This resource is part of a Staff Induction Pack, which is available on our website for £15. Looking to improve your staff induction procedures? Want to provide new staff members with everything they need? This Staff Induction Crib Sheet ensures new staff members know who and where to go to if they have a question or query, and includes space for frequently asked questions (FAQs), making it a useful and handy reference tool for new starters. Take a look at our other induction resources to help streamline your process and aid staff retention. 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.

Thinking about how well your school communicates and interacts with parents and carers? Are you wanting to improve parent communication and engagement? This bundle supports this school improvement process, providing prompts and checklists to get you thinking about how you can enhance parental engagement in your school. Included in this bundle: Parent Engagement Audit - great for auditing your current processes to pinpoint your strengths and areas for development. Parent Engagement Action Plan - use it to create a plan based on your audit. Parent Engagement Checklist - perfect for ideas of tangible actions you can take at different points in the school year to enhance parental engagement What if I want to survey parents and have access to more templates? We’ve got a great pack for this - it covers surveying staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders. It also includes a worked example on how to analyse survey data. You can find it here: School Stakeholder Survey Pack on Honeyguide SLS

This pack is available on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15. Looking to induct new staff members successfully into your team? Whether you’re wondering how to ensure a smooth transition into your setting or want to provide provision that aids staff retention, this Staff Induction Pack can support you throughout the process. This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you plan and prepare an effective induction offer and support your thinking throughout the integration and role preparation stages. Among the templates included are six different supportive checklists to prepare appointed staff members for their new role plus two detailed skills audits for middle and senior leaders. In this pack, you’ll explore how to design your induction programme, consider what to include in your induction policy and handbook, and the benefits of being mindful to the needs of existing and new staff members during integration into the team. We’ve also included some elements to consider when appointing an induction co-ordinator and what the role will entail. This pack also gives an overview of how to best prepare your new colleague for their new role, including how to lead and manage a successful handover. This pack is useful for headteachers, senior leaders, induction co-ordinators, ECT mentors, DSLs and all other staff members involved in the induction of new staff members. This pack is also useful for the governing body or trust leaders to ensure the induction programme provided is comprehensive from the beginning and supports 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 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.

Are you an Early Career Teacher (ECT) mentor looking to provide exceptional support? Look no further! With Honeyguide’s comprehensive Teachers’ Standards and the ECF reference guide, you can confidently compare the Teachers’ Standards and the Early Career Framework (ECF) statements - ideal for supporting observations, development and discussions about teaching & learning with new ECTs. Thisn 15-page fully editable reference guide is designed to support ECT mentors and ECTs themselves by comparing the relevant Teachers’ Standards to the statements in the Early Career Framework. It aligns the two key documents for school leaders that underpin the support entitlement for the ECT - the Teachers’ Standards and Early Career Framework. You may wish to use it to underpin professional dialogue when meeting with your ECT or when observing the ECT so you can provide tailored support pathways afterwards. You can also align the document with your school’s chosen ECF programme provider to focus on key statements and areas. Highlighting sections can help you focus mentoring and coaching conversations around the ECF, ensuring the ECT is well supported. There’s a handy tracker at the end of the document, where you can tick off key areas the ECT is focusing on. This can help to inform progress reviews and lets you keep tabs on areas of the Teachers’ Standards and the ECF that you’ve not dedicated time to yet. 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.

Use this IT Skills Audit as part of your appraisal and performance management process, or to identify training needs. For more skills audit resources for this role and others, 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.

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.

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.

This resource is currently on sale on our website for £15, visit Honeyguide SLS. Looking to review your school safeguarding policies, procedures and processes? Safeguarding is a crucial aspect of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, and with the information and resources in this pack, you can feel confident and well-prepared to audit this area to assist your continuing school improvement journey. Containing statutory guidance from the latest KCSIE, this audit pack allows both new and experienced leaders to ensure all school safeguarding procedures are robust. This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you to audit the safeguarding 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 safeguarding provision and to provide recommendations for improvement. Throughout the pack, we’ll explain concepts, guide your thinking and provide scaffolds if you need them so you can focus on adapting everything to the needs of your pupils and staff, allowing you to be confident and well-prepared before, during and after conducting an audit. This pack is useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of safeguarding, and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the provision and opportunities in the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders. When you make your purchase, you’ll receive the whole pack, including: A 22-page PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. 16 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: Safeguarding Audit Safeguarding Action Plan Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids Safeguarding Document Checklist Safeguarding 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.

This pack is available for £15 on our website Honeyguide SLS. Looking to review your school personal development 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. Personal development is essential for equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for their overall success and fulfillment in life, 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, ways to move your thinking forward and covering the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) for personal development, this audit pack is useful for new and experienced leaders alike. A comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates to help you audit the personal development 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 personal development provision and to provide recommendations for improvement. This pack is suitable for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers, pastoral and welfare leaders and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted personal development judgement area and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve opportunities for personal development in the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders. 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: Personal Development Audit Personal Development Action Plan Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids Personal Development Document Checklist Personal Development Question Bank Our full Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit Honeyguide SLS for further information. Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

Looking to review your website and policies, procedures and processes of Ofsted key judgement areas? Wondering how you could improve or evaluate your school’s approach to recruitment? Thinking about leading change in your setting? Utilise this pack and feel confident and well-prepared to audit leadership and management, quality of education, safeguarding, personal development, behaviour and attitudes (and more!) to assist your continuing school improvement journey - perfect for new and experienced leaders alike. The pack will also provide recommendations for improvement, as well as how to audit and monitor your school website for compliance and recruitment processes and procedures, including safer recruitment and your single central record (SCR). This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you audit a range of areas in your setting, in line with the recommendation of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF). This audit pack is designed to help you identify areas of strength and weakness in the school’s: leadership and management quality of education, safeguarding personal development behaviour and attitudes mental health and wellbeing SEND equality, diversity and inclusion This pack is useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of the Ofsted framework and seeking to assess, evaluate and improve the provision across the setting. This pack is suitable for new and experienced school leaders. You can see more on our website - Honeyguide SLS. When you make your purchase, you’ll receive a ZIP file containing the whole pack, including: A 50 page Pack PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. 38 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: Individual audits and action plans for: leadership and management quality of education, safeguarding personal development behaviour and attitudes mental health and wellbeing SEND equality, diversity and inclusion Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids Document Checklists for each audit area, so you know the type of evidence you will need. Question Banks for each audit area, containing over 50 reflective questions that you and your team can use to find out stakeholders’ views about that area in your school. Policy Tracker Website Compliance Checklist Single Central Record Checklist Safer Recruitment Checklist Pre-employment Checklist

Stepping into the role of a deputy headteacher (DHT) is the next transformative step in your school leadership journey but now you’re in this role, where do you start? We’ve designed this resource with you in mind - from preparing for your new position to navigating your initial weeks and beyond, we’ve created this customisable checklist with tasks spanning the breadth of school leadership to ensure your success. Let us do some of the thinking for you so you can get on with what you do best. 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.

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.

Becoming an assistant headship (AHT) is an exciting step into senior leadership but with a new role comes new responsibilities. We understand the unique challenges and aspirations of new leaders like you. Our comprehensive resource is specifically designed to support you through the crucial first stages of your new position, empowering you to make a positive impact in your first term and beyond. Use this checklist, specifically written for assistant headteachers, to take some of the pressure off the initial thought processes required and instead, start to take action for yourself and your school community. 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 Governance and External Advisors Policies and Procedures Network Building Leadership and Management Community Engagement Teaching, Learning and Assessment 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.

Embarking on the journey of headship is an exciting and transformative experience but one that can come with a lot of uncertainties at the beginning. We understand the challenges and aspirations of new school leaders like you. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive document. It’s designed to guide you through the first few crucial stages of your new role as headteacher or head of school. Allow us to take the pressure off by supporting your thinking in your exciting new role! 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 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 on our website Honeyguide SLS for £15. Thinking of conducting surveys to support school improvement and aid you and your team in leading change? Whether you’re hoping to gather feedback about a particular area of your school, aiming for an overall summary or unsure where to begin, this School Stakeholder Survey Pack can support you throughout the process. This comprehensive guidance pack with accompanying templates will help you design and administer surveys, audit your provision, assess the wellbeing of your staff and pupils and interpret your findings with clear direction and purpose. Also included is a step-by-step data-focussed worked example on a real-life stakeholder survey around behaviour, bullying and pupil safety. Use it to upskill yourself and your team and be sure to run through the type of questions Ofsted will ask parents, staff and pupils so you can triangulate all of the evidence and aid your school improvement journey. This pack is useful for headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and members of the senior leadership team wishing to develop their understanding of planning, preparing, administering and analysing feedback and data. This is also a highly useful opportunity to support professional development for middle leaders who may wish to utilise this pack to survey their areas of responsibility. Included when you download this pack is: A 24 page Pack PDF in full colour containing all the guidance, research and information you need. A comprehensive Worked Example on Analysing and Triangulating Survey Data. 17 fully editable and easy-to-use templates that can be adapted for your setting. These include: Survey Templates CPD Survey Survey Feedback Action Plan Survey Letter Templates Pre-Survey Checklist Parent Engagement Audit Parent Engagement Action Plan Parent Engagement Checklist Parent and Carer Survey Next Steps Question Banks on: Leadership and Management Quality of Education Personal Development Behaviour and Attitudes Mental Health and Wellbeing Safeguarding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion SEND 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 improve and refine your parent engagement and involvement? Wondering what you can do to further encourage parent engagement or want to know where your gaps are? This fully editable Parent Engagement Audit and Action Plan will walk you through everything you need to consider. Looking at increasing parent engagement -take a look at our checklist too! This audit and action plan form part of a larger pack on surveying school stakeholders, which you can download for £10 from our website Honeyguide SLS. For more resources, 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.

Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This presentation task requires the candidate to deliver a short presentation to a small panel based on a pre-determined topic or theme. They would need to demonstrate their ability to communicate, present, answer questions and respond to challenge as well as share their views in a well-considered manner. Additionally, the candidate would be required to engage the audience and demonstrate how their views match the school’s vision. 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. Included in this resource is an evaluation sheet to be used by the panel to support panel discussions when appointing a candidate to the role. 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 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.