Curriculum & Teaching: Moving Towards Exceptional Practice
A reflective early years resource designed to help leaders, managers and practitioners strengthen curriculum and teaching practice with confidence.
This practical guide breaks down Ofsted language into realistic, meaningful and achievable practice that can be used within everyday nursery environments. Instead of overwhelming checklists and complicated terminology, this resource focuses on what exceptional curriculum and teaching genuinely looks like in practice.
Inside the resource you’ll find:
Guidance on moving from expected practice towards strong and exceptional practice
Practical examples of high-quality teaching and interactions
Support with understanding curriculum intent and implementation
Reflective questions for leaders and practitioners
Examples of strong and exceptional practice
Guidance around communication and language, inclusive practice and responsive teaching
Support for reflective leadership and continuous improvement
Perfect for:
Nursery managers
Deputy managers
Room leaders
Early years practitioners
Settings preparing for inspection
Reflective practice and staff development
Created to support settings in building confident teams, meaningful teaching approaches and ambitious learning experiences for all children.