> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ret.systems/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Up the Catholic SEF Module for School Self-Evaluation

> Enable the Catholic SEF module and guide your leadership team through self-evaluation against the Catholic Schools Inspection framework.

The Catholic SEF module gives your leadership team a structured space to self-evaluate against the Catholic Schools Inspection framework. Follow the steps below to enable the module and begin working through your self-evaluation.

<Note>
  Initial setup requires Administrator access.
</Note>

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable the module">
    Go to **Administration > Modules** and enable **Catholic SEF**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign an SEF Manager">
    Go to **Administration > Users** and assign the **SEF Manager** role to the relevant senior leaders.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the module">
    Reload the page and select **Catholic SEF** from the sidebar to open the module.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the context and previous inspection sections">
    Record your school's contextual statements and document progress against the priorities from your last Catholic Schools inspection.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Work through each framework area">
    Navigate to each framework area in turn. For each criterion, record your evaluation and optionally add supporting evidence. Once you have evaluated the criteria, write the four-part area summary: actions taken, impact of actions, current strengths, and priorities for development.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Working Through the Framework

Once you have completed the context and previous inspection sections, work through each Catholic framework area in turn:

1. Navigate to a framework area using the sidebar.
2. For each individual criterion, record your school's evaluation. Optionally, add supporting evidence — you can hyperlink to detailed documents where evidence is extensive.
3. Once you have evaluated the individual criteria, write the **four-part area summary**:
   * **Actions taken** — what your school has done in this area
   * **Impact of actions** — the difference those actions have made
   * **Current strengths** — what your school does well in this area
   * **Priorities for development** — what you are focusing on next

<Tip>
  Use the area summary pages to share a concise view of your school's self-evaluation with governors before inspections and governor meetings.
</Tip>

## Preparing for Inspection

* The SEF can be printed and shared with inspectors on arrival.
* Keep the document up to date throughout the year — it is an ongoing working document, not just an inspection preparation exercise.