An evaluation framework for appointing a head of year, pastoral lead or head of house. Pastoral leaders sit closer to safeguarding than almost any other role, and the template is built with that in mind. 2026 edition, aligned to the Ofsted Schools Inspection Toolkit (for use from September 2026), Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and the Teachers' Standards.
What's inside
- Sections covering getting to know you; culture, relationships and high expectations; behaviour management and restorative practice; attendance and punctuality; personal development, character and wellbeing; supporting vulnerable pupils and inclusion; working with families and external agencies; professional development and leading pastoral staff; and safeguarding
- A 1 to 5 scoring rubric describing what each level of answer looks like
- A safeguarding section scored Met or Not met, with KCSIE 2026 prompts
- Space for panel notes and section scores for each panel member
10-page PDF, suitable for primary and secondary schools.
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