Head-to-Head Podcast

By Early Excellence

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Episodes: 36

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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.

Episode Date
Strengthen Early Years Assessment & Raise Outcomes
May 19, 2026
Building a Cohesive Trust Wide Early Years Strategy
Apr 14, 2026
Inspection Reflections: A Headteachers’ Firsthand Experience of Ofsted
Mar 17, 2026
Continuous Provision in KS1: Rethinking Pedagogy
Feb 03, 2026
10 Steps to Purpose Curriculum Design: Achieve Inclusivity & Enable Success
Jan 13, 2026
Championing Inclusion: Supporting Every Child in the Early Years
Dec 16, 2025
Expanding Nursery Provision & the School Based Nursery Grant
Nov 11, 2025
SEND in the Early Years: Supporting Every Child
Oct 07, 2025
Continuous Provision in KS1: Enabling Purposeful Learning Through Play
Sep 09, 2025
Transforming Reception Baseline Assessment with EExREC
Jun 10, 2025
Building Brilliant Beginnings: Strategic Leadership in the EYFS
Jun 09, 2025
A Leadership Story: The Journey into Headship
Apr 08, 2025
Rethinking KS1: A Fresh Approach to Learning
Mar 11, 2025
Supporting Children with SEND: Nurture, Play and Inclusion
Feb 11, 2025
Strengthening Early Years: A School Leader’s Insights
Jan 14, 2025
Transforming Learning in KS1: Continuous Provision Beyond the Early Years
Dec 03, 2024
Enabling Children with SEND: Insights and Impact of Bespoke Provision
Nov 05, 2024
From Vision to Practice: Effective Key Stage 1 Pedagogy
Oct 07, 2024
Unlocking Potential: Transforming Adult Interactions in the EYFS
Sep 16, 2024
Connecting Families: Innovative Approaches to Parental Involvement
Jun 25, 2024
Drive Improvement: Achieving Success in Shaping Futures
May 14, 2024
Education Doctorate Research: School Leaders and the EYFS
Apr 09, 2024
Unlocking Learning in KS1 and Beyond: Embracing Continuous Provision
Mar 05, 2024
From Deputy Head to Headteacher: Reflections one term in to Headship
Feb 06, 2024
Enabling Successful EYFS Improvement: Through the lens of a large MAT
Jan 09, 2024
Autumn Term 2023: Reflections, Celebrations & What Next?
Dec 05, 2023
Successful Curriculum Development: Starting with 2 Year Olds
Nov 07, 2023
School Leaders: Understanding EYFS from the Inside
Oct 03, 2023
Successful Curriculum Development: Underpinned by Core Values
Sep 12, 2023
Knowing your Vision and Values: A Whole Team Approach
Jul 04, 2023
Connecting your Curriculum: Professional Conversations focussed on Physical Education
Jun 06, 2023
Connecting your Curriculum: Professional Conversations focussed on Mathematics
May 02, 2023
Successful School Development: Creating a Community of Learners
Apr 04, 2023
Successful Inspection: Through the eyes of a Primary School
Mar 07, 2023
The Power of Professional Conversations in Enabling Success
Feb 07, 2023
Real Experiences: An Insight into Inspection & Deep Dives
Jan 17, 2023