Monthly Checklist for School Leaders – November 2025

Your strategic leadership companion for the autumn term — aligned with Ofsted’s new framework

Stay focused, compliant, and prepared this November with our expertly curated checklist, designed specifically for headteachers, principals, and senior school leaders. This edition includes essential planning guidance in light of the new Ofsted inspection framework (effective from November 2025) — helping your school remain inspection-ready while maintaining high standards across teaching, wellbeing, and operations.

What’s Inside:

• Strategic scheduling of leadership and SLT tasks

• Communications planning (internal and external)

• Curriculum review and CPD alignment

• Data and assessment review across key stages

• Full breakdown of the new Ofsted inspection areas including Inclusion, Leadership, and Safeguarding

• Up-to-date guidance for SEND and Pupil Premium tracking

• Budget, health & safety, and compliance checks for end-of-term readiness

New for November 2025:

• Step-by-step inspection readiness checklist based on the latest Ofsted framework

• Clear guidance on how to adapt your SEF and SIP to the new evaluation areas

• Practical tools to support staff, governors, and parents in understanding the new model

Who is this for?

• Headteachers and deputy heads

• Assistant heads, SENDCos, and curriculum leads

• School business managers and operations staff

• Governors and trust board members preparing for inspection

Why choose HeadteacherChat resources?
Trusted by thousands of school leaders, our monthly checklists provide a structured, practical approach to school management — saving time, reducing stress, and improving inspection confidence.

Format: Digital Download 
Licence: For internal school use only (non-commercial)
Author: HeadteacherChat | © 2025
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