Preparing for inspection

Highlights from school evaluation and improvement

Includes a KeyDoc SIP template

How to keep governors Ofsted-ready If you update your board regularly on what's going on in your school, governors will likely be more than ready for an Ofsted inspection. Hand out our list of questions so governors know what inspectors might ask them.
Ofsted inspection: curriculum FAQs Not sure how Ofsted will inspect your curriculum? Get answers to frequently asked questions under the 2019 framework.
Ofsted inspection: curriculum FAQs from small schools, special schools, PRUs and AP settings Not sure how the 2019 framework will apply in your setting? Get answers to frequently asked questions about curriculum inspection in schools like yours.

Ofsted pre-inspection checklist You've received the call from Ofsted that you’re going to be inspected. Here’s what to do before they arrive, and the information you need to make available by the start of the inspection.
Role of school office staff in an Ofsted inspection Support staff may be interviewed by Ofsted inspectors. Find out what they should know and how your office team can support with inspection preparations.
SIAMS inspections: what you need to know Get ready for your next SIAMS inspection with our summary of the revised 2021 evaluation schedule, and check you're clear on the relationship between these inspections and those conducted by Ofsted.