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Use evidence, reflection and quality assurance to drive school improvement and Ofsted readiness
Ofsted Inspection Audit Tool
Set your school or MAT up for success with the new Ofsted framework. Our invaluable new audit tool for school leaders ensures you are fully prepared when your call comes.
Ofsted Inspection Insights
Evidence-informed programmes that develop student voice, leadership skills and meaningful participation across the whole school community.
Rapid School Improvement
Collaborative school improvement framework helping schools evaluate practice, strengthen leadership and drive sustainable improvement through peer support.
Educational Outcomes
Unique analysis tool combines official DfE and Ofsted sources into one database to assess the performance of every state-funded school in the country – with awards for top schools.
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Ofsted Audit tool sample
Our Ofsted Readiness Audit Tool gives you a comprehensive, practical way to assess how prepared your school is for the next phase of improvement. It highlights strengths, exposes gaps and helps you focus on the actions that will have the biggest impact fastest. A sharp, time‑saving resource for leaders who want clarity and direction at a glance. Take a look at a sample of what we offer in this must-have tool.
Reviews
“We have found the Readiness for Ofsted Audit Tool to be a very helpful and practical resource. It has given us a clear structure to review our current provision and identify next steps with confidence. The tool has supported focused professional discussion within our leadership team and helped ensure we have a shared understanding of expectations. What stands out is how accessible and purposeful it is. It supports strategic thinking and meaningful school improvement rather than simply focusing on compliance. In a busy school environment, having something that is both thorough and straightforward to use makes a real difference. I would recommend the tool to other schools who want to strengthen their readiness and approach inspection with clarity and confidence.”
Wyborne Primary and Nursery School
“The external curriculum review carried out by SSAT provided us with a clear, insightful and constructive feedback of our provision. Keven’s expertise helped us to identify meaningful areas for development while also recognising our strengths. The process has already had a positive impact on our curriculum thinking and has supported us in driving improvement with confidence and clarity.”
Joe Clarke, Vice Principal, The Highcrest Academy
Articles
Double Trouble: What Ofsted reports tell us about doubled disadvantage for schools
Six Months Later: What we are learning about the new inspection framework
Blowing Hot and Cold: The New Ofsted Framework and the Challenge of Leading on Behaviour
A rose by any other name? Reading across old and new Ofsted inspection gradings
Looking for a bespoke approach tailored to your setting?
Our education team has decades of experience working side by side with schools and MATs.
Speak to Dr Keven Bartle, Senior Education Lead and former headteacher, and we will design and deliver a personalised, focused solution that fits your exact needs, your timeline and your vision for improvement for maximum impact.
Work with SSAT and create meaningful and sustainable change.
Not sure which solution is right for you or need more information?
Call one of our helpful team on 020 7802 2300 or fill in the form and tell us your priorities and we’ll get back to you shortly.
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