Attendance and Behaviour Resources

🔄 Updated for 2026 in line with KCSIE and the Ofsted Framework

Supporting your behaviour link governor effectively takes structure, clarity and the right tools. This pack gives you all three – with three fully editable resources designed to strengthen behaviour governance in your school, whether your link governor is new to role or needs more support to be highly effective.

You'll get:

☑️ Behaviour Questions for Governors and Trustees – 13 pages of structured questions to support meaningful collaboration between the behaviour link governor and key school staff such as the headteacher, DHT, behaviour lead and pastoral lead, plus a triangulating evidence section and an action plan template to document next steps

☑️ Behaviour Report to Governors Template – a clear, structured template covering behaviour data (including exclusions, suspensions and bullying) and commentary, giving the full governing board the insight they need

☑️ Behaviour Link Governor Roles and Responsibilities – an editable outline of the behaviour governor's key responsibilities, ideal for onboarding a new governor or bringing clarity to an existing role

All resources are fully editable so you can adapt them to reflect your school's context and needs.

Train staff to recognise and respond to child-on-child sexual harassment with these editable safeguarding scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they cover a range of situations to help staff address this sensitive and serious issue with clarity and care.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores key areas of child-on-child sexual harassment, including online behaviours, upskirting, sexualised language, non-consensual image sharing, and youth-produced sexual imagery. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to support confident, age-appropriate responses and reinforce a whole-school approach to preventing harm.

⬇️ Choose your scenarios below.

Train staff to recognise and respond to child-on-child sexual violence with these editable safeguarding scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they support staff in addressing complex and sensitive situations with confidence and care.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores serious concerns around child-on-child sexual violence, including sexual activity without consent, abuse within intimate relationships, and harmful sexual behaviours. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to support informed, consistent safeguarding responses and a proactive whole-school approach.

⬇️ Choose your scenarios below.

New to behaviour leadership or stepping into a behaviour lead role at a new school? This comprehensive starter pack provides everything you need to establish effective behaviour management systems and build confidence from day one. Whether you're starting in September or mid-year as a new behaviour lead, these practical tools help you quickly understand your school's current behaviour provision, build key relationships with staff and pupils, and set clear priorities for sustainable behaviour improvement.

☑️ 18 ready-to-use, editable behaviour templates covering essential areas including behaviour audits, behaviour action planning, behaviour risk assessments, behaviour logs, exclusion tracking, bullying incident recording, and parent communication letters

☑️ Step-by-step behaviour leadership guidance document with your first 30 days mapped out week by week, plus practical advice on adapting to your school context, building relationships with staff and establishing consistent behaviour expectations

☑️ Behaviour Jargon Buster reference guide to demystify specialist behaviour terminology for you and your staff, ensuring clear communication about behaviour management across the school community

☑️ Quick-start behaviour checklists and assessment tools for behaviour folder organisation, behaviour lead skills auditing, behaviour snapshot reviews, staff behaviour quizzes, and behaviour plan templates

Ideal for new behaviour leads, experienced behaviour coordinators moving schools, deputy heads stepping up to behaviour leadership roles, pastoral leaders, and anyone wanting structured guidance and professional behaviour management templates to establish excellent behaviour provision efficiently.

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Looking to conduct a thorough self-assessment of your behaviour management expertise or evaluate the competencies of your behaviour lead? This comprehensive pack provides everything needed to identify strengths, pinpoint development areas, and create targeted professional growth plans for anyone responsible for pupil behaviour in your school.

What you'll receive:

• 18-page comprehensive behaviour lead skills audit covering all key competency areas
• 4-page implementation guidance with step-by-step instructions for effective use

The audit covers essential behaviour leadership areas including strategic direction and governor oversight, behaviour systems and processes, staff development, pupil support and inclusion, multi-agency collaboration, and data monitoring – ideal for behaviour leads to assess their strengths and make plans to develop their skills in behaviour leadership.

🔒Updated to align with Ofsted's 2025 School Inspection Toolkit

This behaviour self-evaluation form template provides a comprehensive framework for headteachers, SLT and behaviour leads to assess and improve behaviour systems across their school. The editable Word document guides you through a structured annual review of your behaviour policy implementation, culture and outcomes.

Key features:

• Complete school context analysis - track pupil numbers across behaviour support plans, suspensions, alternative provision and safeguarding links
• Nine core evaluation areas - from leadership and policy compliance to staff training and pupil outcomes
• Evidence-based assessment - suggested sources and documentation for each area to support your RAG ratings
• Governor accountability - ready-to-share format for governing body oversight and challenge

This structured approach helps you identify gaps before they become issues, ensuring your behaviour systems are robust and compliant. Whether you're preparing for inspection, addressing governing body questions, or simply wanting to strengthen your school's behaviour culture, this template provides the systematic review process that's often missed in busy school schedules.

Ideal for headteachers who need to demonstrate impact, behaviour leads seeking to improve and embed their practice, and SLT members preparing evidence for external scrutiny.

Two essential templates to help you create structured, effective support plans for pupils with challenging behaviour.

When a pupil's behaviour needs additional help to manage, you need clear frameworks to assess risk and plan targeted support. This bundle provides you with two robust templates that streamline the process whilst ensuring you capture all the essential information. They're also in line with the April 2026 DfE guidance on the Restrictive interventions, including the use of reasonable force, in schools.

What's included:

• Pupil Behaviour Plan Template - Comprehensive planning document to create individualised support strategies, from identifying triggers to setting measurable targets
• Behaviour Risk Assessment Form - Structured framework to assess potential risks, likelihood and impact, plus space for reduction strategies and monitoring
• Risk Assessment Log - Simple tracking sheet to monitor multiple pupils' risk levels and review dates at a glance

Perfect for:

• SENDCos managing complex behaviour cases
• Behaviour leads developing individual support plans
• Class teachers needing structured approaches for pupils exhibiting challenging behaviours
• Senior leaders ensuring consistent risk assessment processes
• Anyone working with parents, carers and families to support pupils to succeed with behaviour

Both templates include clear guidance, practical examples and prompts, and space for pupil voice, helping you create plans that are thorough and genuinely supportive of pupil wellbeing.

🔒 Fully aligned to the 2026 Ofsted School Inspection Toolkit

Ofsted inspection can feel daunting when you're a behaviour lead, especially if you're new to the role or haven't experienced an inspection under the current framework.

Designed specifically for behaviour leads, this focused preparation pack translates the 2026 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 behaviour work you're already doing to ensure all pupils experience a calm, orderly, respectful and supportive environment where they can thrive and learn.

You'll get:

☑️ Behaviour Lead Inspection Role Guidance – clear explanation of when you'll be involved during inspection, what happens during focused leadership meetings, case sampling discussions and learning walks, and what inspectors want to understand from you

☑️ Example Ofsted Behaviour Lead Questions – realistic questions you might be asked during inspection conversations, 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 inspection readiness tool to evaluate your current practice against toolkit statements, and editable grade descriptor grids highlighting attendance and behaviour across the framework

This Ofsted behaviour lead resources 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 behaviour leadership, not just for inspection preparation.

👉 Looking for further support on preparing for inspection? These resources are also available as part of the full Ofsted Inspection Preparation Pack too.

🔒 Fully aligned to the 2026 Ofsted School Inspection Toolkit

Ofsted inspection can feel daunting when you're an attendance lead, especially if you're new to the role or haven't experienced an inspection under the current framework.

Designed specifically for attendance leads, this focused preparation pack translates the 2026 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 attendance work you're already doing to ensure all pupils attend school regularly and punctually, as attendance is the foundation for learning and achievement.

You'll get:

☑️ Attendance Lead Inspection Role Guidance – clear explanation of when you'll be involved during inspection, what happens during focused leadership meetings, case sampling discussions and document reviews, and what inspectors want to understand from you

☑️ Example Ofsted Attendance Lead Questions – realistic questions you might be asked during inspection conversations, 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 inspection readiness tool to evaluate your current practice against toolkit statements, and editable grade descriptor grids highlighting attendance and behaviour across the framework

This Ofsted attendance lead resources 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 attendance leadership, not just for inspection preparation.

👉 Looking for further support on preparing for inspection? These resources are also available as part of the full Ofsted Inspection Preparation Pack too.