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S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr Helen Bilton

In 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 Learning in Primary Schools and in Secondary Schools, which explore how we can teach children to navigate risk and how we can reflect upon our own attitudes and perceptions of the outdoors.
(Can you spot our 'special guest' in the video? - hint *cluck*)
 
Want to hear more from Helen?
Website: https://www.drhelenbilton.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drhelenbilton
 
FutureLearn Courses:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/supporting-learning-primary  https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/supporting-learning-secondary 
 
Want to skip ahead?
PART 1:
(0:00-03:15) Introduction to Helen: how her love of outdoor play developed and her book writing journey
(03:15-05:35) What makes ‘outdoor play’ magical and the ‘can-do’ environment
(05:35-09:38) The battle of evidencing outdoor play’s benefits and bias associated with it
(09:38-11:15) How the modern world doesn’t prepare us for the outdoors and our fear of losing comfort
(11:15-12:48) How settings can navigate children’s preparedness for the outdoors
(12:48-17:35) Families’ anxiety of children being ‘on show’, the need to re-think education and language associated with the outdoors
(17:35-20:54) How technology has affected outdoor education & the importance of being ‘present’ outdoors
[CACHE Alumni ad break]
PART 2:
(21:14-26:40) How settings without access to an outdoor space can support outdoor learning
(26:40-32:50) FutureLearn courses on ‘supporting successful learning in primary and secondary schools’ - reflecting on our own attitudes & teaching children to navigate ‘risk’
(32:50-36:45) Challenging own viewpoints and recognising cultural differences in perceptions of ‘outdoor learning’
PART 3:
(36:45-47:00) The lost value of outdoor play and problem-solving, and modern conveniences
(47:00-52:00) Wellbeing and resilience
(52:00-57:08) Tips on how to easily create an outdoor space and final notes
 
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S4E02 - POD-CACHE meets with Global Nanny Training

For 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.
 
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00:00-01:20 - Introductions to Stella and Michelle
01:20-02:14 - Collaboration between Global Nanny Training and NCFE
02:14-05:25 - What is Global Nanny Training, their mission and what they've achieved
05:25-06:47 - Introduction to Janet King and her experience in the childcare industry
 
Discussing Customised Qualifications and their benefits to nannies:
06:47-09:45 - Newborn care course and Stella's history with CACHE
09:45-13:20 - 'Foundation Practice for Nannies' and 'Childcare in the Nanny Setting' Courses
 
13:20-16:55 - G.N.T.'s mission and impact on the US nanny industry and beyond
16:44-20:10 - How NCFE collaboration embodies 'the old meets new'
20:32-22:08 - Nannies' progression journey and understanding child development
22:08-26:05 - How to prepare a nanny without any experience
 
Matching families with nannies and how to support nannies with the responsibilities of newborn care:
26:05-29:23 - Matching families with nannies
29:23-32:40 - Proof and documenting your work experience
 
32:40-36:12 - Being 'ahead of the curve' and validation from NCFE relationship
 
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Don't forget that you can watch this episode on our website, as well as other video-versions of our previous episodes. 
This episode was brought to you by CACHE Alumni, a free, award-winning membership platform for practitioners from across care, health and early years education. By signing up with us, you gain access to various CPD resources, latest news from the sector, careers advice, a range of special offers and discounts and more. 
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If you'd like to find out more about Global Nanny Training, you can visit their website here.
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S4E01 - How to engage families in the Early Years setting with ’Oliiki’ app creator Clare Stead

In 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 ahead?
0:00-05:05 Introduction to Clare Stead
05:05-08:33 Remembering the ‘why am I in this industry?’ question
08:33-14:03 How do we achieve a strong parent partnership and what does it mean?
14:03-14:35 Mini break
14:35-17:55 Placing the child at the centre and the relationships surrounding the child
17:55-21:30 Providing parents with feedback and how to communicate child’s progress in a sensitive way
21:30-23:52 Neuroscience, empathy and the 3 Cs (community, culture and connection)
23:52-26:10 Parent behaviour and how to disengage our emotions
26:10-32:05 Final thoughts and tips to EY practitioners

S3E18 - Joe learns about physics, maths and careers for sci-fi fans with the team at Science Saves

This 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 from subject specialists and experts by experience at www.cachealumni.org.uk, the free CPD and best practice network from CACHE - for practitioners in Care, Health and Education.... and don't forget to like this episode and subscribe to POD-CACHE, to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes (and because it helps us to get found by other people who might enjoy us!). Until next time, take care! 

S3E17 - Emotional intelligence, wellbeing and working with families - Jo Morton Brown talks to POD-CACHE

Join 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 resources, e-learning, careers advice and articles by subject specialists and sector experts. 

S3E16 - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change

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 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 John Moores University. With a focus on making sustainable practice work, Diane and her team have developed a framework for sustainable working in childcare. In this podcast full of top tips and great ways to navigate the cost, time and development pitfalls of sustainable practice.
 
Want to see the podcast as a video, instead of just listening? Join CACHE Alumni free at www.cachealumni.org.uk and get access to the video interviews alongside lots of other free resources and support from the award winning network of care, health and early years education practitioners.Want more? Register for our live online event with Dr Diane Boyd here; https://www.cachealumni.org.uk/CACHE/CACHE/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SUSED

S3E15 - Career tales of a Nanny: Getting down to business with Maria

00:00 What's Coming Up?00:31 Introducing Maria Culley04:30 The Expectation of Nannies07:48 Career Journeys15:09 Careers in Childcare19:28 CPD21:04 Skillzminer21:35 Getting Down To Business34:40 Connect with MariaIn this episode of POD-CACHE Maria talks us through expectations of nannies in the workplace, in education and from others. Maria talks us through careers in childcare and her own work journey, including her current CPD and development. 
Want to see the podcast as a video, instead of just listening?  Join CACHE Alumni free at www.cachealumni.org.uk and get access to the video interviews alongside lots of other free resources and support from the award winning network of care, health and early years education practitioners. 

S3E14 - Nannies, nurseries and working from home. What does flexible working mean for childcare?

00:00 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, Director of Tinies Bath and Wiltshire, joins Dawn to talk about her personal views about the role of flexible childcare solutions as we navigate the ongoing effects of the pandemic.
With discussion around the importance of nannies, common misconceptions and the benefits of flexibility for both nannies and nanny families, this episode might be especially useful to nannies, nursery workers and childminders looking for insight on the current recruitment landscape and to hear a recruiters assessment of future needs in the childcare industry.
Want to see the podcast as a video, instead of just listening?  Join CACHE Alumni free at www.cachealumni.org.uk and get access to the video interviews alongside lots of other free resources and support from the award winning network of care, health and early years education practitioners. 
For support as a parent or practitioner, you can find your nearest branch of Tinies on their website at tinies.com
 

S3E13 - Shada Lambert talks sleep, potty training and MONEY - Chatting to POD-CACHE about life as a Nanny

00:00 What's Coming Up?00:29 Introducing Shada Lambert03:10 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 an experienced nanny with a masters degree in early childhood and over 17 years of experience. Known as Nanny Sharz, Shada is an advocate for the nanny industry and is passionate about mentoring, potty training and sleep.
You can find Shada online on Instagram, YouTube and at her website; https://www.nannysharz.com.
As always, you can find POD-CACHE and lots of other free resources for Care, Early Years and Education professionals, on the CACHE Alumni website (www.cachealumni.org.uk) and keep up to date with us via our tweets over at the @cachealumni twitter handle!
Until next time, take care!

S3E12 - Life Experiences of Childcare - Technology, Communication and Language

00:00 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 LanguageJennifer Staunton is a specialist practitioner working within school improvement and SEND. Listen as Stacy Mann, CACHE Subject Specialist for Childcare and Education and Dawn Mulvaney, CACHE Alumni Editor, chat to Jennifer about her career journey, current job role and childcare philosophy.
This episode is packed full of best practice suggestions, information about CPD, communication, carving out a career and personal experience sharing.
As always, you can find free professional development in the form of articles, videos and events on the CACHE Alumni website at www.cachealumni.org.uk, where you'll also find our free CPD log, our revolutionary careers development tool - Skillzminer and our member benefits scheme, CACHE-Back.