Download our checklist for headteachers
It will help you prepare for an Ofsted inspection under the new inspection framework.
It includes a:
- Step-by-step guide of what to do once Ofsted has called
- List of all the information you must make available
We referred to Ofsted's operating guide and inspection information in this checklist.
Changes for the 2025 framework
Inspectors will usually make the initial notification call between 9.30 and 10.00am on a Monday (or Tuesday, if pupils return to school on the Tuesday) The lead inspector will make the initial phone call and the information you'll need to confirm with them up front has increased – we've included all the information you'll need in the early sections of the checklist The planning call now covers 3 separate areas, which we've broken down in the checklist: Introduction and practicalities Understanding your school's context and priorities for