In this special episode of the Froebel Trust podcast, presenter Colin Kelly looks back at the insights Froebel Trust podcast guests have shared on relationships and why they matter so much in the early years.

Reflecting over the catalogue of 20 episodes, we explore what our guests have said about how educators can support young children as they learn about relationships and communication.

Hear about the importance of early relationships and the role of the educator, nurturing relationships and the key person approach, how educator and child wellbeing are interdependent, the role of relationships in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and future self, positive role models and connections between educators, families and carers.

Guests featured in this episode are Dr Caroline Guard, Dr Julia Manning-Morton, Dr Peter Elfer, Dr Robyn Dolby, Holli Williams, Pete Moorhouse, Matt Langton, Dr Karen Vincent and Rachna Joshi.

If you want to know more about what a guest says, you can find the full episode in our back-catalogue at Froebel.org.uk. You can also find the biography for each of the guests featured.

To view a video showing a Froebelian approach to developing relationships in action, visit our YouTube channel.