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
  • 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
  • Connecting Families: Innovative Approaches to Parental Involvement
    Jun 25 2024

    Are you keen to enhance parental engagement to support children's learning?

    Join Marie Beale and Emma Doran from Whitefield Primary Academy as they explore the power of parental engagement. They discuss building early relationships with parents through induction and stay and play sessions, and the significant impact of a ‘Zones of Regulation’ project in supporting children's emotions. You’ll hear about ‘Borrow Me Bags’, storytelling and family cooking clubs as tools for fostering communication and creating shared experiences.

    Tune in for inspiring insights and practical ideas!

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    58 mins
  • Drive Improvement: Achieving Success in Shaping Futures
    May 14 2024

    Gain Inspiration and be Enthused!

    Listen to this insightful conversation with James Cash, Head teacher at Oldfield Brow Primary School as he shares some of his school development projects from the last 16months. Starting with a renewed and strengthened vision and values for the whole school community, delving into transformative approaches to EYFS and threading key elements of this into the wider school improvement priorities. James reflects on the impact for the children, his leadership style and the school’s onward journey.

    This is a great listen for any school leader – James’ passion shines through!

    • Read Oldfield Brow Primary School's Case Study

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    42 mins

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