impact on children’s earliest years.

Early Years Impact is a education podcast hosted by Michelle Hague, with 11 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.

Michelle Hague hosts Early Years Impact, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Lead, Learn and Lift: Leading with Intention

  Oct 19, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this energising and thought-provoking episode, we explore what it really means to lead with intention in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). At a time when the role of early years leadership is becoming increasingly visible in both research and practice, we ask: what does great leadership actually look like through the lens of early childhood?</p><p>We consider the idea of the leader as connector - not just managing provision, but weaving together people, pedagogy and purpose. From shaping school-wide culture to nurturing the professional growth of early years teams, intentional leadership is more than a...

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  Episode #10

  ABC Does...Authenticity in Early Years

  Oct 5, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this inspiring episode, we explore what it really means to honour the natural rhythm of child development in early years. From the atmosphere of the classroom to the cadence of children’s days, we ask: what happens when we give ourselves permission to start trusting what we know about how children actually grow?</p><p>We reflect on the truth that underpins so much of quality early years and child development - that children don't develop on a fixed timetable. They don’t all crawl in March, walk in April, or read by July! </p><p>What we come...

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  Episode #9

  Musical Heights & Boogie Bites!

  Sep 21, 202531 minS0

  <p>In this uplifting episode, we explore why music isn’t just a 'nice extra' in early years - it’s a neuroscientific powerhouse that builds the brain, boosts learning and supports development in ways no other activity can.</p><p>Joined by the brilliant Sue Newman from Boogie Mites, we dive into how music and movement light up young children’s brains, laying the groundwork for language, self-regulation, memory and even maths. You’ll hear how musical play isn't about perfection – but, what is it about? Press play to find out :)</p><p>This is your invitation to put music at t...

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  Episode #8

  Magical Maths, Mastery and More!

  Sep 7, 202534 minS0

  <p>In this insightful episode, we unpack what it really means to lay the foundations for maths in the early years - not through worksheets or rushed number goals, but by building deep, confident mathematical thinking through language, connection and play.</p><p>Joined by Twinkl’s National Primary Maths Lead Jon Cripwell, we explore the marvel of maths, from the importance of using precise vocabulary, to the role of the adult as the ultimate connector between children and mathematical ideas: this conversation reframes early maths as something every child can access and enjoy - with the right foundations in pl...

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  Episode #7

  Take Action on Distraction: Improving Attention & Focus

  Jul 27, 202546 minS0

  <p>In this eye-opening episode, we dive into what it really means to support attention and focus in the early years, not by demanding silence or stillness, but by understanding the science behind how young children’s brains actually work.</p><p>Joined by leading neuroscientist Professor Sam Wass, we explore key ideas from his brilliant book Take Action on Distraction. Together, we unpack what’s really going on when children ‘lose focus,’ how stress (yours and theirs!) plays a surprising role, and how we can move away from blame and into strategies that build regulation, connection and resilience for both chi...

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