Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted! - 134 - How Collaboration Can Add More Positive Male Role Models in Early Years

134 - How Collaboration Can Add More Positive Male Role Models in Early Years

04/29/24 • 15 min

Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted!

Why are so few men working in early years settings—and how can we change that?

The early years sector is facing staffing shortages, and the lack of male practitioners is more noticeable than ever. But is it just about pay, or is there a deeper issue at play? In this episode, we explore the barriers preventing more men from entering early years education and why their presence can make a real difference.

Within this episode, you will...

Understand why men are underrepresented in early years and what’s stopping them from joining the profession.
Discover the unique benefits male practitioners bring to children’s development and learning.
Learn practical ways to encourage more male role models in early years settings, even if you don’t have male staff.

Tune in now to hear real experiences, insights, and strategies for making early years a more inclusive and diverse profession.

For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok @JigsawEYC

Why are so few men working in early years settings—and how can we change that?

Within this episode, you will...

Understand why men are underrepresented in early years and what’s stopping them from joining the profession.
Discover the unique benefits male practitioners bring to children’s development and learning.
Learn practical ways to encourage more male role models in early years settings, even if you don’t have male staff.

Tune in now to hear real experiences, insights, and strategies for making early years a more inclusive and diverse profession.

Previous Episode

133 - Enhancing Learning through Display Boards in Early Years Nurseries and Preschools

Today, I'd like to delve into a topic we haven't explored on this podcast before, Display Boards. These boards can have a huge impact on the children's learning and development, making it essential that we engage them in the process and tailor the displays to their interests.

Display boards can be such a helpful tool to use within a setting, providing visual aids to reinforce learning concepts and showcasing the children's work. We must ensure we are getting them right to ensure they effectively support learning.

Within this episode, you will learn about: - The Importance of Child-Led Display Boards. - Why We Need To Keep Display Boards at a Child's Level. - How To Link Display Boards to The Interest of The Children. Show Notes, The Inspection Hub, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/the-early-years-inspection-hub/ 6 Top Tips for Display Boards Freebie, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/product/top-tips-for-display-boards/ For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok @JigsawEYC

Next Episode

135 - Early Years Insights for Ofsted Excellence: Preparing Your Nursery/Preschool

Are you prepared for your next Ofsted inspection? Do you know exactly what inspectors are looking for in your setting?

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, staying ahead of Ofsted's expectations is critical. Whether you’re preparing for an imminent inspection or striving to maintain excellence in your early years setting, understanding Ofsted’s key focus areas can mean the difference between a good and outstanding rating. Within this episode, you will...

Learn the specific interactions and practices Ofsted expects to see in your setting.
Discover how to create a clear, concise, and sequenced curriculum that impresses inspectors.
Gain insights into enhancing the well-being and experiences of children to ensure the best outcomes.

Tune in now to master the essentials for a successful Ofsted inspection and elevate your educational environment—click play to listen!

Show notes: Devise Your Own Curriculum Training, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/product/devise-your-own-curriculum-impact-training/ Early Years Compliance Audit, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/product/early-years-compliance-audit/ For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok @JigsawEYC