Ofsted preparation
Policy and Practice
Effective Self Evaluation
Understanding the Ofsted Framework The Ofsted framework introduced in November 2025 marked a shift in how school Ofsted inspections will be undertaken and how schools will be evaluated. The new approach aims to provide a more nuanced and comprehensive assessment of schools, moving away from single-word judgments to a more detailed and supportive inspection process. This session will explore the Ofsted framework and the inspection toolkit to support leaders and Governors to preparation for inspection.
A practical workshop providing leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to carry out rigorous, meaningful self ‑ evaluation in preparation for an Ofsted inspection. Grounded in the latest inspection framework and toolkit, including the need for a best fit evaluation and a stronger emphasis on inclusion, this session supports leaders to build a self ‑ evaluation model that is meaningful, sustainable, and inspection ‑ ready. Through guided reflection, real examples, and collaborative activities, participants will focus on: The structure of self ‑ evaluation to reflect the six core evaluation areas Using the five ‑ point grading scale confidently, understanding what “Expected Standard”, “Strong Standard”, and “Exceptional” look like in practice Developing evidence ‑ led self ‑ evaluation that feeds directly into School Improvement Planning and aligns with the Report Card narrative Embedding continuous, self ‑ evaluation processes rather than producing documents solely for inspection Preparing middle leaders to talk confidently about impact, disadvantage, inclusion, curriculum design, and outcomes
Description
Who should attend? Senior Leaders
Details: 8 October 2026 / 3.30pm - 5pm
Who should attend?
Headteachers, Senior Leaders
Details
Primary: 24 November 2026 / 2pm - 4.30pm Secondary: 1 December 2026 / 2pm - 4.30pm Special: 17 November 2026 / 2pm - 4.30pm
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