This Senior Leader Briefing will explore the latest national priorities in Early Years and KS1, including insights from the newly published Every Child Achieving and Thriving – Schools White Paper and the SEND Reform Consultation. Participants will gain clarity on the direction of national reform, funding changes, integrated early years and family services, and evolving school structures.
With a continued focus on the Reception year, the session will examine DfE guidance, Kindred Squared’s Reception Readiness publication, and the implications of recent policy changes for strategic school improvement.
Hear from Kirsty Godfrey, Deputy Director for Schools and Early Education Policy, as she outlines new Ofsted expectations for knowledgeable leadership in Early Years and key elements of the updated inspection framework.
The briefing will also explore effective use of Pupil Premium and EYPP, drawing on current guidance, research, and case studies to support narrowing the disadvantage gap.
The session will provide at a strategic and practical level:
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National updates for Early Years and KS1, including the latest White Paper and SEND reforms
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Clarity on Ofsted expectations and inspection changes
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Practical insight to strengthen leadership of the Reception year and early provision