Preparing for inspection

Keep your board updated about what's going on in your school, and make sure they know what to expect from an Ofsted inspection. Share our list of questions on what inspectors might ask them.

Get answers to your questions about Ofsted's current framework across the most frequently-asked topics. Plus, find links to all our resources to help you manage an Ofsted inspection effectively.

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.

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.

Find everything you need to be ready for an Ofsted inspection.

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.

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.