Document Title: Personal Development Audit – Self-Evaluation Framework for Schools
Purpose:
This editable audit tool is designed for SLT, PSHE/RSE leads, and Ofsted preparation. It allows schools to evaluate their provision across key personal development areas, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and best practices.
Covers:
Extracurricular Provision: Range, quality, inclusion, uptake tracking (e.g. SEND, disadvantaged, LGBTQ+)
Equality & Diversity: Respect for protected characteristics, discussion of diverse beliefs, and inclusion
Health & Wellbeing: Physical and mental health, RSE, exploitation awareness, digital safety
Careers Education: Gatsby Benchmarks, employer engagement, post-16 readiness
SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural): Reflective opportunities, values education, British values
RSE & Safeguarding: Consent, abuse, online safety, sexual harassment, policy alignment
British Values: Rule of law, democracy, tolerance, student voice, active citizenship
Protected Characteristics: Inclusion, legal rights, reasonable adjustments, faith vs equality tensions
Use it to:
Prepare for Ofsted inspections under the “Personal Development” judgment
Audit and improve your provision
Identify and document key strengths, gaps, and action points
Demonstrate impact and planning with clear “Evidence” boxes