Support effective Early Years monitoring and school improvement with this comprehensive EYFS Classroom Audit and Leadership Resource, designed to help Nursery, Preschool and Reception leaders confidently evaluate provision, environments and classroom practice.

Created with the renewed 2025/2026 Ofsted framework in mind, this resource includes detailed audit guidance, practical checklists, RAG-rating systems and clear next-step support to make monitoring straightforward, purposeful and manageable.

Perfect for:
• EYFS Leaders
• Reception Teachers
• Nursery Managers
• Senior Leadership Teams
• SENDCos
• Early Years Practitioners

This resource includes:
✓ Detailed classroom audit templates
✓ Environment and provision checklists
✓ Communication & language audits
✓ Continuous provision monitoring
✓ SEND & inclusion reviews
✓ Behaviour & wellbeing audits
✓ Outdoor provision evaluation
✓ Leadership guidance and explanations
✓ Suggested RAG priorities
✓ Action planning templates
✓ Clear “what to look for” guidance throughout

Designed to be:
• Easy to follow
• Professional and clear
• Ofsted-aligned
• Practical for real classroom use
• Suitable for regular monitoring across the year

The reseouce supports leaders in identifying strengths, areas for development and realistic next steps while keeping children’s wellbeing, engagement and learning at the centre of provision.

A perfect resource for inspection preparation, leadership monitoring, coaching, staff support and continuous improvement within Early Years settings.

Suitable for:
EYFS • Nursery • Preschool • Reception • Childminders • Early Years Leadership

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