Motorvation Training

School pre-registration inspection report

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Motorvation Training Merrick Street, Hull HU9 1NG

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 1 and 2  The planned curriculum schemes of work do not cover all the required areas of learning. There are no plans to teach pupils physical education (PE) or to develop their creative and aesthetic skills.  Plans to help pupils gain levels 1 and 2 qualifications in motor vehicle skills are appropriate and detailed. The school has suitable plans to develop pupils’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in key stage 4. The school’s plans to ensure that all pupils develop their mathematical, scientific and information and communication technology (ICT) skills are equally appropriate. However, at the time of the inspection, these plans did not provide for younger pupils and it is not likely that key stage 3 pupils will have enough opportunity to learn and make progress.  Based on the evidence gathered at the time of the inspection, the school is unlikely to

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meet the independent school standards.  The school has suitable plans for providing impartial careers advice using external advisers. This is to be supplemented by monthly reviews in which it is planned that pupils will be encouraged to discuss their aspirations. The school has appropriate plans for visitors to give pupils a flavour of the range of career options open to them. In this respect, the school is likely to meet the independent school standards.  The suitable personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) programme is likely to provide a range of interesting and stimulating activities for pupils. It is designed to support pupils in developing tolerance and respect for others of different faiths and beliefs. Plans show that pupils will be taught to respect people with the protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act 2010. It pays attention to helping pupils to understand risk and keep themselves safe. The plans detail how pupils will learn

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about democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty. This area is likely to meet the required independent school standards. Paragraphs 3 and 4  The school’s plans for teaching lessons in motor vehicle skills and PSHE allow for interesting and practical activities. The teachers who have been appointed have the appropriate skills to teach pupils in these subjects. However, the school has not taken adequate steps to ensure that staff are qualified and trained to teach creative subjects or PE. The school does not have suitable plans to appoint such staff or train existing staff.  The school does not currently have plans to provide effective teaching for key stage 3 pupils. Resources available are not adequate to teach all the required areas of learning.  The arrangements for assessing pupils’ work and progress are thorough for key stage 4 pupils in motor vehicle skills, mathematics and literacy. However, at the time of the

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inspection, there were no arrangements planned to assess the work of key stage 3 pupils or to assess pupils’ progress in science, PE or creative and aesthetic learning.  The school is unlikely to meet the independent school standards identified in these paragraphs.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  The proprietor and his staff have a strong understanding of the importance of supporting pupils to develop self-confidence and self-esteem. Leaders intend to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through a thorough PSHE programme and a series of visits and visitors.  The school plans to maintain small groups in which discussion is intended to be an integral part. The planned PSHE programme has a strong emphasis on developing personal responsibility. The programme makes provision for pupils to gain a strong understanding of those people with identified protected characteristics. There are suitable plans for developing pupils’ sense of community through supporting local charities.  The PSHE programme allows for pupils to be asked challenging questions and engage in discussions to ensure that they develop a sense of right and wrong, democracy and

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the rule of law.  The school is likely to meet all the independent school standards in this paragraph.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7  The proprietor has made some suitable arrangements to safeguard pupils. There are clear policies and procedures for staff and pupils to follow. The member of staff with responsibility for safeguarding is trained appropriately, as are other staff. However, the school has not provided for making all the required checks on staff as outlined in the statutory guidance.  The school’s safeguarding policy meets requirements and is available to parents and carers.  Staff have been trained to spot the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a pupil is at risk of harm, including risks associated with radicalisation.  It is unlikely that the school will meet the independent school standards in this paragraph. Paragraphs 9 and 10  The school has prepared an appropriate behaviour management policy. Guidance to staff and pupils is clear and outlines leaders’ high expectations. The policy is being

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used with learners who currently attend the company’s alternative provision. Leaders have made suitable arrangements to support pupils with identified behavioural difficulties. Recording of sanctions and strategies is thorough and analysed regularly.  The proprietor has drawn up a suitable anti-bullying policy which is based on the one currently used by the alternative provision. Pupils are held firmly accountable for any bullying behaviour or prejudicial language. Leaders ensure that any incidents are recorded and followed up.  It is likely that the school will meet the independent school standards identified in these paragraphs. Paragraphs 11, 12 and 13  The school has made suitable arrangements to ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors. These include a thorough health and safety policy and fire risk assessments. Regular fire drills and checks on equipment have been established on

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the site which is currently used by the alternative provision. Leaders intend to adopt these regular checks and drills.  The proprietor has ensured that there are enough staff trained in first aid. There is a suitable first-aid policy. Records currently kept by the alternative provision are regular and detailed. The school intends to adopt these procedures.  It is likely that the school will meet the independent school standards identified in these paragraphs. Paragraph 14  The proprietor has made adequate arrangements to ensure that pupils are well supervised and cared for. The school intends to adopt the arrangements currently in use by the alternative provision. The proprietor is aware of the need for well- supervised breaks and lunchtimes. Supervision in the motor vehicle workshops will mirror that currently in use by the alternative provision, where appropriate.  It is likely that the school will meet the standards identified in this paragraph.

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Paragraph 15  The school’s arrangements to maintain admissions and attendance registers are in line with current requirements. The school is likely to meet the independent school standards in this paragraph. Paragraph 16

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 At the time of the inspection, the school did not have a risk assessment policy. However, risk assessments for the alternative provision are completed regularly and those seen demonstrate sensible actions to reduce any identified risks. Nevertheless, the school is unlikely to meet the independent school standards because of the absence of this important policy.  The school is unlikely to meet the independent school standards for this part.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors Paragraphs 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21  The proprietor has not made sure that all the required checks are completed to ensure the suitability of staff to work with children. The proprietor was unaware of the requirement to check that current and prospective employees are not prohibited from teaching.  The school has produced a register which details some of the required checks. It is legible and accessible. However, the register does not allow for checks on employees’ medical fitness to work, thorough checks on identity or employees’ right to work in the United Kingdom. In addition, the proprietor was unaware of the need to make additional checks on prospective employees who have lived or worked outside the European Economic Area.  The independent school standards are unlikely to be met for this part.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23 and 24  The proposed school is housed in an industrial unit and includes a fully equipped motor vehicle workshop. The premises are currently used by the company’s alternative provision.  There are four suitable classrooms, a separate ICT room and a comfortable canteen area.  There are male and female toilets available, both of which can accommodate disabled pupils. However, these facilities are currently used by staff and pupils and there are no plans to provide toilets and washing facilities for the sole use of pupils. There are no changing and showering facilities, nor are there any plans to provide them.  At the time of the inspection, the school did not have suitable accommodation to cater for pupils’ medical needs or for the short-term care of sick or injured pupils.

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 The school is unlikely to meet the required independent school standards in these paragraphs. Paragraphs 25 and 26  The school’s premises are well kept and maintained. Classrooms are sufficiently roomy, with an adequate acoustic quality, and kept in good decorative order. There is suitable signage and guidance in the workshop to ensure safe practices.  It is likely that the school will meet the independent school standards detailed in these paragraphs. Paragraphs 27, 28 and 29  The proprietor has ensured that internal lighting is suitable in classrooms and in the workshop. However, there is currently no external lighting to ensure staff and pupils’ safety when they enter or leave the building.  The canteen has a readily available supply of drinking water. The toilets provide a good supply of hot and cold water. However, at the time of the inspection, the hot water in the toilets posed a risk of scalding.

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 Currently, the premises do not include a suitable outdoor area in which pupils can socialise. At the time of the inspection, the school had no arrangements to provide pupils with the facility for outdoor PE.  It is unlikely that the school will meet the standards in these paragraphs or for this part of the standards.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32  At the time of the inspection, there was no website available specific to the proposed school. The proprietor intends to amend the website for the alternative provision to provide the required information, including the safeguarding policy. The website provides some aspects of the requirements. However, information regarding admissions, pupils’ behaviour and arrangements regarding exclusions is not currently included.  At the time of the inspection, information relating to the curriculum and other required information are available to parents, pupils and prospective pupils on request. However, the curriculum plans for PE, creative and aesthetic subjects have not been drawn up and are therefore not available.  The arrangements for parents to complain are available on request, but these arrangements do not meet requirements and do not allow for the inclusion of the

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number of formal complaints registered in the previous year. The school is not likely to meet the independent school standards for this part.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33  At the time of the inspection, the school had a complaints policy in place. However, this does not meet the requirements of the independent school standards.  The policy includes some timescales, but these are not clear for each part of the complaints process. Nor does the policy allow for complaints to be heard by a panel which includes one member who is independent of the process.  The policy does not make provision for parents to be accompanied to a panel hearing. There is no guidance regarding how correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be stored and kept confidential.  It is unlikely that the independent school standards will be met for this part.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34  During the inspection, the proprietor showed a strong understanding of the needs of pupils with identified behavioural difficulties. He and his staff are committed to re- engaging pupils who struggle to maintain their learning in mainstream settings. However, leaders lacked knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the independent school standards.  The proprietor was unprepared for the inspection. Many documents were appropriate to the alternative provision but had not been prepared in line with the requirements of the independent school standards.  Leaders have not ensured that staff appointments are completed safely because prohibition checks have not been carried out on those who will undertake teaching duties.  The proprietor has not ensured that the independent school standards are likely to be met consistently and, therefore, the school is unlikely to meet the standards for the

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 The proprietor has considered an accessibility plan, but this is not formally recorded. As a result, section 3 of the Equalities Act 2010 is not 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

Email address paul@motorvationtraining.co.uk

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils Not applicable 12–16 14–16 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 50 50

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recommendation

Reason for inspector’s recommendations  The proprietor wishes to take pupils from the age of 12. However, currently the school’s plans for younger pupils are underdeveloped.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 50

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 50

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable 50

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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 Not applicable 50

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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 Not applicable 50

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 4 4

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 0 0

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Information about this proposed school

 The proprietor seeks registration to establish a school for up to 50 boys and girls aged between 12 and 16.  Pupils will be educated with an emphasis on practical motor vehicle skills.  It is planned that the school will be located on the site currently operating as an alternative provider of the same name.  The school is situated in Hull. It aims to serve pupils who are disengaged from mainstream education who have an interest in motor vehicle engineering.

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Information about this inspection

 This was the first pre-registration inspection of the school.  Discussions were held with the proprietor and staff responsible for safeguarding.  The inspector toured the premises, which is currently the site of the alternative provision of the same name.  The inspector scrutinised a wide range of documents, including curriculum plans, the school’s proposed assessment framework, the behaviour policy and documents relating to health and safety and safeguarding.

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Inspection team

Joan Hewitt, lead inspector Ofsted Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 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 – 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work- – 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan.  2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are- – 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; – 2(2)(b) that pupils acquire speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills;

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– 2(2)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress.  3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school- – 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; – 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; – 3(c) involves well-planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time; – 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; – 3(e) demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught; – 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range;

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– 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils’ work regularly and thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress.  4 The standard in this paragraph is met where the proprietor ensures that a framework for pupils’ performance to be evaluated, by reference to the school’s own aims as provided to parents or national norms, or to both, is in place.

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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- – 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  16 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 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.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors

 18(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 18(2)(c) the proprietor carries out appropriate checks to confirm in respect of each such person- – 18(2)(c)(i) the person’s identity; – 18(2)(c)(ii) the person’s medical fitness; – 18(2)(c)(iii) the person’s right to work in the United Kingdom; and – 18(2)(e) in the case of any person for whom, by reason of that person living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining such a certificate is not sufficient to establish the person’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks are made as the proprietor considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  18(3) The checks referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (except where sub- paragraph (4) applies) (2)(e) must be completed before a person’s appointment.  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

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors

to the school in question.  21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is- – 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff (‘S’) appointed on or after 1 May 2007, whether- – 21(3)(a)(i) S’s identity was checked; – 21(3)(a)(ii) a check was made to establish whether S is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act; – 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; – 21(3)(a)(vii) a check of S’s right to work in the United Kingdom was made; and – 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e), – 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,

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors

including the date on which such check was completed.

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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- – 23(1)(a) suitable toilet and washing facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils; – 23(1)(b) separate toilet facilities for boys and girls aged eight years or over are provided, except where the toilet facility is provided in a room that can be secured from the inside and that is intended for use by one pupil at a time; and – 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.  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- – 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils; – 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short-term care of sick and injured pupils, which

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility.  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). – 27(b) external lighting is provided in order to ensure that people can safely enter and leave the school premises.  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 28(1)(d) the temperature of hot water at the point of use does not pose a scalding risk to users.  29(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable outdoor space is provided in order to enable- – 29(1)(a) physical education to be provided to pupils in accordance with the school curriculum; and – 29(1)(b) pupils to play outside.

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(1) The standard about the provision of information by the school is met if the proprietor ensures that-  32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(1)(b) the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) is made available to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate; – 32(3)(a) particulars of the school’s policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions; – 32(3)(b) particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils who speak English as an additional language; – 32(3)(c) particulars of the policy referred to in paragraph 2; – 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13; – 32(3)(e) particulars of the school’s academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(3)(f) details of the complaints procedure referred to in paragraph 33, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year.

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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- – 33(c) sets out clear time scales for the management of a complaint; – 33(e) where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (d), establishes a formal procedure for the complaint to be made in writing; – 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; – 33(g) ensures that, where there is a panel hearing of a complaint, one panel member

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is independent of the management and running of the school; – 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- – 33(i)(i) provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and – 33(i)(ii) available for inspection on the school premises by the proprietor and the headteacher; – 33(j) provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and- – 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and – 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and – 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

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