This year's one day in-person summit will explore creative strategies for achieving excellence in early years education to deliver life-long benefits for young learners.

Education leaders, policy makers and child development experts will discuss the meaning of ‘reception readiness’ and what effective early intervention looks like. We will also address the challenges related to assessment practices and transition data, considering the latest research findings on key factors driving children’s progress, and sharing practical examples of good practice.

By joining this summit, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain insight into the policy and research that is shaping early years education
• Explore the unique challenges for trust leaders, headteachers, and directors of early years and gain practical strategies and guidance to take back to your colleagues
• Benefit from shared experiences and lessons learned by education leaders in different settings across the country to inform the practices in your own
• Participate in a constructive professional dialogue with your peers and leading experts in the field
• Connect with other CST community members to build your professional network.