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.
For safeguarding training and upskilling purposes, we’ve created some examples of common safeguarding scenarios, with practical advice about how to respond to help you keep children safe. Ideal for INSET training, utilise this safeguarding scenario on Staff Concerns - Dismissing Child on Child Abuse with your team to discuss what the current concerns are, immediate next steps, further action and what could be done differently.
Every setting that works with or comes into contact with children will have different needs for safeguarding and child protection. Our safeguarding scenarios are designed to be used alongside your school safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Whether you’ve encountered a safeguarding issue or you want to make sure your team are prepared, our scenarios highlight the steps you should take and open up points for discussion and reflection as a team during CPD sessions and refreshers.
Looking for more scenarios? Check out the others we have on all areas of safeguarding as outlined in KCSIE on our website Honeyguide-SLS.co.uk
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and safeguarding 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.
For safeguarding training and upskilling purposes, we’ve created some examples of common safeguarding scenarios, with practical advice about how to respond to help you keep children safe. Ideal for INSET training, utilise this safeguarding scenario on Sexual Violence (Child on Child Abuse) with your team to discuss what the current concerns are, immediate next steps, further action and what could be done differently.
Every setting that works with or comes into contact with children will have different needs for safeguarding and child protection. Our safeguarding scenarios are designed to be used alongside your school safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Whether you’ve encountered a safeguarding issue or you want to make sure your team are prepared, our scenarios highlight the steps you should take and open up points for discussion and reflection as a team during CPD sessions and refreshers.
Looking for more scenarios? Check out the others we have on all areas of safeguarding as outlined in KCSIE on our website Honeyguide-SLS.co.uk
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and safeguarding 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.
For safeguarding training and upskilling purposes, we’ve created some examples of common safeguarding scenarios, with practical advice about how to respond to help you keep children safe. Ideal for INSET training, utilise this safeguarding scenario on CCE County Lines with your team to discuss what the current concerns are, immediate next steps, further action and what could be done differently.
Every setting that works with or comes into contact with children will have different needs for safeguarding and child protection. Our safeguarding scenarios are designed to be used alongside your school safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Whether you’ve encountered a safeguarding issue or you want to make sure your team are prepared, our scenarios highlight the steps you should take and open up points for discussion and reflection as a team during CPD sessions and refreshers.
Looking for more scenarios? Check out the others we have on all areas of safeguarding as outlined in KCSIE on our website Honeyguide-SLS.co.uk
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and safeguarding 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.
For safeguarding training and upskilling purposes, we’ve created some examples of common safeguarding scenarios, with practical advice about how to respond to help you keep children safe. Ideal for INSET training, utilise this safeguarding scenario on staffing with your team to discuss what the current concerns are, immediate next steps, further action and what could be done differently.
Every setting that works with or comes into contact with children will have different needs for safeguarding and child protection. Our safeguarding scenarios are designed to be used alongside your school safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Whether you’ve encountered a safeguarding issue or you want to make sure your team are prepared, our scenarios highlight the steps you should take and open up points for discussion and reflection as a team during CPD sessions and refreshers.
Looking for more scenarios? Check out the others we have on all areas of safeguarding as outlined in KCSIE.
For further support with safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit in our store or by visiting our website Honeyguide SLS.
You can find more 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.
For safeguarding training and upskilling purposes, we’ve created some examples of common safeguarding scenarios, with practical advice about how to respond to help you keep children safe. Ideal for INSET training, utilise this safeguarding scenario on CSE Child Sexual Exploitation with your team to discuss what the current concerns are, immediate next steps, further action and what could be done differently.
Every setting that works with or comes into contact with children will have different needs for safeguarding and child protection. Our safeguarding scenarios are designed to be used alongside your school safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Whether you’ve encountered a safeguarding issue or you want to make sure your team are prepared, our scenarios highlight the steps you should take and open up points for discussion and reflection as a team during CPD sessions and refreshers.
Looking for more scenarios? Check out the others we have on all areas of safeguarding as outlined in KCSIE on our website Honeyguide-SLS.co.uk
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and safeguarding 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.
Support staff in dealing with low level disruption with this CPD session focusing on low-level behaviour management. Ideal for behaviour leads or anyone looking to strengthen staff behaviour management skills, this PowerPoint training session, designed to last for up to an hour, allows for collaboration and discussion, and is perfect for INSET days or staff meetings on tackling low-level disruption before it escalates.
This training session can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £5.
A 29-slide PowerPoint designed to last between 30 minutes to 1 hour, this time-saving and ready-to-roll CPD session on managing low-level disruption is a perfect way to train staff in the different ways they can redirect a pupil’s behaviour to get learning back on track for all. With examples, mini scenarios and thoughtful questions, the session allows for collaboration and sharing between staff members so you can be sure everyone’s on the same page when it comes to managing disruptive behaviour.
The Routes Forward section is split into three parts, covering:
How expectation, identification and diagnosis of low-level disruption in classrooms is as important as tackling it
Multiple practical strategies to deal with low-level disruption
When and why staff should follow up and tackle the root causes of the behaviour
Involving and reporting to governors is an important aspect of subject leadership. Keep link governors and the wider governing body informed and up to date on the work you have understaken in your subject area as subject lead with these helpful templates.
More subject leadership resources can be found on our website - Honeyguide-sls.co.uk
Want to explore the subject of Art and Design in-depth and build confidence about an upcoming Art Deep Dive? Tailored for Art and Design subject leaders, this bundle helps you to consider intent, implementation and impact questions across the breadth of Art and Design, allowing you to consider areas of strength and weakness so you can plan for improvement and (if you feel you need to) prepare for Ofsted.
Included in this pack:
Art and Design Deep Dive and Subject Evaluation Audit - over 100 deep dive questions about Art and Design to ask stakeholders, including senior leaders, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. As Art subject leader, you can utilise these to reflect on the current picture of Art and Design in your school and explore specific areas further when listening to staff and pupil voice. Many Art and Design subject leads find it helpful to practise them with other leaders to build their own confidence in preparation for an Art Ofsted deep dive.
Art and Design Subject Knowledge Question Bank - content-specific questions for Art and Design covering KS1, KS2 and KS3. They’re ideal if you’re wanting to explore the finer details of staff members’ Art subject knowledge.
Deep Dive Process Overview - use this to structure your internal deep dive in Art and Design, working through the process of identifying your perceived strengths and weaknesses, observation and questioning, and creating a plan of action.
Deep Dive Evidence Exploration - a handy place to collate all your observation notes when conducting a deep dive, including observing Art lessons, asking pupils about their learning in Art and Design and looking through portfolios of artwork.
This pack is available for £12.50 on our website.
You can find more curriculum resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
his EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Checklist is ideal for any EYFS leader who’s looking to explore safeguarding and child welfare in their setting. It’s suitable for EYFS leaders in both school-based settings as well as group-based providers such as nurseries and preschools, and is built from all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements in section 3 of the EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers (and therefore isn’t applicable to childminders).
The checklist walks you through different criteria about welfare and safeguarding in the EYFS, allowing you to identify your current strengths and make a plan for any areas of development. The following broad areas are included in the checklist:
Child Protection
Recruitment
Training and Qualifications
Staff Ratios
Child Health
Behaviour
Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)
Premises and Equipment
Record Keeping
Each section can help you to critically reflect on your safeguarding procedures and processes, allowing you to keep every child safe as well as ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements in the EYFS.
Every early years leader should ensure they’re aware of their setting’s strengths and levels of compliance when it comes to safeguarding as well as ensuring any weaknesses are addressed quickly. This information should be regularly reviewed so it’s ideal to keep copies and records together, such as in an EYFS leader folder. For further support with creating, building and organising an effective early years leader folder, this template along with many more, are also included in our EYFS Leader Folder Pack.
Further EYFS leadership resources can be found on our website, honeyguide-sls.co.uk
Thinking about doing a spot check on your special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision or wondering what Ofsted will ask about SEND when they visit? This pack, perfect for school leaders and SENDCos, has been designed to give you the tools to gather snapshot viewpoints of SEND and inclusion practices in your setting. In turn, this allows you to gain insight into how others could view your SEND provision and the steps you may need to take to keep improving it.
This pack includes:
Example SENDCo Ofsted questions
SEND subject knowledge question bank
SEND questions for pupils
SEND document and files checklist
Deep dive process overview for SEND
Deep dive evidence exploration for SEND
Further resources can be found on our website, honeyguide-sls.co.uk
Have you got solid recruitment processes but need some fresh ideas for interview tasks? This bundle includes templates for nine different tasks that allow you to explore the skills and attributes of candidates - perfect for ensuring a positive recruitment and hiring process of a SENDCo.
These editable templates can be used on an interview day to determine the suitability of a candidate for a post in your school:
Interview Task - Action Plan
Interview Task - Assess Whole School SEND
Interview Task - Data Analysis
Interview Task - In-Tray Exercise
Interview Task - Lesson Observation
Interview Task - Plan a Parent Event
Interview Task - Presentation
Interview Task - Prioritisation of Duties
Interview Task - Pupil Scenario
What if I want more guidance on the whole recruitment process?
We’ve currently got a great resource for school leaders wishing to recruit a SENDCo, where you can find the above interview tasks as well as full guidance, interview questions, person specification, job descriptions and more at Honeyguide SLS.
Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for a SENDCo? This task requires the candidate to assess whole-school SEND, based on anonymised data and utilising documentation such as the provision map, policies and SEND information report. This task will assess the candidates ability to understand SEND information and analyse for improvement.
This fully editable resource is useful for those recruiting for a SENDCo position, as well as those applying as a candidate for the role to help prepare for the interview. The template includes space for them to note their considerations and recommendations.
Looking for more interview tasks, take a look at our other options or interview task bundle.
Visit our website to find more.
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. The focus is to demonstrate that they can examine selected curriculum planning documents from your school and engage in a conversation with a senior leader or a curriculum leader, exploring the advantages and obstacles associated with them.
Want to check that staff understand Part One of KCSIE? This Quick Quiz is time-saving and adaptable, meaning you can create quizzes on your school’s internal platform or cherry pick questions for use in meetings and briefings. The quiz document has 10 multiple-choice questions but the answers aren’t obvious, helping to assure you that staff really do know safeguarding inside and out. These 6 editable quiz documents contain 10 multiple-choice questions each. This Quiz focuses on Staff Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities.
Our full pack of 6 Safeguarding Quizes can be found at Honeyguide SLS for £7.50.
Looking for safeguarding scenarios as outlined in KCSIE? Try Honeyguide SLS.
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
Please note the following disclaimer attached to this resource bundle: These resources address potentially sensitive and/or distressing subjects and are intended to be used for training purposes only. They 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 them. You must fully read each snapshot before use and it is your duty to carefully assess their appropriateness based on your staff and your context. If you deem each one to be suitable, you must ensure that adequate support is accessible for anyone who may be impacted by the content.
Looking to explore the subject of Computing in-depth and build confidence about an upcoming Computing Deep Dive? Tailored for Computing subject leaders, this bundle helps you to consider intent, implementation and impact questions across the breadth of Computing and ICT, allowing you to consider areas of strength and weakness so you can plan for improvement and (if you feel you need to) prepare for Ofsted.
Included in this pack:
Computing Deep Dive and Subject Evaluation Audit - over 100 deep dive questions about Computing and ICT to ask stakeholders, including senior leaders, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. As Computing subject leader, you can utilise these to reflect on the current picture of Computing in your school and explore specific areas further when listening to staff and pupil voice. Many Computing subject leads find it useful to practise them with other leaders to build their own confidence in preparation for a Computing Ofsted deep dive.
Computing Subject Knowledge Question Bank - content-specific questions for Computing covering KS1, KS2 and KS3. They’re ideal if you’re wanting to explore the finer details of staff members’ ICT subject knowledge.
Deep Dive Process Overview - use this to structure your internal deep dive in Computing, working through the process of identifying your perceived strengths and weaknesses, observation and questioning, and creating a plan of action.
Deep Dive Evidence Exploration - a handy place to collate all your observation notes when conducting a deep dive, including observing Computing lessons, asking pupils about their learning in Computing and looking through digital work and outcomes.
This pack is available on our website for £12.50.
You can find more curriculum resources by visiting our website Honeyguide SLS.
New to leading a subject in a school or setting and unsure where to start? This pack walks you through how to rapidly gather information about teacher subject knowledge so you can plan to make relevant changes and improvements. Designed to be time-efficient and work around your classroom commitments, this pack supports busy subject leaders who want to quickly assess, enhance or improve teacher subject knowledge in their setting.
Through this pack, explore the importance of monitoring teacher subject knowledge, find out how secure teacher subject knowledge supports pupil progress and be guided to plan your approach to monitoring while being aware of the pitfalls to the process. With fully editable templates, the pack will also help you to:
Identify staff CPD needs and plan to address gaps by delving into teacher subject confidence and knowledge
Monitor intent through curriculum coverage and planning scrutiny in relation to teacher subject knowledge
Monitor implementation of teacher subject knowledge through learning walks, learning environments and resourcing
Monitor the impact of teacher subject knowledge through book looks and work scrutiny
Analyse survey feedback from pupils and staff to triangulate the evidence and create a subject action plan to outline your next steps.
You can find more curriculum resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
Wanting to explore the subject of History in-depth or looking to feel more confident about an upcoming History Deep Dive? This pack, ideal for History subject leaders, helps you to consider intent, implementation and impact questions that are specific to History, allowing you to consider areas of strength and weakness so you can plan for improvement and (if you feel you need to) prepare for Ofsted.
Included in this pack:
History Deep Dive and Subject Evaluation Audit - your source of over 100 deep dive questions about History that can be asked of senior leaders, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. As History subject leader, you can use these to reflect on the current picture of History in your setting and explore specific areas further when listening to staff and pupil voice. Many History subject leads also choose to practise them with other leaders to build their own confidence in preparation for a History Ofsted deep dive.
History Subject Knowledge Question Bank - content-specific questions for History covering KS1, KS2 and KS3. They’re ideal if you’re wanting to explore staff History subject knowledge.
Deep Dive Process Overview - use this to structure your internal deep dive in History, working through the process of identifying your perceived strengths and weaknesses, observation and questioning, and creating a plan of action.
Deep Dive Evidence Exploration - a handy place to collate all your observation notes when conducting a deep dive, including observing History lessons, asking pupils about their learning in History and looking through work.
This pack is available on our website for £12.50.
You can find more curriculum resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
Thinking about attendance and how you can support pupils to be in school? This bundle provides audits and action plan templates for individuals to support raising attendance in school, plus a planning template with prompts for creating a whole-school attendance strategy. With extra forms for keeping track of persistent absentees and those at risk, this pack is ideal to support your thinking about pupil attendance.
Included are the following editable templates that support improving attendance:
Individual Attendance Audit - use this to identify barriers to attendance for individuals.
Individual Attendance Plan - perfect to create a plan with the pupil, their family and other professionals.
Attendance Strategy - take a look at how you promote attendance across your whole school.
Persistent Absentee Log - really helpful for keeping track of persistent absenteeism.
Attendance Follow-Up Log - ideal for keeping records on how you’ve followed up on attendance issues.
What if I want to take attendance further and look at broader whole-school areas to audit and improve?
These attendance templates are also available in our Ofsted Preparation Pack, which is more heavily focused on the pre-inspection period. It looks at all elements of the EIF and auditing, including attendance, and can be found at Honeyguide SLS.
For more attendance information and 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.
Want to check that staff understand Part One of KCSIE? This Quick Quiz is time-saving and adaptable, meaning you can create quizzes on your school’s internal platform or cherry pick questions for use in meetings and briefings. The quiz document has 10 multiple-choice questions but the answers aren’t obvious, helping to assure you that staff really do know safeguarding inside and out. These 6 editable quiz documents contain 10 multiple-choice questions each. This Quiz focuses on Concerns about Staff and Procedures
Our full pack of 6 Safeguarding Quizes can be found at Honeyguide SLS for £7.50.
Looking for safeguarding scenarios as outlined in KCSIE? Try Honeyguide SLS.
For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack.
You can find more safeguarding information and resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
Please note the following disclaimer attached to this resource bundle: These resources address potentially sensitive and/or distressing subjects and are intended to be used for training purposes only. They 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 them. You must fully read each snapshot before use and it is your duty to carefully assess their appropriateness based on your staff and your context. If you deem each one to be suitable, you must ensure that adequate support is accessible for anyone who may be impacted by the content.
Use this IT Skills Audit as part of your appraisal and performance management process, or to identify training needs.
For more skills audit resources for this role and others, 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.
Navigating the complexities of IT systems can be challenging, especially with the renewed focus in Keeping Children Safe in Education on filtering and monitoring.
Stay proactive with our Filtering and Monitoring Audit and Action Plan. Fully compliant with KCSIE 2023, you can assess where your school currently sits against the filtering and monitoring standards then create a plan to address any gaps or areas you’d like to improve.
With this fully editable set of resources, you can find strategies to address any safeguarding concerns or risks, identify gaps in staff knowledge such as how to report online safety incidents and understand the technicalities you need when talking to your IT technicians or service providers.
Our Filtering and Monitoring Audit and Action Plan empowers you to assess whether your current practices align with the DfE standards in filtering and monitoring, allowing you to ensure you’re keeping children safe online when they use devices in school and that you compliant with safeguarding expectations in the 2023 KCSIE.
Don’t wait for an incident to happen – be proactive in safeguarding. Visit www.honeyguide-sls.co.uk today to learn more about our safeguarding resources and how we support DSLs and school leaders at all levels.
For further support with safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit in our store or by visiting our website.
You can find more resources by visiting 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.