Free Resource Pack

Ofsted Inspection PDF Resource Pack

Two practical guides for early years providers preparing for Ofsted inspection under the 2025 framework.

Free to download. No obligation.

What Ofsted Inspectors Look For
Ofsted Inspection Preparation Checklist

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What's Included

Two guides in one pack

Guide 1

What Ofsted Inspectors Look For

A practical guide to the 2025 inspection framework, including leadership and governance, safeguarding, staff vetting records, DBS checks, and training requirements.

Covers:

  • the 2025 report card framework
  • leadership and governance
  • safeguarding
  • staff vetting and suitability records
  • DBS and Update Service checks
  • staff training and certification records
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Guide 2

Ofsted Inspection Preparation Checklist

A working checklist to help you review the key records, evidence, and documentation inspectors may ask to see.

Covers:

  • staff suitability records
  • DBS and suitability checks
  • disqualification declarations
  • right to work
  • safeguarding training
  • paediatric first aid
  • safer recruitment and agency workers
  • what to have ready on inspection day
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Who This Pack Is For

Designed for early years providers, including:

nurseries
pre-schools and playgroups
childminders
school-based early years settings
holiday and after-school clubs
managers and compliance leads
How to Use This Pack

Two steps

1

Read the guide first

Start with What Ofsted Inspectors Look For to understand the 2025 framework and the areas inspectors may focus on.

2

Work through the checklist

Then use the Ofsted Inspection Preparation Checklist as a practical working document to review your records and evidence before inspection.

Download the complete resource pack

Both PDF guides in one place for early years providers preparing for Ofsted inspection.

What Ofsted Inspectors Look For (2025)
Ofsted Inspection Preparation Checklist (2025)
Printable PDF format
Updated for the 2025 framework

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About EntryComply

EntryComply helps early years providers organise workforce documentation and governance records so key evidence is easier to locate when needed.

EntryComply organises workforce documentation and governance records. EntryComply does not certify compliance or make safeguarding decisions. Providers remain solely responsible for suitability assessments and all regulatory compliance decisions.

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