Audit command centre
The main dashboard stays as the fuller working view, with guidance, curriculum, resources and summary sections still together. When staff need to complete an audit, use the dedicated carry-out pages below for a calmer layout.
Quality audit
10 sections
Ofsted audit
6 graded areas
Completion
0% complete
Live total score
0
Urgent attentionSafeguarding currently meets threshold.
Role-based view
Switch the dashboard to the audience using it.
Use these tailored views to guide managers, auditors and senior leaders toward the parts of the system most relevant to their responsibilities.
Active dashboard mode
Manager view
Prepare evidence, team readiness and immediate actions.
Managers can use this view to focus on evidence preparation, team readiness, training links and the practical actions needed before and after the visit.
Priority 1
Check overview data, previous scores and current context before the visit.
Priority 2
Use the shared library to confirm policies, training and compliance folders are live.
Priority 3
Review action owners and deadlines so improvements are clearly assigned.
For managers
Prepare the nursery before the audit visit
Use this dashboard to gather evidence, brief the team and make sure the audit starts from an accurate and well-organised position.
Complete the nursery overview with the latest inspection, previous score and current self-evaluation.
Upload or paste key evidence links for training, policies, safeguarding and curriculum documentation.
Review priority actions, assign owners and confirm deadlines before the auditor arrives.
For auditors
Use a consistent evidence-led review process
Follow a clear sequence so each judgement is grounded in observation, discussion and documentary evidence rather than isolated impressions.
Start in the guidance hub to review linked documents, mandatory training records and known follow-up themes.
Work through the Quality Audit and Ofsted sections, recording evidence and actions against each criterion.
Finish in Combined Summary to confirm scores, sign-off, action-plan priorities and any escalation required.
Central resource library admin panel
Keep staff answers and audit references in one controlled place.
Yes, training items, curriculum documents, the Ofsted toolkit and EYFS materials can all be kept here for reference. The shared library now acts as the reference point for managers, auditors, senior leaders and staff questions.
Library areas
6
Saved links
55
Guidance notes
0
Governance tracked
0
Shared reference search
Search once across official guidance and internal resources.
Filter by topic, document title, tag, owner or review date to help staff and managers find the right evidence quickly.
Staff question bot
Help staff find the right document or guidance quickly.
Staff can ask where to find training, curriculum, Ofsted toolkit or EYFS references, and the assistant will direct them to the most relevant shared library area.
Assistant response
Ask about training, curriculum, Ofsted toolkit, EYFS, policies or compliance evidence and the assistant will point staff to the most relevant shared reference area.
Reference availability
Shared folders ready for all sites.
Each area below can hold a central link and guidance note so the same reference set can be used consistently across nursery audits.
Training and CPD
10 structured references added
Curriculum and quality practice
18 structured references added
Ofsted toolkit and inspection readiness
6 structured references added
EYFS and statutory guidance
3 structured references added
Policies and procedures
6 structured references added
Compliance and audit evidence
12 structured references added
Reference area
Training and CPD
Link mandatory training, safeguarding refreshers, paediatric first aid and role-specific development records.
Official government references
Internal iStep resources
Reference area
Curriculum and quality practice
Link planning, observations, cohort tracking, learning walks, parent feedback and improvement plans.
Official government references
Internal iStep resources
Reference area
Ofsted toolkit and inspection readiness
Store the current Ofsted audit toolkit, inspection prompts, grading guidance and evidence checklists.
Official government references
Internal iStep resources
Reference area
EYFS and statutory guidance
Keep the EYFS framework, safeguarding and welfare requirements, development matters and statutory guidance together.
Official government references
Internal iStep resources
Reference area
Policies and procedures
Add policy folders for safeguarding, complaints, behaviour, medication, safer recruitment and SEND.
Official government references
Internal iStep resources
Reference area
Compliance and audit evidence
Store links for audits, fire records, risk assessments, supervisions, staff files and safer sleep checks.
Official government references
Internal iStep resources