1. All reports will include guidance for governors and leaders relating to recommended development activity following inspection. This may include recommended next steps and/or area/s for action.
  2. If the proprietor, leaders and managers have ensured that all standards are met consistently, recommended next steps will record what the inspection team reflect would be helpful development points for the school. Recommended next steps will be discussed with school leaders.
  3. If the proprietor, leaders and managers have not ensured that all standards are met consistently, area/s for action will also be included in the report relating to the aspects of provision that have not met the requirements of the Standards. Recommended next steps may still be included in the report relating to aspects of provision where standards have been met. Where standards are not met, areas for action will refer to those relevant unmet standard/s with a high-level overview of what needs to be improved so that those standards are met. Where any standards are unmet, areas for action will be shared with school leaders and, during final feedback, those responsible for governance.