INSET: Leading an Ofsted Ready School

Leading an Ofsted Ready School: Strategic Preparation Across the Inspection Framework

This course equips headteachers and senior leaders to prepare confidently for inspection under the latest framework. Covering all six evaluation areas—leadership, curriculum, behaviour, achievement, wellbeing, and inclusion—this INSET provides practical strategies and expert guidance to ensure your school is Ofsted ready.

This course could be offered as one to one or small group mentoring.
JMC Mentoring can be either face to face or online.
We have an extensive range of Primary/Secondary/Independent and International school leaders ready to act as your mentor or critical friend.
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Key Updates for 2025 Framework

• Five-Point Grading Scale: Understand the new grading system, including the top ‘Exemplary’ grade.
• Inclusivity & Equity: Greater emphasis on provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Contextual Inspections: How inspectors consider your school’s unique circumstances.
• Developmental Approach: Inspections now provide detailed feedback for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Practical ways to involve governors, parents, and the wider community.

INSET Objectives

• Understand the full scope of the Ofsted framework and its implications for whole-school leadership.
• Lead a high-quality, coherent curriculum strategy that supports progression and equity.
• Strengthen behaviour culture and personal development provision.
• Prepare for inspection through robust self-evaluation and evidence-informed practice.
• Equip SLT to support middle leaders and staff in articulating their work with clarity and confidence.

“Vision without implementation is hallucination.”

Thomas Edison

INSET Outline

Is your school truly Ofsted ready?

Understanding the New Ofsted Framework

• Overview of the six evaluation areas and grading scale.
• Key themes: curriculum quality, inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil experience.

Ofsted Ready Leadership and Governance

• Strategic vision and values.
• Governance accountability and stakeholder engagement.
• Managing workload and staff wellbeing.

Leading an Ofsted Ready Curriculum & Teaching Strategy

• Designing a high-quality, sequenced curriculum.
• Supporting subject leaders with evidence and clarity.
• Aligning pedagogy and assessment with curriculum goals.

Attendance and Behaviour

• Promoting high expectations and consistency.
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality.
• Supporting vulnerable pupils inclusively.

Achievement

• Using data intelligently to demonstrate progress.
• Closing gaps for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Preparing achievement evidence for inspection.

Personal Development and Wellbeing

• Embedding SMSC, careers guidance, and enrichment.
• Promoting resilience, diversity, and pupil voice.

Inclusion

• Ensuring equity for all learners.
• Adapting provision for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Evidence sources: case studies, pupil outcomes, and staff feedback.

Safeguarding

• Compliance and culture.
• Preparing documentation and staff confidence.

Building an Ofsted Ready Self-Evaluation Model

• Aligning internal monitoring with inspection expectations.
• Preparing documentation: SEF, SIP, curriculum maps, and case studies.

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