Early Years Learning Hub

Early Years Learning Hub

Jacqui Ward

Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Declining
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
73%
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feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Listen in for inspiration, ideas and professional learning on the go. We are here to keep early childhood teachers, educators and leaders informed and updated on all things teaching and learning.

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Recent Episodes

S1E40 Professional learning tapas- End of year celebrations and graduations

Dec 01, 2025 11m

This episode is one of professional learning tapas series and is really a guided critical reflection on graduations and end of year celebrations. We share some controversial thoughts on graduations…

S1E39 Unpacking theory and research- Understanding and guiding children’s behaviour

Nov 24, 2025 31m

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic…

S1E38 Practice sharing - Connecting with community

Nov 17, 2025 25m

This episode we are talking with Catherine Lee, Director at Catherine Lee Consulting. Catherine has had an amazing career as an Early Childhood Teacher, service director, speaker and facilitator and…

S1E37 Professional learning tapas- Supporting wellbeing and finding a work/life balance

Nov 10, 2025 14m

Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies…

S1E36 Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools

Nov 03, 2025 33m

This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early Childhood & Primary, Faculty of Education,…

S1E35 Practice sharing- Bush kinder

Oct 27, 2025 36m Transcript

This week’s episode is not to be missed for anyone who has ever wondered about outdoor learning programs and nature play. We speak with Stephanie Willey about her experiences implementing a bush…

S1E34 Being a great Educational leader

Oct 20, 2025 16m

This week’s ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode is all about being a great Educational leader. Including what skills, knowledge and attributes are required to lead with efficacy and efficiency. For…

S1E33 Unpacking theory and research- Sustainability

Oct 13, 2025 40m

This episode takes a deep dive into Education for Sustainability with Stephanie Willey the Convenor of Environmental Education in Early Childhood. Stephanie takes educators through all dimensions of…

S1E32 Collaborative partnerships that support children to thrive

Sep 22, 2025 29m

In this week’s episode we speak with Bernadette Reyes, Director at Tregear Presbyterian Preschool. Bernadette talks about how she leads the way in developing collaborative partnerships in ways that…

S1E31 Professional learning tapas- Writing great transition to school statements

Sep 15, 2025 17m

In this episode we explore some key ideas about why transition statements are important and how they contribute to creating continuity of learning for children in one of the most significant…

S1E30 Unpacking theory and research- Authentic assessment

Sep 08, 2025 14m

This episode is focused on analysing the evidence around effective assessment, what the real point of assessment is and how it should influence teaching practice.  If you are interested to learn more…

S1E29 Practice sharing- Practical programming

Sep 01, 2025 17m

This week’s ‘Practice sharing- Practical programming’ episode is focused on the mechanics of how to manage assessment and planning and program requirements in ways that reduce the administrative…

S1E28 Professional learning tapas- Rich and meaningful programs

Aug 25, 2025 13m

This episode explores what makes an educational program meaningful, what should be includedhow adopting as well as some useful guidance on how to teach and what expereinces to offer. If you like what…

S1E27 Unpacking theory and research- Dialogic drawing

Aug 18, 2025 26m

This episode is about how children use drawing as a communication tool and how teachers and educators can use dialogic drawing to help better understand children’s learning and engagement. Today, I…

S1E26 Practice sharing- Supporting and developing educators

Aug 11, 2025 23m

This episode is all about investing in people as a leader. Taking time, being kind and providing a positive role model for new educators. I am delighted to be joined by Jann MacKay who is both a…

S1E25 Professional learning tapas- Science with young children

Aug 04, 2025 15m

In this week’s ‘Professional learning tapas’ episode we discuss science and young children in honour of national Science Week next week. We look at the benefits of engaging children in scientific…

S1E24 Unpacking theory and research- Infants and toddler pedagogy

Jul 28, 2025 33m

This episode is about the principles of effective practice with infants and toddlers. Including the importance of specific relational infant–toddler pedagogies to facilitate rich and meaningful…

S1E23 Practice sharing- Working with children with a disability

Jul 21, 2025 22m

This episode is about the joys and challenges of being a special education teachers. Today, I am joined by Kylie Brown who is teacher and Assistant Principal at Fernhill School for Specific Purpose…

S1E22 Professional learning tapas- How theory influences practice

Jul 14, 2025 11m

In this episode I unpack how theories influence our work. I was inspired to write this episode from one of the units of my Masters in Educational leadership which examined how theory influences…

S1E21 Unpacking theory and research- Critical reflection

Jul 07, 2025 23m

This episode is about critical reflection and the evidence behind why it is so important and the impact it can have. I am delighted to be joined by Deb Williams, Early Childhood Teacher, Academic…

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How many episodes does Early Years Learning Hub have?

Early Years Learning Hub has published 40 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Early Years Learning Hub still active?

Early Years Learning Hub is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 23m.

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