Ofsted Inspection Framework – Birmingham
Own the narrative. Demonstrate impact.
Lead inspection conversations with confidence.
The inspection framework is now a year old and schools are beginning to see clear patterns emerge from inspections. From September 2026, further updates place an even greater emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion, curriculum thinking, attendance, personal development, wellbeing and leadership impact.
This one-day course goes beyond simply explaining the framework. Delegates will explore the latest updates, identify key messages emerging from inspections and gain practical insight into what inspectors are focusing on in schools today.
More importantly, delegates will leave with practical resources, inspection preparation materials and proven strategies that enable schools to confidently own their narrative, articulate their strengths and demonstrate impact with clarity and confidence.
Why this course is essential
- Understand the latest September 2026 updates and their implications for schools.
- Discover the key messages emerging from inspections and what successful schools are doing well.
- Gain clarity on what inspectors are looking for across every evaluation area.
- Learn how to communicate your school’s context, strengths and priorities effectively.
- Reduce uncertainty through practical preparation strategies that can be implemented immediately.
- Access resources, templates and inspection tools that schools consistently describe as invaluable.
What you will gain
A detailed understanding of:
Safeguarding • Inclusion • Curriculum and Teaching • Achievement • Attendance and Behaviour • Personal Development and Wellbeing • Leadership and Governance • Early Years • Post-16
- A clear understanding of the September 2026 updates.
- Insight into emerging inspection themes and common strengths and weaknesses identified by inspectors.
- Practical approaches to strengthening self-evaluation and improvement planning.
- Strategies for preparing governors, middle leaders and staff for inspection conversations.
- Guidance on evidencing impact and demonstrating the difference your actions make for pupils.
- Greater understanding of the increased focus on oracy, vocabulary, disciplinary knowledge, retrieval practice, reading across the curriculum and inclusion.
- Expert guidance on adaptive teaching and how inspectors are viewing it in practice.
What Ofsted has said
“Many consultants don’t actually understand leadership and curriculum design. Yours is spot on.”
Lead HMI feedback
The impact in schools
“Provision has been meticulously tailored to meet each pupil’s individual needs.”
Ofsted report card
Why school leaders trust this course
Delivered by John, an experienced School Improvement Partner, curriculum specialist and serving governor with more than 30 years of experience across primary, secondary, special and alternative provision settings.
This is not simply a briefing on the framework. Delegates receive a wealth of practical resources, self-evaluation materials, leadership tools, inspection preparation guidance and implementation resources that can be used immediately within their own setting.
Schools consistently describe the resources as invaluable, helping them strengthen practice, prepare staff and governors and build confidence ahead of inspection.
Schools leave with greater confidence, stronger preparation and a clear understanding of how to tell their story effectively. Rather than reacting to inspection, leaders will be equipped to confidently own the narrative, demonstrate impact and showcase the difference their school makes for pupils every day.
Leave inspection-ready
Gain the knowledge, resources and confidence to lead inspection conversations, demonstrate impact, respond to challenge and showcase your school’s strengths.
9.15 am - 4.00 pm
Suitable for all phases:
- EYFS providers
- Primary schools
- Middle schools
- Secondary schools
- Sixth Form colleges
- Non-association Independent schools
- Special schools
Course audience:
- Headteachers and Principals
- Senior leaders
- Middle and subject leaders
- Governors and Trustees
- School Improvement Partners
Lunch and refreshments are included.
This is the third time I have attended John’s Ofsted-ready courses, and each time I have come away with new insights and, importantly, a clear action plan. John shares excellent advice, tips, and practical steps that genuinely strengthen your confidence and readiness as a leader when faced with Ofsted.
After my first online session, I had four pages of actions which I immediately implemented. Soon after, our school – previously judged RI – underwent inspection and was graded ‘Good’. I firmly believe the changes I made from John’s course contributed to this outcome.
I attended again when leading another RI school and, once more, we secured ‘Good’ following inspection. I have recommended the training to colleagues, and as a group of heads we most recently joined the updated course on the Ofsted Toolkit. Far from being daunting, it has given us a fresh perspective and helped us plan proactively to strengthen our offer for pupils.
Whether in person or online, I can highly recommend this course to any leader with an Ofsted visit on the horizon or who feels unsure about the new toolkit. It is clear, practical, and empowering.
If you are interested in any of our courses as a twilight meeting, INSET or staff meetings for your school, please get in touch – contact [email protected] for details.
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