{"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":"Inspection Reflections: A Headteachers’ Firsthand Experience of Ofsted","slug":"inspection-reflections-a-headteachers-firsthand-experience-of-ofsted","published_at":"2026-03-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/inspection-reflections-a-headteachers-firsthand-experience-of-ofsted","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011","url":"https://rsurg4ow36ezrmuplnf9rn.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5fee287b-bc9c-4a82-9740-195a0fa48143.mp3","summary":"Are you keen to find out about Ofsted inspection under the new Inspection Framework? Hear from Andy Kitchen, Headteacher at Stafford Leys Primary School as he shares his recent experience of an Ofsted inspection. With invaluable information about the initial phone call through to day one inspection activities and the shaping of second day lines of enquiry. Andy talks through the ongoing professional discussion and reflection opportunities over the course of the process. He discusses preparation strategies, key focus areas including inclusion and early years, and how to own the process to showcase the school's strengths. He offers honest thoughts and practical suggestions to help leaders navigate inspection with clarity and purpose. An invaluable discussion for school leaders looking to approach Ofsted with confidence and lead their team through the process effectively.","meta_description":"Are you keen to find out about Ofsted inspection under the new Inspection Framework? Hear from Andy Kitchen, Headteacher at Stafford Leys Primary School a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5229,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/episodes/inspection-reflections-a-headteachers-firsthand-experience-of-ofsted/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/inspection-reflections-a-headteachers-firsthand-experience-of-ofsted.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}