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.
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A full guidance pack about how to run a primary writing moderation staff meeting, including the steps that an English subject leader or a curriculum leader could take to successfully plan the meeting. This will help you to organise your thoughts, including how to communicate exactly what staff need to bring and how to organise the paperwork you’ll need so there’s no last minute rushing required!
The guidance and resources are built on the KS1 and KS2 teacher assessment framework for pupils in year 2 and 6 respectively, allowing staff to work through each writing moderation checklist and moderate judgements for the teacher assessment data they’ll need to submit.
For teachers in other year groups, there are moderation statements built from the programme of study in the English national curriculum so staff can moderate their assessment judgements but also look for gaps in learning within each key stage in order to support their lesson planning.
This pack is suitable for English subject leaders, curriculum leaders or those with responsibility for assessment or the quality of education will benefit from this pack to give them head space when planning out vital moderation meetings across the year. Senior leaders and headteachers will also find it useful to support new English subject leaders in running their first moderation meeting.
Key questions answered:
What is moderation?
What is a moderation meeting?
How is the local authority involved in writing moderation?
Why is moderation important?
What role do subject or curriculum leaders play in moderation?
When is the best time to do writing moderation?
How does moderation work for different year groups in a primary setting?
What do I need to do when planning a moderation meeting?
What should I do during the moderation meeting?
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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.
This pack is available on our website for £15 - Honeyguide SLS.
A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the leadership and management 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 leadership and management 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 and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted leadership and management judgement area.
Have you conducted a leadership and management audit before? Wondering where to begin or wanting to ensure you cover all areas of leadership and management in the Education Inspection Framework (EIF)?
Conducting a leadership and management audit in a school setting can be a complex process and it’s important to approach it in a systematic and thorough manner. Gather the views from all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents, carers and governors, as well as evaluate your school vision and strategy, culture and ethos, staff and pupil development and wellbeing, and the impact and support of the governing body.
When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including:
A 13-page guidance 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:
Leadership and Management Audit
Leadership and Management Action Plan
Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids
Leadership and Management Document Checklist
Leadership and Management Question Bank, containing over 40 reflective questions that you and your team can use to find out stakeholders views about leadership and management in your school.
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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.
This pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide SLS.
A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the curriculum and quality of education 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 curriculum and quality of education and to provide recommendations for improvement.
This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, curriculum leaders and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted quality of education judgement area and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the curriculum and quality of education in the setting.
Have you conducted a curriculum and quality of education audit before? Wondering where to begin or wanting to ensure you cover all areas of the quality of education in the Education Inspection Framework (EIF)? A quality of education audit can be a valuable tool for schools to evaluate and improve their educational offer and to support pupil learning and achievement. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of the school’s educational practices, identifies areas for improvement, and establishes a clear roadmap for continuous improvement. It also allows you to gather the views from all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents, carers and governors, as well as evaluate your school curriculum intent, implementation and impact.
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 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.
Updated in line with the 2024 Ofsted handbook changes. This pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide-sls.co.uk
A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you navigate what the pre-inspection Ofsted phone call will entail and ensure your team is prepared for an upcoming inspection. From the pre-inspection call to the moment the inspectors arrive (and everything in between!) this pack will provide you with hints and tips as to what might be useful for you to do, say and have at hand as that phone rings.
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 for when that call comes through.
Ofsted is spoken about at great length, but we often don’t know what to expect until we are in the moment. This pack helps to break away from the myths and rumours and focuses on what will really take place, allowing you to prepare for an Ofsted inspection at your own pace.
When you make your purchase, you’ll receive a ZIP file containing the whole pack, including:
A 16 -page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance and information you need on how the Ofsted phone call process works.
5 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include:
Example Ofsted Phone Call Questions with over 30 potential questions to discuss
Ofsted Phone Call Crib Sheet
Notification List - to have at hand when Ofsted do call so you can quickly inform all necessary parties.
Pre-Inspection Documentation Checklist
Ofsted Folder Checklist
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more.
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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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of Safeguarding in your setting, a good starting point is a Safeguarding Audit, followed up with a Safeguarding Action Plan. This Safeguarding Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Policies and Procedures, Staff Awareness, Roles and Training, Governing Body, Communication, Reporting and Record Keeping, Recruitment, Selection and the Single Central Record (SCR), Site Management, On-Site Safety and Off-Site Safety, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for all senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, assistant heads, pastoral leads and designated safeguarding leads (DSL). This may also be a good tool to use with a safeguarding link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of safeguarding as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
Our full safeguarding audit pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide SLS.
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit our website 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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in your setting, a good starting point is a Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Audit, followed up with a Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Policies and Procedures, Pupil Support and Wellbeing, Staff Training, Development and Recruitment, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Community Engagement and Learning Environment, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, assistant heads and pastoral leads. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Pack includes this and so much more. It’s available on our website for £15 - Honeyguide SLS
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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of personal development in your setting, a good starting point is a Personal Development Audit, followed up with a Personal Development Action Plan. This Personal Development Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Vision and Strategy, Curriculum and Resources, Preparing Pupils and Support, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development (SMSC) and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, assistant heads and pastoral leads. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of personal development as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
Our Personal Development Audit pack including this and so much more can be purchased for £15 from our website Honeyguide SLS.
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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of behaviour and attitudes in your setting, a good starting point is a Behaviour and Attitudes Audit, followed up with a Behaviour and Attitudes Action Plan. This Behaviour and Attitudes Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Climate, Culture and Ethos, Pupil Behaviour, Engagement and Motivation, Parent and Carer Voice and Community Engagement, Staff Voice and Development, Policies and Procedures, Pupil Voice, Learning Environment and Attendance, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, assistant heads and behaviour and welfare leads. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of behaviour and attitudes as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information.
Our behaviour and attitudes pack is available on our website for £15
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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of mental health and wellbeing provision in your setting, a good starting point is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Audit, followed up with a Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan. This Mental Health and Wellbeing Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Leadership and Management, Ethos and Environment, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Enabling Pupil Voice, Staff Development, Identifying Need and Monitoring Interventions, Working With Parents and Carers, Targeted Support, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads and assistant heads, as well as mental health first aiders, leads and advocates. This may also be a good tool to use with a mental health and wellbeing link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of leadership and management in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information.
Our mental health and wellbeing pack is available on our website for £15
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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of education in your setting, a good starting point is a curriculum and Quality of Education Audit, followed up with a Quality of Education action plan. This Quality of Education Audit resource is broken down into sections, including intent, implementation and impact, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, assistant heads and curriculum leaders. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of the quality of education as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
Our full Curriculum and Quality of Education Pack can be purchased for £15 from our website Honeyguide SLS
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.
If you’re unsure about the quality of leadership and management in your setting, a good starting point is a Leadership and Management Audit, followed up with a Leadership and Management action plan. This Leadership and Management Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Vision and Strategy, Culture and Ethos, Staff and Pupil Development and Wellbeing and Governing Body, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads and assistant heads. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of leadership and management in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
Our Leadership and Management Audit Pack includes this and so much more. Available from our site for £15. Get yours on our website Honeyguide SLS.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively. Our full Ofsted Preparation Pack includes this and so much more.
Visit 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.
An annual safeguarding report to governors has a dual function:
It generates a report for the governing body, allowing them to monitor the school’s safeguarding practices and ensure adherence to the statutory guidance outlined in the KCSIE.
It enables the governing body to verify that the school is fulfilling its safeguarding obligations and provides supporting evidence for Ofsted inspectors during assessments of safeguarding practice.
Utilise our Annual Safeguarding Report to Governors to ensure you share a summary of appropriate safeguarding information each year to keep governors up to date. This fully editable word document template enables you to share information such as DSL, safer recruitment, staff training including prevent duty, information on new starters, volunteers and visitors, single central record (SCR), policies and procedures, curriculum and online safety, referrals and multi-agency work and more in an easy to read and digest format.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school safeguarding processes and procedures? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school equality, diversity and inclusion? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school personal development? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school behaviour and attitudes? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the mental health and wellbeing? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school curriculum and quality of education? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.
Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school leadership and management? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease.
These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement.
This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively.
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.