EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS podcast

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In this episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads' - the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents, carers, teachers, and schools, Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie Edster meet the children's author David Barker. David shares his love for writing books for children, what inspires him to write, where he finds the best places to write and gives us the full details of his adventure books for Key Stage 2 (7-12 year olds). Visit David's website for more info: https://davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/ David's free short stories: https://davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/shorts/ The Society of Authors. https://societyofauthors.org/soa-member/david-barker/ Get in touch with our Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast team. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk/…

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Brave in a Cave 24:14

14 days ago24:14

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We have a returning author on episode 2 of season 6 on the Launchpad today becaaue we welcome back Cate Douglas. Cate has supplied Dogsthorpe Infant School with two storybooks. The last time she was on the show she talked about her book, 'Poppy's Tail'. Today Eddie and Cap'n Dave travel to a Greek island to meet with Cate and discuss her favourite harbour and her storybook, 'Brave in a Cave'. We talk about what inspired her to write this story and her love of the sea and the colourful boats in her life near her home that now feature in her stories. We also mention the amazing Sue Atkins, her podcast and Sue Atkins Book Club. Related links to this podcast https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-apxzk-144c45b https://www.bobbunbooks.com www.instagram.com/catedouglasauthor https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Cate-Douglas/author/B07DCD6621 https://www.facebook.com/poppystailchildrensbook https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/navigating-the-digital-jungle-with-sue-atkins-and-friends/id1748538000…

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Mrs Waters reads. 17:01

20 days ago17:01

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Season 6 begins with our first guest. Mrs Waters has just finished her tenth year as Headteacher of Dogsthorpe Infant School. In this episode she talks about the importance of children reading, parents reading to their children and the incredible difference that Monster Phonics made to our learning progress improvements. To see all mentioned in this episode please visit: www.dogsthorpeInfants.org We are also on all the major social media platforms. Or omnline blog and every episode of our podcast can be downloaded from our website.…

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Amanda Peddle 22:08

44 weeks ago22:08

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On this edition of Eddie's LaunchPads we catch up with our friend, Amanda Peddle who is the creative director of Inside Out, a new and innovative way of sharing the message to children that all feelings are an everyday part of their life. We also talk to Amanda about her series of books called 'Tam's Journey'. Cap'n Dave also talks about a very special clock that is as old as Dogsthorpe Infant School. In fact, it was built around the same time our school was built. Find Amanda Peddle at the following links. https://insideoutosyp.co.uk/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-peddle-tams-journey https://twitter.com/amandapeddle69 https://www.facebook.com/TAMS-Journey-140587033253460 https://www.instagram.com/amanda.peddle2/ https://tams-journey.myshopify.com/ Captain Dave's Clock can be seen using the link below. It toured the UK over 60 years ago. https://youtu.be/hbNV5DibpOk?si=pmwYagp2wW8ipcUv…

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Ian Brown. Part 2 28:21

45 weeks ago28:21

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The second part of a two-part adventure on Eddie's LaunchPads. Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet the children's author, Ian Brown. Ian is the creator of Albert The Tortoise and 'Hugg n Bugg'. Last week Ian told us about his career in films and television. He has worked with many TV and movie stars. This week we will hear all about his wonderful children's books And here are all his links to those books and resources.. www.AlbertTortoise.com https://www.facebook.com/AlbertTheTortoise/ https://twitter.com/AlbertTortoise tiktok - @alberttortoise Our general Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebruvstv/ Ian Brown on twitter / X https://twitter.com/IanBrownTV Hugg 'n' Bugg on facebook https://www.facebook.com/HUGGnBUGG To buy Ian's books: Shop pages at www.AlbertTortoise.com Or via the publishers Graffeg : https://graffeg.com/collections/albert-the-tortoise Amazon in the UK for Albert the tortoise books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Y669TNG?binding=board_book&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_thcv Amazon in the UK for Hugg 'n' Bugg books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7K2GFNZ?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Or via publishers Graffeg : https://graffeg.com/collections/hugg-n-bugg For worldwide, Ian's books are on Amazon in most territories or on www.Wordery.com…

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Ian Brown Part 1 19:02

46 weeks ago19:02

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The first of a two-part adventure on Eddie's LaunchPads. Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet the children's author Ian Brown. This week Ian tells us about his career in films and television. Next week we will hear all about his children's books but in the meantime here are all his links. On Social media... www.AlbertTortoise.com https://www.facebook.com/AlbertTheTortoise/ https://twitter.com/AlbertTortoise tiktok - @alberttortoise Our general Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebruvstv/ Ian Brown on twitter / X https://twitter.com/IanBrownTV Hugg 'n' Bugg on facebook https://www.facebook.com/HUGGnBUGG To buy Ian's books: Shop pages at www.AlbertTortoise.com Or via the publishers Graffeg : https://graffeg.com/collections/albert-the-tortoise Amazon in the UK for Albert the tortoise books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Y669TNG?binding=board_book&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_thcv Amazon in the UK for Hugg 'n' Bugg books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7K2GFNZ?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Or via publishers Graffeg : https://graffeg.com/collections/hugg-n-bugg For worldwide, Ian's books are on Amazon in most territories or on Wordery.com…

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AmazeLab Update 24:27

47 weeks ago24:27

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It's Eddie's Launchpads! The Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast fpr parents, teachers and schools. Captain Dave and Eddie Edster, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog meet once again with Leonie from the fantastic 'AmazeLab'. Amazelab put a fun and creative take on all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) with the aim of providing engaging opportunities to people via workshops, video link, activity packs, follow along factsheets, and guidance open to all from educational settings to non -school groups and everyone in between. Amazelab aims to deliver an inspiring, creative take on STEAM subjects, and their relevance to everyday life and deliver this in a fun but thought-provoking manner. Nominated at The STEM Inspirational awards, The Global Teacher Prize, National Teaching Awards and most loved activity provider/business manager at the National Children's Activity Awards. Winners of Small Business Awards Leading innovators in STEAM Education - UK 2021, Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday winners plus Start up Business of the Year award winners in 2022 and Outstanding new STEM Ambassador 2022 at The STEM Inspiration Awards plus Excellence Award for STEAM Education Workshops 2023 in the UK Enterprise Awards and winners of best STEAM education company 2023 at the Northern Enterprise Awards. Amazelab are Arts Award partners, Create Sheffield Partners and Barnsley Fusion Partners plus a Children's University Learning Destination. Amazelab is owned and ran by a qualified teacher and graphic designer team. All Amazelab staff writing and delivering the workshops are qualified teachers with enhanced DBS checks, first aid trained and safeguarding trained. Their passion and motivation to inspire a new generation is clear for all to see. They take a fun and creative approach to all things STEAM in a mission to make it accessible to all. https://www.youtube.com/@amazelab1431 https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazelab…

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Recycling To Save Earth 25:07

48 weeks ago25:07

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IN this week's Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Cap'n Dave and Eddie meet Cristina and Julia from Peterborough City Council. They work with families and schools across the city to encourage everyone in the city to recycle or upcycle their waste and household items they no longer use. We all know that we should do more but it's so easy to just throw thing in the waste bin instead of the recycle bin. But do you know which item goes into which bin? What items cannot go into our green bins? What should we do with batteries that have run out of power and cannot be recharged? In this podcast Cristina and Julia take us through the details of how we can do more and offer us resorces and advice. And for Dogsthorpe Infant School children? Well, there's some new friends coming to school to teach them about recycling this week in 'Shine Time'. Contact them at: recycling@peterborough.gov.uk There are initiatives that the council is involved that we have not covered but may be useful for parents. One of them is offering discount to residents for reusable nappy and wipes and period products. I will attach the Microsoft Form that can be completed to access these discounts. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyYU5XWHpJNJNi3C-Vk84wCBUM0Y3UkxSOTNTVzFVOEpXWEtURUE1WkFPVC4u For all information related to recycling and waste visit Rubbish and recycling | Peterborough City Council . Details about a recent fire caused by a discarded battery thrown into a waste bin. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/BQcsu3vpCqepajC4/…

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Mark Anderson. Part 2 26:34

49 weeks ago26:34

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Part Two of a two-part 'Eddie's LaunchPads' adventure. Captain Dave and Eddie, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog meet Mark Anderson. For all of his own resources Mark mentions in this podcast, please visit. https://ictevangelist.com/ For The EdTech Playbook Please visit https://edtechplaybook.co.uk For Merlyn resources please visit. https://merlyn.org @MerlynforEDU For 'Now Press Play' https://nowpressplay.co.uk See YouTube 'Breaking Up With Alexa' - Mhairi Aitkin Mark Andersons says.... I am a former school leader with more than twenty years of experience in the classroom, leading successful faculty departments, being a local authority lead teacher for my subject and I am responsible for some of the world’s most innovative 1:1 programmes. For example, my work in 2010 – 2013 where I led on the teaching and learning and delivery on one of the world’s earliest and biggest 1:1 rollouts at Clevedon School. My mission has always been to impact positively on the futures of children which has led to me leaving the classroom to pursue that aim on a larger scale. My ICT Evangelist blog won the Education Blog of the Year award in 2015 and I have picked up numerous other accolades over the years. Many know me from my blog and Twitter handle as @ICTEvangelist. In addition to my highly successful ‘ Perfect ICT Every Lesson ‘ book which has topped the Amazon education charts on numerous occasions, I have contributed to many more books, such as the recent ‘ There Is Another Way: The Second Big Book of Independent Thinking ‘. I am now one of the UK’s most in-demand keynote speakers, independent strategic consultants and trainers. I am a passionate advocate for the purposeful use of technology linked to pedagogy. There are few others that have such experience of classroom practice, teaching and learning, management and technical knowledge. My experience has led to me working with schools and keynoting at conferences all over the world. My pedigree is further reinforced by my associate status with Independent Thinking Ltd ; an organisation with such high regard attached to it with some of the most talented and in-demand speakers and authors from around the world. It is a privilege to be a member of this group of forward thinking individuals in education. With more than two decades of classroom experience, I know the power and importance of student voice in developing sound practice having co-founded the Digital Leader Network in the UK . I am also an Apple Distinguished Educator , Google Certified Innovator , Microsoft Certified Educator and expert in mobile learning and associated pedagogies .' Eddie's Launchpads is an EDU podcast produced by Dogsthorpe Infant School. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk…

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Mark Anderson. Part 1 27:01

50 weeks ago27:01

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The first of a two-part 'Eddie's LaunchPads' this week. Captain Dave and Eddie, the well-being dog meet Mark Anderson. https://ictevangelist.com/ Mark says.... I am a former school leader with more than twenty years of experience in the classroom, leading successful faculty departments, being a local authority lead teacher for my subject and I am responsible for some of the world’s most innovative 1:1 programmes. For example, my work in 2010 – 2013 where I led on the teaching and learning and delivery on one of the world’s earliest and biggest 1:1 rollouts at Clevedon School. My mission has always been to impact positively on the futures of children which has led to me leaving the classroom to pursue that aim on a larger scale. My ICT Evangelist blog won the Education Blog of the Year award in 2015 and I have picked up numerous other accolades over the years. Many know me from my blog and Twitter handle as @ICTEvangelist. In addition to my highly successful ‘ Perfect ICT Every Lesson ‘ book which has topped the Amazon education charts on numerous occasions, I have contributed to many more books, such as the recent ‘ There Is Another Way: The Second Big Book of Independent Thinking ‘. I am now one of the UK’s most in-demand keynote speakers, independent strategic consultants and trainers. I am a passionate advocate for the purposeful use of technology linked to pedagogy. There are few others that have such experience of classroom practice, teaching and learning, management and technical knowledge. My experience has led to me working with schools and keynoting at conferences all over the world. My pedigree is further reinforced by my associate status with Independent Thinking Ltd ; an organisation with such high regard attached to it with some of the most talented and in-demand speakers and authors from around the world. It is a privilege to be a member of this group of forward thinking individuals in education. With more than two decades of classroom experience, I know the power and importance of student voice in developing sound practice having co-founded the Digital Leader Network in the UK . I am also an Apple Distinguished Educator , Google Certified Innovator , Microsoft Certified Educator and expert in mobile learning and associated pedagogies .'…

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Talya Bruck Part 2 22:28

51 weeks ago22:28

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In this week's edition of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie continue their interview with the author, dramatherapist, Creative Arts Supervisor & Systemic Practitioner, Talya Bruck. Talya is the founder of Savanna Therapeutic Stories Website – https://www.savanna-therapeutic.org.uk/ Instagram - @savannatstories Twitter - @savannatstories Author Page Amazon https://amzn.to/3qd5mKS They then revisit a lovely author called Brian who has written a series of children's books called 'Grandad Wheels'. https://www.grandadwheels.com/…

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Talya Bruck. Part 1. 23:35

52 weeks ago23:35

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In this week's edition of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie meet the author, dramatherapist, Creative Arts Supervisor & Systemic Practitioner, Talya Bruck. Talya is the founder of Savanna Therapeutic Stories Website – https://www.savanna-therapeutic.org.uk/ Instagram - @savannatstories Twitter - @savannatstories Author Page Amazon https://amzn.to/3qd5mKS…

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Mental Health Awareness Week 19:01

1 year ago19:01

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It's Mental Health Awareness Week 13th - 17th May and our first guest is Dogsthorpe Infant School's Deputy Headteacher, Miss Gattuso. Miss Gattuso tells Captain Dave and Eddie all about a new section of the Dogsthorpe Infant School website which launches on Monday 13th May. Packed with lots of resources to ensure good mental health and support for those suffering from mental ill-health, this new website area joins many more sections of https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk to help even more Cambridgeshire families to #DreamBelieveShine Our second guest is our resident families adviser, Sue Atkins. Sue is often seen on ITV and BBC TV programmes and on national radio answering questions set by families across the UK. Today Captain Dave and Sue talk about young children who invent an 'imaginary friend'. If they do, is this something parents should be concerned about? What causes a child to invent an imaginary friend? What should we do if we know a child who has an imaginary friend in our family or in our class at school?…

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Nicola Worswick 19:30

1 year ago19:30

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On 'Eddie's Launchpads' the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast this week, Cap'n Dave and Eddie travel to Chorley to revisit the author and illustrator, Nicola Worswick. We hear all about her books, including an old pirate called Captain Cuthbert and a cheeky cat called, 'Scat'. https://linktr.ee/scatthecat…

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Russell Prue. Part 2 26:11

1 year ago26:11

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Imagine your Primary or Secondary school having its very own radio station with your students having their own radio show. Imagine your pupils reporting live from school sports events. Imagine teaching your children broadcasting and timing skills by working on a radio show. Imagine the parents, carers and families at home tuning into your school radio station to hear what's going on in school and hearing their own child's voice over the airwaves. You may think is beyond the budget of most, is not all schools. But it's really not. This edition of Eddie's Launchpads will show you how YOU can get this amazing resource for your school. And ways to raise funds to buy and maintain it. In this second episode of Season 5 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie the well-being dog continue their interview with the well-known broadcaster Russell Prue. Russell builds and sets up radio stations in schools across the U.K. If you are a school looking for ways to encourage young people with their media studies or improve your connection between school and family homes, then listen as we continue our discussion from last week. And then give Russell a call! https://andertontiger.com https://andertontiger.com/russell/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/russellprue…

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Russell Prue Part 1 24:48

1 year ago24:48

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In the first episode of Season 5 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie, the well-being dog meets well-known broadcaster Russell Prue who builds and sets up radio stations in schools across the U.K. If you are a school looking for ways to encourage young people with their media studies or improve your connection between school and family homes, give Russell a call! https://andertontiger.com https://andertontiger.com/russell/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/russellprue https://www.instagram.com/russell.prue/ https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk…

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National Literacy Trust 26:28

1 year ago26:28

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Dave and Eddie use their LaunchPads to meet Becky Marrs and Emma Morton from the National Literacy Trust and discover what the Trust offers parents, carers, teachers and children in Peterborough. Find out more here. https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/peterborough/ https://www.facebook.com/PboroLiteracyTrust/ Dogsthorpe Infant School is a primary school and forms part of Hampton Academies Trust network of schools. . https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk…

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Julian Armitstead 28:29

1 year ago28:29

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Its the Dogthorpe Infant School podcast for parents teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This week Dave and Eddie launch the Dogsthorpe Infant School 'Learning Journey' spaceship to meet the author, playwright and children's storyteller Julian Armitstead. They discuss two of his children's books, 'Follow That Scent' and 'The Runaway Clothes'. Discover more about Julian and his work here. https://www.julianarmitstead.com…

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Annabel Jeffcoate 25:31

1 year ago25:31

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The 130th episode of 'Eddie's LaunchPads' - the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk This week: Captain Dave and a very sleepy Eddie the well-being dog meet again with Annabel Jeffcoate of 'Balance For Teachers'. Great resources for teachers and parents struggling with their work/life balance. Annabel reminds our listeners of what Balance For Teachers is all about and shares with us some of her latest resources and avenues of support to help you with your well-being at work and in the home. Get in touch with Annabel via the link below. https://www.worklifebalanceforteachers.com…

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Farmer Luke Part 2 25:51

1 year ago25:51

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Eddie's LaunchPads - The Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast for parents, teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk This week: Part 2 of a 2 part adventure as Cap'n Dave and Eddie fly to a farm on the Fens to meet Farmer Luke to talk about food production and farming in Britain. https://linktr.ee/downondaintreefarm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5n3r1zWmUiUDxB7keBSdQ https://www.facebook.com/downondaintreefarm https://twitter.com/Ondaintreefarm…

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Farmer Luke. Part 1 27:13

1 year ago27:13

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Eddie's LaunchPads - The Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast for parents, teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk This week: Part 1 of a 2 part adventure as Cap'n Dave and Eddie fly to a farm on the Fens to meet Farmer Luke to talk about food production and farming in Britain. https://linktr.ee/downondaintreefarm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5n3r1zWmUiUDxB7keBSdQ https://www.facebook.com/downondaintreefarm https://twitter.com/Ondaintreefarm…

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Ann Dix 25:20

1 year ago25:20

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Cap'n Dave and Eddie use the Launchpad to meet the writer, dramatherapist, supervisor and trainer, Ann Dix on this week's edition of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. Ann works with work with children and families, as well as offering training on mental health and emotional wellbeing. She has also written a children's story called, 'Little-Mouse' Finds a Safe Place'. littlemousetraining.wordpress.com…

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Nikki Saunders 20:01

1 year ago20:01

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On this launchpad.... two Ed's are better than one! Eddie and Captain Dave meet Nikki Saunders, children's author and the creator of the 'Eddie' series of books about a little boy with autism. We hear all about why he was created and why this subject is so important to Nikki and her family. Read Eddie's many adventures and watch him in cartoon form on Sky Kids. This TV series features the voices of both Nikki herself and 'Doctor Who' star, Jodie Whittaker. All of Nikki's books are available on Amazon or visit the following links for more. https://www.facebook.com/NRSaundersbooks/ https://www.nrsaunders.com https://readyeddiego.com…

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Kathy Urban 23:59

1 year ago23:59

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On this LaunchPad, Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet the journalist and children's author, Kathy Urban. Kathy writes, Hop Lola Hop is my first picture book and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it! Many years ago, it was my dad who told me stories about the adventures of baby giraffe and her life in the African Savannah at bedtime. The little girl that I was back then absolutely loved listening to them, which by the way did not come from a book – my dad made them up. Storytelling in whatever form or shape it is performed, is a powerful tool to inspire children to use their imagination. Moreover it helps to instil a lifelong love of reading, writing and learning. Get Kathy's book in major bookshops or visit...https://www.hoplolahop.com…

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Inspire 29:39

1 year ago29:39

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Luke Whitehouse of Inspire talks history and shares his resources with Cap'n Dave on the latest edition of 'Eddie's LaunchPads', the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents, teachers and schools. https://www.inspire.education

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Julian McDonnell 13:56

1 year ago13:56

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On this Launchpad we welcome back Julian McDonnell to talk about his London tour guides, guide book and website that helps visitors to London to explore hidden gems and famous places. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joolzguides Website: https://joolzguides.com

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Reading Corner 20:25

1 year ago20:25

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Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet with Paul to explore 'The Reading Corner'. https://www.readingcorner.co.uk

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Chatta 17:15

1 year ago17:15

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This week Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet with Chris Williams from the amazing 'CHATTA'. https://chattalearning.com

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Christmas Gift Ideas 22:16

2 years ago22:16

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Two guests meet Eddie and Cap'n Dave on the LaunchPad this week. Edu author & Edtech CEO, Al Kingsley is their first guest who comes on the LaunchPad to talk about his latest book. This being the third of a trilogy of books for schools, teachers, governors and Academy Trust leaders. https://www.amazon.co.uk/School-Multi-Academy-Trust-Growth/dp/1398388785 Their second guest is Richard from PlantletCulture who supply STEAM resources for schools, home teachers and parents. Richard shares a special Christmas pack. But hurry to buy because stocks are sure to run out. https://www.plantletculture.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/plantletculture/?etsrc=sdt A whole launchpad show that offers some gift ideas for the teacher or family member in your life.…

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Longleat 23:15

2 years ago23:15