121 - In Conversation with Nadia Salim

In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by two special guests, Amanda and Shaunie, both integral members of the St Mary's Under Fives team.

Our focus in this episode centres around Amanda and Shaunie and their experiences regarding the Quality Improvement Audit (QIA) with JigsawEYC. Additionally, we will touch upon the utilisation of talking tins within the setting, exploring how they play a crucial role in supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). 

Within this episode, you will learn about:

- A look into Talking Tins and how they can help children with EAL.
- Their experience with their last Ofsted Inspection.
- How a QIA has helped their setting.

Talking tins, https://www.talkingproducts.com/collections/talking-tins-learning-resources
QIA's, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/services/quality-improvement-audits/ JigsawEYC App, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/the-jigsaw-membership-app/ 
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This episode is all about settings who get a Requires Improvement grade, as we offer our golden nuggets of information on how you can bounce back, climb the ranks and achieve either a Good or Outstanding. From your curriculum to accident and incident forms, this episode will provide you with all the information you need to start adding IMPACT and show your inspector how great your setting is.

Within this episode, you will learn about:

- The importance of giving yourself 24 hours
- How to improve your quality of education 
- Why we need to ensure our staff receive effective training.

The Early Years Inspection Hub,
https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/the-early-years-inspection-hub/ 
Devise Your Own Curriculum Training,
https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/product/devise-your-own-curriculum-impact-training/ 
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
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Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with the delightful Abbie Swann from Scallywags in Chelmsford. We'll be diving into her recent Ofsted Inspection and exploring how she and her team embraced the process and worked together to ensure they were prepared. Abbie ensured that everything was ready for the inspector, allowing her team to naturally showcase their excellence during the inspection. Within this episode, you will learn about:

- What they did after getting the call.
- How they prepared for their Ofsted Inspection
- What happened on the day of the inspection

The Call Crib Sheet, https://drive.google.com/file/d/15aW5Zuc4s6fcjAI4eXlu5PDDZzupmHoq/view?usp=sharing 
Our JigsawEYC App,
https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/the-jigsaw-membership-app/ 
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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Today, Vanessa will delve into the world of inspections and trying to sustain an Outstanding Grade in Early Years. This task is far from simple, with over a hundred things to consider when coming up to inspection day.

We are eager to impart our insights and strategies to help you maintain composure and readiness for your inspection. With an emphasis on innovative thinking to ensure that your setting stands out amongst the crowd, and will wow your inspector when they come to visit.

Within this episode, you will learn how to:

- Maintain an Outstanding Grade
- Think Outside The Box So You Are Always One Step Ahead
- Implement Reflective Techniques To Show Your Dedication To Outstanding Practice.

#Just Quality Accreditation, 
www.addingimpact.com  
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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Tune in to this episode as we delve into the heart of our Brand-New Early Years Impact Training Hub Membership. We go into depth about the issues with some online training, where all staff do is click and forget, and talk about our new membership and how we have managed to create affordable training that is engaging, inspiring and impactful!

Within this episode, you will learn about:

- The Perils of 'Click and Forget' Training
- The Importance of Training that Inspires and Adds Impact
- Our Brand New 'Early Years Impact Training Hub Membership'

Early Years Impact Training Hub Membership, https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/early-years-impact-training-hub-membership/ 
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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Today I am joined by the lovely Nadia Salim as she talks about her experience as an Operations Director for Fisherfield Childcare and what led to her contacting JigsawEYC for a Quality Improvement Audit (QIA). 

So join us as we talk about what a QIA entails and the impact that it can have on your setting! Within this episode, you will learn about:
 
- Another setting's experience with inspections
- The changes that a QIA can help you to make
- How a QIA can prepare and inspire your team

For more information about Quality Improvement Audits,
https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/services/quality-improvement-audits/ 
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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For this week I am joined by the wonderful Cathy Agozzino as she picks my brain around the topic of Early Years Apprentices, how we can support them and what apprentices need to be aware of before an inspection.

So join us as we discuss some golden nuggets of information that can help you ensure that apprentices are supported and prepared! Within this episode, you will learn about:
 
- The types of questions an inspector may ask an apprentice.
- How you can help to prepare an apprentice for an inspection.
- The meaning of 'off-the-job training'

For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
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Today I am joined by the wonderful Rochelle Smith from the University of Bradford, as we discuss their Early Years journey, pre-inspection anxiety and what they did to ensure that everyone was prepared for their inspection

So join us as we discuss their journey and how JigsawEYC has helped them to add impact! Within this episode, you will learn about:
 
- The importance of taking feedback on board.
- How to improve staff confidence.
- What a Quality Improvement Audit could do for you

For more information about Quality Improvement Audits,
https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/services/quality-improvement-audits/ 
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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Today we have the whole JigsawEYC team together for a welcome-back podcast, where we discuss what everyone has been working towards over 2023 and what they are excited to work on going into 2024, we have lots lined up and want to make 2024 the year of JigsawEYC! So join us today as we discuss...
 
- The launch of the 4th Edition of the 'Are You Ready For Your Inspection" book!
- Our morning 'JigsawEYC Huddle' which motivates us for the day.
- All the things we have learned over 2023.

The 4th edition of the Are You Ready For Your Inspection Book,
https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com/product/aur-4th-edition/ 
For resources to support you on your Early Years journey, visit,
www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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Follow us on YouTube @Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy

This is the last podcast of 2023, where has the time gone? Today I am joined by our amazing Operations Manager, Lucy Brewer, as we take a step back and reflect on the year that has passed. It's always important to take the time to reflect and see how things can be done differently. So join us on our reflective journey of 2023. Within this episode, we will discuss:
 
- How JigsawEYC Has Grown Over the Last Year
- Our Method of Organising Job Roles
- The Pros and Cons of 2023

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
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Follow us on YouTube @Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy