Hall School Wimbledon

Emergency inspection school report Hall School Wimbledon

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17 The Downs, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HF

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Reason for the inspection

 This emergency inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education to report on the school’s compliance with all the standards for independent schools referenced in Part 3, 'Welfare, health and safety of pupils' and Part 7, 'Manner in which complaints are handled'. In particular, the inspector was asked to check that the school’s safeguarding and anti-bullying policies complied with the standards and were implemented effectively. The inspector was also asked to check how complaints were handled by the school.  The inspection was carried out with no notice.

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Main findings

 The school’s safeguarding policy has not been reviewed annually or updated to include the latest statutory guidance issued by the Department for Education.  Information included in Keeping children safe in education, issued by the Department for Education in April 2014, has not yet been shared with staff employed at the school.  The designated officer for child protection has not undertaken appropriate training for the role. The training that has been completed does not meet the standard set by the Local Safeguarding Children Board.  All other standards in Part 3, 'Welfare, health and safety of pupils', have been met by the school. The school has appropriate procedures for recruiting and checking staff. Leaders have completed safer recruitment training and staff files are well ordered. Appropriate checks on staff have been made and references taken up.  The school has a written behaviour policy and code of conduct, which are understood and

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Main findings

applied consistently by staff. Serious incidents of poor behaviour are infrequent. However, the school does exclude pupils for poor behaviour, including for persistent bullying. This information is recorded on individual pupil files and staff made aware of any concerns. On the very few occasions when bullying behaviour is repeated, the school takes decisive action.  All pupils are clear about the consequences of poor behaviour and talk enthusiastically about how good behaviour is rewarded. They say the few incidences of low level disruption they experience in lessons are dealt with appropriately by adults.  Admission and attendance registers are appropriately maintained.  Risk assessments and levels of staff supervision are appropriate and ensure that pupils are safe when attending trips or off-site activities.  Leaders ensure that all health and safety requirements are met, as stipulated in the written

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Main findings

policy. The buildings on both sites are attractive, well maintained and well resourced. The first aid policy is fully implemented. Fire safety checks are carried out and logged. The school carries out regular fire evacuation drills.  The school meets all the standards in Part 7, 'Manner in which complaints are handled'. Emergency inspection: Hall School Wimbledon, 22 January 2015 2 of 5

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Regulations 2014 and associated requirements

 make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school (paragraphs 7, 7(a)).  such arrangements to have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State (paragraph 7(b)). Emergency inspection: Hall School Wimbledon, 22 January 2015 3 of 5

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Inspection team

Lesley Cox, Lead inspector Her Majesty’s Inspector

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Information about this school

 Hall School Wimbledon is an independent day school for pupils aged four to 16 years. It was founded in 1990 and consists of separate junior and senior school sites. It was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2012 when its overall effectiveness was judged to be outstanding.  The headteacher is also the proprietor of the school.  Most pupils reside in the Wimbledon area and represent a number of different nationalities. Some come from further afield and travel from other South London boroughs. Emergency inspection: Hall School Wimbledon, 22 January 2015 4 of 5

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School details

Unique reference number 101086 Inspection number 455406 DfE registration number 212/6390 This inspection was conducted at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. It was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008.

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School details

Type of school Primary and secondary School status Independent school Age range of pupils 4−16 Gender of pupils Mixed Number of pupils on the school roll 443 Proprietor Timothy Hobbs Headteacher Timothy Hobbs Date of previous school inspection 22 November 2012 Annual fees (day pupils) £11,233 to £ 14,859 Telephone number 020 8879 9200 Fax number 020 8946 0864 Email address tjh@hsw.co.uk Emergency inspection: Hall School Wimbledon, 22 January 2015 5 of 5

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