Safeguarding: What Ofsted Will Ask - and How to Be Ready - Episode 3

✨ Episode Overview One of the biggest inspection worries leaders share with me is: what will inspectors ask about safeguarding — and how do I make sure everyone is ready to answer?  In this episode of The Leadership Lens, I unpack the key safeguarding questions Ofsted typically ask DSLs, staff, leaders, and even pupils. More importantly, I explain why those questions are asked — so you can prepare your team with clarity, not fear.  Safeguarding isn’t about rehearsed answers. It’s about building the confidence and culture so that every adult knows what to do and every child feels safe. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what to expect and how to strengthen your school’s readiness. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode The types of safeguarding questions inspectors are most likely to ask How inspectors use these questions to test the lived reality of safeguarding in your school The importance of preparing all staff — from teachers to lunchtime supervisors — to respond confidently How to involve pupils in demonstrating a safeguarding culture that works in practice Practical strategies to help your staff feel ready without feeling scripted 📝 Premium Member Extras If you’re a Premium member, don’t forget to download your episode resources: ✔️ A PDF summary of the key questions inspectors ask ✔️ Practical preparation prompts for DSLs, staff, leaders, and governors ✔️ Ideas to build safeguarding discussions into briefings and staff CPD so confidence grows naturally  👉 Free version: https://tinyurl.com/muf8cx2s 👉 Premium version (with PDF summary + implementation ideas): https://tinyurl.com/3pp3x67s