This updates pack gives you everything you need to understand Ofsted's new School Inspection Toolkit 2025 and brief your team on the Inclusion changes. Every resource is designed to save you research time and help you implement the new requirements with confidence.

You'll get:

☑️ Inclusion Staff & Governor Update Briefing PowerPoint (22 slides) This is your ready-to-use presentation covering all aspects of Inclusion under the new toolkit. Perfect for staff meetings, INSET days or governor briefings. It covers:

• Identifying, assessing and meeting needs, and reducing barriers
• Supporting disadvantaged pupils
• Supporting Pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils who are known (or previously known) to children’s social care
• Key shifts from the 2024 framework to 2025 toolkit

☑️ Understanding Ofsted's Toolkit for Inclusion (PDF) An easy-to-digest guide that breaks down the new evaluation criteria with practical considerations for school leaders – much clearer than working through the raw toolkit bullet points.

☑️ Ofsted Framework Comparison Document (PDF) Side-by-side analysis showing exactly what's changed from the old framework and handbook - where disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND were included but not part of a dedicated evaluation area - to the new Inclusion requirements. See what's new, what's been removed, and what you need to focus on.

☑️ Leader Action Checklist Strategic planning tool to help you think through the changes systematically. This isn't about auditing your current provision – it's about understanding what needs to happen next, who needs to know, and what strategic plans to put in place.

☑️ Editable Grade Descriptor Grid Customisable version of the new toolkit requirements for your leadership team to reference and annotate.

Every document (except the PDFs) is provided in an editable format so you can adapt them for your school's context.

This updates pack is designed for school leaders who need to understand and implement Ofsted's new School Inspection Toolkit 2025 requirements around Inclusion. It's particularly valuable for:

• headteachers
• deputy heads and assistant heads with inclusion responsibilities
• SENDCos
• DSLs and safeguarding leads
• Designated teachers
• Pupil premium leads
• Early help leads
• Attendance champions
• Home-school workers / family liaison workers
• Pastoral and mental health leads

Senior leaders and trust executives can use the pack to cascade understanding across their schools, brief governors on the changes, and ensure consistent implementation of the new requirements. It's essential for schools preparing for Ofsted inspection under the 2025 framework, or those wanting to stay ahead of the changes and maintain strong Personal Development and Well-being provision.

This comprehensive updates pack helps you tackle the most common challenges leaders face when Ofsted frameworks change:

How can I update staff on Ofsted's new Inclusion requirements? Use the 22-slide briefing PowerPoint to run structured staff meetings or INSET sessions that explain the changes clearly and practically.

What's actually changed from the old Ofsted framework to the new School Inspection Toolkit 2025? Our detailed comparison document shows you exactly what's new, what's been removed, and what requires your immediate attention.

How can I prepare my school for Ofsted inspection under the new Inclusion criteria? The action checklist helps you plan strategically, whilst the toolkit guide ensures you understand exactly what inspectors will be looking for. The Inclusion Audit Pack can also assist you in this process.

How can I save time researching Ofsted's updated inclusion requirements? Instead of working through dense toolkit documents, use our digestible guides and ready-made briefing materials to get up to speed quickly.

If you're implementing the new Ofsted requirements in this area, these related resources can help you evaluate your current provision and strengthen your leadership approach.

Inclusion Audit (2025)

Full aligned to Ofsted's latest requirements for inclusion, this pack contains comprehensive support to help you audit your provision in inclusion, including for disadvantaged pupils, pupils with SEND and other pupils facing barriers to their learning.

SEND Internal Monitoring and Quality Assurance Pack

A practical toolkit to help SENDCos and inclusion leaders monitor SEND provision in practice, evaluate impact and quality assure inclusive practice across your school.

SENDCo Skills Audit Pack

Identify strengths and areas for development with this editable skills audit, supporting SENDCos to reflect on expertise, confidence and leadership capacity.

Have a look at what's in the pack here: Inclusion Ofsted Updates Pack