Preparing for inspection

Highlights from school evaluation and improvement

  • How to keep governors Ofsted-ready
    Keep your board updated about what's going on in your school, and make sure they know what to expect from an Ofsted inspection under the 2025 framework. Share our list of questions on what inspectors might ask them.
  • Ofsted: FAQs
    Get answers to your questions about Ofsted's 2025 framework across the most frequently-asked topics. Plus, find links to all our resources to help you manage an Ofsted inspection effectively.
  • Ofsted nominee: who to choose and how to support them
    Understand what the Ofsted nominee does, and who may be suitable to become the nominee in your team. Plus, see tips on how to support your nominee to prepare for the role, divide workload during an inspection, and look out for their wellbeing.
  • Ofsted pre-inspection checklist and reminders
    You've received the notification call from Ofsted that you’re going to be inspected. Download our checklist for headteachers to see what to prepare before Ofsted arrives, and share reminders and support with the rest of your staff.
  • Ofsted resource hub
    Find everything you need to be ready for an Ofsted inspection.
  • Section 48 inspections
    If your school has a designated religious character, you'll receive section 48 inspections on top of standard Ofsted inspections. Be clear on what these inspections are and how they work, so you can be confident in what to expect.
  • SIAMS inspections: what you need to know
    Get ready for your next SIAMS inspection under the current framework and check you're clear on the relationship between these inspections and those conducted by Ofsted.