Leicester International School

Tiny Tots Pre-School and Primary School Independent school progress report

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DCSF registration number 856/6019 Unique reference number 134905 URN for registered childcare EY253399 Inspection number 343997 Inspection dates 20 October 2009 Reporting inspector Jill Bainton

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This inspection visit to the school was carried out under section 162A of the Education Act 2002 at the request of the registering authority for independent schools.

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Age group: 3-11 Published: Reference no: 090137 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 rates 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 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk No. 090137 Inspection report template – progress monitoring

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Purpose and scope of the visit

This inspection visit was carried out by Ofsted under Section 162A of the Education Act 2002

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Purpose and scope of the visit

The visit 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

Tiny Tots Pre-School and Primary is an Islamic faith primary school registered in 2003. It is managed by the proprietor and his wife. Pupils are mostly from the locality. Staff and pupils are all Muslims, and this includes a large Somali Arab population. All the pupils speak English as an additional language. There are two pupils with learning difficulties on the special educational needs register; one pupil currently has a statement of special educational needs. There are 104 pupils between the age of three and 10 years attending. The school intends to expand to Year 6 pupils in the next academic year. The last combined school inspection was in February 2009. There is currently no registered childcare for under three-year-olds.

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Information about the school

The school aims to ‘instil the values of Deen whilst providing a high standard of curriculum.’ It seeks to ‘enable everyone to achieve their full potential, value the individual and forge strong links between school, home and the local community. This education is provided in a manner conducive to Islamic values, within a disciplined environment.’

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Context of the visit

The school was inspected on 25-26 February 2009. It did not meet four of the regulations required for registration. Leaders of the school subsequently submitted three action plans; the last one was evaluated on the 14 August 2009. This is the school’s first progress monitoring visit. The inspection evaluated the progress the school has made in implementing its action plan following the previous inspection.

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action plan

At the time of the last inspection, the school did not have sufficient curricula provision for teaching technology, including information and communication technology (ICT). Good progress has been made in planning and implementing the curriculum for technology, including ICT. The pupils have regular timetabled lessons in the new ICT area, which is well equipped. Each class in the Early Years Foundation has its own computer.. This regulation is now met. In addition, there were insufficient resources for ICT and physical play. New resources have been acquired and there are now sufficient for both ICT and physical play and education. The Inspection report template – progress monitoring school also uses the well equipped local sports centre for the pupils from Year 1, with a weekly session for planned physical education. The school has plans to extend further the resources for the Early Years Foundation Stage and to extend and equip

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action plan

an additional outdoor learning environment. This regulation is now met.

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action plan

The school failed to provide pupils with a broad understanding and knowledge of English services and institutions. There is now a well planned programme to introduce the pupils to English services and institutions which has begun to be implemented throughout the school. A commercial citizenship scheme, as part of the planned personal, social and health education programme, is also planned. There are plans in place for curriculum visits outside school and visitors to the school to enable all pupils to gain a broader understanding and knowledge. This regulation is now met.

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action plan

The surface of the play area was uneven and was a health and safety hazard at the time of inspection. The surface slabs have been re-laid and there is now a safer play area for recreational purposes. This regulation is now met. The school has made satisfactory progress in implementing the agreed action plan and all regulations are now met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school has made satisfactory progress and now meets all regulatory requirements. Inspection report template – progress monitoring

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School details

Name of school Tiny Tots Pre- School and Primary School

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School details

DCSF number 856/6019 Unique reference number 134905 EY URN EY253399 Type of school Pre School and Primary Status Independent Date school opened September 2003 Age range of pupils 3–11 Gender of pupils Mixed Number on roll (full-time pupils) Boys: 37 Girls: 46 Total: 83 Number on roll (part-time pupils) Boys: 8 Girls: 13 Total: 21 Number of pupils with a statement of special educational need Boys: 1 Girls: 0 Total: 1

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £ 1,200 Address of school 16-20 Beal Street Leicester Leicestershire LE2 0AA Telephone number 0116 2515345 Email address info@tinytotspre-school.co.uk Headteacher Mr Nizam Hussein Proprietor Mr Nizam Hussein Reporting inspector Jill Bainton Dates of inspection 20 February 2009

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