An essential ally for school leaders at all levels. Comprehensively planned CPD, reliable resource packs and extensive guidance created with you in mind.
An essential ally for school leaders at all levels. Comprehensively planned CPD, reliable resource packs and extensive guidance created with you in mind.
If you’re unsure about the quality of behaviour and attitudes in your setting, a good starting point is a Behaviour and Attitudes Audit, followed up with a Behaviour and Attitudes Action Plan. This Behaviour and Attitudes Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Climate, Culture and Ethos, Pupil Behaviour, Engagement and Motivation, Parent and Carer Voice and Community Engagement, Staff Voice and Development, Policies and Procedures, Pupil Voice, Learning Environment and Attendance, 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 behaviour and welfare 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 behaviour and attitudes 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 Ofsted Inspection Preparation pack includes this and so much more. Visit honeyguide-sls.co.uk for further information.
Our behaviour and attitudes pack is available on our website for £15
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 leadership and management in your setting, a good starting point is a Leadership and Management Audit, followed up with a Leadership and Management action plan. This Leadership and Management Audit resource is broken down into categories, including Vision and Strategy, Culture and Ethos, Staff and Pupil Development and Wellbeing and Governing Body, 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 and assistant heads. This may also be a good tool to use with a link governor or the wider governing body. This audit covers all aspects of leadership and management in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
Our Leadership and Management Audit Pack includes this and so much more. Available from our site for £15. Get yours on our website Honeyguide SLS.
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 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 for questions to use in pupil, parent, staff and governor surveys to find out their views on the school special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision? 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.
These Ofsted Grade Descriptor grids are adapted from the Ofsted School Inspection Handbook. It’s important to note that this isn’t a definitive list of Ofsted grade descriptors and you can’t use them to say for certainty that your school or subject is a particular Ofsted grade. However, by using the grid and highlighting statements that match current practice in the subject you lead, you’ll be able to identify areas of strength and those that need development. This evidence can be gathered through learning walks, looking at pupils’s work in books and other media, pupil interviews, and planning scrutinies.
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.
A subject leader skills and confidence audit is a self-reflective tool used to assess your own confidence and ability to lead, manage and teach a particular subject. The audit involves a series of questions and statements related to different aspects of subject leadership, such as curriculum planning, assessment, teaching and professional development. This audit will help you to evaluate the quality of education through curriculum intent, implementation and impact, as well as Ofsted’s key judgement areas of personal development and leadership and management.
On the audit form, you’re asked to rate your level of confidence in each area. This allows you to identify areas where you may need additional support or professional development in order to improve your leadership and teaching skills. In addition to this resource, we also have a Staff Subject Confidence Audit which performs the same function but is instead given to staff and only focuses on teaching, rather than leadership of a subject area.
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.
A bundle of 11 audits and action plans, perfect to evaluate your provision as a leader and support your team. This covers the four key Ofsted EIF judgement areas, and is line with the Ofsted framework to ensure you have covered everything you need to, and support identification of areas for improvement to inform your school improvement plan (SIP).
This bundle includes:
Leadership and Management
Behaviour and Attitudes
Quality of Education and Curriculum
Personal Development
Safeguarding
SEND
Attendance
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Filtering and Monitoring
Equality and Diversity
Subject Leader Skills
An updated 2024 Ofsted Phone Call Preparation Pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS 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 these, full guidance and so much more. Visit Honeyguide SLS for further information.
For more resources, please visit our website,
Expressive Arts and Design audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Expressive Arts and Design audit only.
The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.
Mathematics audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Mathematics audit only.
The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.
Literacy audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Literacy audit only.
The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.
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.
SEND audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. SEND audit only.
The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.
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.
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.
Looking for an in-tray task to support the recruitment process for an assistant or deputy headteacher? This data analysis task requires the candidate to analyse and interpret the data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement. They would need to demonstrate their ability to extract meaningful insights from the data, make evidence-based recommendations and propose strategies for enhancing pupil achievement and wellbeing. Additionally, the candidate would be expected to showcase their proficiency in using data analysis tools and present their findings in a clear and concise manner, highlighting their strong analytical skills and their capacity to inform decision-making in an educational setting.
This 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. We’ve also included a worked example of some survey data that could be used as part of the process.
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.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. PSED audit only.
The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.
Looking to explore your EYFS provision in-depth and build confidence for an upcoming Ofsted inspection or deep dive? This pack is tailor-made for EYFS leaders who are based in primary school settings (either with or without a preschool / nursery) and is designed to mirror how Ofsted inspectors use the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) to assess the effectiveness of a setting. With audits for each area of the EIF and separate deep dive audits for the seven EYFS areas of learning, this bundle helps you to consider your setting’s strength and weakness so you can plan for improvement and (if you feel you need to) prepare for Ofsted.
A bundle pack containing guidance of what an Ofsted deep dive entails and how you can utilise a similar internal process in your own EYFS monitoring. While Ofsted don’t carry out deep dives specifically into the EYFS like they would do for a curriculum subject, they do explore how effective the EYFS is as part of subject deep dives and as part of the school’s overall quality of education, leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes and personal development.
This 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.