In conversation with Kate Moxley: all about educator wellbeing
We recently met up with Kate Moxley, to talk about educator wellbeing for Early Years Wellbeing Week 2023, in line with World Mental Health Day, on Tuesday 10 October.
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With the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework now fully in place, many early years practitioners are seeking practical guidance on what the updated Early Learning Goals (ELGs) actually look like in practice.
To support this transition, we’ve worked closely with early years consultant and author Dr. Sue Allingham to create a new video training package within the Siren Films Video Library. This resource is designed to bridge the gap left by outdated exemplification materials and provide educators with clear, real-life examples of children working within the ELGs.
In a recent article for Nursery World, Sue Allingham shared her concerns:
“The changes to the Early Learning Goals mean that the exemplification materials that had been so useful have become obsolete… I became concerned about the misunderstandings I was seeing on social media… especially around what an ELG looks like.”
With “Exceeding” now removed from EYFSP judgements and confusion around terminology and expectations, there’s a clear need for accessible, informed video examples that reflect current practice and provision.
Together with Sue, we reviewed the updated Educational Programmes and ELGs in depth and identified key areas where visual examples could help clarify expectations for:
Educators in schools and nurseries
Local Authorities delivering training
School-based assessment and moderation teams
Using our existing footage — along with newly filmed material — we’ve built a growing collection of video clips that:
Show children working within the revised ELGs
Demonstrate meaningful adult interactions and quality teaching
Highlight what a ‘good level of development’ can look like in context
Include reflective questions and guidance for professional development
Each clip is accompanied by practical training notes and reflection questions, making them ideal for:
Individual CPD
Inset training sessions
School-wide or MAT moderation
Local Authority-led CPD
The full package is part of our Early Years Clip Library, which continues to grow and evolve. It’s designed to support assessment not just at the end of reception, but from birth to seven.