This episode is in partnership with the Nursery Management Show Innovate, Educate, Elevate: Leading nursery management into tomorrow Experience an event that can help you, your business, and your career flourish. Located at ExCeL, London, it includes two days of insightful content, CPD training, networking, plus industry leaders and 150+ exhibitors. Register for your free ticket here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0cRmXs0 Adopting an enquiry led approach to learning – this is something Stuart Cloke and his team are carrying out. Stuart shares with us his journey so far, discussing key points such as the importance of ensuring the approaches you are looking at adopting actually fit in with your ethos, values and your setting. We also discuss high quality continuous provision, the challenges involved in enquiry led learning, being critical of new trends and adopting a reflective mindset.  Read Stuart’s article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/enquiry-led-learning-a-curious-classroom Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Jan Dubiel & Ruth Swailes – What is an early years curriculum - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/what-is-an-early-years-curriculum/ Di Chilvers – Observing and documenting children’s interests - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6iplox8_54   Tricia Mohamed – The skill of observation - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-skill-of-observation/ Durham Early Years Curriculum Project - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/education-durham-project/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Partnership message 01:25 – What is enquiry led learning? 02:40 – What made you look into enquiry led learning? 04:00 – Being mindful of trends and shifting your mindset 07:25 – What changes are you making in your planning? 09:45 – An open approach with more freedom 11:00 – Fluidity of the curriculum 14:15 – High quality continuous provision 19:00 – Challenges of enquiry led learning 22:00 – Informal training around enquiry led learning 24:00 – Neuro-affirming practice 25:00 – What about the more formal learning? 30:30 – Documentation and floor books 35:30 – Taking inspiration from other settings 38:45 – Next steps for Stuart’s team For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com