TTS Resources - Episode 17 | What does Early Years Curriculum look like now? with Ruth Swailes

In this episode, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Ruth Swailes, award-winning Early Years specialist, to discuss the current landscape of the Early Years curriculum. They explore what an Early Years curriculum entails, a term that often intimidates practitioners. Ruth and Alistair address the pressures of top-down mandates and emphasise the importance of creating curriculums tailored to the individual needs of children. They highlight the flexibility required to adapt to various settings and advocate for challenging the idea that a more formal curriculum is superior. The discussion finally underscores the value of play and where the best learning experiences truly happen. #ttstalking #earlyyears #unlockingearlyyears (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers’ own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.) Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.