{"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":"Transforming Reception Baseline Assessment","slug":"transforming-reception-baseline-assessment","published_at":"2026-08-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/transforming-reception-baseline-assessment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/head-to-head-podcast-6743011","url":"https://rsurg4ow36ezrmuplnf9rn.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06a39d6c-3e6b-4210-afbd-da6da8fc461c.mp3","summary":"From start points and narratives to informing teaching and learning - does your Reception Baseline Assessment actually tell you what you need to know? ​In this episode Emma Doran, from Whitefield Primary School, shares how she and her team rethought EYFS assessment from the ground up. Emma candidly discusses her thoughts about EExREC, through the eyes of both a leader and teacher. She reflects on the value of a using a tool centred around child development to build a holistic view of each child. Emma talks through how the team was trained, how the EExREC data reshaped provision and curriculum, the real impact on children's learning and development and the onward use of the EExREC suite to support transition to Year 1. If you're wondering whether your early years assessment is capturing what really matters, this episode is for you.","meta_description":"From start points and narratives to informing teaching and learning - does your Reception Baseline Assessment actually tell you what you need to know? ​In…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2838,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/head-to-head-podcast-6743011/episodes/transforming-reception-baseline-assessment/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/transforming-reception-baseline-assessment.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}