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Ofsted 2025 Readiness Checklist

Interactive self-assessment for skills and apprenticeship providers. From 10 November 2025, Ofsted introduces report cards with five ratings. Use this tool to assess readiness and drive your QIP.

Leadership & Governance

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

Leaders/Governors briefed on the new 2025 framework
Governance minutes evidence challenge, support and data use
SAR and QIP updated live

Inclusion, Safeguarding & Well-being

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

Safeguarding policy up to date and staff trained/tested
Prevent, online safety and SEND evidence in place
Staff well-being measures documented

Curriculum & Programme Design

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

Curriculum maps show intent, sequencing, alignment to standards
Off-the-job training planned/documented and compliant with funding rulesPlanned when/where/how; aligns with ILR & training plan
Employer engagement in curriculum design evidenced

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

Observation schedule with feedback loops
Assessment moderation/IQA logs demonstrate QA
Trainers/skills coaches supported with targeted CPD

Achievement & Progress

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

QAR performance monitored with trend analysis and actions
Learner progress tracked in real time (dashboards/data)
Gaps analysed by learner group (SEND/disadvantaged/etc.)

Learner Participation & Experience

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

Learner voice (surveys/focus groups/exit interviews)
“You said, we did” actions evidenced
Progression case studies collected

Data, Intelligence & Reporting

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

ILR validated and triangulated with learner/employer records
Dashboards for leaders, managers and coaches
Regular impact reviews logged and actioned

Inspection Preparation

0/0 complete • 0% – Urgent improvement

Mock inspection completed using new 5-point scale
Staff able to evidence practice clearly and confidently
Safeguarding questioning rehearsed across all roles

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