The role of listening within a loving pedagogy

Tamsin Grimmer is the early years director of Linden Learning and teaches on the Primary and Early Years PGCE Programme at Bath Spa University. She has a wealth of experience supporting early years teachers and educators. She is passionate about young children’s learning and believes that all children deserve educators who are inspiring, dynamic, reflective and loving. She has coined the phrase loving pedagogy and has a keen interest in schematic play, promoting positive behaviour, supporting children's emotional development and inclusion. Tamsin has also written several books aimed at educators including Developing a Loving Pedagogy in the Early Years.