Run a calm, focused 30-minute whole-staff briefing on inspection readiness, so everyone knows their part when the call comes. The briefing walks through a full inspection, from the office taking the call to the final feedback, and is written for the Ofsted framework in force from September 2026. There is a primary edition and a secondary edition, each with a facilitator booklet and a matching slide deck.
What's inside
- How to use the packs: where to start and how to run the session
- Ofsted Ready briefing pack, primary edition (Word), with a suggested 30-minute run sheet, a one-page staff quick reference and a leadership readiness checklist
- Ofsted Ready slide deck, primary edition (PowerPoint)
- Ofsted Ready briefing pack, secondary edition (Word), with the same structure for secondary schools
- Ofsted Ready slide deck, secondary edition (PowerPoint)
The briefing covers how inspection works now, office and reception protocol, who does what (including the nominee), the planning day, learning walks, case sampling and inclusion, pupils' work, safeguarding under KCSIE 2026 Part One, and looking after each other.
Delivered as one zip file of editable Word and PowerPoint documents. Check the current Ofsted toolkit on GOV.UK and adapt the detail to your school.
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