SENDCo Ofsted Inspection Preparation Bundle

Ofsted inspection can feel overwhelming when you’re a SEND coordinator, especially if you’re new to the role or haven’t experienced an inspection under the current framework.

Designed specifically for SENDCos, 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 inclusion work you’re already doing day-to-day.

You’ll get:

• SENDCo Inspection Role Guidance – clear explanation of when you’ll be involved during inspection, what happens during the inclusion meeting and case sampling, and what inspectors want to understand from you
• Example Ofsted SENDCo Questions – realistic questions you might be asked during your inclusion meeting with inspectors and inclusion learning walks, helping you practise articulating your approach and identify any areas to strengthen
• Further supporting documents – including a leader action checklist to build your inspection knowledge, an inclusion inspection readiness tool to evaluate your current practice against toolkit statements, and editable grade descriptor grids highlighting inclusion across the framework