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Promoting Roald Dahl’s literary genius to Achieve an Exceeding rating  

Achieving an Exceeding Rating with Roald Dahl Day Activities 

Roald Dahl Day (13 September) can be celebrated in early childhood settings in ways that nurture imagination, play, and early literacy. With thoughtful planning, these activities can provide rich evidence for Exceeding practice across the National Quality Standard (NQS).

Top Tip, best Roald Dahl book for younger children 

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me is widely recognised as the most suitable Roald Dahl story for very young children. It is light, humorous, non-scary, and filled with opportunities for role play and imaginative storytelling.

Promoting Book Week 2025: “Book an Adventure” to Achieve an Exceeding Rating in Early Childhood Education

Book Week 2025, themed “Book an Adventure”, is a valuable opportunity for early childhood educators to celebrate the power of stories in shaping young minds. Book Week is more than a celebration of stories — when thoughtfully planned and embedded into your program, it becomes a powerful example of Exceeding practice under the NQS.