Recently had an Ofsted inspection or expecting one soon? This easy to use and fully editable word document can ensure you and your team demonstrate how you plan to meet the areas for improvement identified by inspectors during the last school inspection. 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 to explore the subject of Music in-depth and build confidence about an upcoming Music Deep Dive? Tailored for Music subject leaders, this bundle helps you to consider intent, implementation and impact questions across the breadth of Music, 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: Music Deep Dive and Subject Evaluation Audit - over 100 deep dive questions about Music to ask stakeholders, including senior leaders, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. As Music subject leader, you can utilise these to reflect on the current picture of Music in your school and explore specific areas further when listening to staff and pupil voice. Many Music subject leads find it useful to practise them with other leaders to build their own confidence in preparation for a Music Ofsted deep dive. Music Subject Knowledge Question Bank - content-specific questions for Music covering KS1, KS2 and KS3. They’re ideal if you’re wanting to explore the finer details of staff members’ Music subject knowledge. Deep Dive Process Overview - use this to structure your internal deep dive in Music, 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 Music lessons, asking pupils about their learning in Music and looking through work and performance recordings. This pack is available on our website for £12.50 You can find more curriculum resources by visiting our website Honeyguide SLS

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. Visit our website for further 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.

As a subject leader, a subject self-evaluation is a process that allows you to assess the effectiveness of your subject area across a period of time (usually an academic year). It typically includes analysing any pupil performance data available, gathering feedback from students and staff, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and the resources available, and reviewing the curriculum. A key part of the self-evaluation is understanding it’s not just recalling what happened but highlighting the impact that subject leadership has had. We’ve included two fully editable word document templates for you to self evaluate your subject area: Self-Evaluation Form – Concise: a shorter form for making a broader evaluation. This is less time consuming and more useful when you already have a good understanding of your subject area in your setting. It can also be used when your subject area doesn’t require rapid improvement and just needs less invasive monitoring to keep it on track. Self-Evaluation Form – In-Depth: a longer form that covers the Ofsted grade descriptors and allows you to make an in-depth judgement about the current status of your subject area in your school. This is useful if you want to get to know your subject well, if you know you need to make rapid changes or if you believe your school will be inspected and you want to use this to bolster your confidence and understanding. Our full subject leader 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.

A staff subject confidence audit / survey / questionnaire is a process that can help you to gain insight into what staff feel they know, don’t know, and need to learn in your subject area. This involves staff reflecting on their knowledge and skills by answering questions about different aspects of that subject. As a subject leader, you can use this information to identify gaps and develop a plan to fill those gaps. We’ve included two fully editable word document templates for you to utilise with staff: Staff Subject Confidence Audit - Tick Boxes – provides a simpler, time-saving approach where staff grade themselves from 1-5 (or similar) against a set of questions. Staff Subject Confidence Audit - Detailed – provides space for staff to write longer answers on their strengths and weaknesses. This will take staff more time to complete but will also provide you with a richer bank of information. Both contain a detailed question bank split into key areas to enable you to formulate your staff subject confidence audit effectively. Our full subject leader 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.

Expecting Ofsted or want to be prepared for when the Ofsted call comes through? If you decide that a folder (or similar) is an appropriate route for you, you’ll want to collate all relevant documentation and evidence you have that demonstrates your school is meeting the required standards and expectations. Our Ofsted Folder Checklist gives a comprehensive outline so that you can have everything you need within reach when the call comes through. This fully editable word document template can help you and your team prepare. 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.

A subject improvement plan (also called a subject development plan) is used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a particular subject and helps to establish priorities, set long-term goals and monitor overall progress towards them. The plan typically includes information such as the current provision, main areas for development and desired outcomes. Our fully editable word document template provides a comprehensive outline for you to set your short term and long term priorities, linked to the whole school improvement plan (SIP). Our full subject leader 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.

A subject leader skills and confidence audit is a self-reflective tool used to assess your own confidence and ability to lead, manage and teach a particular subject. The audit involves a series of questions and statements related to different aspects of subject leadership, such as curriculum planning, assessment, teaching and professional development. This audit will help you to evaluate the quality of education through curriculum intent, implementation and impact, as well as Ofsted’s key judgement areas of personal development and leadership and management. On the audit form, you’re asked to rate your level of confidence in each area. This allows you to identify areas where you may need additional support or professional development in order to improve your leadership and teaching skills. In addition to this resource, we also have a Staff Subject Confidence Audit which performs the same function but is instead given to staff and only focuses on teaching, rather than leadership of a subject area. Our full subject leader 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.

Expressive Arts and Design audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Expressive Arts and Design audit only. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

Are you seeking to recruit a Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) or applying for a SENDCo role? This comprehensive selection of over 50 example model questions is broken down into sections including safeguarding, leadership, working with others, communication, working with pupils, SEND co-ordination and target setting. Included, is examples of what to look for in an answer. These questions are useful for both those recruiting for the role and those applying for the role. Fully editable and in a format that’s ready to use, you can edit the questions to meet the requirements of your setting. If you’re looking for some inspiration for SENDCo 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 to recruit a new special educational needs and/or disabilities co-ordinator (SENDCo)? Or are you applying for the role? If you’re wondering how to prepare for the recruitment process or unsure of what tasks and questions to ask at interview to recruit the right candidate for your school, this SENCo Interview Pack can support you throughout the entire process, from advertising to employment. A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you plan and prepare before the recruitment process begins and supports your thinking throughout the shortlisting, interview and appointment stages. Included are nine different editable interview tasks plus a wide variety of example interview questions so you can find a brilliant SENDCo for your school. You can select from these tasks and SENDCo interview questions to create a recruitment package that’s tailored to exactly what your school is looking for in a new special educational needs co-ordinator. In this pack, you’ll explore how to design your recruitment timeline, consider what to include in the SENCo 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 SENDCo has a smooth induction into their new role once they begin. This pack gives an overview of some of your legal responsibilities during recruitment, including what to add and update on your single central record and the necessary pre-employment and safer recruitment checks that need to take place. While the pack is tailored towards appointing a new SENDCo, it can be used to support the recruitment process for any SEND leadership roles, including assistant SENDCos, deputy SENDCos, SEND strategic leads, trust-wide SEND leads, cluster SEND leads, trainee SENCos or other senior leadership roles, such as a deputy or assistant headteacher, who hold responsbility for SEND and inclusion. This pack is also available on the Honeyguide SLS website.

Physical Development audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Physical Development audit only. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

EYFS teacher subject knowledge audit. This can be used as part of a staff survey to understand CPD needs. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

Communication and language audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Communication and language audit only. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

Expecting an Ofsted inspection? One item that may be helpful to have at hand during the call is an Ofsted Phone Call Crib Sheet with important details and figures. While this is information you certainly already know, it can be easy for your mind to go blank during the call. Having the crib sheet ready on your desk that you can refer to during the telephone conversation can help you to feel prepared. An updated 2024 Ofsted Phone Call Preparation Pack can be found on our website for £15. This easy to use and fully editable word document can ensure you and your team are prepared for when that call comes through. Our full Ofsted Inspection 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.

Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This data analysis task requires the candidate to analyse and interpret the data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement. They would need to demonstrate their ability to extract meaningful insights from the data, make evidence-based recommendations and propose strategies for enhancing pupil achievement and wellbeing. Additionally, the candidate would be expected to showcase their proficiency in using data analysis tools and present their findings in a clear and concise manner, highlighting their strong analytical skills and their capacity to inform decision-making in an educational setting. This 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. We’ve also included a worked example of some survey data that could be used as part of the process. Looking for more interview tasks, take a look at our other options or interview task bundle. Visit our website to find more - 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.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. PSED audit only. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

Looking to explore your EYFS provision in-depth and build confidence for an upcoming Ofsted inspection or deep dive? This pack is tailor-made for EYFS leaders who are based in primary school settings (either with or without a preschool / nursery) and is designed to mirror how Ofsted inspectors use the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) to assess the effectiveness of a setting. With audits for each area of the EIF and separate deep dive audits for the seven EYFS areas of learning, this bundle helps you to consider your setting’s strength and weakness so you can plan for improvement and (if you feel you need to) prepare for Ofsted. A bundle pack containing guidance of what an Ofsted deep dive entails and how you can utilise a similar internal process in your own EYFS monitoring. While Ofsted don’t carry out deep dives specifically into the EYFS like they would do for a curriculum subject, they do explore how effective the EYFS is as part of subject deep dives and as part of the school’s overall quality of education, leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes and personal development. This pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.