Purpose
The programme turns inspection preparation into a disciplined improvement cycle. Each week produces a clear milestone, practical deliverables and leadership actions, so the school can evidence its strengths, address risk quickly and speak confidently about impact.
Weekly milestones
Week 1
Diagnostic launch
Inspection-readiness baseline established
Leadership briefing, inspection framework alignment and secure collection of core evidence.
Week 2
Evidence audit
Key documentation reviewed against inspection expectations
Self-evaluation, improvement planning, safeguarding, curriculum, assessment and governance evidence.
Week 3
Readiness report
Clear diagnostic view of strengths, risks and immediate actions
A concise leadership report that identifies what must be strengthened before inspection.
Week 4
Leadership narrative
Leaders can explain the school story with evidence and precision
Sharper messaging around context, priorities, impact and next steps.
Week 5
Middle leadership
Middle leaders understand their role in inspection evidence
Department, phase and subject leadership confidence, accountability and evidence trails.
Week 6
Curriculum review
Curriculum intent, implementation and impact are inspection-ready
Curriculum sequencing, assessment, adaptation and learner outcomes across priority subjects or phases.
Week 7
Teaching and learning
Shared view of classroom strengths and improvement needs
Learning walks, observations, learner voice and work scrutiny aligned to inspection criteria.
Week 8
Practice improvement
Targeted classroom support is in motion
Coaching and mentoring for teachers and leaders based on observed need.
Week 9
Quality assurance
Leaders can evaluate evidence consistently and accurately
Triangulation of lesson evidence, pupil work, data, behaviour, attendance and stakeholder voice.
Week 10
Mock inspection
A realistic inspection rehearsal identifies final gaps
Team meetings, leadership interviews, deep dives, evidence scrutiny and classroom visits.
Week 11
Report and response
Leaders receive a clear report and final improvement priorities
Written findings, likely inspection lines of enquiry and action planning.
Week 12
Sign-off and sustainability
The school finishes with a practical route to sustained improvement
Final readiness review, sustainability planning and next-step recommendations.
Deliverables
GBP pricing
These are the same GBP prices shown on the main pricing section, expanded here so schools can compare the level of advisory support, on-site presence and follow-up they need.
Foundation · Remote delivery
£4,850
GBP / 12 weeks
Executive · Full partnership
£11,250
GBP / 12 weeks
Pricing notes
Next step
The consultation is charged at £100 and deducted in full from the final project cost if your school commissions the programme.