Building Brilliant Beginnings: Strategic Leadership in the EYFS

Building Brilliant Beginnings: Strategic Leadership in the EYFS

June 9, 2025 · 1h 0m · Season 3 · Episode 25

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Kate Eastwood discusses strategic leadership and curriculum development in early years education.

Are you responsible for leading impactful improvement in the EYFS? In this episode, Kate Eastwood, Director of Early Years at Quest Trust, shares her focus development projects to establish a progressive curriculum, embed effective provision and to expand Nursery provision with the DfE funding. The discussion explores the implementation and impact of a high-quality text curriculum and the importance of creating inspiring learning environments which connect to the curriculum. Hear key leadership messages about the value of CPD, collaboration, ongoing evaluation and strategic planning in achieving educational excellence in the early years.  Tune in to reflect on leading change through collaboration, strategy, and professional growth.

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