Ofsted inspection evidence integrity procedure
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 7 October 2026
- Reviewed
- 7 October 2026
Scope
This procedure is intended for maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England when they are inspected under the education inspection framework.
Providing evidence
During an Ofsted inspection, provide inspectors with the evidence, or access to the evidence, that they need to report honestly, fairly and reliably.
Approach the inspection openly, transparently and honestly. Information and evidence supplied to inspectors must be complete and accurate and must not be misleading.
Integrity of information supplied
Do not withhold or conceal evidence from inspectors.
Do not provide false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information or evidence.
