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EARLY BIRD PRICE £175 + VAT until 30.11.25
As Ofsted’s new inspection framework for 2026 reshapes how settings are judged, early years leaders must be ready to respond with confidence and clarity. Preparing for Inspection in Early Years 2026 brings together leading experts to unpack the latest developments, highlight what’s changing, and provide practical insight into how your setting can thrive under the new expectations. From curriculum and teaching to inclusion, safeguarding, and leadership, this event offers the knowledge and tools you need to strengthen your practice ahead of inspection.
Designed specifically for senior professionals, this essential one-day conference combines keynote expertise with interactive discussion and reflection. You’ll gain first-hand guidance on the new inspection priorities, explore effective strategies for improvement, and learn how to evidence impact across your provision. Whether you’re leading a large nursery group or a single setting, you’ll leave equipped with practical frameworks, renewed confidence, and a clear action plan to ensure your team — and your children — flourish in 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 the key changes within the 2026 Ofsted inspection framework and their implications for early years settings.
Identify what inspectors will focus on across the new judgement areas, particularly Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion and Equity, and Safeguarding.
Develop strategies to embed a strong culture of continuous improvement through reflective practice and robust self-evaluation.
Strengthen approaches to curriculum design and delivery that clearly demonstrate impact on children’s learning and development.
Enhance inclusive practices to ensure all children, including those with SEND and additional needs, thrive within an equitable learning environment.
Prepare for increased scrutiny around safeguarding by understanding changes to guidance and evidencing a culture of vigilance and care.
Foster staff wellbeing and resilience to manage the emotional and professional impact of inspections effectively.
Collaborate with peers to share practical solutions and current challenges in inspection readiness and quality leadership.
