Everything Early Childhood

10 Leadership tips in 10 years - Lesson 6 - I Don’t Want Them to Hate Me: Leading with care and accountability

31 Oct 2025

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Episode 6: “I Don’t Want Them to Hate Me – Leading With Care and Accountability” Have you ever put off a tough conversation because you didn’...

10 Leadership lessons from 10 years: Lesson 5 - Letting Go of the Dream – and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

22 Oct 2025

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Lesson 5: Letting Go of the Dream — and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be After a big week attending the ECE Connect event, Leeza reflects on the em...

Leadership Lesson 4: Park the Ego - Why great leaders accept support

15 Oct 2025

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Ever wonder why it feels so hard to ask for help — even when you know you need it? In this raw and real episode, Leeza gets honest about control, eg...

Leadership Lesson 3: When everything falls apart

08 Oct 2025

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When everything falls apart — that’s when the real leadership begins. I’ll never forget the day I sat in my car outside the centre, completely n...

10 Leadership lessons from 10 years: Lesson 2 - You can do anything, but not everything - why do we wait?

01 Oct 2025

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Leadership isn’t a marathon you have to crawl through — but too often, we wait until the health scare, the burnout, or the breakdown before we pau...

10 Leadership Tips from 10 Years: Tip 1 The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything

26 Sep 2025

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10 Leadership Tips from 10 Years: Tip 1 The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything As Platinum Education turns 10, I’m reflecting on the lessons l...

Why we rebranded and how to know if its time for you too!

09 Aug 2025

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Why We Rebranded – The Honest Story Behind the Shift and how to know if its time for you too! Show Notes: After nine years, countless services trans...

In the thick of it - When leadership breaks you open

03 Aug 2025

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In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, Leeza invites you behind the curtain of leadership and business—into a raw season of emotional overw...

What’s Your Wobbly Chair? — The Small Discomforts We Learn to Live With (Until They Break Us)

23 Jul 2025

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What’s Your Wobbly Chair? — The Small Discomforts We Learn to Live With (Until They Break Us) Host: Leeza Browne | Platinum Education Group Podcas...

Child Protection Can’t Wait: What Every Educator Must Know Now

16 Jul 2025

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Child Protection Can’t Wait: What Every Educator Must Know Now with Holly-ann Martin, Founder of Safe4Kids For over 30 years, Holly-ann Martin has b...

Tummy time to Walking with Dr Trevor Carlson

14 Jul 2025

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In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, Leeza is joined by Dr. Trevor Carlson, paediatric physiotherapist and founder of Therapy Kids, to explo...

Nurturing Little Wise One's: Mindfulness in Early Childhood with Vicki Scheafer

02 Jul 2025

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In this heart-centered episode of Everything Early Childhood, Leeza sits down with Vicki Scheafer, founder of Little Wise One, to explore how mindfuln...

How to handle the emotional rollercoaster of Early Childhood Leadership

26 Jun 2025

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Leeza answers a powerful question submitted by one of our listeners: "How do you deal with the emotional rollercoaster...

EOFY Planning - Let’s Talk Numbers in our Early Childhood Business

18 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Leeza breaks down what every child care owner needs to know before June 30 — from the Worker Retention Payment and upcoming wage in...

Unlocking Literacy Through Movement with Stefanie Hohl

13 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, Leeza Browne is joined by educator and author Stefanie Hohl, creator of ABC See, Hear, Do. A phonics pr...

The moment that changed everything: my imperfect origin story

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago, I stood in a hotel room, teary-eyed, heart racing, with a phone in my hand and finally shared the story I’d never said out loud. The...

Is It Time to Sell? How to Know, Prepare, and Let Go with Grace

28 May 2025

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Is It Time to Sell? How to Know, Prepare, and Let Go with Grace Synopsis: In this heartfelt solo episode, Leeza Browne, founder of Platinum Education ...

The Things We’re All Thinking… But No One’s Saying

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌿 NEW EPISODE – For the Ones Who Are Holding It All Together (Even When It Feels Like It’s Falling Apart) If you’ve ever sat in your car befo...

Tired, Wired, and Burnt Out? Let’s Talk About Wellbeing in ECE with Phil Wolffe

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling constantly exhausted, emotionally drained, or like rest just isn’t doing the job anymore? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to be t...

To the leader who feels guilty resting...

23 Apr 2025

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In this honest and unscripted mini episode, recorded mid-safari during a much-needed break, Leeza opens up about the internal struggle many leaders fa...

Why Bother Aiming for Exceeding?

16 Apr 2025

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Why Bother Aiming for Exceeding? In this powerful follow-up episode, Leeza Browne opens up the conversation around striving for Exceeding in early chi...

Beyond Behaviour: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Early Learning with Kerra-Lee Wescombe

09 Apr 2025

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In this powerful episode, host Leeza Browne from Platinum Ed is joined by the incredible Kerra-Lee Wescombe, Director of Connect.Ed, to explore the cr...

Beyond the Headlines: A Call to Action for Early Childhood Education

19 Mar 2025

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The Four Corners episode Betrayal of Trust – Child Care in Crisis has once again put early childhood education under the microscope. While it reveal...

Emptying the sandpit: Setting up systems for a strong start

12 Mar 2025

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In this episode we explore the powerful analogy of "emptying the sandpit" and how it applies to setting up strong systems and structures in your servi...

Transforming challenges into change with Ray Everest co-owner future focus NZ

26 Feb 2025

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🎙 Everything Early Childhood Podcast – Featuring Ray Everest 🚀 Deep Dive into Early Childhood Business, Success & Advocacy In this powerfu...

Farewell, Jake: The Final Chapter with Platinum Ed

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake’s departure marks a turning point, and this episode captures the highs, lows, and everything in between in his Journey at Platinum Education. T...

The Educational Leader's Role: From Complexity to Clarity

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the core of educational leadership in early childhood education. We unpack the essential role of the educa...

Wish it, Dream it, Do it! - The Loving Start way with Ms. Amber Jayne

06 Nov 2024

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In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, we’re thrilled to welcome Amber Jayne, early childhood education expert, founder of The Loving Start ...

Magic of Creative sound play in EC education with composer Hayes Greenfield

16 Oct 2024

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In this podcast episode, we chat with Hayes Greenfield, author of Creative Sound Play for Young Learners, about the powerful role sound can play in ea...

Inside Our Roles in Early Childhood

28 Aug 2024

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In this episode of "Inside our roles in Early Childhood," we take a closer look at the various roles within a child care setting and explore the uniqu...

Mid-Year Burnout Blues: Refresh and Re energise your Leadership in Early Childhood

24 Jul 2024

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In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, host Leeza Browne tackles "Mid-Year Burnout Blues: Refresh and Reenergise Your Leadership." Learn how c...

Break free from people pleasing: Leading with confidence in Early Childhood Education

17 Jul 2024

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In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, host Leeza Browne dives into "Breaking Free from People Pleasing: Leading with Confidence in Early Chil...

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: A Journey in Early Childhood and Disability Support with Jenny Nechvatal

10 Jul 2024

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In this heartfelt episode of the Everything Early Childhood podcast, host Leeza Browne welcomes Jenny, a seasoned early childhood professional and ded...

Is Collaborative Leadership Killing Your Team's Productivity? The Unseen Pitfalls of Trying to Please Everyone - With Jake Beesley

12 Jun 2024

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Host: Leeza Browne, Founder of Platinum Education Group Episode Description: In this episode, Leeza Browne explores the controversial side of collabor...

From concept to creation - The Kreation Kidz journey with Approved Provider Bernadette D'Aprile

07 Jun 2024

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Bernadette D'Aprile, the visionary mind behind Kreation Kidz. From overco...

Understanding serious incidents in ECEC

22 May 2024

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In this episode of the Everything Early Childhood podcast, host Leeza Browne dives into the crucial topic of understanding serious incidents within ea...

Navigating Tough Talks: Tips for Early Childhood Leaders & Educators- Part 2

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: Title: Navigating Tough Talks: Tips for Early Childhood Leaders In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, host Leeza Browne ...

Empathy in Action: Mastering Challenging Conversations - part 1

08 May 2024

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Child Protection Education

18 Apr 2024

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In this essential episode of 'Everything Early Childhood,' we delve into the crucial topic of child protection education, providing early childhood pr...

Colour outside the lines: Fostering creativity and Imagination in the Early Years

10 Apr 2024

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Supervision simplified - The cornerstone of child safety

27 Mar 2024

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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Everything Early Childhood," where we dive deep into the crucial aspects of early childhood education and ca...

Most important leadership skill in Early Childhood Education

20 Mar 2024

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On the Everything Early childhood Podcast, Leeza Browne Unlocks the secret to becoming an exceptional early childhood leader in our latest episode, 'T...

IWD 2024 - We are enough!

08 Mar 2024

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Understanding Boys' Play: Navigating Rough and Tumble in the Classroom

14 Feb 2024

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In this episode, we delve into the world of boys' play and explore the phenomenon of rough and tumble activity within the classroom setting. Educators...

Let Go & Grow!

07 Feb 2024

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Let Go and Grow" offers essential insights for child business owners and leaders seeking to elevate their enterprises and empower their teams. Delving...

The Winning Formula: 4 Essential Ingredients for Classroom Success

31 Jan 2024

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Ready to elevate your classroom game? Discover the 4 essential tools every educator needs for success! For room Leaders, educators and Directors of ea...

Navigating "school readiness" and beyond!

24 Jan 2024

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Unveiling the Magic: Navigating School Readiness and Beyond." Join host Leeza Browne as we explore the secrets behind preparing little ones for school...

Most effective ways to navigate stressful seasons in early childhood

17 Jan 2024

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In this episode of "Everything Early Childhood," Leeza Browne shares strategies for managing stress in the early childhood profession. She emphasises ...

Starting Strong - A pep talk for the early childhood profession

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how we can steer an entire team, especially during challenging times? In my latest podcast episode of everything early childhood, join m...

Canada's Playful Professor - Essential role of an educator in play based learning with Donna Skea

29 Nov 2023

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In this episode of the Everything Early Childhood podcast, host Leeza Browne converses with Professor Donna Skea, an advocate for early childhood deve...

Magic of Music in Early Childhood with Kristy Russell

22 Nov 2023

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Dive into the Magic of Early Childhood Music! Excited to share this episode with our guest Kristy Russell founder of Moovers and Shakers Music! Join u...

Navigating a life beyond busy - Slowing down for wellbeing

16 Nov 2023

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Ready to trade chaos for calm? Join us on the latest episode of Everything Early Childhood as we dive into 'Navigating a Life Beyond Busy: Slowing Dow...

First year of an Approved Provider with Candis Henry

08 Nov 2023

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Join us for a reflective ride on the Everything Early Childhood Podcast! Get ready to dive into the incredible journey of Candis Henry, an approve...

Passion & Pressure: Inside the Mind of Child Care Business Owners

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, for child care providers we dive into the world of child care business ownership, exploring the emotions, challenges, and joys that c...

Nurturing Tranquility: Exploring Hygge and Enclosing Schema in Early Childhood Quiet Spaces

18 Oct 2023

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In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of early childhood development, exploring the serene concept of "hygge." Discover the significance of...

Back to Basics - The 4 stages of Competence

11 Oct 2023

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In this episode of Everything Early Childhood we uncover the important reasons why it is crucial to get back to basics and what the 4 stages of compet...

Top 10 practical tips for Early Childhood Professionals

06 Oct 2023

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Are you ready to supercharge your early childhood education game? 🌟 Join us in the latest episode of 'Everything Early Childhood' where we unveil t...

Rebuilding self-confidence as a Leader

27 Sep 2023

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Leeza Browne shares in this thought-provoking episode, we tackle a common yet seldom discussed challenge faced by leaders across the spectrum: low sel...

Embedding a culture of wellbeing

13 Sep 2023

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Explore the power of consistent check-ins in leadership. Discover practical strategies and conversation starters to support your team's mental health....

Vibe attracts Tribe: Be the change!

06 Sep 2023

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In this engaging podcast episode, we dive deep into the captivating concept that "our vibe attracts our tribe." We explore the idea that the energy we...

Finding Courage in Comfort - Cultivating candour for trusting and open teams

09 Aug 2023

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In this episode, we embark on a journey of discovery into the world of building open and trusting teams through the powerful combination of courage, c...

Inclusion - The potential of all children with Angela Lockwood

26 Jul 2023

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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of "Inclusion: The Potential of All Children"! In this special podcast episode, we will be delving deep i...

Unraveling Human Motivation: Maslow vs. Glasser

19 Jul 2023

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In this podcast episode, we delve deep into the intriguing theories of Abraham Maslow and William Glasser, as we seek to understand the driving forces...

Happy Leaders, Happy humans with Declan Edwards

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Everything Early Childhood Podcast, host Leeza Browne from Platinum Education engages in a captivating conversation with happin...

Power of play: unleashing learning potential with Belinda Severino

28 Jun 2023

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🎙️ Join us for a captivating episode on the "Everything Early Childhood" podcast as we explore the power of play and its incredible impact on lea...

Tiny Tummies, Mighty Words: Nutrition Education for Early Childhood with Sinead Storch

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace Wellbeing: Motivation and Fundamentals for Success with Phil Wolffe

07 Jun 2023

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In this episode of the Everything Early childhood podcast we cover "Workplace Wellbeing" with our special guest Phil Wolffe director of Kinex Health. ...

Crafting your unique Philosophy

17 May 2023

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In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the process of crafting a unique philosophy for your child care service. Join us as we explore th...

The Hidden Advantage: Why successful leaders trust their instincts

11 May 2023

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Failure doesn't have to be a roadblock—it can be a catalyst for growth and a gateway to success! 🚀 Join us on our latest podcast episode as we de...

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Acknowledging Strengths

03 May 2023

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In this episode, host Leeza Browne, founder of Platinum Education, explores the importance of acknowledging the unique strengths of our team members i...

Nurturing Growth through regular feedback

26 Apr 2023

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In this episode of the Everything Early Childhood Podcast, we discuss the importance of regular feedback for leaders in the field. Using the analogy o...

Creating the best first impression

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an early childhood professional looking to create the best first impression? Then you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Everything ...

Safeguarding Child Care Businesses: Real Stories from the Early Childhood Sector

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Everything Early Childhood Podcast as we delve into the world of safeguarding your child care business. We'll share real stories from a...

The Family Perspective: How to Effectively Get Feedback from Families in Early Childhood Services

05 Apr 2023

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In this latest episode of the Everything Early Childhood podcast, we explore how early childhood services can effectively collect and utilise feedback...

Collaborative QIP: From ideas to Action with Jake Beesley

29 Mar 2023

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The Everything Early Childhood podcast is back with another episode, and this time we're answering questions from early childhood professionals on Col...

ECE Leadership & life principles with Amiee Atkinson

22 Mar 2023

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Are you ready to dive into the world of early childhood education? Join Leeza Browne on the Everything Early Childhood podcast as she chats with speci...

Getting the team pumped for programming & planning with Jake Beelsey

17 Mar 2023

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Inside Leeza Browne's Mind: Latest Developments impacting our profession

09 Mar 2023

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In this episode, Leeza Browne, founder of Platinum Education Group, shares her thoughts and observations on current government topics related to the s...

Introduction to Critical Reflection: Building a reflective culture in ECE

02 Mar 2023

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Pondering EYLF 2.0

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the latest episode of "Everything Early Childhood," where our host Leeza Browne explores the industry changes of the Early Years Learning F...

The secrets of Success with Di Browne

15 Feb 2023

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Delegation for Busy Leaders: Unlock your potential

08 Feb 2023

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Are you a leader feeling overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities? Are you looking for ways to boost your productivity and leadership impact? Look ...

Leadership Fundamentals in Early Childhood with Mel Falero

01 Feb 2023

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Melissa Falero the Head of Operations at Thrive Early Learning join us to talk about her journey in the Early Childhood Space. Everyone has a differen...

Master your time: The power of time blocking

25 Jan 2023

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How to stop multi tasking and what to do instead!

18 Jan 2023

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Where does inspiration come from?

12 Jan 2023

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Critically Reflecting at the end of the year

22 Dec 2022

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Staff Appraisals and Growth Mindset

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year when we start thinking about staff appraisals. When we visit services, they often shudder them, we hear things like they ar...

Early Childhood in UK/Scotland

08 Dec 2022

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Early Childhood in Iceland

30 Nov 2022

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Early Childhood Services in Italy

23 Nov 2022

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Uncovering Imposter Syndrome

16 Nov 2022

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Exploring Imposter Syndrome; what it is, how it impacts you, and how to overcome it!

Exploring Loose Parts

02 Nov 2022

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Exploring child safe standards, inclusion, diversity and everything in between with Nicole Talarico

19 Oct 2022

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Reimagining Outdoor Play spaces with Aaron Knudsen

12 Oct 2022

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Ray Everest - A recap of our conversation

05 Oct 2022

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I have to hold myself accountable - we are only human!  I completely stuffed up, i had the most amazing conversation with Ray Everest the owner o...

ECE in New Zealand - Inspiration from across the Tasman

28 Sep 2022

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Leeza and Jake travelled to New Zealand to experience Early Childhood from across the Tasman and bring some kiwi knowledge back to Oz. These are the t...

How to deal with the admin overload

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring Schematic Play Approaches

14 Sep 2022

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Give meaning the play! In this episode we explore Schematic play approaches and some examples of how you would see these in practice. You will never l...

Exploring Intentional Teaching

07 Sep 2022

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Lets explore one of the areas that has the biggest misconceptions in early childhood....Intentional Teaching. This short episode delves into exploring...