Upcoming Briefings
Late Autumn Briefing 2026
Monday 30th November | 1pm – 3pm
£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.
Looking Ahead: The National Picture for Early Years and Key Stage 1
As the autumn term draws to a close, this briefing will take stock of the national picture for Early Years and Key Stage 1 and consider what it means for leaders planning for 2027. With policy continuing to evolve, inclusion and SEND high on the national agenda, and expectations around curriculum, assessment and school improvement developing, leaders need a clear view of what is changing, what may come next, and how best to respond.
Drawing on policy updates, inspection developments, and research and sector intelligence, we will identify the issues shaping the landscape and translate national messages into practical priorities for leaders and their teams.
Designed for school leaders, MAT colleagues, local authority advisers and early years leaders. This session will bring clarity to the national picture and explore the implications for practice, provision and strategic planning.
Late Autumn Briefing 2026
Monday 30th Nov 2026 | 1pm – 3pm
£85.00 (exc. VAT) per person
Hosted by a Senior Curriculum Expert
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.
Who it’s aimed at
- Headteachers and Senior Leaders
- Early Years Leaders
- Key Stage 1 Leaders
- MAT and Trust Leaders
- Local Authority Advisors
- School Improvement Professionals
The Briefing will explore:
- Current Department for Education developments and their implications for Early Years and Key Stage 1.
- National developments in inclusion, SEND, and support for vulnerable children.
- The continuing focus on Reception, including implications for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and transition.
- Ofsted updates and changes across the wider inspection landscape.
- Developments in assessment, accountability, and reporting across the EYFS and Key Stage 1.
- Research, publications, and national conversations influencing policy and practice.
- Strategic priorities for schools, trusts and local authorities planning for the year ahead.
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.
Previous Briefing
Thursday 24th September 2026
Early Autumn Briefing