Ofsted Resource Pack – Sixth Form – Secondary

Description

Welcome to the Ofsted Sixth Form Resource Pack.

This comprehensive guide is designed to support sixth form leaders, teachers, and staff in preparing for and navigating the Ofsted inspection process. The pack provides valuable insights into the latest inspection changes for 2025, key themes, and updates to the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

Our aim is to equip you with the necessary tools and information to ensure a successful inspection experience. From curriculum intent and implementation to teaching, learning, and assessment strategies, this resource pack covers all critical areas. Additionally, it includes materials for staff and student briefings, safeguarding procedures, and personal development programs.

We hope this resource pack will serve as a valuable reference and support tool, helping you to showcase the strengths of your sixth form provision and achieve the best possible outcomes during your Ofsted inspection.

Introduction & Overview

1. Welcome & Purpose of the Pack
2. Overview of 2025 Inspection Changes
3. Key Inspection Themes for Sixth Form
4. Summary of EIF (Education Inspection Framework) Updates

Preparing for Inspection

1. Inspection Timeline & What to Expect
2. Roles and Responsibilities During Inspection
3. Staff Briefing Materials
4. Student Briefing Materials
5. Checklist: Pre-Inspection Preparation

Curriculum

1. Sixth Form Curriculum Intent Statement
2. Subject Deep Dive Preparation Templates
3. Curriculum Maps (All Subjects)
4. Schemes of Learning & Long-Term Plans
5. Examples of Student Work & Progress
6. Stretch, Challenge, and Ambition in the Curriculum

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

1. Lesson Observation Guidance
2. Assessment Strategies & Marking Samples
3. Student Progress Tracking (including disadvantaged)
4. Teaching and Learning Impact Data
5. Support for Underperforming Students
6. Teaching Quality Assurance Documentation

Personal Development & Enrichment

1. Enrichment Programme Overview
2. PSHE / RSE Provision in Sixth Form
3. Student Voice & Leadership Opportunities
4. Preparation for Life Beyond Sixth Form
5. Case Studies: Impact on Personal Development
6. Careers, Employability, and Employer Engagement

Behaviour, Attitudes & Attendance

1. Attendance & Punctuality Data
2. Behaviour and Conduct Reports
3. Rewards and Sanctions Overview
4. Student Wellbeing & Support Services
5. Sixth Form Ethos and Culture Evidence

Destinations & Outcomes

1. Exam Results and Trends (3-Year Overview)
2. Progress Measures (ALPs, Value-Added, etc.)
3. NEET Prevention Strategies
4. Destinations Data (University, Apprenticeships, Employment)
5. Destinations Case Studies & Alumni Examples

Leadership & Management

1. Sixth Form Self-Evaluation (SEF)
2. Improvement Plans & Monitoring Documents
3. Staff CPD Records (Subject Specific & Generic)
4. Line Management & QA Processes
5. Governance Involvement in Sixth Form
6. Leadership Impact Statements

Safeguarding & Compliance

1. Sixth Form Safeguarding Procedures
2. Staff Training Records
3. Risk Assessments (incl. for Trips, Work Experience)
4. Attendance Monitoring for Vulnerable Students
5. Filtering, Monitoring & Online Safety Evidence
6. Safer Recruitment Records (Where Applicable)

Other Resources

1. Ofsted Question Bank for Sixth Form
2. Pre-Inspection Information Request Checklist
3. Student/Parent Survey Summaries
4. Staff Interview Preparation Sheets
5. Subject Leader Inspection Prep Template
6. Sample Case Studies: Vulnerable Learners, High Achievers
7. Glossary of Inspection Terms