It was when June was talking at a conference about community engagement where she met Professor Norma Raynes.  She is a lively, impassioned speaker who asked the question – why do we exclude the old from nurseries and school? Does their experience, knowledge and understanding count for nothing? She told of the organisation she founded … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Norma Raynes

 Leslee Udwin is a film maker and founder of the organisation Think Equal. She is on a mission to achieve a global system change In Early Childhood Education through social and emotional learning based on empathy, equality and inclusion.  In this podcast Leslee talks passionately about her journey and her remarkable energy to persuade everyone … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Leslee Udwin

We all agree that child obesity is a complex issue and addressing it can seem overwhelming. Therefore, partnering and learning from others is crucial. June's conversation with Sonia Pombo,  ranges from discussion on salt "the silent killer", salt in hot chocolate, subtle ways to reduce salt and the importance of an Early Years chef to be … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Sonia Pombo

It was a chance conversation with Jim Blakemore that led to the beginning of what has now become a strong relationship between LEYF and Bikeworks and has encouraged two wider conversations between the two organsiations.Have a listen to June in conversation with the two founders of Bikeworks, Jim Blakemore and Zoe Portlock as they discuss the growth … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Bikeworks

Gill and June became friends under the most usual circumstances. June was very fed up with Ofsted and the attitude they had towards the Early Years sector. Gill was appointed the Director of Early Years and she listened. She heard what the sector was saying and has been listening ever since. Have a listen to … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Gill Jones