• Ofsted pre-inspection checklist You've received the call from Ofsted that you’re going to be inspected. Here’s what to do before they arrive, and the information you need to make available by the start of the inspection.
  • Role of school office staff in an Ofsted inspection Support staff may be interviewed by Ofsted inspectors. Find out what they should know and how your office team can support with inspection preparations.
  • Section 48 inspections If your school has a designated religious character, you'll receive section 48 inspections on top of standard Ofsted inspections. Be clear on what these inspections are and how they work, so you can be confident in what to expect.
  • SIAMS inspections: what you need to know Get ready for your next SIAMS inspection with our summary of the evaluation schedule, and check you're clear on the relationship between these inspections and those conducted by Ofsted.