DSL Ofsted Inspection Preparation

Ofsted inspections can feel daunting when you’re a designated safeguarding lead (DSL), especially if you’re new to the role or haven’t experienced an inspection under the current 2025 framework.

Designed specifically for DSLs, this focused preparation pack translates the 2025 School Inspection Toolkit into practical guidance about your role during inspection. You’ll understand when and how you’ll engage with inspectors, what questions they’re likely to explore and how to demonstrate the excellent safeguarding work you’re already doing day-to-day.

This Ofsted DSL resource pack helps to build your confidence to articulate your work clearly and supports you to prepare effectively without creating unnecessary workload. All templates are fully editable so you can adapt them for your school’s specific context and use them as part of your ongoing safeguarding leadership, not just for inspection preparation.