The Early Years Together

The Early Years Together is a nurturing and insightful weekly podcast hosted by Deborah Brown and Dr. Jacqueline Young , both Associate Professors at the University of Sussex. With a shared passion for early childhood education, they bring a unique blend of academic expertise and hands-on experience to every episode. Each week, Deborah and Jacqueline explore the wonders of early childhood education and care through playful curiosity and professional depth, weaving together lived experience and evidence-based practice. From developmental milestones to the power of play, they share thoughtful conversations, practical guidance, and the latest research — all with warmth, humour, and heart. Whether you're an experienced early years educator, or student, this podcast is your companion in supporting little learners and growing confident, caring communities.

The Early Years Together is a education podcast hosted by Deborah Brown and Dr, 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.

Deborah Brown and Dr hosts The Early Years Together, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Making Time to Talk - Your Questions on Supporting Children’s Communication

  Apr 25, 202615 minS1

  <p>In this final episode of the series Making Time to Talk, Deborah Brown and Dr Jacqueline Young celebrate the end of the series by responding to listener questions about supporting children’s communication and language.</p><p>Drawing on questions from students and practitioners, this episode explores:</p>How to talk meaningfully with children about their artwork without evaluative praiseWhen to look at a child and when to look with them to support connection, shared attention, and autonomyPractical ways multilingual families can use their home languages during everyday routinesUpdated guidance on screen time for under‑5s and how to make...

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  Episode #10

  Making Time to Talk - Supporting Language Delay

  Apr 18, 202618 minS1

  <p>In this week’s episodes Deborah Brown and Dr Jacqueline Young talk about ways to support children who are experiencing language delay. They discuss the differences between speech impairment, language delay and other types of need, and provide practical tips on ways to support language development, whilst recognising and encouraging other aspects of communication that might not be impacted by the language delay.</p><p>Whether you’re an educator, parent or student, this episode brings practical insights, real‑life examples and thoughtful reflection to accompany you through your day.</p><p>Subscribe, share, and step into a podcast made f...

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  Episode #9

  Research Focus: Intersections Between Creative Thinking and Disadvantage

  Apr 11, 202623 minS1

  <p>This double length, special episode features a conversation between Deborah Brown and Dr Jacqueline Young about Jacqueline’s recent research study exploring the intersections between creative thinking and disadvantage in reception age children (aged 4 and 5 years). Jacqueline talks about how disadvantage shapes opportunities for imagination, and why nurturing creativity is a powerful act of equity in early education.</p><p>Join the podcast for a thoughtful, accessible conversation about curiosity, context, and the transformative potential of creative pedagogy.</p><p>Episode Nine References:</p><p>DfE (2025) ‘Early years foundation stage statutory framework for group and school-based providers: setting the stan...

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  Episode #8

  Making Time to Talk - Building Connections Through Talk in the Home

  Mar 14, 202613 minS1

  <p>In this week's episode, Jacqueline and Deborah explore how the smallest moments in a family’s day can become the biggest opportunities for connection. From breakfast chats to bath‑time giggles, they share simple, practical ways to spark richer conversations, nurture curiosity, and build children’s confidence as communicators. They unpack the realities of screen time without the guilt, offering easy shifts that turn digital moments into shared learning. The episode also dives into supporting children through big emotions, with calming phrases, connection‑first strategies, and ideas for building emotional vocabulary. A warm, reassuring listen for any parent or carer wa...

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  Episode #7

  Making Time to Talk - Supporting Multilingual Children in the Early Years

  Mar 7, 202611 minS1

  <p>In this energising episode, Deborah and Jacqueline dive into the powerful role home languages play in children’s identity, confidence, and communication. Discover why bilingualism is an asset, what the “funds of knowledge” approach means for practice, and how simple everyday interactions can transform language learning for children with English as an additional language. Packed with practical ideas, warm reflections, and inclusive strategies, this episode is perfect for educators, students, and anyone passionate about nurturing joyful, meaningful communication from the very start.</p><p>Episode Seven References:</p><p>Moll, L. C., Amanti, C., Neff, D. and Gonzáles, N. (199...

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