Ofsted Planning Call – Prep Checklist for Nursery Managers
Ofsted Planning Call – Prep Checklist for Nursery Managers
The Ofsted planning call can feel overwhelming, especially when it arrives unexpectedly. This practical prep checklist has been designed to support nursery managers in feeling organised, clear and confident ahead of the call.
This resource does not provide scripted answers. Instead, it helps you gather key information, reflect on your practice and clearly communicate your setting’s context during the planning call.
Created by an experienced early years professional with leadership and inspection experience, this checklist is designed to be used calmly and flexibly — either digitally or in print.
What’s included
- A clear before-the-call checklist to help you organise key practical information
- Planning call prompts covering leadership, safeguarding, curriculum, inclusion and priorities
- Space to note key points during the call
- A short after-the-call reflection page to capture next steps
- Gentle reassurance throughout to support confidence and wellbeing
Who this resource is for
- Nursery managers
- Deputy managers supporting the planning call
- Early years leaders who want a calm, organised approach to inspection preparation
Format
- Printable PDF
- Can be used digitally or printed
- Designed to be practical, clear and easy to use during the call
Ethical note
This checklist is intended as a reflective support tool. It does not provide scripted responses or influence inspection outcomes. Users are encouraged to respond honestly and accurately, based on their own setting’s practice and context.
Further support
Additional practical early years resources are available at: