Model a calm and reassuring approach
Facing an inspection with confidence isn’t about preparing lots of additional paperwork, or worrying about granular detail. Model a calm and positive attitude with your governors, so they can see that inspection doesn’t need to be stressful, or something they should be worried about. Regularly make it clear that:
- Providing effective challenge and support all year round is the best way to prepare for an inspection – governors should never need to do anything different in order to be Ofsted-ready
- If governors know the school and their link areas well, they have nothing to worry about
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