www.nurserynook.co.uk A podcast designed to support Early Years/Early Childhood professionals in moving towards purposeful Provision in their setting.  A podcast designed to support Early Years/Early Childhood professionals in moving towards purposeful Provision in their setting. ]]> en NurseryNook Podspace.com Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:19:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:52:00 +0000 NurseryNook A podcast designed to support Early Years/Early Childhood professionals in moving towards purposeful Provision in their setting. ]]> A podcast designed to support Early Years/Early Childhood professionals in moving towards purposeful Provision in their setting.  clean James Tunnell james@nurserynook.co.uk episodic https://assets.pod.space/system/shows/images/d4d/dd8/39-/large/cover.png www.nurserynook.co.uk Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:19:00 +0000 8098fa3394bc2909c225f065b47bd69b https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s2-e4-loose-parts-part-one In this episode James dips his toe into Loose parts, what it is and the benefits of it. ]]> 00:07:50 false In this episode James dips his toe into Loose parts, what it is and the benefits of it.  full 1 11 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:58:00 +0000 0e9c7e83c51f03349b3fe0f3e7a8182a https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s1-e3-roleplay-play-with-what-you-know In this week's episode James talks about the importance of keeping a home corner in place. Sometimes we're tempted to add in additional areas of roleplay, but think carefully about those. What knowledge do children have to roleplay with? ]]> 00:10:36 false In this week's episode James talks about the importance of keeping a home corner in place. Sometimes we're tempted to add in additional areas of ro... full 1 10 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:35:04 +0000 c0459e9ce5a794c84ba42fe1602ab044 https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s2-e2-play-diet In this episode James talks about the importance of tuning into the play diet of the child. Play diet is what a child is exposed to before they come to your setting. He then talks about using this information to inform your continuous provision. 
James makes a connection between the concept of play diet and Funds of Knowledge by Luis Moll. ]]> 00:11:19 false In this episode James talks about the importance of tuning into the play diet of the child. Play diet is what a child is exposed to before they com... full 1 9 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:54:17 +0000 caca9fce6a9eaf906a47d1b3c660e21b https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s2-ep1-focussed-learning-meets-continuous-provision In this episode James talks about the role of focussed activities and the challenges of enhancing provision based on these. ]]> 00:09:30 false In this episode James talks about the role of focussed activities and the challenges of enhancing provision based on these.  full 1 8 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000 952ff5cc4b3bed6bc30fa38560ef0967 https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s1-e7-provocations-in-play-sparking-new-learning 00:09:57 false Explore the use of provocations to inspire new learning opportunities in your setting. We’ll look at how to introduce these enhancements effectively, ensuring they build on what children already know while offering a gateway to new discoveries. full 1 7 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000 5a069393dbd74c2003c6020dcb82c488 https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s1-e6-schema-led-planning-supporting-repeated-actions 00:11:05 false Understand the role of schemas in early childhood development and how schema-led planning can support children’s learning. We’ll discuss how to manage these repeated actions and incorporate them into your planning for a more tailored approach to child development. full 1 6 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000 65c2871f7a0b576369f113921611e68b https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/s1-e5-topic-based-vs-interest-led-learning-finding-the-balance 00:06:55 false Weigh the pros and cons of topic-based teaching versus interest-led enhancements. Learn how to incorporate children’s interests into your planning and why a balanced approach can lead to more personalised and effective learning experiences. full 1 5 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000 7df6a8f36d14b9ce6e933a1b35bc0cfd https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/encouraging-resource-movement-let-play-flow 00:07:40 false Discover the benefits of allowing children to move resources around your setting and how this can lead to deeper, more creative play. We’ll also cover the concept of enhancements and how to introduce new resources that complement your continuous provision. full 1 4 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000 4664f90fb8f75a54fe89b62cf6e3c771 https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/the-balance-between-exploration-and-play 00:08:13 false Learn about the important distinction between exploration and play, and why filling your environment with familiar resources can lead to richer, more meaningful learning experiences. We’ll also touch on the concept of “familiar or similar” when choosing resources for your continuous provision. full 1 3 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000 ca389f395c5a023e8d05e8f1e19837b0 https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/zones-in-provision-creating-spaces-that-work 00:10:23 false Explore how grouping related provision areas into zones can enhance children’s learning experiences. We’ll discuss the practicalities of organising your setting to encourage deeper engagement and how to balance the curriculum with the unique needs of your children. full 1 2 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0000 91933d75a11abe9e6a5ac339574732f4 https://pod.space/purposefulprovision/understanding-continuous-provision-depth-over-novelty 00:09:20 false Dive into the concept of continuous provision and discover why depth of learning is crucial for children’s development. We’ll explore the balance between providing familiar resources and introducing enhancements, ensuring that your setting encourages meaningful, sustained play. full 1 1