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With Love from Italy: Reflections from Reggio Emilia

Accompanying Episode 17 of the Atelier Podcast

Our visit to Reggio Emilia invited us into a way of seeing children, learning, and community that is deeply intentional and profoundly human. Rather than offering a set of practices to replicate, the experience immersed us in environments where trust in children as competent learners is communicated through every material, space, and interaction.

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A New Chapter for Inspection-  Understanding the DfE’s Early Years Inspection Toolkit

Accompanying Episode 15 of the Atelier Podcast
With the launch of the DfE’s Early Years Inspection Toolkit, settings can expect a more consistent, transparent, and dialogue-driven approach to quality assurance. Clare sits down with Vanessa Dooley - founder of Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy - to unpack what the new framework means for leaders, practitioners, and families.

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