Are you seeking to recruit a classroom teacher who’ll hold additional subject leadership responsibility? Or applying for a subject leader role? This comprehensive selection of over 50 example model questions is broken down into sections including safeguarding, role-specific subject leadership, teaching and learning, behaviour management and SEND. 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 subject leader 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.

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 online safety (misogyny) 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. For more support on safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit Pack. You can find more safeguarding information and resources by visiting honeyguide-sls.co.uk 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.

Looking for a way to monitor your school policies? Wanting to know when policies are due for renewal and which ones require governor approval? Utilise this fully editable word document policy tracker template to keep on top of the policy cycle and ensure you are fully compliant. Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation Pack includes this and so much more. Visit our website for more 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.

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.

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.

To improve the attendance of identified individuals whose attendance may be generally low or for those whose attendance is falling towards or has reached persistent absenteeism level, utilise an Individual Attendance Audit to investigate the barriers to school attendance. From this, communicate with parents and carers to create an Individual Attendance Plan. These two fully editable word document resources will enable you to explore the potential barriers to pupil attendance and work together with professionals, parents, carers and the pupil to find ways to address these so that attendance can improve. Track academic targets, support, strategies and expectations by using these resources during attendance review meetings. This is great evidence to use when working alongside school attendance officers, school improvement advisors or partners (SIP) and Ofsted inspectors when discussing pupil attendance and actions taken. 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.

This easy to use and fully editable word document outlines the actions and intended milestones for improvement in your subject area, as well as considerations such as potential cost implications, staff members, issues and how you plan to monitor and evaluate the progress of each action. A subject action plan is a tool that helps subject leaders to prioritise actions to improve teaching and learning. All subject leaders should be aware of the improvement priorities before they start considering their action plan because without knowing what the priorities or targets are, how can effective actions be planned for? 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.

Have you got solid recruitment processes but need some fresh ideas for interview tasks? This bundle includes templates for nine different tasks that allow you to explore the skills and attributes of candidates - perfect for ensuring a positive recruitment and hiring process. These editable templates can be used on an interview day to determine the suitability of a candidate for a post in your school: Interview Task - Action Plan Interview Task - Assembly Interview Task - Curriculum Planning Interview Task - Data Analysis Interview Task - Goldfish Bowl Interview Task - In-Tray Exercise Interview Task - Lesson Observation Interview Task - Meeting With Pupils Interview Task - Presentation What if I want more guidance on the whole recruitment process? We’ve currently got a great resource for school leaders wishing to recruit an assistant or deputy headteacher or SENDCo, where you can find the above interview tasks as well as full guidance, interview questions, person specification, job descriptions and more: Honeyguide SLS

This resource is currently on sale for £15 in our website store Honeyguide SLS. Looking to review your SEND policies, procedures and processes? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach? Effective SEND provision is essential in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for 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 - perfect for new and experienced leaders alike. This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates is deisgned to help you audit the SEND practices, policies and procedures in your setting. This audit pack will help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s SEND provision and to provide recommendations for improvement. This pack is ideal for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, SENDCos, SEND teachers, SEND assistants and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted framework for SEND and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve SEND provision in the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders. In this pack, you will receive: An 18 page Pack PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. 8 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: SEND Audit SEND Action Plan Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids SEND Document Checklist SEND Question Bank containing over 50 reflective questions that you and your team can use to find out stakeholders’ views about SEND in your school. SEND Self-Evaluation Form SEND Folder Checklist Example Ofsted SENDCo Questions 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.

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.

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.

Navigating the complexities of IT systems can be challenging, especially with the renewed focus in Keeping Children Safe in Education on filtering and monitoring. Stay proactive with our Filtering and Monitoring Audit and Action Plan. Fully compliant with KCSIE 2023, you can assess where your school currently sits against the filtering and monitoring standards then create a plan to address any gaps or areas you’d like to improve. With this fully editable set of resources, you can find strategies to address any safeguarding concerns or risks, identify gaps in staff knowledge such as how to report online safety incidents and understand the technicalities you need when talking to your IT technicians or service providers. Our Filtering and Monitoring Audit and Action Plan empowers you to assess whether your current practices align with the DfE standards in filtering and monitoring, allowing you to ensure you’re keeping children safe online when they use devices in school and that you compliant with safeguarding expectations in the 2023 KCSIE. Don’t wait for an incident to happen – be proactive in safeguarding. Visit www.honeyguide-sls.co.uk today to learn more about our safeguarding resources and how we support DSLs and school leaders at all levels. For further support with safeguarding, you can download our Safeguarding Audit in our store or by visiting our website. You can find more resources by visiting www.honeyguide-sls.co.uk Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

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. 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… 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.

Are you stepping into the role of designated safeguarding lead (DSL) but wondering where to start or which tasks to prioritise? Firstly, congratulations! And secondly, don’t worry - this Honeyguide resource will support your thinking right from the start. We’ve outlined key tasks for your first few weeks, half-term and full term to help you feel organised and confident, so you can focus on what you do best - supporting pupils and families to be safe, happy and healthy. 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 Safeguarding Specific Tasks 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.

Due to hold an English moderation meeting? Needing to organise it all yourself? Utilise these Primary English Moderation year group templates to support the process and your colleagues when assessing pupils work. Also included is an action plan for completion after the moderation process, so as subject leader, English coordinator or a senior leader, you can think about the next steps for writing going forward, which will feed into the whole school improvement plan (SIP) and English subject development plan. These two fully editable word document resources are suitable for English leads, curriculum coordinators and senior leaders. Our full Primary English Writing Moderation Pack can be found for £10 on our website Honeyguide SLS. For more information visit 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.

If you’re unsure about the quality of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in your setting, a good starting point is a Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Audit, followed up with a Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Policies and Procedures, Pupil Support and Wellbeing, Staff Training, Development and Recruitment, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Community Engagement and Learning Environment, 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 pastoral leads. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion 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 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Pack includes this and so much more. It’s available on our website for £15 - Honeyguide SLS 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.

To determine the necessary areas for CPD in your school, it’s important to gather a variety of evidence and sources to precisely identify CPD requirements. One approach is to ask staff to complete a CPD Survey that evaluates their level of confidence in specific areas. Staff rate their confidence in a variety of areas and the results from this will feed into your CPD plan going forward. With a wide range of questions to ask staff on topics and themes, including behaviour management, assessment, feedback and marking, SEND, subject leadership, parent and carer communication, working with others, safeguarding, planning, pupil voice and more, utilise this to ask your staff team questions to truly help them improve their practice. If you haven’t already, gather information regarding staff subject knowledge and confidence to support CPD planning, using the CPD survey template. Utilise this to provide ongoing support which is aligned to your curriculum offer and develops staff members. Consider how this CPD feeds into your wider school priorities and planning by using the CPD Plan and Cycle. The CPD offered and provided to staff is a focus of Ofsted inspections. These two templates are fully editable work documents, so you can tailor them to suit the needs of your individual school or setting and evidence the work you have done to provide high-quality and appropriate CPD for 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.

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.

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.