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 Thriving Together, Emily and Carli are joined by a local Area SENCO to explore one of the four broad areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice: Communication and Interaction.
This 40-minute episode is part of our four-part series and focuses on developing a deeper understanding of how communication and interaction needs can present in the early years, and how practitioners can respond effectively.
Together, we discuss:
•What we mean by “communication and interaction” within the EYFS context
•The range of needs children may present with, including speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
•How these needs can impact children’s learning, relationships, play, and engagement
•The importance of early identification and responding to emerging needs
•The role of the Area SENCO in supporting settings, children, and families
•Practical, inclusive strategies to support communication and interaction in everyday practice
•How to create communication-friendly environments that enable all children to participate fully
Our guest shares valuable insights from their work with settings, highlighting effective approaches and real examples of inclusive practice.
This episode is ideal for early years practitioners, SENCOs, and leaders who want to strengthen their understanding and provision for children with communication and interaction needs.
🔗 This is the first episode in our four-part series exploring the broad areas of need:
1.Communication and Interaction (this episode)
2.Cognition and Learning
3.Physical and Sensory
4.Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Join us as we continue to work towards inclusive, responsive provision where every child can thrive.
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