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Talking Early Years with June O'Sullivan

Talking Early Years with June O'Sullivan

By: June O'Sullivan
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An inspiring, outspoken speaker, author, podcaster and regular media commentator, Dr June O'Sullivan OBE is Chief Executive of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), one of London’s largest and most successful charitable social enterprises, operating 40+ award-winning nurseries in some of London’s most disadvantaged areas. Her monthly ‘real talk’ and no-holds-barred podcasts dive into the questions, topics and debates on all things Early Years, Parenting and Social Business – plus much, much more.

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  • Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Sue Egersdorff

    Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Sue Egersdorff
    Jul 7 2025

    The Power of Intergenerational Nurseries

    In this podcast, I speak to Sue Egersdorff, co-founder of the intergenerational Ready Generations Nursery at Belong, in Chester. Her work is a powerful reminder that early childhood settings are not just educational spaces – they’re deeply embedded in the wider social and political landscape.
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    47 mins
  • Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Greg Bottrill

    Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Greg Bottrill
    May 30 2025

    Are children deprived of the opportunity to play?...

    ...is not a new question, but one that continues to be tackled on many levels. Greg Bottrill’s book 'Can I Go and Play Now?' remains a catalyst for the conversation and highlights the importance of adults as loving companions, advocating for children’s right to a childhood.
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    34 mins
  • Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Frank Cottrell-Boyce

    Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Frank Cottrell-Boyce
    Apr 8 2025

    If you have been frog marched through books, why would you ever read for pleasure? asks Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the Children’s Book Laureate.

    The award-winning author and screenwriter Frank Cotterell Boyce is the 13th Children's Laureate of the United Kingdom, a role created by The BookTrust to champion every child’s right to a lifetime enriched with books and stories – recognising the transformative power of reading in children's lives.

    Join us on the podcast and hear Frank talk about the rights of children to stories, books, libraries and what he would do with a magic wand.
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    40 mins
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