Are you an aspiring leader, considering progression into a Headship?

Join Becky Sawford, Head Teacher at Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust and hear about her journey into Headship. Becky shares her experiences from starting as a new teacher to becoming a senior leader and then taking the step into Headship. The conversation explores the challenges and successes she has faced, from financial management and budgeting to building strong relationships with staff and parents. She offers valuable advice for aspiring Headteachers, reflecting on the rewards and responsibilities of the role.

Tune in for this insightful discussion on leadership development and embracing the role of becoming a new Headteacher!

Are you looking to rapidly transform practice and provision in KS1?

Hear from Helen Davidson-McMullen, Headteacher at Wheldon Infant and Nursery Schools as she discusses her recent rapid development journey to overhaul practice and provision across the whole of KS1. Find out how the Early Excellence KS1 Roadshow was the catalyst for change, helping to crytsalise Helen’s vision. Reflect on her strategic plans, staff training and the steps of the improvement journey to improve the children’s learning outcomes. Discover the overwhelmingly positive impact on the children’s behaviour, mental health, and engagement, emphasising the value of innovation and flexibility in teaching.

A must-listen for anyone looking to reimagine their KS1 pedagogy!

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Are you striving to support all children to learn, develop and achieve success?

Listen to Victoria Pettett, Headteacher of Westlands Primary School, as she shares her school’s journey to strengthen teaching and learning approaches that effectively support, engage and meet the needs of children with SEND. Victoria discusses the power of play-based learning, the importance of nurture spaces and creating enabling learning environments. She talks specifically about bespoke provisions in her school and the successful impact of these approaches for those children across her school with SEND.

This is an insightful conversation exploring both strategic thinking and practical ideas!

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Is strengthening EYFS practice your school improvement priority?

Hear from Executive Head Teacher Howard Seymour about the critical importance of early years education. Howard shares insights from his extensive career, detailing his journey to better understand and support young learners in the EYFS. He discusses successful development projects, underpinned by CPD for staff, professional discussions to develop a shared understanding and creating a positive climate for learning through high expectations and enabling learning environments.

This thoughtful discussion with practical tips is an invaluable listen for any Leader!

Are you keen to explore how to implement continuous provision in KS1?

Join Kristy Gerrity, senior leader at Larkfield Primary School, as she shares the school’s journey in embedding continuous provision into KS1. Kristy discusses how play-based learning can create a rich, engaging environment that fosters children’s natural curiosity and exploration, and reflects on the challenges of resource management, the impact of staff development, and the power of observing children in action. With practical tips and insights, this episode is packed with strategies to help schools implement continuous provision in KS1.

Tune in for practical advice and inspiration from the front line of continuous provision in KS1!

Are you navigating the challenge of higher numbers of children with significant needs in your school?

Listen to Anna Wells, fresh from Headship, talk about her strategic thinking and successful improvement project to better support the needs of children with high levels of SEND in her school. Anna discusses many key points including her rationale, specific professional development, ensuring an inclusive community and she explains the journey to create a bespoke provision and a tailored curriculum to enable the success and progress of all children.

An invaluable listen for any Leader seeking practical advice or considering a similar development journey.

Are you looking to transform teaching and learning in Key Stage 1?

Listen to Jude Arkwright, Headteacher of St Michael's Primary School, as she shares her school’s journey of implementing continuous provision beyond the early years. Jude highlights how it crucially contributes to children's development and learning, the importance of a shared vision among staff, and explores the challenges of timetabling and delivering the National Curriculum. Jude also discusses the significance of focusing on key learning objectives, approaches to documenting learning and incorporating creativity into teaching.

A must listen for any Head or Leader looking to adopt continuous provision in Key Stage 1

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Is developing effective adult interactions in the EYFS a school improvement priority?

Join Fliss James and Melissa Prendergast from Sheringham Nursery School as they discuss their development journey to successfully enable adults to embed rich, purposeful interactions in the EYFS. Learn about their research-based, evidence informed practices and the evolution of the innovative ShREC approach. Reflect this EEF tool to support impactful adult interactions and discover practical strategies for improving adult-child interactions alongside a vital offer of ongoing professional development.

A not to be missed episode for any Leader looking to secure high-quality interactions across their EYFS team!

Discover our Three part webinar on Strengthening Adult Interactions in the EYFS