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School self-evaluation: a reflection and planning guide for school leaders

Very few school leaders actually enjoy an Ofsted inspection. But which do you prefer, the visit by the inspectors, or completing the accompanying self-evaluation form? While the visit itself might be nerve-racking, many leaders find examining their own school in detail an equally daunting prospect.

This resource gives crucial help on managing the whole process. It shows you how to create a climate and culture where self-evaluation is welcomed, embedding it in practices and processes so that there is no painful, last-minute rush to deliver. It also helps you to engage stakeholders in process, and ensure increased commitment from them to help you improve.

It raises issues, provides food for thought, offers practical suggestions that can be adapted to different school contexts, and emphasises the importance of making the process work for you.

With a focus on the key questions of How well are we doing? - and - How can we do better? it will help you to make this reflection a vital part of school improvement, not just inspection.

So read on: this guide has everything you need to know to take the sting out of self-evaluation.