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The Educator's Edit
The Educator's Edit podcast is proudly presented by The Grove Academy. Our podcast is dedicated to sharing insights, conversations, and expert advice for those passionate about early childhood education. We are a passionate team dedicated to enriching the field of early childhood education. We believe in a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional learning to nurture the full potential of every child.
The Grove Academy, our proud partner, is a leader in childcare education known for its commitment to fostering not only academic development but also emotional, social, and personal growth.
Our mission is to empower educators, parents, and all those who care for and teach young children by sharing valuable insights, expert advice, and meaningful conversations. We are more than a podcast; we are a community of educators and caregivers committed to learning, sharing, and inspiring one another to create a brighter future for the next generation.
Episodes
36 episodes
Season 2 - Episode 6: Being A Mum in ECE
On this episode of The Educators Edit, Bec sits down with Cheree and Gabby, both educators and mums, to unpack what it really looks like to finish a full day in the room and head straight into parenting.From the double shift and emotiona...
Season 2 - Episode 5: ECE Around The World
What if the way we approach early childhood education isn’t the only way? 👀In this episode of The Educator’s Edit, we explore early learning practices from around the world that challenge our Australian perspective, from outdoor...
Season 2 - Episode 4: Community Chat Confessions
Your questions, our answers - Community Chat Confessions is BACK baby! 🎉 This week we're diving into calm corners, mixed-age room setups, nursery wish lists, portfolios that actually feel good to do, structuring your kindy room and...
Season 2 - Episode 3: Rethinking First Aid Training
Let’s be honest - first aid training can feel repetitive. But what if it didn’t have to be? In this episode, Nick from Engage First Aid shares how making training engaging, practical, and even a little fun can completely change how educators re...
Season 2 - Episode 2: Settling Into ECE: Lessons From TGA Shell Cove
On this episode of The Educator's Edit, Bec chats with Talisha and Shannon to find out how they’ve settled into a new centre, turning first day nerves into safe, welcoming spaces and building routines that really work. Packed with stories, laug...
Season 2 - Episode 1: Hello 2026 & Meet Bec
Hello 2026 & Meet Bec 🎉We’re back and we’re starting 2026 with fresh energy and a new voice on the mic.In this first episode of the year, we officially welcome Bec as co-host of The Educators Edit. We chat abou...
Season 1 - Episode 29: One Last Episode for 2025 (Big News Inside)
It’s our final episode of 2025, and we’re wrapping up the year with real talk, big feelings and a whole lot of reflection.We chat through the highs, lows, laughs and lessons from the year that was, plus what we’re leaving behind a...
Season 1 - Episode 28: Christmas Chaos & Classroom Magic
Christmas in early childhood = magic, mess, laughter, and LOTS of glitter. We talk festive setups, inclusive ideas, sensory activities, and how to keep December joyful (for educators too!). A feel-good episode to end the year.
Season 1 - Episode 27: Reimagining Programming: Inside TGA’s New Approach
In this episode of The Educators Edit, Cass sits down with Centre Director Holly and Area Manager Rebecca to unpack TGA’s brand new Educational Program Professional Development framework - a major shift in the way educators plan, docum...
Season 1 - Episode 26: Community Chat Confessions
Jackie and Cass are back in the studio with special guest Bec for another round of Community Chat Confessions — and this one delivers.The trio dive into your real stories from the floor: the relatable moments, the unexpected twist...
Season 1 - Episode 25: The Power of Play with Heni
This week on The Educators Edit, we chat with Heni - a resident superstar at TGA, renowned for her incredible table set-ups and play-based experiences. 🌟With over five years at TGA, Heni’s joyful, child-led approach inspires curi...
Season 1 - Episode 24: What They Don’t Tell You About Prac
Cass is back after a 10-week prac as part of her Bachelor of Education (Primary, Birth–12 years) majoring in Early Childhood - and she’s spilling it all. From first-day nerves to classroom wins (and a few caffeine-fuelled moments), Cass and Tia...
Season 1 - Episode 23: Food allergies in Early Childhood: What Every Educator Needs to Know
Did you know there’s new free national training available for educators on navigating allergies in early childhood education? In this episode, we unpack the growing prevalence of food allergies, their impact on children and families, and practi...
Season 1 - Episode 22: Educators Day Special
We've dropped a special episode for the biggest event in our calendar to celebrate all things ECE… and most importantly, EDUCATORS!
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Season 1 - Episode 21: Speech Pathology Week with Ben Mason
This week on The Educators Edit, we’re celebrating Speech Pathology Week with a special guest! The girls are joined by Ben Mason, our very own speech pathologist from The Grove Academy, to dive into all things spee...
Season 1 - Episode 20: Book Week 2025: Book an Adventure 📚✨
Book Week is here, and it’s time to dive into adventure! We’re talking about why Book Week matters, sharing our favourite book picks for every age, and exploring creative ways to celebrate with children. Plus, we’ve got plenty of ideas to spark...
TEE Time Tunes
Mid-Year Break Playlist: For the Hardworking Hearts of Early Ed You've spent the first half of the year shaping little minds, wiping little noses, and juggling it all with heart and hustle. Now it's your turn. This playlist ...
Season 1 - Episode 19: Mid-Year Check-In: Where We’re At & What’s Next
It’s the halfway point of the year, and Jackie, Tiana, and Cass are hitting pause to reflect, reassess, and realign. In this honest and lighthearted chat, the trio revisit their 2025 goals, celebrate the wins, laugh at the lessons, and share wh...
Season 1 - Episode 18: Embedding Culture with Confidence – NAIDOC Week Special
In this special NAIDOC Week edition of TEE, we’re joined by Belinda from Freshwater Education – a passionate advocate for empowering early childhood educators to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives with confidence, authenti...
Season 1 - Episode 17: Safeguarding Children in ECEC
In this powerful episode, Jackie, Cass & Tiana explore what it means to truly safeguard children in early education. We unpack your role as a Mandatory Reporter in NSW, how to recognise red flags, and what the 2025 NQF changes mean for chil...
Season 1 - Episode 16: Propaganda We Aren't Falling For: ECE Edition
In this candid and comedic episode of The Educators Edit, the team reunites to unpack the myths and misinformation still lurking in the Early Childhood Education industry. From laminated learning and sleep myths to toxic productivity a...
Season 1 - Episode 15: Dr Red Ruby Scarlet talks all things EYLF
In our second chat with the incredible Dr Red Ruby Scarlet, we take a deep dive into the EYLF – and who better to guide us than one of its very own co-authors? Listen now and "eduCATe" yourself on the framework that guides everything we do.
Season 1 - Episode 14: Sensory Overload: The Good, The Bad & The Messy
In this episode, we dive into all things sensory — from how to create meaningful sensory experiences in your early learning environment to managing the inevitable mess! We kick things off with a fun "What's in the Box?" challenge, expl...
Season 1 - Episode 13: AI in Early Learning
In this episode, Tiana, Cass, and Jackie – chat about how AI is evolving in the early childhood education space. They take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the tech they used back in the day and compare it to the smart tools we’re see...
Season 1 - Episode 12: From the Floor to the Mic: Meet Emily
In this episode, we hand the mic to one of our very own — Emily! From her very first day in early childhood to where she is now, Emily shares the real, raw, and rewarding moments of her journey in the sector. We talk challenges, changes, her ab...
