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The FSF Team

Join the experienced education team at Tapestry the childhood education platform, alongside expert guests, for insightful discussions designed to enrich your practice and pedagogy in early years and primary education. Each episode delves into important topics, offering practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.

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  • #206
    Yesterday · 27 min

    Inclusion - Supporting Every Learner

    Becca and Stephen from the education team explore supporting every child. From building trust with families to recognising the strengths and experiences within our teams.

  • #205
    August 27 · 22 min

    Early Years Physical Development and Movement Play

    Tapestry Ben chats with Helen Battelley and Brianne Pearson about the importance of Physical Development and what inspired them to create PAAP,  the Physical Adventure Activity Pack. Find out more below: https://www.musicandmovement.org.uk/product/paap-certified-user/

  • #204
    July 30 · 39 min

    The Archetype Approach

    In this episode of Tapestry Talks, the team go on tour to Cornwall to visit nursery owner and The Archetype Approach founder, Oliver Riddett. https://www.archetype-approach.co.uk/product-page/the-archetype-approach-paperback

  • #203
    June 25 · 27 min

    Screen Time - Parents ask Sam Wass

    Child psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Sam Wass answers questions on how screen time can affect young children.

  • #202
    May 28 · 38 min

    Play is a Lifeline

    Amber Ogunsanya-William joins Ben for a discussion on her role as a play consultant and worker.

  • #201
    April 30 · 34 min

    Little Minds - Big Tech

    Technology in Early Years education, digital literacy, and online safety - what do educators need to know now? On this month's Tapestry Talks, Ben and Kat sit down with Princess Souassou Tsiagbe for a practical conversation on using technology to enhance learning in the early years. This episode explores technology in early childhood education, building digital skills safely, and how educators can introduce technology in ways that support creativity, communication, and development. From safegu

  • #200
    March 26 · 30 min

    200 Conversations Later: Big Ideas & Memorable Moments

    For Tapestry's 200th podcast, directors Helen and Steve sat down to highlight a few of their favourite previous episodes and reflect on where they see the podcast going over the next year, as well as some big moments that happened for Tapestry over the last year! Episodes mentioned in this podcast are linked below: Neil Leitch on Childcare Deserts, School Based Nurseries and Workforce Sustainability: https://fsf-podcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/neil-leitch-on-childcare-deserts-school-based-nu

  • #198
    Dec 4, 2025 · 47 min

    Magic Lessons - Enhancing Engagement in the Classroom

    Becca and Stephen are joined by Dr Ben Levy who is and Educational Psychologist and magician who has developed a framework to enhance pupil engagement and performance. They discuss the 5 aspects of the framework and how it can be applied in early years environments.

  • #197
    Nov 6, 2025 · 33 min

    A specialist centre for autistic girls

    Neurodiversity affirming practice for autistic girls and a glimpse into the ethos behind Ashley’s House – a new centre where a life-skills programme is central to the curriculum. With Dipaley Patel, Speech and Language Associate Practitioner and mother to Ashley.

  • #196
    Oct 2, 2025 · 31 min

    Creating inclusive learning spaces

    Stephen chats with Simon Airey, who is a neurodivergent teacher and advocate for Inclusion. They discuss what inclusion means to Simon, his top tips for inclusive learning spaces and the importance of 'connection over correction'.

  • #194
    Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    A conversation about deaf identity and BSL

    Join us for a memorable conversation with trumpeter and teacher Sean Chandler, and BSL interpreter Lizzie Wharton. Sean explains the words and terms about deafness and shares his own experiences of his deaf identity. He tells us about BSL and Lizzie tells us about being a BSL interpreter. You can find the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5iFUdxEMmg

  • #193
    Aug 7, 2025 · 37 min

    Be an Ally not a Bystander

    Stephen chats with educator, author and neurodiversity champion Frances Akinde about her book 'Be an Ally not a Bystander'. They discuss the benefits of teaching young children about allyship, how bias can show up in educators and how we can turn allyship into a practical part of whole school life.

  • #192
    Jul 24, 2025 · 42 min

    Neurodiversity affirming parenting and practice

    Support and advice for parents with an autistic child, learning about children through observation, connection and communication, and what to consider if you are an educator working with autistic children. With Zynab Al Bahrani, mum to two autistic sons, Autism Consultant, and speech and language practitioner.

  • #191
    Jul 10, 2025 · 37 min

    Supporting the early years workforce

    Supporting the early years workforce – what staff and leaders struggle with, what they might need, and how Twinkl’s experienced educators can help. With Tracie Butterfill, National Education Lead EYFS for Twinkl Educational Publishing.

  • #189
    Jun 12, 2025 · 40 min

    Early Years training and policy

    Jules chats with Glenda Tinney and Natalie MacDonald, both academics in Childhood Youth and Education at University of Wales Trinity St David. They discuss the qualities and knowledge that are embedded in being an early years professional, how to raise the status of the sector, and how they prepare students for the important work they do with children and families.

  • #188
    May 15, 2025 · 51 min

    Reflecting on Physical Development in the EYFS and Primary Education

    Stephen chats with Andrew Cartwright and Ben Carr who are the Co-Directors of the North East Coaching Company. They discuss the importance of children being engaged and enjoying physical activity as well as why teaching PE in primary schools can cause anxiety.

  • #187
    May 1, 2025 · 26 min

    Advice on opening your own Nursery

    Ben and Jules chat with Curtly Ania, nursery owner and mentor for others who are on the journey to opening their own early years setting. Curtly shares practical advice and inspiration, including some of the key things to consider if you are thinking about running a nursery.

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