Upcoming Briefings
Late Autumn Briefing 2026
Monday 30th Nov 2026 | 1pm – 3pm
(Booking available soon)
£85.00 (exc. VAT) per person
Previous Briefings
Early Autumn Briefing 2026
Thursday 24th Sept 2026 | Purchase the recording
£85.00 (exc. VAT) per person
Our Senior Leader Briefings
Our Senior Leader Briefings take place throughout the year and are designed to help school and setting leaders stay up to date with national developments affecting Early Years and Key Stage 1.
Designed for Senior Leaders, MAT and Trust colleagues, and Local Authority advisers, these sessions give you the clarity and direction to plan ahead with confidence.
Strategic Leadership: Setting Direction, Strengthening Practice
A new academic year brings fresh priorities, and the focus on Early Years and Key Stage 1 from the DfE and Ofsted shows no sign of slowing. Our Autumn Senior Leader Briefing helps you start the year clear on what’s changing and confident in how to respond.
We’ll work through the latest national updates and what they mean for leadership and classroom practice, from the continued spotlight on the Reception year to the implications of recent policy and inspection developments. As always, we’ll translate the guidance into practical, strategic next steps for you and your team.
Hosted by our Senior Curriculum Experts
Hosted by Phil Armstrong, Senior Education Lead, with guest speakers from Ofsted, the DfE, and other sector experts.
Phil Armstrong – Senior Education Lead
Phil has 20+ years’ experience across early years and primary education, including teaching, leadership, and headship roles. He supports schools and settings with strategic leadership, school improvement, and national policy implementation.
Why attend?
- Stay up to date with national policy and inspection developments
- Gain clarity on expectations for Early Years and KS1
- Access strategic insight to support leadership decision-making
- Connect with wider sector thinking and professional dialogue
Who it’s aimed at
- Senior Leaders in schools and settings
- MAT or Trust leaders
- Local Authority advisers and coordinators
- Anyone supporting strategic leadership or operational planning in Early Years and KS1
Access the recording of our September 2026 Senior Leader Briefing and catch up on the latest updates impacting Early Years and Primary leaders.
Discover the key changes to EYFS 2026, Safeguarding Requirements, SEND reform, EYFS Profile data, Ofsted priorities, Pupil Premium, Inclusion, and School Improvement.
Packed with expert analysis and practical leadership insights, this recording will help you understand what has changed, what matters most, and the actions you need to take.