Before the date

Date checked on school calendar
Confirmed with provider
Head informed
Teacher informed
Study room for assessor
Make ‘Do not disturb’ sign
Arrange for table & chairs in room
Arrange refreshments
Inform staff you should be working with you will not be around
Ensure reception staff know that assessor is coming, what time expected, and, if possible, his/her name?

On the day
Check room is set up (table/chair/heating etc.)
Coffee/tea/biscuits/kettle if necessary
Teacher informed of interview time
Senior leader informed of interview time
Put up ‘do not disturb’ sign
Arrange refreshments
Ensure you have original certificates for Literacy and Numeracy. (I forget these and had to phone my hubby and ask him to bring them to school. Without these they WILL NOT continue with the assessment)
Show assessor where the toilets are!

Can I add show them where the fire exit is!