Thriving Together
Thriving Together
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Thriving Together: The Early Years Podcast is your go-to resource for professional development, guidance, and inspiration in early years education. Brought to you by Herefordshire early years improvement team, this podcast is designed for early years educators who want to stay informed, reflective, and confident in their practice. Each episode explores key topics such as the EYFS framework, safeguarding, inclusive practice, curriculum design, and leadership. You’ll hear clear explanations of statutory requirements, practical tips, and real-world insights drawn from years of hands-on experience in early education.Whether you’re a childminder, nursery practitioner, or setting leader, Thriving Together supports your journey with up-to-date information, sector news, and thoughtful discussion that links policy to practice. Tune in to stay connected, inspired, and empowered as we work together to help all children thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a range of key topics in early years education including the EYFS framework, safeguarding, inclusive practice, curriculum design, and leadership, with episodes like 'Sun Safety for Early Years' discussing practical tips for ensuring child safety in outdoor settings and emphasizing statutory requirements.
Thriving Together: The Early Years Podcast is your go-to resource for professional development, guidance, and inspiration in early years education. Brought to you by Herefordshire early years improvement team, this podcast is designed for early years educators who want to stay informed, reflective, and confident in their practice.
Each episode explores key topics such as the EYFS framework, safeguarding, inclusive practice, curriculum design, and leadership. You’ll hear clear explanations of statutory requirements, practical tips, and real-world insights drawn from years of hands-on experience in early education.
Whether you’re a childminder, nursery practitioner, or setting leader, Thriving Together supports your journey with up-to-date information, sector news, and thoughtful discussion that links policy to practice. Tune in to stay connected, inspired, and empowered as we work together to help all children thrive.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Thriving Together podcast, we are joined by Joanna Wlaszczyk , Lead for the EAL Team in Herefordshire, for an in-depth conversation about supporting children with English as an Additional Language in early years and school settings.
Over the course of this hour-long episode, we explore practical guidance, inclusive practice, and the vital role of partnership with families.
What we discuss in this episode:
Understanding EAL in the Early Years and Schools
- What EAL means in practice and the diversity within EAL learners
- Valuing home languages, culture, and identity
- Common myths and misconceptions about EAL and language development
Good Practice in Supporting Children with EAL
- Creating language-rich, inclusive environments
- Quality first teaching strategies that support language development
- Observation and assessment: understanding progress without over-identifying need
- Supporting communication, confidence, and belonging
Support from the Herefordshire EAL Team
- Overview of the role and remit of the EAL Team
- How settings can access advice, guidance, and support
- Working alongside practitioners to build capacity and confidence
Working in Partnership with Parents and Families
- Building trusting relationships with families
- Valuing parents as experts in their child
- Supporting communication when English is an additional language
- Practical approaches to engagement, translation, and communication
Key Messages for Practice
- Why inclusive EAL practice benefits all children
- The importance of understanding context, not just language
- Building confidence in staff to support EAL learners effectively
This episode is ideal for early years practitioners, school staff, DSLs, SENCOs, leaders, and anyone working with children and families.
It offers both strategic insight and practical advice to support inclusive, culturally responsive practice.
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