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.

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.

Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views? Look no further! This list of over 600 questions can be used to create your surveys with ease. Covering a large range of topics, including leadership and management, curriculum and quality of education, mental health and wellbeing, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, equality, diversity and inclusion, SEND and safeguarding. 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.

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

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.

The purpose of a staff story is to facilitate the sharing of information about your staff team. It’s particularly valuable when discussing staff responsibilities, future roles and career advancement with key stakeholders such as governors, school improvement advisors or Ofsted inspectors. It’s also very useful to share with new members of staff as it can also help them to quickly understand their colleagues’ roles and expertise, making their integration into the team smoother. This fully editable word document can be utilised to share information about your staff team. 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.

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.

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

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

Train staff on how to forge positive parent-teacher relationships in order to work together to support pupil behaviour. Ideal for behaviour leads or anyone looking to strengthen staff behaviour management in this area, 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 behaviour management CPD. This training session can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £5. A 28-slide PowerPoint designed to last between 30 minutes to 1 hour, this time-saving and ready-to-go CPD session on behaviour management focuses on the benefits of building parent-teacher relationships. This then leads into how staff can use this positive home-school relationship to discuss a student’s behaviour should issues arise. The Routes Forward section is split into three parts, covering: How to build relationships with parents as a teacher or member of the support staff team Why we need to communicate behaviour and how to do it, with real-life examples to support you How to enlist parental support and get them to support your behaviour management efforts in school

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

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

Thinking about how you can make staff safeguarding training more regular? This informative Safeguarding Snapshot provides a one-page glance at the specific safeguarding issue of Child on Child Abuse - Youth Produced Sexual Imagery. Display it in a staff room or send it in a safeguarding e-bulletin to enhance your safeguarding training offer. Designed from the most up-to-date information from the 2023 KCSIE, each of our snapshots cover the key signs and indicators of that particular safeguarding issue. They detail which groups of pupils could be at more risk and other factors that staff should be aware of. They end with suggested actions to get staff thinking about how they can prevent harm and keep children safe. Our full pack of 12 Safeguarding Snapshots can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £10. This can help to reinforce messages from the safeguarding training you’ve already delivered and it keeps safeguarding at the forefront of staff member’s minds. For monitoring and quality assurance purposes, it’s also a great way to show that you’re delivering regular updates to staff. Please note though that these 12 snapshots do not cover all aspects of safeguarding in Part one of KCSIE. 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 safeguarding resources by visiting honeyguide-sls.co.uk 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.