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.
Are you stepping into the role of a SENDCo for the first time? As a new SENDCo, you have the important task of supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, something which can feel challenging as you get used to the role. But don’t worry, we’re here to support you every step of the way with our comprehensive list designed specifically for new SENDCos. It’ll give you ideas of tasks to complete in your first few weeks, half-term and full term so you can hit the ground running and put your time and effort into supporting pupils, not trying to remember all the tasks you have to complete.
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
Leadership and Management
Community Engagement
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Governance and External Advisors
Policies and Procedures
Network Building
Personal and Professional Development
Personal Life
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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.
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 Specific Safeguarding Issues
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.
Are you recruiting for a new assistant or deputy headteacher? Are you wondering how to effectively shortlist applications? Or are you applying for an assistant or deputy headteacher role and wondering how applications are shortlisted? This fully editable resource will help you to fairly and consistently shortlist candidates so that you interview the ones best suited to your school needs. Accompanied with this resource, are template letters to send to successful and unsuccessful candidates at both the interview and shortlisting stages.
Looking for interview tasks or job descriptions, 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… 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.
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. 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.
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.
Does it feel like your to-do list is spiraling out of control as the end of the school year rapidly approaches? Don’t panic - Honeyguide’s comprehensive End-of-Year Checklist is here to support you every step of the way. We cover all the essential tasks you need to consider, from completing administrative duties to arranging leavers and goodbye assemblies. Stay organised, ensure a smooth transition and make the most of this critical period with our practical checklist. With Honeyguide by your side, you can confidently navigate the end of the summer term and set the foundation for a successful new academic year.
A 10-page fully editable checklist to support your thinking as the end of the school year approaches.
Work through the list, delete any tasks that aren’t relevant to your school and plan when you’ll need to complete relevant tasks by. Crucially, consider who tasks can be delegated to as there are many jobs that need to be completed by the end of the school year but they don’t all need to be done by you. Add any tasks not mentioned that are specific to your setting and keep this to-do list updated as you get towards the end of the summer term.
Then celebrate your successes with a well-deserved summer holiday break!
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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.
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.
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 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.
Expecting Ofsted or want to be prepared for when the Ofsted call comes through?
Our pre-inspection documentation checklist will help to ensure you have everything you need collated, from recent Ofsted experience.
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.
While the lead inspector’s questions will be determined by their desktop review and lead on from the educationally focused discussion you have together, we’ve prepared some Example Ofsted Phone Call Questions that can help you prepare for the style of questions asked. You and other senior leaders can add notes based on your discussions so that you feel as prepared and comfortable as possible.
This list has been created from recent 2024 Ofsted experience.
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 school self-evaluation form, commonly known by the acronym ‘SEF’, is a tool used by schools to assess their own performance and identify areas for improvement. This form typically includes a series of questions and prompts that guide the school through a process of reflection and self-assessment. The questions may cover a variety of topics, such as curriculum development, pupil achievement, staff development, school culture and climate, and community engagement.
Our self-evaluation template covers the key areas that Ofsted makes judgments on, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Early Years Foundation Stage. This will enable you to make an overall judgement on your school’s effectiveness.
To make the form more manageable, you could divide it into sections that can be completed in one sitting or split between team members. Remember to note who analysed the document and the last time it was reviewed, along with the version number.
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.
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.
This Improving Literacy in Secondary - Audit Template Bundle contains two editable templates that allow you to audit your literacy provision in a secondary school setting by using EEF recommendations on improving literacy. It’s ideal if you know literacy development needs to take place because it’s stopping your pupils from reaching their full potential, and the bundle allows you to audit your current strengths and weaknesses, including how reading, writing and other literacy skills can be taught through the full range of curriculum subjects that your school teaches.
The templates included in this bundle are:
Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools - Audit - explore disciplinary literacy, vocabulary, reading, writing, structured talk and interventions across your setting with this audit. (23-page document)
Disciplinary Literacy - Audit - dig deeper in disciplinary literacy and how staff from different departments support the teaching of literacy through their subject specialisms. Duplicate and disseminate the audit to different subject teams, allowing them to consider how effectively they currently support your school’s endeavours to improve literacy. (3-page document)
The Improving Literacy audit contains the EEF recommendations, split into handy, digestible sections so you can work through the audit at a pace to suit your school and your capacity. There are questions you may wish to ask staff for each section, as well as the specialised audit on disciplinary literacy, allowing you to RAG-rate your current position and identify next steps. The bundle is ideal for any leader in secondary with responsibility for improving literacy, reading and writing, raising standards and pupil outcomes, or curriculum improvement leaders. Those with responsibility for pupils interventions, tutoring or catch-up may also find this pack supportive.
In secondary schools, the challenge of improving pupil literacy exists beyond just the subject of English, but how can secondary teachers with other subject specialisms be supported to see literacy as being integral to students’ learning? This bundle, created from EEF literacy research, is designed to help those with responsibility for raising standards in literacy in secondary schools to identify their setting’s current strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, speaking and listening across the breadth of all subjects. From this, an action plan can be created to develop staff skills in supporting pupils with literacy needs no matter what subject is being taught.
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This resource is part of a Staff Induction Pack, which is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15.
Looking to audit the skill set within your staff team? Wondering what your career progression and next steps are as a middle leader? Utilise this Middle Leaders Audit to share evidence of where you or your staff team are now and what further actions are needed to enable them to feel confident in moving to senior leadership positions.
Broken down into sections linked to the teachers’ standards, including:
Teaching, Learning and Assessment;
Curriculum and Quality of Education;
Line Management and Wider Responsibilities.
This resource is useful for middle leaders or those aspiring to middle leadership roles, as well as staff members who are considering their next career move to senior leadership. It can be used as a coaching and mentoring exercise during line management, or used when reviewing the appraisal process and cycle to gather evidence.
For more resources, visit our website 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.
Looking to recruit a new school administrator, school administrative assistant or school office manager? If you’re wondering what tasks could help you to recruit the right person for your setting or what questions to ask at interview, this School Administrator Interview Pack can support you throughout the entire interview day.
Included in this school administrator interview pack are two different editable interview tasks plus a wide variety of example interview questions and potential answers so you can find a brilliant member of admin staff for your school. The job description and person specification for will also support you in advertising for a new office-based admin or clerical role so you attract the right candidates. Use these, alongside the interview tasks and school administrator interview questions to create a recruitment package that’s tailored to exactly what your school is looking for in a new office staff member or manager.
While the pack is tailored towards appointing a new school administrator, it can be used to support the recruitment process for any similar job role, including office assistant, school receptionist, clerical assistant, school office manager or a school secretary. It includes questions and specifications for both an administrative assistant as well as a more senior school office managers, so the pack can be used flexibly to suit your recruitment requirements.
Further resources can be found on our website Honeyguide-SLS.co.uk
Utilise these example premises caretaker and site agent/manager interview questions with an outline of what to include in your response and answer during interview.
Further resources can be found at honeyguide-sls.co.uk
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 taking disclosures with your staff 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. In addition, our Safeguarding Audit Pack can be found in our store or on our website Honeyguide SLS.
You can find more resources by visiting our website 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 filtering and monitoring with your staff 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 more on filtering and monitoring, you can download our audit and action plan from our store.
You can find more resources by visiting our website 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.
Want to keep subject knowledge at the forefront? This fresh and engaging poster has thought-provoking questions for staff to reflect on their own subject knowledge so display it in your staff room or a common space to get staff thinking about prior knowledge, instruction, knowledge & skills acquisition and assessment
You can find more subject leadership resources by visiting Honeyguide SLS.
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.