Description
Introduction to the Ofsted Leadership and Governance Resource Pack
Welcome to the Ofsted resource pack for the inspection area of Leadership and Governance. This comprehensive guide is designed to help schools navigate the new Ofsted inspection requirements for leadership and governance and ensure that they meet the highest standards of educational excellence. With Ofsted’s rigorous inspection criteria, it is essential to have the right tools and strategies in place to achieve success. Our resource pack provides everything you need to excel in this new educational inspection landscape starting in November 2025.
The Ofsted Resource pack for the inspection area of leadership and governance is your ultimate guide to leadership and governance excellence. With comprehensive resources, expert insights, and practical strategies, our resource pack provides everything you need to navigate the new leadership and governance requirements with confidence. By using our resource pack, you can ensure that your school is well-prepared for Ofsted inspections and that your students receive the highest quality education.
Key Content
Our Ofsted Resource pack is packed with features that will help you achieve excellence in the leadership and governance element of inspection and provide you with everything you need to excel during the new framework inspections.
Leadership and governance is the pivotal area which can make or break any inspection. Our resource pack will ensure you are well prepared for any Ofsted inspection and will be able to demonstrate why you are an exceptional leader.
- Ofsted Inspection Questions and Comprehensive Answers
Our resource pack includes all the Ofsted leadership and governance questions and detailed answers for SLT, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. These guides will ensure you know what to expect, have comprehensive answers ready and use the language Ofsted want to hear.
- Self-Evaluation Framework for Leadership and governance
Our self-evaluation frameworks for leadership and governance help you assess your school’s performance against the new Ofsted criteria. These frameworks provide a structured approach to identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that you are well-prepared for inspections and have accurately identified leadership and governance targets for your school development plan.
- Inspection Checklist – Vital Tasks to Complete Prior to Inspection
The ten most important tasks to complete prior to inspection to ensure your school is ready for the leadership and governance element of inspection.
- Leadership and Governance- Action Plans
Exemplar templates and comprehensive completed examples of effective School Development Plans which focus on the key areas of the new inspection framework including detailed section on leadership and governance and potential targets you could use.
- Leadership and Governance — Ofsted Interviews
We provide customisable templates for you to present your leadership and governance leadership and governances effectively in a way Ofsted will understand and fit perfectly with the new framework.
- Assessment Tools and Trackers
Our resource pack includes a range of assessment tools that help you measure student progress and identify areas for improvement. Our tools provide reliable and accurate data to inform your leadership and governance strategies and to present your leadership and governance impact to Ofsted in a clear and succinct manner.
- Professional Development Resources
Our resource pack provides a pre-recorded 1-hour training presentation to prepare all staff for the leadership and governance element of the new Ofsted framework. This can be played to staff during a twilight staff meeting. It also provides a variety of professional development resources to help you, and your staff stay up to date with the latest educational practices and standards.
- Parental Engagement Strategies
Engaging parents in their children’s education is crucial for success. Our resource pack includes strategies and resources to help you build strong partnerships with parents and involve them in the whole school community. From communication plans to parent workshops, the resource pack provides everything you need to foster positive relationships with parents and how to share your ‘leadership and governance ‘strategies and successes with parents in the most effective ways.
- Case Studies and Best Practices
Learn from the experiences of other schools that have successfully implemented outstanding leadership and governance initiatives. Our resource pack includes case studies and examples of best practices in school leadership and governance that you can draw inspiration from and adapt to your own context; and we know Ofsted will love them.
- Effectiveness Report to Governors – Leadership and Governance
A simple but comprehensive report for leaders to complete for reporting to governors or accountability purposes.
- Monitoring Templates
Templates containing key concepts leaders should be monitoring in the leadership and governance element of inspection.
- Subject Leader and SLT Impact Audits
Very simple audits of your impact as a SLT/subject leader in terms of improving the effectiveness of leadership and governance at every level in your school. Completed examples included.
- Portfolio Annotation Sheet
Best practice is to start to collate a portfolio of case studies demonstrating the impact of leadership and governance at every level in your school.
- CPD Record and Impact
A record sheet for all informal and formal CPD undertaken and the impact it has had on your leadership and governance at every level across your school. Includes completed examples.
Why Choose Our Resource pack?
Our Ofsted Resource pack is meticulously crafted to align with the September 2025 leadership and governance aspect of the new framework. We understand the challenges that come with adapting to new standards, and our resource pack is here to simplify the process. Here are some reasons why our resource pack stands out:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Our resource pack covers all aspects of the new leadership and governance element of the framework, ensuring that you have a thorough understanding of the requirements and how to meet them.
- Expert Insights: Developed by leading educational experts, our resource pack provides valuable insights and practical tips to help you excel in your Ofsted inspections.
- User-Friendly: The resource pack is designed to be easy to use, with clear instructions and actionable steps that make implementation straightforward.
- Customisable Resources: Tailor our resources to fit the unique needs of your school and students, ensuring that you can effectively address your specific challenges.
- Ongoing Support: We offer ongoing support and updates to ensure that you stay informed about any changes or new developments in the Ofsted framework.
