Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This curriculum planning task requires the candidate to have a secure understanding of the curriculum and teaching practices. 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. 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.

Example interview questions for teaching assistant TA and HLTA interviews, including tips on what to include in your response and answers to questions. Further resources can be found at honeyguide-sls. co.uk

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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.

Are you stepping into your first subject leadership role? Congratulations! Balancing the responsibilities of leadership and teaching can be challenging, but fear not. Our comprehensive resource for new subject leaders provides you with all the ideas for tasks to complete in your first week, half-term and term as a subject leader. Designed to be fully editable, adapt and amend it with support from a mentor in school to tailor it to your new role. Let us support your thinking and workload so you can find balance as a new subject leader. Themes covered in this comprehensive document include: School Improvement Teaching, Learning and Assessment Building Relationships Community Engagement Leadership and Management Governance and External Advisors Policies and Procedures Network Building Personal and Professional Development Personal Life 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.

This comprehensive induction checklist will support you to ensure you have thought of everything you need to effectively induct and integrate a new staff member into your team. Broken down into sections, including prior to their start date, during their first day and first week, this is an easy to follow checklist for those staff leading and supporting induction. This resource is fully editable and adaptable so that you can add items relevant to your unique setting. For more resources, visit out website 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.

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! Visit Honeyguide SLS website for more resources and information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the mental health and wellbeing? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease. These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement. This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively. Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

Created from the latest 2023 version of the Prevent duty, this training and audit bundle provides school leaders, DSLs and those responsible for staff training with a comprehensive package to use with all staff. The engaging PowerPoint presentation, designed to last between 30 minutes to 1 hour, is ideal for a staff meeting, INSET session or twilight to raise awareness of what the Prevent duty is and the signs that staff need to be aware of. Covering key terminology (e.g. radicalisation, extremism, ideology, permissive environments and terrorism), it walks staff through how and why people become radicalised and what can be done to lower this risk and prevent pupils from experiencing harm. The bundle also includes four additional resources to support your training efforts, which can be used during or after the session. These are: A Safeguarding Scenario on radicalisation based on real-life that allows staff to discuss the signs and indicators then share how they would follow this up. A Quick Quiz containing 10 questions and answers based on the content of the presentation. Use these to check staff understanding at the end of the session or send questions at a later date to see how much has been retained. A Safeguarding Snapshot on the Prevent duty, ideal for displaying in your staff-only spaces or sending as an e-bulletin. A one-page training handout that summarises the key information in the training presentation, perfect for disseminating after the session. This pack is available on our website for £5 on our website Honeyguide SLS You can find more safeguarding resources by visiting our website.

Want to check that staff understand Part One of KCSIE 2024? These Quick Quizzes are time-saving and adaptable, meaning you create quizzes on your school’s internal platform or cherry pick questions for use in meetings and briefings. Each 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. They cover the following safeguarding aspects: KCSIE and Principles of Safeguarding Staff Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities Types of Abuse and Neglect Specific Safeguarding Issues Concerns about Staff and Procedures Safeguarding Beyond the Family Setting Our full pack of 6 Safeguarding Quizes can be found at Honeyguide-SLS.co.uk 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 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.

This resource is part of a Staff Induction Pack, which is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15. Provide staff members who are leaving your setting with a handover checklist to ensure all vital tasks and paperwork is up to date and accessible to new staff members. Within this resource are handover checklists for headteachers, senior leaders, SENDCo, teachers, school business leaders and managers and support teacher and teaching assistants. Effective handover is an essential part of staff induction for new staff members and ensures a streamlined approach, in the best interests of your pupils. Take a look at our other induction resources to help streamline your process and aid staff retention. 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.

This pack is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15. Looking to review your school equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies, procedures and processes? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach? As a school leader, you understand the importance of ensuring that your school provides the best possible education for its pupils. Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential principles that promote a fair, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all pupils, and with the information and resources in this pack, you can feel confident and well-prepared to audit this area and assist your continuing school improvement journey. Filled with useful points to consider and ways to move your thinking forward and in line with the requirements set out in the Equality Act, this audit pack is useful for new and experienced leaders alike. A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the equality, diversity and inclusion 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 EDI provision which allows you to plan for any improvements you wish to make. 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 useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the provision and opportunities in the setting. When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including: A 13-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. 5 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Audit Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit 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 an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This lesson observation task requires the candidate to have a secure understanding of the curriculum and teaching practices, as well as the ability to provide effective and constructive feedback. They would need to demonstrate their ability to identify key strengths and areas for development and consider how to effectively deliver the feedback while addressing any concerns. Additionally, the candidate would be expected to showcase their thought processes by utilising the included proforma. 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. 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.

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 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.

This pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide SLS. A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the curriculum and quality of education practices, policies and procedures in your setting. This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s curriculum and quality of education and to provide recommendations for improvement. This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, curriculum leaders and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted quality of education judgement area and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the curriculum and quality of education in the setting. Have you conducted a curriculum and quality of education audit before? Wondering where to begin or wanting to ensure you cover all areas of the quality of education in the Education Inspection Framework (EIF)? A quality of education audit can be a valuable tool for schools to evaluate and improve their educational offer and to support pupil learning and achievement. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of the school’s educational practices, identifies areas for improvement, and establishes a clear roadmap for continuous improvement. It also allows you to gather the views from all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents, carers and governors, as well as evaluate your school curriculum intent, implementation and impact. When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including: A 13-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. 5 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: Quality of Education Audit Quality of Education Action Plan Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids Quality of Education Document Checklist Quality of Education Question Bank Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation Pack includes this and so much more. Visit our website Honeyguide SLS for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

If you’re unsure about the quality of education in your setting, a good starting point is a curriculum and Quality of Education Audit, followed up with a Quality of Education action plan. This Quality of Education Audit resource is broken down into sections, including intent, implementation and impact, so that you can assess the quality of the provision your setting provides. This resource is useful for a senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, assistant heads and curriculum leaders. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of the quality of education as outlined in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF). This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively. Our full Curriculum and Quality of Education Pack can be purchased for £15 from our website Honeyguide SLS Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school curriculum and quality of education? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease. These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement. This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively. Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

Looking for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school behaviour and attitudes? Look no further! This list of questions can be used to create your surveys with ease. These questions also cover the aspects and areas Ofsted inspectors cover in their staff, parent and pupil surveys. Utilise the findings of these as evidence for how you are working with stakeholders, listening to and gathering their views and working together for school improvement. This fully editable word document resource also enables you to edit the questions straight away so that they can represent your setting most effectively. Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

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.

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.