
Schools Competency Framework
The Schools Competency framework can be used by staff in schools (5–16) across a range of settings from mainstream to specialist as an ongoing self-reflection tool to help them:
- Self-assess their skills and competencies.
- Decide which aspects of their practice require further development.
- Identify priority areas to work on.
- Consider their professional development needs.
- Seek appropriate professional development.
These competencies support EYS staff/practitioners in meeting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy and legal requirements and their equality duties whilst complying with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (2021) and the Teacher Standards (2011).

Additional Resources for Schools Competency Framework
We have linked each Competency to a number of resources that will help you to meet that Competency. Please note these are to help you get started and there are many other ways to show you have implemented the Competency.

Demonstration Videos for the Competency Framework
These short demonstration videos have been created to support your use of the AET Competency Framework.
Next Steps Action Plan
Download our Action Plan which is split into the themes from the Framework.
Set your priorities, determine next steps and set a time scale for moving forward.