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How to talk to your team about Ofsted inspections

Find tips on talking to your team about Ofsted inspections, including before and after you've had the outcome. Get everyone on the same page about what to expect, and download our poster to remind staff of wellbeing safeguards during an inspection.

Last reviewed on 26 January 2026
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 52930
Contents
  1. Help your team to understand the new framework
  2. Set expectations around the results
  3. Support your team during the inspection 
  4. Communicating the results

Help your team to understand the new framework

Explain what's changed

Help your staff get their heads around the main differences in the 2025 inspection framework. This will help them feel prepared to go through an inspection.

You can use our Ofsted inspection staff briefing and summary of changes to help you understand and explain what’s changed under the 2025 framework – you can use these during INSET days, or at the start of the term when your school enters the inspection window.

If you’ve chosen a nominee to support your school through the inspection process, make sure everyone knows who this is, and what they’ll be doing.

Set out exactly what the inspection will involve, and what your team can expect during the course of the inspection days. This is especially helpful for your school's first inspection under the 2025 framework, or for staff who