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Preparing for Inspection in Early Years 2025

Wed, 7 May 2025

Virtual, Online

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EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2025 - £175 + VAT

From September 2025 Ofsted will be making significant changes to the Inspection Framework, including the introduction of a new report card system. These changes will require a fresh approach to inspections, curriculum delivery, and demonstrating impact. Join us at this one-day conference to gain the insights and tools you need to stay ahead. With keynotes from award-winning consultants, industry leaders, and safeguarding experts, this event is designed to help you confidently navigate the new expectations and elevate the quality of your provision.

This event offers invaluable strategies to prepare your team, children, and parents for inspection success while embedding continuous improvement across your setting. Hear from renowned speakers on topics ranging from curriculum development and safeguarding to inclusive education and reflective practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, network with peers, and ensure your setting is ready to meet the challenges of the new inspection landscape.

Who should attend?

Nursery Managers and Owner, Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Professionals, Headteachers and other members of the SLT.

This conference will enable you to:

  • Understand Upcoming Changes to the Ofsted Framework: Gain insight into the proposed changes to the Early Years Inspection Framework, including the introduction of a report card system, and learn how to prepare effectively for September 2025.

  • Prepare for Inspection Success: Learn practical strategies to prepare staff, children, and parents for Ofsted inspections, dispelling common myths and ensuring readiness.

  • Embed Continuous Improvement: Develop skills to implement and enhance self-evaluation practices and foster a culture of reflective practice within your team.

  • Deliver a High-Quality Curriculum: Explore how to create and deliver an ambitious curriculum that supports children’s development and meets Ofsted’s expectations.

  • Showcase Impact Through Play-Based Learning: Understand how play-based learning supports child development and how to evidence its impact during inspections.

  • Promote Inclusive Education: Learn practical strategies to adapt your setting for inclusive practices, ensuring all children, including those with additional needs, feel supported and valued.

  • Work Effectively with Families: Enhance collaboration with parents and carers to strengthen safeguarding, inclusion, and overall child development.

  • Improve Safeguarding Practices: Gain confidence in implementing robust safeguarding policies, engaging parents in safeguarding, and addressing welfare requirements effectively.

  • Develop Reflective Practitioners: Discover ways to empower staff to reflect on and improve their practice to achieve better outcomes for children and align with Ofsted standards.

  • Prepare Your Team for Inspections: Understand how to build a cohesive, inspection-ready team capable of demonstrating excellence in leadership, management, and provision.

  • Align Practices with Ofsted Expectations: Learn how to evidence the quality of your setting’s education and demonstrate compliance with key Ofsted standards.

Speakers include:

Michael Freeston

Director of Quality Improvement
Early Years Alliance

Mr Neil Farmer

School and Early Years Consultancy and Support
Neil Farmer School Excellence

Kim Martin

Early Years Consultant, Trainer, and Coach
Hopscotch Early Years Consultancy

Sue Asquith

Award winning freelance International Early Childhood Consultant

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate your product, system or service
  • Network and engage with your key audience  
  • Generate new business leads
  • Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
  • Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
  • Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments  

Enquire

Contact Carolyn Goodbody for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Fee Options

Virtual NHS, Schools, Care and Public Sector

£175.00

(£210.00)

(Prices in brackets include VAT)

Discounts

Additional delegate discount:

A discount of 15% will be applied to fees for any extra delegates.

Online discount:

A discount of 10% will be applied if you pay using the website.

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