Prepare leaders, governors and staff for confident professional dialogue during inspection with this comprehensive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) question and evidence framework.
Designed for Primary, Secondary and Post-16 settings, this practical resource helps schools demonstrate how equality, inclusion and safeguarding are embedded through curriculum, culture, leadership and wider school life.
Rather than relying on generic policy statements, this framework supports schools to discuss:
- curriculum access
- belonging and representation
- protected characteristics
- safeguarding
- participation and engagement
- attendance and behaviour
- leadership monitoring
- community partnerships
- inclusive practice across the wider curriculum
The document includes realistic Ofsted-style questions alongside example responses and suggested evidence sources to support inspection preparation, leadership reviews and governor discussions.
Primary Questions
Includes questions linked to:
- curriculum access for disadvantaged and SEND pupils
- equality and diversity teaching
- wider curriculum inclusion
- closing gaps between groups
- bullying and discriminatory behaviour
- representation within the school environment
- high expectations for all pupils
Secondary Questions
Includes questions linked to:
- equality of access to subjects
- protected characteristics
- monitoring participation and outcomes
- prejudice-based bullying
- pupil belonging and representation
- unconscious bias and staff CPD
Post-16 Questions
Includes questions linked to:
- equality and diversity in modern Britain
- learner achievement and retention
- inclusion within programmes and workplace preparation
- challenging discrimination
- participation and achievement across groups
- embedding equality beyond compliance
Features
- Realistic Ofsted-style questioning
- Example leadership responses
- Suggested evidence sources
- Safeguarding and inclusion links
- Curriculum-focused approach
- Attendance and participation references
- Community and employer partnership examples
- Suitable for inspection preparation and leadership development
