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Early Years · SEND / Ofsted
NewEarly Years Inspection Readiness Toolkit & Checklist — September 2026
A practical 22-page inspection readiness toolkit for Early Years settings in England, updated for the September 2026 EYFS statutory framework and Ofsted inspection approach.
£9.99
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What’s inside
- Inspection readiness overview
- Ofsted evaluation areas and the current grading approach
- Planning-call preparation
- Documents inspectors may request
- Safeguarding readiness
- Inclusion and SEND
- Curriculum and teaching
- Children’s achievement
- Behaviour, routines and expectations
- Welfare and wellbeing
- Leadership and management
- Staff preparation questions
- Case sampling preparation
- Inspection-day checklist
- Self-evaluation checklist
- Improvement action plan
- 2026 EYFS changes — safer sleep, safer eating and weaning, volunteer DBS checks, staff suitability, allegations of harm and screen use
- 22 A4 pages · editable Word document + printable PDF · September 2026 edition
- Designed to support current EYFS requirements and inspection-ready record keeping in England.
- This is an independent practical resource and is not produced, endorsed or approved by Ofsted. Settings remain responsible for ensuring their own policies, procedures and practice meet current statutory requirements.
- Instant digital download · Word + PDF included
Best for: Nursery owners, nursery managers, Early Years leaders, deputy managers, childcare settings, pre-schools and Early Years teams preparing for a nursery inspection. A practical inspection checklist and Ofsted toolkit for September 2026.
You’ll receive: Early Years Inspection Readiness Toolkit & Checklist — September 2026 (Word + PDF, ZIP). Download links are emailed to you the moment your payment goes through.
Designed to support current EYFS requirements and inspection-ready record keeping in England.
Templates and guidance are designed to support good Early Years practice and record keeping. Providers remain responsible for ensuring their policies, procedures and practice meet the requirements that apply to their individual setting.
Licensed for use within your own organisation. Editable and yours to keep — not for resale or redistribution. Templates are a starting point and should be adapted to your own setting or business. They don't replace professional or legal advice.