Course Overview
A practical leadership workshop designed to help you as a school leader prepare confidently for Ofsted inspection while building sustainable systems for long-term school improvement. The session explores the key elements of the Ofsted toolkit, inspection expectations and operating guide, with a focus on translating these into effective everyday leadership practice across curriculum, quality assurance, inclusion, behaviour and personal development.
Why Attend?
You will:
• Gain a clearer understanding of current Ofsted expectations and inspection methodology
• Develop practical strategies for inspection preparation without creating unnecessary workload
• Strengthen self-evaluation and quality assurance systems
• Learn how to evidence impact rather than activity
• Improve confidence in leadership conversations during inspection
• Explore how sustainable school improvement aligns with inspection success
What will it cover?
• Understanding the Ofsted framework and operating guide
• The key components of an effective inspection toolkit
• Preparing for learning walks and leadership conversations
• Self-evaluation and evidence-informed school improvement
• Demonstrating leadership impact
• Using data, case studies and stakeholder voice effectively
• Building sustainable systems rather than “inspection performance”
• Common inspection strengths and weaknesses seen in school
Any supplementary info
Kevin Sexton is an experienced Ofsted Inspector and former Lead Inspector, currently inspecting across Secondary, Special, Alternative Provision (AP) and PRU settings. Alongside leading one of the country’s leading grammar schools, he has extensive senior leadership and trust leadership experience. His work focuses on sustainable school improvement, inclusion, curriculum leadership and inspection readiness, supporting schools to build strong cultures, robust systems, and lasting impact.
Who should attend?
Headteachers
Senior Leaders
Course frequency
£105.00 per delegate
All costs are subject to VAT. Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.sil-ltd.co.uk at least 48 hours in advance
