SEF Pro

A clearer, more manageable approach to self-evaluation

Bring evidence, professional judgement and improvement priorities together in one structured process. SEF Pro helps school leaders produce a clear, editable self-evaluation and supporting school development plan without starting from a blank page.

SEF Pro
Example SEF Pro scorecard showing current, previous and Ofsted evaluations

Why schools use SEF Pro

A practical way to make self-evaluation clearer, more consistent and less dependent on lengthy manual report writing.

Save valuable leadership time

Use a guided structure and Suggested Text to reduce the time spent organising evidence and drafting reports from scratch.

Create a consistent evaluation

Work through the main evaluation areas using a clear and repeatable process across the school.

Keep professional judgement central

Accept, edit or decline suggested wording while retaining control of every judgement and final piece of narrative.

Make the outcome easier to use

Produce a professional SEF and supporting development plan for leaders, governors and trustees.

Everything needed to build and maintain your SEF

SEF Pro supports the complete process—from gathering school evidence through to producing a professional report and school development plan.

  • Visual overview of the school’s current self-evaluation
  • Current, previous and latest Ofsted positions presented together
  • Structured prompts across the main evaluation areas
  • Suggested Text based on the information supplied by the school
  • Suggested wording can be accepted, edited or declined
  • Strengths, priorities, evidence and contextual narrative
  • A supporting school development plan report
  • Unlimited users, updates, training and ongoing support

How it works

A guided process that supports school leaders without taking professional judgement away from the school.

1

Review the structured prompts

Work through each evaluation area using focused questions, judgements and supporting information.

2

Add evidence and context

Record strengths, improvement priorities and the evidence supporting the school’s position.

3

Generate, review and share

Review Suggested Text, edit where required and produce the finished SEF and development plan reports.

What school leaders say

Feedback from schools and trusts using our reporting tools to make evaluation, reporting and governance more manageable.

The whole process has been much more straightforward.

Ian Tett · Headteacher · Oakgrove School

Governors really value it.

Peter Box · CEO · Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies

I cannot praise highly enough the service received.

Gary Birkett · Headteacher · Newbarns Primary & Nursery School

Simple school-wide pricing

Unlimited users, training and ongoing support are included.

One-year subscription

£190 per year

A flexible annual subscription for your school.

Includes unlimited users, report updates, training and ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

Does SEF Pro decide the school’s judgements?

No. SEF Pro supports the organisation and drafting of the evaluation. The school retains control of every judgement, supporting piece of evidence and final wording.

Can we edit the generated report?

Yes. Suggested Text can be accepted, edited or declined, and individual evaluation areas can be updated or regenerated.

Does the subscription include a development plan?

Yes. The sample package includes both the SEF Pro report and a supporting school development plan report.

Can more than one member of staff use it?

Yes. Unlimited users are included, allowing relevant leaders to contribute to the school’s evaluation.

Is training and support included?

Yes. Training and ongoing support are included within the subscription.

See what SEF Pro could look like for your school

Explore the sample report or book a short online overview to see how the complete process works.