Ofsted Safeguarding Checklist
Complete inspection preparation checklist covering all areas Ofsted inspectors review. Ensure your safeguarding practices meet the highest standards.
Ofsted Safeguarding Inspection Areas
Key areas inspectors will review during your safeguarding evaluation
🎯 Leadership and Management
What Inspectors Look For:
- Clear safeguarding leadership structure
- Regular policy reviews and updates
- Effective monitoring and evaluation
Evidence Required:
- • Governing body safeguarding reports
- • DSL appointment documentation
- • Annual safeguarding audits
- • Policy approval records
📚 Staff Training and Knowledge
Training Requirements:
- All staff KCSIE training
- DSL specialized training
- Regular refresher sessions
Documentation Needed:
- • Training completion records
- • Induction checklists
- • CPD certificates
- • Knowledge assessments
🏫 Safeguarding Culture
Cultural Indicators:
- Open reporting environment
- Proactive identification of risks
- Swift response to concerns
Evidence Sources:
- • Staff interviews and surveys
- • Pupil voice activities
- • Incident response timelines
- • Multi-agency feedback
Pre-Inspection Checklist
Essential preparation steps to ensure inspection readiness
📋 Documentation Review
Safeguarding Policy
Current, approved, and KCSIE 2024 compliant
Single Central Record
Complete and up-to-date for all staff
Training Records
All staff training documented and current
🔍 System Checks
Incident Logging
All concerns properly recorded and tracked
Communication Logs
Multi-agency communications documented
Action Tracking
Follow-up actions completed and evidenced
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