Before, during & after inspection

Be clear on how you will likely be involved in an inspection, if you’re the chair of your board. Get some ideas for practical ways you can support and reassure school leaders, without adding additional pressure.

Is your school due an inspection? Be clear on how to clerk an Ofsted feedback meeting so you can capture everything the inspector says. Find out what you should do before, during and after the meeting.

As a governance lead, you’ll want to be confident that your team are ready to face an Ofsted inspection with confidence. Read our advice on staying organised and building confidence year-round, plus what to do just before an inspection.

As chair of governors, you’ll want to be confident that when Ofsted arrives, your board has everything under control. Find a handy list of resources you can share with your governors and get some tips on making the best use of GovernorHub to stay organised.

Get answers to your biggest questions about Ofsted's 2025 inspection framework across the most frequently-asked topics. Plus, find links to all our resources to help you manage an Ofsted inspection effectively.

Understand your role in shaping, reviewing and monitoring progress around your school's action plan following an Ofsted inspection.

Use our checklists to be confident that, when Ofsted arrives, you've got everything under control. Download our list of questions that inspectors might ask governors, and follow our links to brush up on any areas you're not sure of.

Use our guidance and checklist to feel confident that, when Ofsted visits one of your schools, you know your trust inside out and can speak with confidence. Download our list of questions inspectors may ask trustees.

Inspectors will want to see that you have a deep understanding of your school’s context and that you’re providing high-quality challenge and well-evidenced oversight. Find out how to use GovernorHub’s tools to keep your evidence organised and to bring everything together quickly and without unnecessary workload.