60 acast.com Rethinking Early Years with Laura Moore-Williams https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams en Laura Moore-Williams early years,early childhood,early learning,early education,educators Laura Moore-Williams Rethinking Early Years

Reflective conversations that challenge assumptions and strengthen Early Years practice.


A podcast for Early Years practitioners who want to reflect on their practice, question the things we’ve 'always done', and create environments where children can truly thrive.


Hosted by Early Years Consultant, Laura Moore-Williams, each short episode explores the questions, challenges and misconceptions that come up in settings all the time - from behaviour and continuous provision to outdoor learning, play and the role of the adult.


Through real experiences, evidence-informed insights and practical reflection, each episode offers ideas and small shifts that practitioners can take straight back into their own practice.

Meaningful change doesn’t always come from doing more. Sometimes, it comes from seeing things differently.

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Reflective conversations that challenge assumptions and strengthen Early Years practice.


A podcast for Early Years practitioners who want to reflect on their practice, question the things we’ve 'always done', and create environments where children can truly thrive.


Hosted by Early Years Consultant, Laura Moore-Williams, each short episode explores the questions, challenges and misconceptions that come up in settings all the time - from behaviour and continuous provision to outdoor learning, play and the role of the adult.


Through real experiences, evidence-informed insights and practical reflection, each episode offers ideas and small shifts that practitioners can take straight back into their own practice.

Meaningful change doesn’t always come from doing more. Sometimes, it comes from seeing things differently.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Laura Moore-Williams hello@lauramoorewilliams.com 6a57f7f808297530436927ac rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1784149277675-11b86011-3701-4d6e-aaff-ebbe8913fb64.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams Rethinking Early Years with Laura Moore-Williams Rethinking Praise Rethinking Praise Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:10:11 GMT 12:36 6a6cb36d61ae402f6128619f false https://shows.acast.com/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams/episodes/6a6cb36d61ae402f6128619f 6a6cb36d61ae402f6128619f 6a57f7f808297530436927ac full 1 5 What are we really communicating when we tell children they’re “good”?


In this episode, Laura explores the impact of praise and challenges us to think about the language we use every day with young children. We explore the difference between judging children and noticing what they have actually done and how small shifts towards more meaningful, observational language can support children to recognise their own efforts, choices and learning.


"Perhaps the aim isn’t to praise less.

It’s to notice more."


This is also a popular topic within Laura’s professional development and training, where she explores how the language we use can shape children’s experiences and the way they see themselves as learners.



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In this episode, Laura explores the impact of praise and challenges us to think about the language we use every day with young children. We explore the difference between judging children and noticing what they have actually done and how small shifts towards more meaningful, observational language can support children to recognise their own efforts, choices and learning.


"Perhaps the aim isn’t to praise less.

It’s to notice more."


This is also a popular topic within Laura’s professional development and training, where she explores how the language we use can shape children’s experiences and the way they see themselves as learners.



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]]> Rethinking Structure Rethinking Structure Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:14:52 GMT 14:04 6a69ed9033878d3ae18318fb false https://shows.acast.com/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams/episodes/6a69ed9033878d3ae18318fb 6a69ed9033878d3ae18318fb 6a57f7f808297530436927ac Are we getting the balance right? full 1 4 Are we getting the balance right between adult-led teaching and child-led play?


In this episode, we explore the challenge of creating Early Years environments where children experience the right balance of intentional teaching and uninterrupted play.

We rethink busy timetables, constant transitions and the pressure to make learning visible, while recognising the importance of giving children time to explore, investigate and become deeply engaged in their own learning.

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In this episode, we explore the challenge of creating Early Years environments where children experience the right balance of intentional teaching and uninterrupted play.

We rethink busy timetables, constant transitions and the pressure to make learning visible, while recognising the importance of giving children time to explore, investigate and become deeply engaged in their own learning.

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]]> Rethinking Continuous Provision Rethinking Continuous Provision Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:36:30 GMT 11:23 6a61eead22500f71200758fd false https://shows.acast.com/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams/episodes/6a61eead22500f71200758fd 6a61eead22500f71200758fd 6a57f7f808297530436927ac Is your environment doing the teaching? full 1 3 Is your environment doing the teaching? This episode explores the purpose of continuous provision, why more isn't always better, and how small shifts in the environment can have a big impact on children's learning.

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]]> Rethinking the Outdoor Area Rethinking the Outdoor Area Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:53:26 GMT 14:34 6a57fcb8c0080f2be700fec6 false https://shows.acast.com/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams/episodes/6a57fcb8c0080f2be700fec6 6a57fcb8c0080f2be700fec6 6a57f7f808297530436927ac Does it need another activity? full 1 2

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]]> Rethinking Behaviour Rethinking Behaviour Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:51:59 GMT 13:00 6a57fbf6c152a357dbe3c82d false https://shows.acast.com/rethinking-early-years-with-laura-moore-williams/episodes/6a57fbf6c152a357dbe3c82d 6a57fbf6c152a357dbe3c82d 6a57f7f808297530436927ac What is it really communicating? full 1 1

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