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Ofsted-Ready: The Headteacher’s Inspection Preparation Pack (2025–2026 Edition)

Four expertly designed tools to make your school inspection-ready for 2025 and 2026.

This comprehensive and fully editable resource pack brings together everything senior leaders need to prepare for Ofsted’s latest School Inspection Report Cards and Toolkits. Whether you’re a new headteacher, an experienced leader, or supporting school improvement across a trust, these four documents will ensure clarity, consistency, and confidence.

Included in this pack:

📞 The Headteacher’s Phone Call Preparation Guide
Step-by-step prompt sheet for the initial Ofsted call — including key data, curriculum, 51ºÚÁÏ, and pupil group discussion points.

🗂 SEF (Self-Evaluation Form) – Aligned to Ofsted Report Cards & Toolkits
Structured self-evaluation with editable examples for each judgement area, fully updated for the 2025/26 inspection cycle.

✅ SEF Tick List Tool
Quick-reference RAG-rated checklist to audit strengths and areas for development across all Ofsted domains — ideal for SLT and governors.

📈 SIP (School Improvement Plan) Template – Fully Inspection-Aligned
Strategic school improvement plan template directly mapped to Ofsted’s latest priorities and report card framework.

NB: These are templates with examples only in the SIP