The Fulham Prep School Ltd

The Fulham Preparatory School Limited Independent school progress monitoring inspection report

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DfE registration number 205/6390 Unique Reference Number (URN) 131165 Inspection number 397538 Inspection dates 4 May 2012 Reporting inspector Fatiha Maitland achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk No. 090137 Independent school progress monitoring inspection report

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Purpose and scope of the inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Section 162A of the Education Act 2002, as amended by schedule 8 of the Education Act 2005.

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Purpose and scope of the inspection

The inspection was conducted at the request of the Registration Authority for independent schools in order to monitor the progress the school has made in implementing its action plan following the previous inspection.

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Information about the school

The Fulham Preparatory is a pre-preparatory and preparatory co-educational school located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The school opened in 1996 and is based in two separate sites about a mile apart. One site houses the pre- preparatory school for children and pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Years 1 and 2 and the other building, opened in 2003, is for pupils in Year 3 to Year 8. Currently, there are 576 boys and girls on roll, aged from four to 13 years. Of these, 38 children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are in receipt of government funding. Two pupils have a statement of special educational needs. No pupil is looked after by the local authority.

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Information about the school

‘All pupils should not only reach their potential, but exceed it, giving them the confidence to set their sights high. This may be achieved through academic channels or through sport, art, music, drama or whatever inspires the particular individual. The school provides a relaxed, vibrant and happy environment, with clearly defined boundaries, in which the pupils are able to meet all the challenges of their education.’

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Information about the school

The school was last inspected in March 2009 when it was found to provide a good quality of education and all the requirements for registration were met.

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Context of the inspection

The school received an unannounced emergency inspection in December 2011. The inspection indicated non-compliance with the requirements for the provision for the welfare, health and safety of pupils in relation to the checks made on the staff, volunteers and proprietor. The school drew up an action plan for improvement in response to the report. This was evaluated in March 2012 and judged to be satisfactory.

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Context of the inspection

This is the report of the first progress monitoring visit undertaken in order to evaluate the progress made by the school in implementing its action plan. Independent school progress monitoring inspection report

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action plan

The unannounced emergency visit on 1 December 2011 found that the school’s single central record did not record all the required checks made on staff including those not directly employed by the school, volunteers and the proprietorial body. In addition, the school did not ensure that the register showed the date on which each check was completed or the certificate obtained, and the identity of the person who made each check.

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action plan

In response, the school planned to verify the checks made on all staff and the proprietors, and update its single central register accordingly. As a result of implementing the plan, the school has carried out thorough vetting checks on all members of staff including those who are not directly employed by the school, volunteers and the proprietorial body. All the required information has been entered into the single central register, including the date on which each check was made or the certificate obtained and initials of persons making such entries. The school now maintains an up-to-date single central register which indicates that all the required checks on staff have been made.

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action plan

Discussions with the senior management of the school and scrutiny of documentation indicate that the school is aware of all the safeguarding requirements. The school has updated its recruitment policy and procedures to reflect the changes brought about by the Equality Act 2010 and to extend good practice. The school’s recruitment procedures meet requirements.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school has made good progress and now meets all regulatory requirements. Independent school progress monitoring inspection report

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Type of school

Co-educational pre-preparatory and preparatory

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Type of school

Number on roll (full-time pupils) Boys: 343 Girls: 233 Total: 576

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Address of school

Pre-prep: 47A Fulham High Street , London SW6 3JJ Prep: 200 Greyhound Road, London W14 9SD

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Address of school

Email address prepadmin@fulhamprep.co.uk

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