New Ofsted Inspection Framework – Manchester

Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of the new inspection process and learn how to gather and present information effectively to enable your leadership and school to excel and meet the outcomes.

The confirmed areas for inspection are all covered in detail:

• Safeguarding
• Inclusion
• Curriculum and teaching
• Achievement
• Attendance and behaviour
• Personal development and Well-being
• Leadership and governance
• Early years
• Post-16 provision

With significant changes to OFSTED inspections to start on November 10th 2025, schools must ensure they are fully prepared.

“Many consultants don’t actually understand about leadership and curriclum design – yours is ‘spot on’ ” – Lead HMI feedback from a school supported by John.

How This Course Helps You Strengthen Current Preparation

• Understand and align with all evaluation areas of the new EIF.
• Unpick all the latest priorities, reports and statutory guidance.
• Understand the inspection reporting system.
• Refine your self-evaluation processes.
• Understand the importance of impact and narrative.
• Learn how to effectively evidence and talk about your school context.
• Be clear about data analysis and how to use it effectively.
• How to ensure your curriculum is ambitious, broad and balanced.
• The importance of Adaptive Teaching and assessment.
• How to ensure and show evidence that the needs of all learners are being met.
• Supporting middle leaders and curriculum leaders.
• How to ensure curriculum is firmly rooted in research evidence.
• Clarify staff and leadership roles in inspection.
• Receive expert insights on safeguarding and strategic leadership.

How This Course Helps You Be Ready for the framework

• Present and evidence school strengths and areas for development confidently.
• Understand the importance of getting the curriculum right.
• Be clear about the new inspection process and methodology.
• Sharpen your school improvement documentation.
• Prepare middle leaders to show their impact.
• Prepare governors/trustees for the new inspection approach.
• Understand inspectors’ hypotheses and evidence trails.
• Prepare and present your school’s data with clarity.
• Lead and manage inspections with confidence.

Why Choose This Course?

• Led by a trusted and highly experienced school improvement expert.
• Focus on practical strategies and current priorities.
• Includes templates, resources, and real school examples.
• Guides you through what’s changing and what to keep.

Key Benefits for School Leaders & Governors

• Prepare confidently for the new framework.
• Strengthen governance and leadership monitoring.
• Embed sustainable, evidence-based practice.
• Reduce stress by being always inspection-ready.

This course is appropriate for all phases and settings.

“Provision has been meticulously tailored to meet each pupil’s individual needs” – OFSTED feedback from a school supported by John.