This week, we were joined by Melissa, who is a trainee teacher and SEND advocate. We invited Melissa onto the podcast because she is so passionate about children's rights and she kindly shared her own experiences of ADHD and Dyslexia. The early years is not a homogenous group, and we thought it was important to highlight that we each come with our own identities, diversities, traits, differences and struggles. This episode gets us thinking about how we equip our children with a strong sense of identity when they have learning differences, and if we don't see children's strengths what implications does this have? We hope you enjoy!

Join Kate and Kerry in our second episode of season two as we explore compassion fatigue, learning what it is and how it affects early years educators, and why it may show up. We answer some questions we received from listeners and discuss meaningful and intentional steps we can take to address it. Please note sensitive subjects are discussed in this episode.    

Welcome to Season Two of the Early Years Conversations Podcast. Join Kate Moxley and Kerry Payne in our first episode of 2021 as we continue our safe space conversations.   In Yikes at 2021, we talk about lots of different things as we try to navigate this new year but the key message is that it’s okay that we are up and down and all around with our wellbeing at the moment.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay we are delighted to be bringing you this special edition podcast takeover as part of early years wellbeing week, hosted by Varinder Kaur Johal.   Varinder is joined by her friend and colleague Gurpreet Kaur and together they invite us into what is essentially a chat between two friends on embracing diversity, faith and culture.   They met whilst completing their teacher training and talk us through their lived experiences as NQT'S and reflect upon ineffective teacher training, teacher burnout, and experiencing bullying and racism*.     ** Please note in this episode there is talk of suicide towards the very end of the episode and reference to derogatory language and upsetting experiences that both Varinder and Gurpreet have encountered. Please apply self-care.    https://www.instagram.com/learnandthrive_/   https://www.instagram.com/varinderkaurjohal/

Join Kate & Kerry in this series of special edition podcasts for early years wellbeing week. In this episode, we are joined by Sonia Mainstone-Cotton and Greg Botrill as we discuss supporting children's emotional wellbeing and mental health, finding joy and the magic of childhood. View this episode as a vod-cast here on Facebook    Sonia Mainstone-Cotton  http://soniamainstone-cotton.com/ Greg Botrill http://www.canigoandplaynow.com/

Join Kate & Kerry in this series of special edition podcast for early years wellbeing week. In this episode, we are joined by Suzy Rowland, author of S.E.N.D in the clowns. We discuss checking in with how we really feel, leaning on each other, neurodiversity, SEND parenting and teaching. Plus a whole lot more on taking care of and understanding our mental health.    https://www.instagram.com/happyinschool/   https://linktr.ee/suzyrowland    

Join Kate & Kerry in this series of special edition podcast for early years wellbeing week. In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Cowley, deputy headteacher and author of The Wellbeing Toolkit.  Andrew discusses the real definition of wellbeing, the importance of knowing your staff team, kindness and feeling Christmas tired so early into the autumn term.    https://twitter.com/andrew_cowley23 https://healthyteachertoolkit.wordpress.com/  

Join Kate & Kerry in this series of special edition podcast for early years wellbeing week. In this episode, we are joined by Rosie Joycefrom Orchids & Dandelions,  as we discuss her role as a childminder, the mental load, work-life balance, professional identity, community and prioritising health and wellbeing.  https://linktr.ee/rosie.orchids.and.dandelions  https://www.instagram.com/rosie.orchids.and.dandelions/    

Join Kate in this series of special edition podcast for early years wellbeing week. In this episode, Kate catches up with Kelly Hannagan as they discuss mental health issues during COVID, Kelly shares her tips and insight into mental wealth, our mind medicine and a diet of wellbeing.   Coping With Anxiety Webinar    https://www.theeducationpeople.org/events/coping-with-anxiety/  Mindfulness Practices to Build Resilience in Times of Uncertainty   My latest Blog  https://www.theeducationpeople.org/blog/top-10-wellbeing-tips-for-welcoming-children-back-to-school/   My page on The Education People Website https://www.theeducationpeople.org/our-expertise/mental-health-and-wellbeing/   My Twitter page https://twitter.com/mindworkmatters

Join Kate & Kerry in this series of special edition podcast for early years wellbeing week. In this episode, we are joined by Hannah Little as we discuss her busy role as a senior manager for a chain of nurseries as mental health and wellbeing lead and the true meaning of embedding wellbeing within early years pedagogy and practice.  https://www.instagram.com/reggioinspiredplay/ https://twitter.com/HannahLittle__