Self-evaluation
Highlights from school evaluation and improvement
Self-evaluation forms (SEFs)
3 articles- Self-evaluation form (SEF): checklists and templateUse our checklists to help you evaluate your school against the Ofsted framework. Download our template SEF, which includes Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and post-16 provision. Plan monitoring activities, plus see examples of SEFs from a range of schools.
- Self-evaluation form (SEF): SIAMSDownload the Church of England's self-evaluation forms for the statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools (SIAMS). Also see examples of completed self-evaluation forms under the 2023 framework from a primary school.
- Subject reports: primaryGet advice on writing a subject leader report in primary school. See examples of subject reports from primary schools for core and non-core subjects.
Self-evaluation guidance
8 articles- Annual schedule for school self-evaluation (primary)Download our template school self-evaluation schedule to help you plan tasks for senior leaders, middle leaders and governors throughout the year.
- Formula for evaluating the quality of teachingSee how to develop your own formula to measure the quality of teaching in your school. Also find a research report on effective methods of teacher evaluation, and how a MAT measures teachers' performance linked to pay progression.
- How to evaluate the effectiveness of your departmentRead on for details of 8 key actions to take when evaluating your subject department, with tips from our experts on analysing results, conducting pupil voice surveys and creating an action plan.