Keep wellbeing at the forefront of your mind
Remind staff of the focus of the inspection, and that they're not being inspected as individuals. Make it clear that they should keep doing what they’re doing.
Signpost your own wellbeing resources, as even discussing Ofsted can be a difficult experience.
Download our staff briefing
Presentation
Adapt the yellow highlighted parts to suit your school's context.
Use the presentation in a whole-staff CPD session – you'll want to deliver it to all staff, as everyone is affected by the presence of inspectors.
Use our step-by-step guide to help you answer any questions at the end of the staff briefing.
Facilitator notes
Use these facilitator notes as your step-by-step guide to preparing for and delivering this briefing.
Provide the handout to staff when you know an inspection is imminent, or as