1. Preparing for Ofsted

2. Key Documents for the Inspection:
SEF – updated, simple maybe with a single sheet summary
SDP – annotate to show it is a working document
Staff timetables
Map / diagram of the school
Single central record for safeguarding purposes
Behaviour logs – including exclusions, racism incidents, bullying log
Attendance records – as current as possible

3. Key Documents for the Inspection:
Performance management arrangements and outcomes and their relationship to salary progression
Monitoring records – lesson observations and work scrutiny particularly
Impact of Pupil Premium
Impact of the Sports Premium
Evidence of Governors impact
External evaluations of the school’s work

4. Key Documents for the Inspection:
Data data data
Headline information with detailed evidence to back up actions and reasons behind the headlines
Show results over three years and in relation to national standards
Have data ready for all key groups in your school
Current progress is crucial -show progress from start of the school year – remember not just those making expected progress but those making more than expected progress
Case studies to add extra evidence when making a point

5. Key Documents for the Inspection:
Planning folders – long, medium and short term
Assessment information
Class information sheets showing key groups, pupil numbers
Pupils books – marked and up to date

6. Finally….