From judgement to action: using self-evaluation to drive school improvement

Jan. 29, 2026 -

Under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, self-evaluation is now about demonstrating how evaluation actively drives improvement. For senior leaders, the challenge is turning honest judgements into clear priorities, coherent actions and shared understanding across the school community. This is where many self-evaluation processes fall short. In this blog, we explore how the updated Know My School bridges the gap between evaluation and action, supporting leaders to think more clearly, plan more effectively and improve outcomes for pupils.

School Improvement blog
Under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, self-evaluation is now about demonstrating how evaluation actively drives improvement. For …
Self-evaluation under Ofsted's new framework: What school leaders need to rethink

Jan. 22, 2026 -

Explore how Ofsted’s updated inspection framework is changing self-evaluation for school leaders, and what headteachers need to rethink to build confidence, alignment and meaningful improvement planning.

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Explore how Ofsted’s updated inspection framework is changing self-evaluation for school leaders, and what headteachers need …
How Know my School supports School Improvement

April 28, 2025 -

Know My School, developed by 2Simple, is a versatile school improvement platform that supports leadership teams in driving meaningful change. It offers an integrated suite of tools designed to streamline the processes of self-evaluation, development planning, and policy management - saving schools time while improving outcomes.

School Improvement blog
Know My School, developed by 2Simple, is a versatile school improvement platform that supports leadership teams …
The Community - Capturing the views of parents

Dec. 8, 2022 -

Leadership coach and founder of Leading in the Now, Dan Edwards, looks at the important role that parents play in school improvement planning.

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Leadership coach and founder of Leading in the Now, Dan Edwards, looks at the important role …
Thinking about self-care in school management

Oct. 10, 2022 -

Leadership coach and founder of Leading in the Now, Dan Edwards, looks at the importance of self-care in school management.

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Leadership coach and founder of Leading in the Now, Dan Edwards, looks at the importance of …