An essential ally for school leaders at all levels. Comprehensively planned CPD, reliable resource packs and extensive guidance created with you in mind.
An essential ally for school leaders at all levels. Comprehensively planned CPD, reliable resource packs and extensive guidance created with you in mind.
Thinking about how well your school communicates and interacts with parents and carers? Are you wanting to improve parent communication and engagement? This bundle supports this school improvement process, providing prompts and checklists to get you thinking about how you can enhance parental engagement in your school.
Included in this bundle:
Parent Engagement Audit - great for auditing your current processes to pinpoint your strengths and areas for development.
Parent Engagement Action Plan - use it to create a plan based on your audit.
Parent Engagement Checklist - perfect for ideas of tangible actions you can take at different points in the school year to enhance parental engagement
What if I want to survey parents and have access to more templates?
We’ve got a great pack for this - it covers surveying staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders. It also includes a worked example on how to analyse survey data. You can find it here: School Stakeholder Survey Pack on Honeyguide SLS
This pack is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15.
Looking to induct new staff members successfully into your team? Whether you’re wondering how to ensure a smooth transition into your setting or want to provide provision that aids staff retention, this Staff Induction Pack can support you throughout the process.
This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you plan and prepare an effective induction offer and support your thinking throughout the integration and role preparation stages. Among the templates included are six different supportive checklists to prepare appointed staff members for their new role plus two detailed skills audits for middle and senior leaders.
In this pack, you’ll explore how to design your induction programme, consider what to include in your induction policy and handbook, and the benefits of being mindful to the needs of existing and new staff members during integration into the team. We’ve also included some elements to consider when appointing an induction co-ordinator and what the role will entail. This pack also gives an overview of how to best prepare your new colleague for their new role, including how to lead and manage a successful handover.
This pack is useful for headteachers, senior leaders, induction co-ordinators, ECT mentors, DSLs and all other staff members involved in the induction of new staff members. This pack is also useful for the governing body or trust leaders to ensure the induction programme provided is comprehensive from the beginning and supports staff retention.
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
This pack is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15.
Looking to recruit a new assistant or deputy headteacher? Or are you looking to apply for a role? Whether you’re wondering how to prepare for the recruitment, selection and interview process or want to ensure you have all of the documentation at hand, this Assistant and Deputy Headteacher Interview Pack can support you throughout the process.
This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you plan and prepare before the recruitment process begins and supports your thinking throughout the shortlisting, interview and appointment stages.
In this pack you will explore how to design your recruitment timeline, consider what to include in the job description and person specification for the role and how to lead and manage an effective shortlisting process, including who to have on your interview panel. We’ve also included some elements to consider to ensure your new employee has a smooth induction into their new role once they begin.
This pack is suitable for headteachers and members of the governing body leading recruitment processes. This pack is also useful for aspiring assistant and deputy headteachers wishing to develop their understanding of the interview process and progressing to leadership.
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) mentor looking to provide exceptional support? Look no further! With Honeyguide’s comprehensive Teachers’ Standards and the ECF reference guide, you can confidently compare the Teachers’ Standards and the Early Career Framework (ECF) statements - ideal for supporting observations, development and discussions about teaching & learning with new ECTs.
Thisn 15-page fully editable reference guide is designed to support ECT mentors and ECTs themselves by comparing the relevant Teachers’ Standards to the statements in the Early Career Framework. It aligns the two key documents for school leaders that underpin the support entitlement for the ECT - the Teachers’ Standards and Early Career Framework.
You may wish to use it to underpin professional dialogue when meeting with your ECT or when observing the ECT so you can provide tailored support pathways afterwards. You can also align the document with your school’s chosen ECF programme provider to focus on key statements and areas. Highlighting sections can help you focus mentoring and coaching conversations around the ECF, ensuring the ECT is well supported.
There’s a handy tracker at the end of the document, where you can tick off key areas the ECT is focusing on. This can help to inform progress reviews and lets you keep tabs on areas of the Teachers’ Standards and the ECF that you’ve not dedicated time to yet.
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Waiting for the Ofsted phone call, worried you aren’t ‘ready’ or wondering what you should do next? As a school leader, you understand the importance of ensuring that your school provides the best possible education for your pupils. Ofsted inspections play a role in evaluating the quality of education and services provided by your school, and this pack is designed to share valuable insights into the entire Ofsted inspection process, including the latest updates and requirements, tips for preparing your school for inspection and strategies for supporting and upskilling your team. With this pack, you’ll feel confident and well-prepared for your next Ofsted inspection.
For more information about the 107 page PDF and 56 templates included in this pack, please visit our website Honeyguide SLS.
A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you navigate your school improvement journey and ensure you and your team are prepared for an upcoming Ofsted inspection. The pack includes detailed information and resources on action planning and improvement as well as guidance on the pre-Ofsted inspection phone call and background preparation plus an extensive range of audits to ensure compliance.
Throughout the pack, we’ll explain concepts, guide your thinking and provide scaffolds so you can focus on adapting everything to the needs of your pupils and staff, saving your valuable time and allowing you to be confident and well-prepared for when that call comes through.
This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of not only the Ofsted process, but also how to support your school improvement journey. If you’ve never experienced an Ofsted inspection in a leadership position or one under the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), or if you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin, then this pack can support you throughout the preparation process. This pack is also suitable for experienced school leaders.
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
This resource is currently on sale on our website for £15, visit Honeyguide SLS.
Looking to review your school safeguarding policies, procedures and processes? Safeguarding is a crucial aspect of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, and with the information and resources in this pack, you can feel confident and well-prepared to audit this area to assist your continuing school improvement journey. Containing statutory guidance from the latest KCSIE, this audit pack allows both new and experienced leaders to ensure all school safeguarding procedures are robust.
This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you to audit the safeguarding practices, policies and procedures in your setting. This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s safeguarding provision and to provide recommendations for improvement.
Throughout the pack, we’ll explain concepts, guide your thinking and provide scaffolds if you need them so you can focus on adapting everything to the needs of your pupils and staff, allowing you to be confident and well-prepared before, during and after conducting an audit.
This pack is useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of safeguarding, and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the provision and opportunities in the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders.
When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including:
A 22-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need.
16 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include:
Safeguarding Audit
Safeguarding Action Plan
Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids
Safeguarding Document Checklist
Safeguarding Question Bank
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit our website Honeyguide SLS for further information.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Looking to review your website and policies, procedures and processes of Ofsted key judgement areas? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach to recruitment? Thinking about leading change in your setting? Utilise this pack and feel confident and well-prepared to audit leadership and management, quality of education, safeguarding, personal development, behaviour and attitudes (and more!) to assist your continuing school improvement journey - perfect for new and experienced leaders alike. The pack will also provide recommendations for improvement, as well as how to audit and monitor your school website for compliance and recruitment processes and procedures, including safer recruitment and your single central record (SCR).
This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you audit a range of areas in your setting, in line with the recommendation of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF). This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s:
leadership and management
quality of education, safeguarding
personal development
behaviour and attitudes
mental health and wellbeing
SEND
equality, diversity and inclusion
This pack is useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted framework and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the provision across the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders. You can see more on our website - Honeyguide SLS.
When you make your purchase, you’ll receive a ZIP file containing the whole pack, including:
A 50 page Pack PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need.
38 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include:
Individual audits and action plans for:
leadership and management
quality of education, safeguarding
personal development
behaviour and attitudes
mental health and wellbeing
SEND
equality, diversity and inclusion
Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids
Document Checklists for each audit area, so you know the type of evidence you will need.
Question Banks for each audit area, containing over 50 reflective questions that you and your team can use to find out stakeholders’ views about that area in your school.
Policy Tracker
Website Compliance Checklist
Single Central Record Checklist
Safer Recruitment Checklist
Pre-employment Checklist
Embarking on the journey of headship is an exciting and transformative experience but one that can come with a lot of uncertainties at the beginning. We understand the challenges and aspirations of new school leaders like you. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive document. It’s designed to guide you through the first few crucial stages of your new role as headteacher or head of school. Allow us to take the pressure off by supporting your thinking in your exciting new role!
Broken down into sections - before you begin, your first few weeks, first half-term and term, you can feel ready and prepared for what’s ahead.
Themes covered in this comprehensive document include:
School Improvement
Building Relationships
Governance and External Advisors
Policies and Procedures
Network Building
Personal and Professional Development
Personal Life
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
This pack is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15.
Thinking of conducting surveys to support school improvement and aid you and your team in leading change? Whether you’re hoping to gather feedback about a particular area of your school, aiming for an overall summary or unsure where to begin, this School Stakeholder Survey Pack can support you throughout the process.
This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you design and administer surveys, audit your provision, assess the wellbeing of your staff and pupils and interpret your findings with clear direction and purpose.
Also included is a step-by-step data-focussed worked example on a real-life stakeholder survey around behaviour, bullying and pupil safety. Use it to upskill yourself and your team and be sure to run through the type of questions Ofsted will ask parents, staff and pupils so you can triangulate all of the evidence and aid your school improvement journey.
This pack is useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of planning, preparing, administering and analysing feedback and data. This is also a highly useful opportunity to support professional development for middle leaders who may wish to utilise this pack to survey their areas of responsibility.
Included when you download this pack is:
A 24 page Pack PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need.
A comprehensive Worked Example on Analysing and Triangulating Survey Data.
17 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include:
Survey Templates
CPD Survey
Survey Feedback Action Plan
Survey Letter Templates
Pre-Survey Checklist
Parent Engagement Audit
Parent Engagement Action Plan
Parent Engagement Checklist
Parent and Carer Survey Next Steps
Question Banks on:
Leadership and Management
Quality of Education
Personal Development
Behaviour and Attitudes
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
SEND
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Looking to improve and refine your parent engagement and involvement? Wondering what you can do to further encourage parent engagement or want to know where your gaps are? This fully editable Parent Engagement Audit and Action Plan will walk you through everything you need to consider.
Looking at increasing parent engagement -take a look at our checklist too!
This audit and action plan form part of a larger pack on surveying school stakeholders, which you can download for £10 from our website Honeyguide SLS.
For more resources, visit Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Are you seeking to recruit a deputy headteacher or applying for a deputy headteacher role? This model Deputy Headteacher Job Description gives you a good starting point to know what the role will entail, including role responsibilities and duties. Accompanied with a person specification for the role, you will be ready to begin your recruitment process.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for deputy headteacher interview tasks or wondering what they may entail, take a look at our other resources.
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This ‘meet with pupils’ task requires the candidate to listen, build a rapport with pupils and establish an open dialogue while remaining considerate of the thoughts and feelings of pupils. Additionally, this task will assess and take into consideration pupil views and staff observations.
This fully editable resource is useful for those recruiting for an assistant headteacher or deputy headteacher position, as well as those applying as a candidate for the role to help prepare for the interview. Included in this resource is a pupil question and answer sheet as well as a staff record sheet.
Looking for more interview tasks, take a look at our other options or interview task bundle.
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Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Looking to improve and refine your parent engagement and involvement? Wondering what you can do to further encourage parent engagement? This checklist will help you to consider what you can do at the beginning of the school year and ongoing, to improve and enhance parent engagement and involvement.
Looking to see where the gaps are in your provision? Take a look at our parent engagement audit and action plan here.
This parent engagement checklist forms part of a larger pack on surveying school stakeholders, which you can download for £10 from our website
For more resources, visit www.honeyguide-sls.co.uk
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Are you seeking to recruit an assistant headteacher or applying for an assistant headteacher role? This model Assistant Headteacher Job Description gives you a good starting point to know what the role will entail, including role responsibilities and duties. Accompanied with a person specification for the role, you will be ready to begin your recruitment process.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for assistant headteacher interview tasks or wondering what they may entail, take a look at our other resources.
For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Considering sending out surveys or questionnares to parents, carers and staff? Wondering what you need to think about beforehand? This mini pack shares a pre-survey checklist so you have everything you need, survey letter templates to inform parents, carers and staff of an upcoming survey and provide feedback, and considerations for what to do following the feedback analysis. We’ve also included some survey templates for you to send the surveys out on.
Looking for questions? Have a look at the range of questions we have here for parents, pupils and staff on a wide range of areas, covering all aspects as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This survey information forms part of a larger pack on surveying school stakeholders, which you can download for £10 from our website Honeyguide SLS.
For more resources, visit Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Due to hold an English moderation meeting? Needing to organise it all yourself?
Utilise this English moderation meeting checklist to ensure you have thought of everything you need to, and our email template so that you can inform colleagues of everything they will need to bring with them in good time.
These two fully editable word document resources are suitable for English leads, curriculum coordinators and senior leaders.
Our full Primary English Writing Moderation Pack can be found for £10 on our website Honeyguide SLS.
For more information, visit Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
This pack is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15.
Looking to review your school mental health and wellbeing policies, procedures and processes? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach?
As a school leader, you understand the importance of ensuring that your school provides the best possible support to promote the mental health and wellbeing of its pupils, staff and the wider school community. Support for mental health and wellbeing is of utmost importance as it directly influences the overall development and success of pupils, and with the information and resources in this pack, you can feel confident and well-prepared to audit this area and assist your continuing school improvement journey. Filled with useful points to consider, ways to move your thinking forward and covering the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) for mental health and wellbeing, this audit pack is useful for new and experienced leaders alike.
A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the mental health and wellbeing practices, policies and procedures in your setting. This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s mental health and wellbeing provision and to provide recommendations for improvement.
This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of mental health and wellbeing practices and seeking to assess and evaluate the support and provision in the setting.
When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including:
A 13-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need.
5 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include:
Mental Health Audit
Quality of Education Action Plan
Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids
Mental Health Document Checklist
Mental Health Question Bank
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more.
Visit our website for more information - Honeyguide SLS
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
This pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide SLS.
Looking to review your school behaviour and attitudes policies, procedures and processes? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach?
As a school leader, you understand the importance of ensuring that your school provides the best possible education for its pupils. Behaviour and attitudes are integral aspects of a positive and conducive learning environment, and with the information and resources in this pack, you can feel confident and well-prepared to audit this area and assist your continuing school improvement journey.
Filled with useful points to consider, ways to move your thinking forward and covering the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) for behaviour and attitudes, this audit pack is useful for new and experienced leaders alike.
A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the behaviour and attitudes practices, policies and procedures in your setting. This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s behaviour and attitudes provision and to provide recommendations for improvement.
Throughout the pack, we’ll explain concepts, guide your thinking and provide scaffolds if you need them so you can focus on adapting everything to the needs of your pupils and staff, allowing you to be confident and well-prepared before, during and after conducting an audit.
This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted behaviour and attitudes judgement area and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve behaviour and attitudes in the setting.
When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including:
A 13-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need.
5 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include:
Quality of Education Audit
Quality of Education Action Plan
Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids
Quality of Education Document Checklist
Quality of Education Question Bank
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit Honeyguide SLS for more information.
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
This CPD forms include:
CPD Self-Evaluation Form
CPD Participant Evaluation Form
Staff Career Development and Aspirations Survey
CPD Report to Governors
For more resources, visit out website honeyguide-sls.co.uk
Our CPD Planning and Preparation pack includes these forms and so much more to ensure you effectively plan, prepare and deliver professional development opportunities. Available at Honeyguide SLS
Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.
Wondering how you can support staff with ongoing safeguarding training or enhance your safeguarding training offer? This bundle, containing 12 unique safeguarding scenarios, is perfect to fulfil this need, providing you with real-life examples of situations your pupils and staff could face. With guided considerations for the DSL or safeguarding lead included, use these scenarios in staff meetings, INSET days or twilights so staff can discuss and respond, allowing you to feel confident in providing a robust safeguarding training offer.
This pack is available on our website for £15 Honeyguide-sls.co.uk
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that this resource addresses potentially sensitive and/or distressing subjects and is intended to be used for training purposes only. It may also contain strong language as well as terms, themes and content that depict child abuse, neglect and exploitation. All of this could elicit emotional responses and be triggering for staff using it. You must read the full resource before use and it is your duty to carefully assess its appropriateness based on your staff and your context. If you deem it to be suitable, you must ensure that adequate support is accessible for anyone who may be impacted by the content.
This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.