A ready-to-use, editable Word document designed for headteachers in England to ensure full September readiness. Aligned with statutory requirements, Ofsted expectations, and proven leadership best practices.
Start the academic year with confidence. The Headteacher September 2025 Checklist is your comprehensive, inspection-ready tool to make sure nothing is missed as you lead your school into a new year.
This professional, editable Word document is based on the latest statutory and non-statutory guidance, including:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025)
- SEND Code of Practice
- Equality Act 2010
- Ofsted School Inspection Handbook (2024)
- Education Endowment Foundation implementation guidance
- Teacher Development Trust professional development principles
What's Inside:
- Statutory Compliance Section – Safeguarding, SEND, Health & Safety, GDPR
- Strategic Leadership & Improvement – SIP alignment, self-evaluation, curriculum readiness
- Governance & Accountability – Headteacher report essentials, governor training checks
- Teaching & Learning – Quality assurance cycles, early interventions, ECT support
- Behaviour, Culture & Wellbeing – School routines, behaviour monitoring, equality policies
- Staff Management & CPD – Appraisals, workforce deployment, CPD planning
- Community & External Engagement – Parent communications, local partnerships
- Operational Readiness – Timetables, rotas, ICT systems, resources audit
File Format: Editable Word (.docx)
Pages: Approx. 4–6 pages depending on layout
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