Refer to our handy lists to help you make sense of the many abbreviations and acronyms used in the education sector, and download copies to take to meetings.

Find out what to do before, during and after your school visits, including if you're doing a remote visit. Be clear on what's expected of you with our dos and don’ts. Plus, use our example questions and template reports to take notes on your monitoring visits and learning walks.

Key Stage (KS) 2 SATs will take place in May 2025. Here's the key information you need, plus examples of questions you might ask your headteacher. If you're asked to be an independent observer, use our checklist to know what to look out for.