Kinderly Learn proudly sponsors this podcast with Dr Valerie Daniel - one of Kinderly Learn’s regular expert speakers and authors. To find out more about Kinderly Learn, visit www.kinderly.co.uk/cpd-training For 10% off our conference tickets visit: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/.  Dr Valerie Daniel discusses creative pedagogical practices - From being responsive to children's needs and constructing the curriculum to leadership and the pressures of school improvement.  Take a look below at all of the thought-provoking points addressed in this episode... Episode breakdown:  00:50 - What are creative pedagogical practices? 02:20 - Prescriptive practice 04:40 - Building a curriculum and setting ethos 08:37 - Your learning community 13:33 - Explorers, researchers and inventors 16:01 - Letting go of control 18:17 - Working within the constraints of legislation 25:55 - Don't assume children are too young 31:45 - Navigating the early years landscape 39:01 - The pressures of school improvement 41:22 - Learning from others and good quality CPD 47:00 - The value of being challenged as a leader 52:53 - Seeing yourself as an imperfect leader Find out more on The Voice of Early Childhood website: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com