Secondary Ofsted Inspection Guide Pack

Designed by experts with decades of school leadership experience, Cadenza's Secondary Ofsted Inspection Guide Pack is the comprehensive resource every headteacher needs to ensure their school is fully prepared for inspection. With over 90 pages of expert guidance and more than 70 editable templates, this pack offers a practical, step-by-step approach to mastering the demands of the Ofsted framework.
 
From safeguarding to behaviour, deep dives to governance, this pack covers every critical area, giving you the tools to present your school with confidence and precision. It’s not just a resource – it’s an essential toolkit developed to guide you through the entire inspection preparation process and help your school shine under Ofsted’s scrutiny.
 
What’s inside:
Detailed guidance throughout, including support on handling the Ofsted phone call and inspection day logistics.
In-depth audits across the four key areas of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), plus support for safeguarding, SEND, mental health and EDI, to assess strengths and areas for development.
Comprehensive compliance checks to ensure adherence to safeguarding and recruitment best practices.
Subject-specific deep dives across every secondary National Curriculum subject, ensuring your department heads and/or subject leaders are prepared to showcase their curriculum expertise.
Editable templates for governance reviews, leadership planning, CPD tracking, and more – saving you time and ensuring you’re Ofsted-ready.
Actionable advice for leading and preparing your team, ensuring everyone is aligned and confident ahead of the inspection.
 
Developed with headteachers in mind, the Secondary Ofsted Inspection Guide Pack is the trusted resource for schools seeking expert guidance and practical tools. Whether you're preparing for your first Ofsted or seeking to strengthen existing processes, this pack will equip you with everything you need to demonstrate excellence at every level of your school.
 
What can the pack do for you and your school?
Ensure compliance across key Ofsted areas with ready-to-use audits and checklists.
Boost your department leaders’ confidence with comprehensive deep dive support.
Save time with editable templates designed to meet Ofsted’s requirements.
Access expert advice and guidance, giving you the assurance you’re fully prepared.
 
Be ready for Ofsted with the support of a proven expert in education and school leadership. The Secondary Ofsted Inspection Guide Pack ensures you don’t just prepare for inspection – you excel.
 
To view a sample version of the full guidance plus all of the accompanying templates, please click on this link to take a look at our flipbook.