HOW TO PUT ART AT THE HEART OF EARLY YEARS
Podcast host Lorna, the EYS Policy and Engagement Manager, engages in a thoughtful conversation with Heather Armstrong, Head of Early Years Development at Starcatchers. They discuss the importance of exposure to, and engagement with, the arts in early years.

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM IN THE EARLY YEARS
Autism expert and friend of Early Years Scotland, Jim Taylor, talks to us about understanding autism in an early years context and increasing positive experiences for autistic children.

AUTISM AND TRANSITIONS
Autism expert Jim Taylor dives deeper into the topic of transitions among children and young people who experience, or are affected by, autism.

EXPLORING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Professor John McKendrick, co-Director of the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit, joins us to discuss early childhood development, children’s play, and child poverty.

BECOMING A BETTER EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONAL
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Learning and Development Advisor, Alison Precup, joins us to talk about the role of the SSSC and how early years professionals can grow and develop their practice.