{"podcast":{"title":"Head-to-Head Podcast","slug":"head-to-head-podcast-6743011","podcast_index_feed_id":6743011,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/rsurg4ow36ezrmuplnf9rn/","website_url":"https://rsurg4ow36ezrmuplnf9rn.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b056a1ef-fd67-45f7-891d-e84abf52821f/qkL-P3QZkgWd6uE6838LviBH.jpg","author":"Early Excellence","episode_count":40,"summary":"Listen and connect with real Headteachers and School Leaders right here. Join Sarah Carey, School Improvement Lead at Early Excellence, as she explores a range of hot topics in Primary and Early Years Education. Developed by Headteachers, with Headteachers for Headteachers, they are perfect if you’re seeking to discover the realities of school inspection and impactful school improvement strategies. These genuine, honest and engaging conversations will share crucial information, offer support and reassurance. So, whether you’re keen to hear about real Ofsted experiences, or you’re looking for clarity and direction with your strategic improvement priorities, then these ‘Head-to- Head’ podcasts will be an invaluable tool to impact on both your thinking and strategy.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-15T16:24:49.092046+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011"},"episode":{"title":"Expanding Nursery Provision & the School Based Nursery Grant","slug":"expanding-nursery-provision-the-school-based-nursery-grant","published_at":"2025-11-11T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/expanding-nursery-provision-the-school-based-nursery-grant","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011","url":"https://rsurg4ow36ezrmuplnf9rn.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3dd694e6-e0d6-4160-8d7c-9f8c09662ebf.mp3","summary":"Are you considering expanding your nursery provision and exploring the School Based Nursery Grant application process? In this episode, Deputy Headteacher Abbas Jaffer shares the journey of expanding the 2YO nursery provision at Minet Infant and Nursery School using the Government’s School Based Nursery Grant. He reflects on the vision and values that underpin their early years practice and the early successes following the expansion to offer new 2YO provision. With invaluable information about the expansion as a whole and great insights about the grant application process – it’s a must listen for any leader looking to expand their nursery provision in school. Tune in to hear about a successful nursery expansion journey! Episode Links Discover how Early Excellence can Support you with your Bid for the School-Based Nursery Grant Read Case Studies from Schools Who Were Successful in Phase 1 of the School-Based Nursery Grant Explore More About the School or Arrange a Visit","meta_description":"Are you considering expanding your nursery provision and exploring the School Based Nursery Grant application process? In this episode, Deputy Headteacher…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2221,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/episodes/expanding-nursery-provision-the-school-based-nursery-grant/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/expanding-nursery-provision-the-school-based-nursery-grant.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}