Lumiar Stowford

School pre-registration inspection report

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Lumiar Stowford The Barn, Stowford Manor Farm, Farleigh Road, Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9LH

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1)–2(1)(b)(i), 2(2)–2(2)(b), 2(2)(d)–2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(h), 2(2)(i)  The school is currently operating educational provision for pupils aged 5 to 11. This occurs on three days per week (Monday to Wednesday) and is for a maximum period of 18 hours. Consequently, this provision does not currently meet the definition of an independent school. The proprietor proposes to extend this provision to full-time provision over five days if the school is placed on the register of independent schools. No lessons were observed as part of this inspection as it took place during the half- term holiday.  The school’s curriculum is based on the Lumiar methodology, which was first established in Brazil in 2003. The emphasis is on project-based learning underpinned by teaching in the core subjects of literacy and numeracy. Pupils have permanent class teachers, referred to as ‘tutors’, whose work is augmented by teaching from

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‘masters’ in a wide range of subjects and disciplines.  The school is applying for registration to educate pupils from age four to 14. It has well-developed plans and schemes of work for Reception and key stages 1 and 2. These clearly reflect the school’s chosen ethos and values.  Although the school does not plan to admit any pupils aged 11 to 14 in its first year of operation, it is seeking registration for pupils up to the age of 14. It does not have developed plans and schemes of work for such pupils. This is of particular concern as the school envisages pupils moving to mainstream education for key stage 4. So far, the school has not given sufficient thought to a curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 14 that would both reflect the school’s ethos and prepare pupils effectively for the next stage of their education. Paragraph 2(1)(f)  The school does not propose to admit any pupils into Reception in its first year but it

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already has in place appropriate plans and schemes of work to support the statutory learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). Paragraph 3, 3(a)–3(f)  As a result of the shortcomings of curricular planning and schemes of work in relation to pupils aged 11 to 14, the school is not able to demonstrate that it is in a secure position to provide good-quality teaching for all pupils in its proposed age range. Paragraph 2(1)(b)(ii), 3(g)–3(j), 4  As currently constituted, the school’s schemes of work do not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.  The school has a well-developed system in place to assess pupils’ work and evaluate their performance. This system will also help to inform teachers’ planning. The school’s assessment tracking system is based on the principles and processes followed

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in other Lumiar schools.  The school’s behaviour policy, based on its ethos, clearly encourages pupils to take responsibility for their actions and is likely to provide a basis for effective behaviour management by teachers  Overall, the standards in this part are unlikely to be met.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5–5(d)(iii)  The proprietor and school leaders have a clear vision for promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural education.  The school will be based around democratic principles. One of the chief features of this is ‘the Circle’, a weekly school meeting in which all pupils and staff are given a voice the running of the school. This includes drawing up the school’s ‘agreements and values’ and involvement in the appointment of staff.  ‘The Circle’ will be one of the main ways in which key British values such as respect for others, the rule of law and an understanding of democratic principles will be promoted.  By giving pupils a meaningful voice in the life of the school, leaders aim to develop pupils’ self-confidence, self-esteem and sense of responsibility.  A number of the school’s planned projects for pupils involve developing understanding

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of a range of cultures and faiths.  The standard in this part is likely to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7–7(b)  The proprietor has not ensured that robust procedures and practice are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.  No one currently working at the school has multi-agency child protection and safeguarding training at the appropriate level for a designated safeguarding lead. This helps to explain the lack of a developed understanding in the school of some key aspects of safeguarding, such as safer recruitment. The head of education is booked on an appropriate training course for a designated safeguarding lead in June.  In the safeguarding policy submitted as part of the application process for registration, the school made reference to pupils playing without their clothes on. This is wholly inappropriate in a school context and would represent a serious safeguarding concern. In the most recent version of the safeguarding policy, however, this

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reference has been removed. Paragraph 9–9(c), 10, 14  The school has a clear behaviour policy. Leaders have established appropriate systems to record and analyse any behavioural incidents.  The school’s anti-bullying policy is fit for purpose and contains an appropriate emphasis on preventing bullying from occurring.  The proposed number of staff is suitable for the purpose of ensuring pupils are properly supervised during the day. Paragraph 11, 12, 16–16(b)  Proprietors have not established a sufficiently rigorous approach to promoting health and safety. Risk assessment procedures are inconsistent and there is no clear overall risk assessment policy. While some activities are appropriately risk assessed, such as trips to the local river, other aspects of the school’s work are not. There is no detailed risk assessment of the building, for example.  The school is situated in a converted barn and the state of the electrical wiring poses

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a potential risk. Wiring is sometimes loose or not effectively tied back. There is no evidence of recent portable appliance testing (PAT). There is no evidence that this situation has been appropriately risk assessed, although the school is proposing to rewire the lighting in the near future.  The proprietor has not undertaken a fire safety risk assessment for the school. As a result, the school does not comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The proprietor is arranging for a fire safety risk assessment to be undertaken in the near future. Paragraph 13  The proprietor has not drawn up an effective first aid policy. There is a section on first aid in the health and safety policy but it lacks precision. For example, it does not set out responsibilities of leaders and staff clearly enough in relation to the organisation, administration and recording of first aid. Paragraph 15  The school’s attendance policy and its current practice does not involve registration of

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pupils twice a day, as required by the Education (Pupils Registration) (England) Regulations 2006. Currently, attendance is only recorded in the morning.  Overall, the standards in this part are unlikely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraph 18(2), 18(2)(b), 18(2)(c), 18(2)(c)(ii), 20(6), 20(6)(a), 20(6)(a)(ii), 21(1), 21(3), 21(3)(a), 21(3)(a)(iii), 21(3)(b), 21(4)  Leaders do not have a secure understanding of safer recruitment. They were not aware that teachers must be checked prior to employment to see if they are the subject of a prohibition order. They were also unaware that members of staff in a management position and members of the governing body need to be checked to see if they are subject to a direction made under section 128 of the Education Act 2008.  The proprietor has not established procedures to check potential employees’ medical fitness for the role that they are applying for.

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Paragraph 18(2)(a), 18(2)(c)(i), 18(2)(iii)–18(2)(f), 18(3), 20(6)(a)(i), 20(6)(b)–20(6)(c), 21(2), 21(3)(a)(i), 21(3)(a)(ii), 21(3)(a)(iv)–21(3)(a)(viii), 21(4), 21(6)–21(7)(b)  The proprietor has established a single central register to record all the other necessary pre-employment checks as laid out in statutory guidance. Paragraph 19(1)–19(3), 21(5)–21(5)(c)  The school does not currently use any supply staff. Leaders are aware that they need to check that any employment agency that they might use in the future does the appropriate checks on staff.  Overall, the standards in this part are unlikely to be met.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 23(1)–23(1)(c)  Suitable toilet facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils.  The school’s proposal is for pupils in the age range four to 14. Leaders have not given sufficient thought to how to meet the requirement for suitable changing accommodation and showers for pupils aged 11 and over. As a consequence, there are currently no such facilities available. Paragraph 24(1)–24(2)  Leaders have not yet made appropriate arrangements to create suitable accommodation to cater for the medical needs of pupils. Paragraph 25  The proprietor has not ensured that the premises are maintained to a standard that will ensure that the health, safety and welfare of pupils are ensured. The poor state of the wiring throughout the building and the absence of PAT testing are a serious concern. The proprietor plans to address part of these concerns by rewiring the

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lighting in the near future. Paragraph 26, 27–27(b),  The lighting and acoustic conditions in the premises are suitable for the activities that will take place in them. Paragraph 28(1)–28(2)(b)  Suitable drinking water facilities are available. Toilets have suitable water supplies. Paragraph 29(1)–29(1)(b)  The school is situated on a farm and pupils will have access to large outdoor spaces in which to play and to undertake physical education.  Overall, the standards in this part are unlikely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 34(1)–34(1)(c)  The school provides parents with a handbook that includes all the required information set out in this part of the standards.  This information is supported by further details on the school website, including the school’s safeguarding policy.  The standard in this part is likely to be met.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33(a)–33(e)  The school’s complaints procedure is in writing and allows for both informal and formal resolution of complaints. It establishes timescales for the handling of complaints and it is available on the school’s website. Paragraph 33, 33(f)–33(k)  The complaints procedure does not meet requirements, as it does not make provision for an appropriately constituted panel to hear complaints that have not been resolved at the initial formal stage.  The standard in this part is not likely to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1)–34(1)(c)  The proprietor has not ensured that school leaders demonstrate the knowledge and understanding that lead to the independent school standards being likely to be met consistently. For example, knowledge of safer recruitment or of how to establish robust risk assessment procedures is insecure. The proprietor has not ensured that the premises are maintained in line with the requirements to promote health and safety or minimise the risk from fire.  Some of the standards that are not likely to be met relate to the well-being of pupils.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proprietor has not drawn up an accessibility plan and the school is, therefore, unlikely to meet the requirements of paragraph 3 of schedule 10 of the Equality Act. Statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  The plans and schemes of work, together with the proposed assessment framework, indicate that the school is well placed to meet the learning and development requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS.  The head of education brings substantial experience of early years education to her role.  The shortcomings in safeguarding, the premises and risk assessment, however, means that the proprietor has not ensured that the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the statutory framework are likely to be met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is unlikely to meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements, as set out in the annex of this report.

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Proposed school details

This inspection was carried out under section 99 of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards that are required for registration as an independent school.

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Proposed school details

Proprietor Lumiar Pilot Project (Lumiar Stowford)

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Provider already operating

Number of pupils of compulsory school age 18 Number of pupils of compulsory school age for whom a statement is maintained under section 324, or who is looked after by a local authority Total hours operating as a school per week 18

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Provider already operating

Total hours of teaching provided per week 18

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 5–11 4–14 4–11 Number of pupils on the school roll 18 30 30

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recommendation

Reason for inspector’s recommendations  The reasons for recommending a reduction in the age range for the proposed school are that there is no effective planning in place to teach pupils aged 11 to 14 at the moment and the current premises cannot take any more pupils than the proposed 30 that will be admitted in the age range of four to 11.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Mixed Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 18 30

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 3 3

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Information about this proposed school

 The school will be located in a converted barn on a farm. The farm site has other commercial users on it and also includes a campsite. The farm will provide opportunities for pupils to learn about agriculture and the environment.  The school will follow the Lumiar methodology of teaching across all years groups.  In its first year of operation the school proposes to admit pupils between the ages of five and 11. It is anticipated that the great majority of these pupils will come from the unregistered provision the proprietor is currently operating on the site.

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Information about this inspection

 This pre-registration inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education in order to assess the school’s readiness to open. This was done by checking whether it is likely to meet the independent school standards and other associated requirements should it be registered.  This was the school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the proprietor, the head of education and a member of the board of directors. He examined the school’s application and looked at other documents provided by the school. He undertook a tour of the premises and grounds of the proposed school.

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Inspection team

Stephen Lee, lead inspector Her Majesty’s Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if–

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– 2(1)(a) the proprietor ensures that a written policy on the curriculum, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, which provides for the matters specified in sub-paragraph (2) is drawn up and implemented effectively; and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work–

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– 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan; and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are–

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(2)(a) full-time supervised education for pupils of compulsory school age (construed in accordance with section 8 of the Education Act 1996), which gives pupils experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education;

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– 2(2)(b) that pupils acquire speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills;

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– 2(2)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which–

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– 2(2)(d)(i) reflects the school’s aim and ethos; and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act[9];

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– 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that–

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– 2(2)(e)(i) is presented in an impartial manner;

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– 2(2)(e)(ii) enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of career options; and

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– 2(2)(e)(iii) helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential;

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– 2(2)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress; and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society.  3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school–

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught;

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– 3(b) fosters in pupils self-motivation, the application of intellectual, physical and creative effort, interest in their work and the ability to think and learn for themselves;

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– 3(c) involves well planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time;

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– 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons;

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– 3(e) demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught;

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 7 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 11 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that relevant health and safety laws are complied with by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written health and safety policy.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12].

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 13 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that first aid is administered in a timely and competent manner by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written first aid policy.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 15 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that an admission and attendance register is maintained in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006[13].

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 16 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 16(a) the welfare of pupils at the school is safeguarded and promoted by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written risk assessment policy; and – 16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 18(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if–

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 18(2)(b) no such person carries out work, or intends to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, an interim prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act, or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction;

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 18(2)(c) the proprietor carries out appropriate checks to confirm in respect of each such person–

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 18(2)(c)(ii) the person’s medical fitness;

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 20(6) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual ("MB"), not being the Chair of the school, who is a member of a body of persons corporate or unincorporate named as the proprietor of the school in the register or in an application to enter the school in the register, if–

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 20(6)(a)(ii) does not carry out work, or intend to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, an interim prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 21(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor keeps a register which shows such of the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (3) to (7) as is applicable to the school in question.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is–

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether–

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 21(3)(a)(iii) a check was made to establish whether S is subject to any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in such a direction;

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 21(3)(b) in relation to each member of staff ("S"), whether a check was made to establish whether S is subject to a prohibition order or an interim prohibition order, including the date on which such check was completed.  21(4) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to each member of staff in post on 1st August 2007 who was appointed at any time before 1st May 2007, whether each check referred to in sub-paragraph (3) was made and whether an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained, together with the date on which any check was completed or certificate obtained.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 23(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 23(1)(c) suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided for pupils aged 11 years or over at the start of the school year who receive physical education.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 24(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable accommodation is provided in order to cater for the medical and therapy needs of pupils, including–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils;

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 24(2) The accommodation provided under sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) may be used for other purposes (apart from teaching) provided it is always readily available to be used for the purposes set out in sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b).

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 25 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the school premises and the accommodation and facilities provided therein are maintained to a standard such that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of pupils are ensured.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

 33 The standard about the manner in which complaints are handled is met if the proprietor ensures that a complaints procedure is drawn up and effectively implemented which deals with the handling of complaints from parents of pupils and which–

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(f) where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e), makes provision for a hearing before a panel appointed by or on behalf of the proprietor and consisting of at least three people who were not directly involved in the matters detailed in the complaint;

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(g) ensures that, where there is a panel hearing of a complaint, one panel member is independent of the management and running of the school;

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(h) allows for a parent to attend and be accompanied at a panel hearing if they wish; – 33(i) provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is–

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(i)(i) provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(i)(ii) available for inspection on the school premises by the proprietor and the head teacher;

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(j) provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and–

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(k) provides that correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be kept confidential except where the Secretary of State or a body conducting an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to them.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

 34(1) The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school–

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

– 34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently;

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

– 34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

– 34(1)(c) actively promote the well-being of pupils.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010

 Arrangements to meet the requirements of paragraph 3 of schedule 10 of the Equality Act.

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

 The school is unlikely to meet the statutory requirements relating to safeguarding and welfare contained in the following paragraphs of the statutory framework: 3.5, 3.7, 3.9, 3.54, 3.55 and 3.64. guidance ‘Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

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