How to Use the Ofsted 2025 Framework Tag Categories in Blippit Boards

November 3, 2025

In this article, you’ll see examples of how to meaningfully use Blippit Boards’ framework tag categories to capture the depth of the school curriculum, using them to share impact, spark/support reflection, and strengthen your professional conversations.

Tip!‍

Toggle 'on' the new categories in the app tag settings ⚙️ Each of the new tag categories is labelled with a jigsaw icon 🧩 to make them easy to find and activate all seven. You're not mistaken, we've renamed two categories to include them in this family of tags and Blippit now offers

'Inclusion' (formerly 'Accessibility') and
'Leadership & Governance' (formerly 'Governor Monitoring') into this new family of tag categories.

New Ofsted 2025 related tag categories in Blippit Boards

How to find and activate hidden categories

1. Curriculum Theme – Science in Our School Garden

Context: A Year 4 teacher and science lead create a board capturing how pupils explore habitats in their school garden.

Photos of pupils observing minibeasts, sketching plants, and recording findings.
Video of pupils discussing fair tests.
Audio reflection from the teacher on misconceptions and next steps.
Description explaining the curriculum sequence and vocabulary introduced.
Link to science progression map or working wall example.

🏷 Tags applied:
Curriculum Theme (concept building, real-world application), Inclusion (adaptive teaching), Achievement (developing → secure), Personal Development (curiosity, teamwork). Incl: ks2, yr4, science and so on.

This board shows curriculum intent and impact through real experiences, not forms.

2. Achievement – From Draft to Mastery

Context: A Year 6 teacher documents pupils’ progress across a writing unit.

Scans of first drafts and final versions showing vocabulary progression.
Clip of a pupil explaining how feedback improved their writing.
Teacher note describing the modelling process and peer-assessment structure.
Link to moderation evidence or exemplar work folder.

🏷 Tags applied:
Achievement (emerging, secure, greater depth), Curriculum Theme (skills progression), Leadership (Professional Development). Incl: ks2, yr6, english,writing and so on.

Demonstrates progress as a journey that is rich, visual, and authentic.

3. Inclusion – Everyone Can Create

Context: A KS1 teacher captures how adaptive teaching helps every child share their ideas confidently.

Photos of pupils using talk frames, drawing storyboards, and using assistive tech.
Video of a pupil using total communication to retell a story.
Description outlining adaptations for EAL and SEND learners.
PDF of writing scaffolds or group task cards.

🏷 Tags applied:
Inclusion (total communication, assistive tech), Curriculum Theme (subject vocabulary), Personal Development (confidence). Incl: ks1, yr1, yr2 and so on.

Shows inclusion as everyday practice, not policy paperwork.

4. Personal Development & Wellbeing – Kindness Week Reflections

Context: A PSHE lead curates moments from a whole-school kindness initiative.

Photos of pupils designing kindness postcards or reading with younger peers.
Audio reflections from pupils on what kindness means to them.
Video clip from an assembly on emotional literacy.
Notes about pupil engagement and emotional vocabulary.

🏷 Tags applied:
Personal Development (empathy, responsibility), Behaviour & Engagement (positive conduct), Cultural Capital (community involvement). Incl: ks1,ks2,pshe and so on.

Makes invisible values visible through lived wellbeing, not a checklist.

5. Behaviour & Engagement – Teamwork on the Playground

Context: A PE lead explores collaboration and perseverance through team games.

Photos of mixed-ability teams practising fair play and strategy.
Video clip of pupils reviewing tactics and encouraging peers.
Teacher reflection on self-regulation, focus, and inclusion during play.
Link to PE scheme overview or behaviour charter.

🏷 Tags applied:
Behaviour & Engagement (participation, self-regulation, focus & perseverance), Personal Development (teamwork). Incl: ks1, ks2, pe and so on.

Captures positive conduct as something learned, not enforced.

6. Cultural Capital – Our Local History Walk

Context: A history lead showcases how pupils connect local heritage to the wider curriculum.

Photos from a local heritage walk and museum visit.
Video of pupils explaining what they discovered about their town’s past.
Reflection on how this supports curiosity and identity.
Link to class blog or community partnership letter.

🏷 Tags applied:
Cultural Capital (local heritage, community involvement), Curriculum Theme (cross-curricular link). Incl: ks2, history and so on.

Shows enrichment as belonging and relevance, not extras.

7. Leadership & Governance – Maths Deep Dive Review

Context: A subject leader brings together evidence showing how the maths vision lives in classrooms.

Working wall examples across year groups.
Clip from a staff meeting discussing problem-solving consistency.
Audio summary from the maths lead on next steps.
Link to the subject action plan or SDP excerpt.

🏷 Tags applied:
Leadership & Governance (Curriculum Leader, Subject Action Plan), Achievement (greater depth). Incl: ks1, ks2, maths and so on.

Supports professional dialogue and trust collaboration without adding workload.

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Blippit Boards Tag Category 🏷	Corresponding Ofsted 2025 Evaluation Area(s)	Contribution / Focus
Curriculum Theme	Curriculum & Teaching	Captures how curriculum intent, implementation, and impact are demonstrated through classroom evidence.
Achievement	Achievement	Links to pupil progress and attainment outcomes, showing evidence of learning over time.
Inclusion	Inclusion	Shows how the curriculum and wider provision meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
Personal Dev & Wellbeing	Personal Development & Well-being	Highlights pupil character development, resilience, independence, and overall wellbeing.
Behaviour & Engagement	Attendance & Behaviour (Behaviour and Attitudes)	Reflects pupils’ engagement, conduct, perseverance, and collaboration in learning.
Cultural Capital	Personal Development & Well-being (Enrichment strand)	Demonstrates how schools build cultural awareness, enrichment, and preparation for life and work.
Leadership & Governance	Leadership & Governance	Captures senior and subject leadership actions, planning, professional development, and oversight.

Reference: Education Inspection Framework (for use from November 2025), Department for Education & Ofsted. View framework.