Social norms and the power of the adult
Researcher Carmela Garcia Manas explains that children are followers, enforcers and creators of social norms. Carmela talks about an important finding from her research of just how highly influenced c...
20 Maj 202440min
Power dynamics in childhood: Understanding resource possession and social influence
Children's understanding of power dynamics are explored through the concept of 'possession as a form of power', in the context of social sustainability. Researcher Carmela Garcia Manas shares her find...
13 Maj 202437min
Children's perceptions of race and poverty
Here Carmela shares the first theme uncovered from her findings, centred around children's perceptions of poverty and race. This is the second episode in a research series around education for social ...
6 Maj 202446min
Education for social sustainability through sociodramatic play
This is the first episode in a research series around education for social sustainability by Carmela Garcia Manas. Carmela is the Headmistress of Miss Daisy's Chelsea and PhD researcher at University ...
30 Apr 202436min
What is it like being a man in early childhood?
This podcast episode is the first in a series focused around men in early years. An honest, reflective account of what it is like for a man to work in early years. Kevin Nelson shares his personal jo...
22 Apr 202459min
Life skills over academic achievement
Do we focus too much on academic success over life skills? This is certainly the case in many prep schools. Zanna Clarke, Principal of Miss Daisy's Nursery Schools, and Carmela Garcia Manas, Headmistr...
15 Apr 202441min
TVOEC 1 year anniversary edition
This is a very special episode which marks 1 year of The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) since launching in April 2023. Which is why things are flipped and our usual host is the guest this time! Adam...
9 Apr 20241h 24min
Supporting employee wellbeing
Enya Last talks to Angelica about educator and employee wellbeing. Enya is the co-owner of Enya's Childcare which she started with her husband. She shares with us her personal journey as a business ow...
2 Apr 20241h 5min
