Head-to-Head Podcast

By: Early Excellence
  • Summary

  • Listen and connect with real Headteachers and School Leaders right here. Join Sarah Carey, School Improvement Lead at Early Excellence, as she explores a range of hot topics in Primary and Early Years Education. Developed by Headteachers, with Headteachers for Headteachers, they are perfect if you’re seeking to discover the realities of school inspection and impactful school improvement strategies. These genuine, honest and engaging conversations will share crucial information, offer support and reassurance. So, whether you’re keen to hear about real Ofsted experiences, or you’re looking for clarity and direction with your strategic improvement priorities, then these ‘Head-to- Head’ podcasts will be an invaluable tool to impact on both your thinking and strategy.
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Episodes
  • Enabling Children with SEND: Insights and Impact of Bespoke Provision
    Nov 5 2024

    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.

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    49 mins
  • From Vision to Practice: Effective Key Stage 1 Pedagogy
    Oct 7 2024

    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

    Explore our Blog "Top 10 Tips for Continuous Provision in KS1"

    Join our KS1 Roadshow 2025

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    54 mins
  • Unlocking Potential: Transforming Adult Interactions in the EYFS
    Sep 16 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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