Interviews, discussions and best practice sharing in Health, Social and Early Years care and Education. Join the CACHE Alumni team, as they interview interesting people from across the caring sector. Find out about the highs and lows of nannying, how to organise your workload in social care and about the importance of self-care when working in community engagement. A podcast for everyone, from the sector experts in Care, Health, Education and Childcare.
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S6E10 - Exploring AI in education: enhancements, ethics, and future directions w/ NCFE
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51:31In this episode, James Lane, the Digital Sector Manager at NCFE, and Dr Gray Mytton, from the NCFE Innovation Team, discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence within education and its broader implications. Join the team as they discuss how AI, particularly generative AI, is currently being used by colleagues, and the wider education secto…
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S6E09 - The Brain-SET formula for calmer brains and safer classrooms w/ Dr Kathryn Murray
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46:14Join us this week as we chat to Dr Kathryn Murray, founder of Future Strong Education and creator of the Brain-SET Environments Formula. In the episode, Kathryn shares how her personal experiences, combined with her research into brain development, led to the creation of the Brain-SET formula, which focuses on designing educational environments tha…
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S6E08 - Supporting neurodivergent children and families in a neurotypical world w/ Cheryl Warren
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53:59Join us this week as we chat to Cheryl Warren, an award-winning trainer and consultant from Aperion Training, specialising in neurodiversity in the early years. In the episode, Cheryl discusses her career journey and personal mission, sharing how her lived experience has shaped her professional approach. As a parent, Cheryl offers valuable insights…
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S6E07 - Learning English through rhythm, chanting and play w/ Jane Maria Harding da Rosa
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36:26Join us this week as we chat to Jane Maria Harding da Rosa from Enriching ELT about English language learning and teaching. During our conversation, we learn about Jane's fascinating journey from mime and dance to her career in language education. Jane shares her research aimed at making language learning more memorable and engaging with rhythm, ch…
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S6E06 - Breaking barriers: inclusive pathways for autistic individuals w/ GMLPN and Digital Advantage
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38:30Join us this week as Dean Blewitt, NCFE's Senior Innovation and Investments Manager, chats to Charlotte Jones, Operations and Project Manager from the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and Seamus Mannion, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Advantage. In the episode, Charlotte and Seamus discuss their organisations' work on the In…
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POD-CACHE ReView - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change w/ Dr Diane Boyd
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39:11Join us for this throwback episode of POD-CACHE and re-listen to Dr Diane Boyd on sustainability in education and childhood development. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 10 July. 00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:36 Introducing Diane Boyd 01:00 Sustainable education and development 14:39 Taking it into practice 25:35 Environmental aware…
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S6E05 - Empowering men to thrive in early years and childcare roles w/ Claudio Sisera
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35:57Join us this week as we chat to Claudio Sisera from Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs In the episode, we discuss equality in early years employment and explore the challenges and opportunities for men working in early years and childcare roles. We also discuss gender inclusivity at work and the possible reasons that we still see such disparity in th…
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S6E04 - Self-care strategies for caregivers w/ Sass and Kate from SelfCare Psychology
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55:14Join us this week as we chat to Sass Boucher and Kate Collier from SelfCare Psychology, an organisation dedicated to providing support for practitioners at risk of professional trauma and fatigue. In the episode, we explore the complex challenges faced by those working in care through the lens of SelfCare's 'Umbrella of Professional Trauma and Fati…
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S6E03 - Revolutionising playwork practice with PARS feat. Dr Shelly Newstead
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59:05Join us this week as we chat to Dr Shelly Newstead, practitioner, trainer, author, editor, publisher and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the playwork field, and the creator of the PARS model of playwork practice. In the episode, we chat about what PARS is, how it was developed and how pracitioners can start their journey with PARS. W…
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S6E02 - Navigating the food landscape for health and early years nutrition with Louise Mercieca
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41:45Join us for this episode about navigating the food landscape, the relationship between food and wellbeing, and the importance of nutrition in the early years. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 15 May. Louise Mercieca, a nutritional therapist and early years nutrition consultant, emphasises the intricate relationship between food a…
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S6E01 - Positive parenting and effective intervention with Kathy Bowers
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27:16Join us for this episode about positive parenting, making changes and setting boundaries in challenging environments. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 1 May. In this episode we meet with Kathy Bowers to talk about parenting, communication and relationship improvement work. Kathy discusses her experience in social care and family …
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POD-CACHE ReView -There's no such thing as bad weather, with Dr Helen Bilton
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57:08In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learnin…
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S5E10 - Innovating maths education through 'Winning With Numbers'
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42:27Welcome to the latest episode of POD-CACHE, the award-winning professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Bethan Harding MBE, a seasoned education professional working to pioneer the 'Winning With Numbers' teaching platform. In this episode, Bethan shares her professional journey and brings rea…
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S5E09 - Yasmin Mukadam shares mindful strategies for nurturing young minds
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41:57Join us as we meet with Yasmin Mukadam and learn about Mindfulness in Early Years. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 7 February. 00:00 Introduction and Background01:14 Importance of Mindfulness05…
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S5E08 - Behaviour as communication: The challenges of receiving care
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18:06Join us as we learn about behaviour as communication in care with Victoria Bartle. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 7 February. This journey into Victoria's day-to-day provides a comprehensive i…
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S5E07 - What is a Wizzybug? - Learning about the importance of independent movement with Lucy Norris
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37:31Join us as we meet with Lucy Norris and learn about the Wizzybug. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 24 January. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Introducing Lucy Norris and Designability 01:18 What is Wi…
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POD-CACHE ReView: Playful Mathematics with Dr Helen Williams
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37:31Join us for this throwback episode of POD-CACHE and re-listen to Dr Helen Williams' wisdom on making maths playful. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 10 January. 0:00 Introduction to Dr Helen J Williams and her journey with maths 2:30 Moving from a dislike to a love of maths 4:50 Maths' evolution since the 80s and use of manipulat…
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S5E06 - Embedding intergenerational learning and practice with Fey Cole
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40:3700:00 Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni 00:48 Fey Cole - An introduction to Fey 02:24 Why intergenerational practice? Fey explains how she first got involved with bringing intergenerational learning to an educational setting 03:50 Making the project student-led and establishing an i…
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S5E05 - Animal therapy in education with Jenny Phillips
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38:00(00:00) Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni (00:48) Jenny Phillips - An introduction to Jenny (02:52) They say never to work with children or animals... Jenny's dream job (04:52) A love of animals - Bringing animals into the classroom (05:28) George the Cat - The teaching power of ani…
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S5E04 - Beyond the national curriculum: The Primary Extended Project Award (PEPA)
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33:0900:00 Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni 00:50 Alix Robertson - Alix introduces herself and the Centre for Education and Youth 01:18 Sarah introduces herself and Big Education 02:08 Meet PEPA - What is the Primary Extended Project Award? 04:30 Project-based learning 05:24 Choosing a …
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S5E03 - Jawad Bhatti ’sparks’ a mental health conversation
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46:0100:00 Welcome to CACHE Alumni - What can you expect in this episode of POD-CACHE? 00:40 Jawad Bhatti introduction - Who is Jawad and what is the Spark story? 03:40 The impact of the pandemic on loneliness, routine and mental health 05:30 Mental Health support online and through talking to others 07:23 Mental Health in the workplace - Jawad's experi…
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S5E02 - Annie Pendrey talks about the power of reflection in Early Years and Education
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37:3500:00 Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni 00:23 Coming up in this episode - thinking outside of the box with Annie Pendrey 00:43 Annie's career so far. From Early Years Teaching Assistant to training, writing and research 02:43 Creativity and changing careers - How Annie found her path 03:50 Three b…
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S5E01 - STEM learning with ’Tiny Sparks’ early years sessions
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S4E10 - Education as a catalyst for change with Andreas Kalli
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21:45As we conclude season 4, we bring you an incredible story which showcases the power of education and mentorship. Join us as Janet King assumes the role of interviewer to speak with Andreas Kalli, who shares his journey from substance addiction to completing a Psychology degree with a first class honours. We also find out how having a mentor support…
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S4E09 - Strength-based leadership in early years with Lucy Lewin
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50:59In this week's episode, we welcome back Lucy Lewin, Founder of 85-Place Day Nursery and The Profitable Nursery Academy. Lucy shares with us the value of adopting a strength-based approach in early years settings and embracing one's natural abilities. We also discuss the importance of fostering a work culture of psychological safety, open communicat…
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S4E08 - Jake Forecast shares his journey from Learner to Nursery Manager
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34:54In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Jake Forecast for a third time, as he provides us with an exciting update on his career journey from student teacher to now nursery manager. Throughout our conversation, Jake highlights the significance of continuous learning and shares how he balances learning alongside work. Moreover, we touch upon …
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S4E07 - Achieving your career goals with Skillzminer
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45:31Join us on this week's episode as we meet with Dan Bartley from Skillzminer, an innovative AI tool transforming the job market. We explore how Skillzminer objectively assesses skills, bridges skill gaps, and streamlines recruitment for both job seekers and employers. We also delve into the changing landscape of careers, the importance of succession…
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S4E06 - What are T Levels? An employer’s guide with Famly and Always Growing
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39:14Join us on this week's podcast as Famly's Education Editor, Julia Rose, takes the interviewer's seat to explore T Levels for early years and childcare settings. Our panel of experts, including NCFE's Janet King, Stacy Mann and Angie Rogers, and Ben Bausor from Always Growing, will discuss what T Levels entail, the progression opportunities they pro…
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S4E05 - Alison Featherbe discusses the benefits of mentorship and supervision
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38:08Alison Featherbe joins us for the latest episode of POD-CACHE, to talk about mentoring and supervision in Early Years settings. Alison is a learning and development practitioner working within early years as a consultant and shares her approach and thoughts on career progression, personal development, support and supervision as she chats to Dawn Ne…
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S4E04 - Unlocking the power of playful mathematics with Dr Helen J Williams
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37:31Tune into this week's episode where we meet with Dr Helen J Williams, author of the award-winning 'Playful Mathematics: For Children 3 to 7', who shares her journey towards becoming passionate about mathematics and her mission to change perceptions of math as a dry and uninteresting subject. Dr. Williams also provides practical recommendations for …
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S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr Helen Bilton
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57:08In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learnin…
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S4E02 - POD-CACHE meets with Global Nanny Training
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36:12For the second episode of POD-CACHE S4, our team at NCFE, Mike Potts and Janet King, meet with Stella and Michelle from Global Nanny Training, who tell us about their Customised Qualifications, their collaboration with NCFE and the difference they are making for nannies across the US and beyond. Want to skip ahead? 00:00-01:20 - Introductions to St…
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S4E01 - How to engage families in the Early Years setting with ’Oliiki’ app creator Clare Stead
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32:05In this first episode of our new season, Early Years and Childcare Subject Specialist Stacy Mann meets with Clare Stead, Creator of the 'Oliiki' app, to discuss how practitioners in the sector can engage families in Early Years settings and how they can support families in understanding parenting and child development from conception. Want to skip …
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S3E18 - Joe learns about physics, maths and careers for sci-fi fans with the team at Science Saves
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43:21This week, POD-CACHE learns about healthcare science, hospital technology and the future of STEM careers. Join Joe Neame, NCFE's Subject Specialist for Science, as he chats to the team at Science Saves. Want more? Find out more about Science Saves on their YouTube channel or on their website. Or find a world of free articles, videos and resources f…
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S3E17 - Emotional intelligence, wellbeing and working with families - Jo Morton Brown talks to POD-CACHE
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40:05Join Dawn as she chats to Jo Morton Brown, a counsellor and mental health practitioner who works with children, families and groups. You can find more about Jo's work, get wellbeing help and find support for those you care for on Flourish, Jo's YouTube channel. Want to see the video episode? Join us at CACHEAlumni.org.uk to access free video resour…
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S3E16 - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change
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39:1100:00 What's Coming Up? 00:36 Introducing Diane Boyd 01:00 Sustainable education and development 14:39 Taking it into practice 25:35 Environmental awareness and skill building 31:02 CACHE Alumni 31:23 Empowering children to learn 21:35 Getting Down To Business 36:54 Connect with Diane Dr Diane Boyd is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Liverpool J…
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S3E15 - Career tales of a Nanny: Getting down to business with Maria
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36:3400:00 What's Coming Up? 00:31 Introducing Maria Culley 04:30 The Expectation of Nannies 07:48 Career Journeys 15:09 Careers in Childcare 19:28 CPD 21:04 Skillzminer 21:35 Getting Down To Business 34:40 Connect with Maria In this episode of POD-CACHE Maria talks us through expectations of nannies in the workplace, in education and from others. Maria…
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S3E14 - Nannies, nurseries and working from home. What does flexible working mean for childcare?
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42:1500:00 What's Coming Up? 00:34 Introducing Julie Evans 03:27 Flexible Childcare 10:34 Importance and Value of Nannies 13:35 Expectation of Nannies 22:32 Flexible Working for Nannies 27:54 Creating bonds with children and parents 31:14 Nurseries 33:47 Skillzminer 34:18 Flexible working opportunities in the sector 41:52 How to find Tinies Julie Evans,…
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S3E13 - Shada Lambert talks sleep, potty training and MONEY - Chatting to POD-CACHE about life as a Nanny
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35:3900:00 What's Coming Up? 00:29 Introducing Shada Lambert 03:10 The Role of Nannies 08:40 Support for Nannies 13:30 Balancing CPD, Self Care and Lifestyle 16:57 Love For The Job 19:40 Potty and Sleep Training 22:08 Skillzminer 22:39 CPD, Development and Pay 28:52 Shada's Words of Wisdom 31:36 Why Become A Nanny? 32:51 Closing Remarks Shada Lambert is…
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S3E12 - Life Experiences of Childcare - Technology, Communication and Language
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43:4800:00 What's Coming Up? 00:30 Introducing Stacy Mann 01:30 Introducing Jennifer Staunton 03:23 Sharing Life Experiences 23:17 CACHE Alumni 23:38 Sharing Life Experiences 29:27 Technology, Communication and Language Jennifer Staunton is a specialist practitioner working within school improvement and SEND. Listen as Stacy Mann, CACHE Subject Speciali…
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S3E11 - CACHE Subject Specialist, Stacy Mann, talks to Liam Pinches about his childcare and Early Years career journey
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24:0300:00 What's Coming Up? 00:47 Webinar invite from SDN for all Early Years settings 02:55 Introducing Liam Pinches 06:13 The Importance of Early Years 08:15 Men In Childcare 14:30 Inspiring Others Into The Sector 22:15 Liam's Closing Message CACHE Subject Specialist, Stacy Mann, talks to Liam Pinches about his childcare career journey. Liam talks ab…
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S3E10 - POD-CACHE - Joe tells Stacy about his childcare journey
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23:0300:00 What's Coming Up? 00:35 Joe Groom 08:13 Men In Childcare 10:20 Supporting Entry Into The Sector 13:58 Joe's Advice 18:20 The Impact of Qualifications 22:16 Closing Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available fre…
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S3E09 - Dawn learns about Childminding and Early Years Education for the future with Sam Surry from PACEY
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42:3000:00 What's Coming Up? 00:39 Introducing Sam Surry 02:56 Childminding 06:50 Challenges In The Sector 26:22 Skillzminer 26:54 Early Years 29:16 PACEY 29:54 CACHE Alumni 31:40 CPD 35:39 Roles Within The Sector 37:21 Closing Thoughts 40:28 Learn More About PACEY 42:37 CACHE Alumni You can find PACEY, the Professional Association for Childcare and Ear…
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S3E08 - Life As A Final Year Student Teacher - POD-CACHE catches up with Jake Forecast
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44:1600:00 What's Coming Up? 00:34 Introducing Jake Forecast 05:26 Teaching Throughout A Pandemic 11:30 What Needs To Change? 20:47 CACHE Alumni 21:07 What It's Like Being A Student Teacher 25:01 Observation and Reflection 29:12 Being A Male In The Sector 42:01 Follow Jake's Journey 43:51 CACHE Alumni Last time we caught up with Jake, he was an early ye…
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S3E07 - Apprenticeships, nurseries and nannies - Fay Gibbin talks POD-CACHE through finding your way in Early Years Education
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49:52Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. Fay is the co-founder of Avail Learning Academy and an experienced training and development consultant. An experienced …
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S3E06 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst - Louise Mercieca and Apprenticeship Learners talk wellbeing
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48:03Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in…
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S3E05 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst - Victoria Bartle and Stephen Mordue talk mindfulness in practice
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45:43Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in…
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S3E04 - Getting down to business - POD-CACHE talks profit, business and self development with Lucy Lewin
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28:15Lucy is passionate about delivering first class, flexible childcare in her own nursery setting but identified a gap in her own development when her nursery business took off. Instead of running away, Lucy developed her skills to support her business. Lucy talks about how focusing on her 'weakness' allowed her to grow and led to the founding of The …
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S3E03 - Self-regulation - POD-CACHE talks prison education and reform with David Breakspear
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47:00Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. David is a Prison reform campaigner, with a successful TEDx talk under his belt. He's also a volunteer enterprise advis…
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S3E02 - Soothing, Listening and Understanding - Stacy Mann discusses how self-regulation can help parents, practitioners and other grown-ups
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39:16Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. Stacy is CACHE's Subject Specialist for Early Years and Childcare and has a keen interest in wellbeing, with over 16 ye…
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