Exploring playful, human-centred learning
Curiosity at Play is a podcast about curiosity, imagination and what it means to learn in ways that feel meaningful, open and alive. Host Lily Bracegirdle speaks with teachers, creatives, researchers, parents and young people about music education, early years, autonomy, play, creativity and wellbeing.
Conversations about curiosity, play and meaningful learning
Each episode features a different voice from the world of education, creativity and beyond. From music and early years to autonomy, wellbeing and what it means to truly thrive - these are the conversations that matter.
Episode 1: Singing, Confidence and Finding Your Voice with Greg Link
Greg Link talks about his passion for singing and the transformative work he does building confidence in both children and adults through their voice. Greg also composed the Curiosity at Play theme music.
Episode 2: Mindfulness, Wellbeing and Little Tweaks with Laura Reilly
Laura Reilly, founder of Little Tweaks, joins Lily to talk about mindfulness and wellbeing in schools and why those small Tweaks make such a big difference for children, families and the adults working with them.
Episode 3: Musical Play, Autonomy and Early Years Music-Making with Gennie Joy
Gennie Joy, an experienced early years practitioner in music, joins Lily to talk about musical play, child autonomy and why flexibility matters so much in how we deliver music sessions with young children.
Episode 4: Reimagining Education Through Play and Enquiry with Hayley Peacock
Hayley Peacock, founder of Playoneering®, Atelier 21 Future School and Little Barn Owls Early Years Group, joins Lily to talk about her journey into education, Reggio Emilia, and how play, reflection and CPD are helping schools reimagine what learning can look like.
Episode 5: Championing Young People's Voices with Natalie Rodden
Natalie Rodden, a learning designer and creative strategist who moves fluidly across classrooms, creative industries and brands like LEGO, Sky and Adobe, joins Lily to talk about championing young people's voices, giving children real agency, and the power of being a generalist rather than fitting into one box.
Episode 6: Teaching Passion Against the Odds and Art in Schools with Ailish Finn
Told she shouldn't take art at GCSE, Ailish Finn became a primary school art teacher anyway. She shares her unconventional journey, why children should experiment before being taught skills, and why art belongs across the whole curriculum and not just in art lessons.