Sporting Chance

School pre-registration inspection report

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Sporting Chance Cowgate Centre, Houghton Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 3UT

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(b)(i), 2(2), 2(2)(a), 3(g), 3(h), 4  The leaders have schemes of work in place to ensure that pupils will be well educated in the linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, and physical curriculum. They have planned assessment criteria and have model lesson plans to ensure that the needs of pupils from 12 to 16 years will be taken into account. Leaders have considered the particular needs of pupils who may enrol at the school.  However, the manner in which the aesthetic and creative curriculum will be taught, and in which pupils’ progress will be followed in all curriculum areas is not yet clear. Model timetables have not yet been created to consider how and when pupils will receive their curriculum.  Leaders have considered how they will assess pupils’ work in some subjects, considering specified targets and age-related expectations. They have also planned

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Main inspection findings

how they will follow their progress through quality assurance processes, such as considering work in books and observing lessons. However, it is not yet clear how this will be considered for all subjects.  The school is not operating and therefore teaching is not taking place.  It is unlikely that these standards will be met. Paragraph 2(2)(e), 2(2)(e)(i), 2(2)(e)(ii), 2(2)(e)(iii),  Leaders have planned well to ensure that pupils will receive accurate, impartial, up-to- date careers guidance. For example, they have already established strong links with local businesses and colleges to ensure that pupils will gain a wealth of knowledge about career choices. Leaders have planned for pupils to attend apprenticeship fayres as well as college open days. They have put in place a commercial benchmarking scheme to ensure that they will receive good-quality and varied guidance around their potential career choice.

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Main inspection findings

 It is therefore likely that these standards will be met. Paragraph 3, 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(f), 2(2)(b), 2(2)(h)  The leaders have a comprehensive plan for monitoring the quality of teaching. Documentation is in place to show how they will consider how well pupils are learning through a range of strategies. They have plans in place for the information that they gather through quality assurance processes. They plan to use information to support teachers in improving the quality of their teaching and to inform the proprietor of how well pupils are learning. They have engaged the support of persons with experience in education to support them in ensuring the quality of teaching is good or better.  It is therefore likely that these standards will be met. Paragraph 3(j)  Leaders have not considered the accessibility needs, to the education provided, of any pupils who have a special educational need or disability.

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 It is therefore unlikely that this standard will be met. Paragraph 2(1)(b)(ii), 2(2)(i), 2(2)(d), 2(2)(d)(i), 2(2)(d)(ii), 3(i)  Leaders have very carefully considered how pupils will learn about British values and their local and global community.  It is therefore likely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5, 5(a), 5(b), 5(b)(i - vii), 5(c), 5(d), 5(d)(i - iii)  The school leaders have created a very well planned personal and social curriculum. They have a scheme of work that covers a wide range of subjects, including British values. They have already established strong links in the community both locally and farther afield, for example with inner city London schools. These links are planned so that pupils will gain skills and knowledge from working with the police service, different religious and business communities. Plans are already in place to work with other members of the local community to develop and improve areas close to the school.  It is therefore likely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7(a and b), 9 (a, b and c), 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (a and b), 32(1), 32(1)(c)  The school leaders have a number of policies in place that consider pupils welfare, health and safety. However, policies have not taken into account all the legal requirements or all of the guidance as issued by the Secretary of State. Procedures as stated in policies are not being followed. For example, there is a comprehensive health and safety audit in place, but a fire risk assessment has not been completed or details of how and when checks will take place. Many of the policies and strategies, such as the behaviour and anti-bullying policies, are not yet complete or do not match what leaders expect to take place.  All staff who are expected to work at the school in the future already have comprehensive training in a number of areas, such as restraint techniques, child

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Main inspection findings

protection and first aid.  A well-written safeguarding policy is available. However, the school leaders have not followed the procedures and guidance, such as recruitment checks, as stated in their own policy. The school does not have a website and currently there are no arrangements to consider how this policy will be made available to parents.  It is unlikely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraph 17, 18 (1), 18(2)(a-c(iii)), 18(2)(e), 18(3), 20 ( 6 a – c), 21 (2-6)  School leaders have a single central record in place. However, this does not accurately record recruitment checks that have already been made, such as section 128 checks and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) numbers. Some required checks such as references have not been made.  Therefore, it is unlikely that these standards will be met. Paragraph 18(2)(c)(iv), 18 (2)(d)  School leaders have ensured that all staff already working, or those they are expecting to work, at the school have undertaken an enhanced DBS check and that their relevant qualifications have been checked.  Therefore, it is likely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 22, 23 (1 a-c), 24 (1, a and b), 25, 28 (1 a-c)  The school premises do not currently have appropriate toilet, washing, shower and medical facilities for pupils. Leaders have not undertaken appropriate health and safety checks to ensure pupils’ welfare.  It is unlikely that these standards will be met. Paragraph 26, 27(a and b), 28(1)(d), 29 (1, a-b)  School leaders have ensured that the premises have appropriate internal and external lighting and that hot water is at a suitable temperature.  There is a large, well-secured and safe outside area for pupils to take part in physical education and for breaktimes.  It is likely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32 (1, a-f),  School leaders are in the process of developing a welcome pack. As there is currently neither a website nor a welcome pack in place, the proprietor is not able to provide the required information to parents.  It is unlikely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Paragraph 31(1)(g)  During this inspection, school leaders willingly gave the lead inspector all information requested.  It is likely that this standard will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33(b), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i)(ii), (j)(ii)  School leaders have not ensured that the complaints procedure meets all of the requirements as set out in the standards. For example, it is not clear that complaints can be considered initially on an informal basis.  It is unlikely that these standards will be met. Paragraph 33(a), (c), (i), (i)(i), (j), (j)(i), (k)  School leaders have ensured that some elements of the complaints procedure meet requirements, such as providing a written record and keeping records confidential.  It is likely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1), (a), (b), (c)  The proprietor has not ensured that those with leadership and management responsibilities can demonstrate the skills and knowledge to ensure that the independent school standards are consistently met and that the well-being of pupils is actively promoted.  Therefore, it is unlikely that these standards will be met.

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Main inspection findings

Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proprietor has not considered the potential different needs of pupils so that they can access the education provided.  The proprietor has not met the requirements of paragraph 3 of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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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

Type of school Independent secondary school

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Age range of pupils Not applicable 12 to 16 years 12 to 16 years Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 10 10

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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 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable 5

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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 5

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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 5

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 0 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 proposes that the school will provide education provision for girls and boys aged 12 to 16 years. Some of the pupils are likely to have a special educational need or disability.  The school premises are currently being used by the same proprietor to educate a number of part-time pupils over the age of 16. These pupils will be educated on another site once the new school opens.  The school is situated within an urban area of inner city Newcastle. The school shares the site with other community provision, such as a day nursery.  The site is secure being surrounded by high metal fencing. An outside area has further fencing to denote which outside areas will be available to pupils attending Sporting Chance school.  The school is to use this site only.  The proprietor intends to provide a programme of education that will engage pupils back into education who have become disengaged. The proprietor anticipates that

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Information about this proposed school

many of the pupils may have been long term non-attendees at their previous schools.  It is anticipated that pupils will come from the immediate catchment area and be referred from local schools and the local authority.

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Information about this inspection

 This was the first pre-registration inspection of the school, commissioned by the Department for Education, following the application to open a school from the proprietor.  In carrying out this type of inspection, inspectors assess the extent to which the school is likely to meet ‘The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014’ when it opens.  The inspector toured the accommodation both inside and outside. The inspector met with the proprietor, who is also the headteacher, the chair of the trustee board, the operations manager and a colleague who is supporting the school. The inspector scrutinised a range of policies and procedures, including the single central register.

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Inspection team

Jo Sharpe, 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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an [education, health and care] plan.

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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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 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(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;

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(h) utilises effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging pupils to act responsibly

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(j) does not discriminate against pupils contrary to Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 4 The standard in this paragraph is met where the proprietor ensures that a framework for pupil 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–

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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 – 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

 9 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor promotes good behaviour amongst pupils by ensuring that–

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 9(b) the policy is implemented effectively; and

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 9(c) a record is kept of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 10 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that bullying at the school is prevented in so far as reasonably practicable, by the drawing up and implementation of an effective anti-bullying strategy.

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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.

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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

 14 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that pupils are properly supervised through the appropriate deployment of school staff.

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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.

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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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 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)(a) no such person is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that person is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act: – 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

– 18(2)(c)(ii) the person’s right to work in the United Kingdom: and;

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

– 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.

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

 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.

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

 19(3) Except in the case of a person to whom sub-paragraph (4) applies, the certificate referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a)(i)(bb) must have been obtained not more than 3 months before the date on which the person is due to begin work at the school.

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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(2) The register referred to in sub-paragraph (1) may be kept in electronic form, provided that the information so recorded is capable of being reproduced in legible form.

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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 1 st May 2007, whether 

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

– 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 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:

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

– 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d):

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

– 21(3)(a)(vii) a check of S’s right to work in the United Kingdom was made: and

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

– 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e), including the date on which each such check was completed or the certificate obtained: and

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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 each 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–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 23(1)(a) suitable toilet and washing facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils:

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 23(1)(b) separate toilet facilities for boys and girls aged 8 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

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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.  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 28(1)(a) suitable drinking water facilities are provided;

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 28(1)(b) toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water:

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 28(1)(c) cold water supplies that are suitable for drinking are clearly marked as such.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 28(2) The facilities provided under sub-paragraph (1)(a) will be suitable only if–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 28(2)(a) they are readily accessible at all times when the premises are in use; and

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 28(2)(b) they are in a separate area from the toilet facilities.

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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–

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(a) the information specified in sub-paragraph (2) is proved to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate:

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(c) particulars of the arrangements for meeting the standard contained in paragraph 7 are published on the school’s internet website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents on request;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(d) following an inspection under section 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act, a copy of the report of the inspection (if it has been sent to the proprietor) is published and maintained on the school’s internet website, and provided to the parents of each registered pupil, by any date specified by the body who conducted the inspection;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(g) any information reasonably requested in connection with an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act which is required for the purposes of the inspection is provided to the body conducting the inspection and that body is given access to the school’s admission and attendance registers;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(f) an annual written report of each registered pupil’s progress and attainment in the main subject areas taught is provided to the parents of that registered pupil except that no report need be provided where the parent has agreed otherwise;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(h) where a pupil wholly or partly funded by a local authority (except where funding is solely for free of charge early years provision in accordance with the duty contained in section 7 of the Childcare Act 2006 1 ) is registered at the school, an annual account of income received and expenditure incurred by the school in respect of that pupil is provided to the local authority and, on request, to the Secretary of State;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(i) where a pupil with an EHC plan wholly or partly funded by a local authority or other body through public funds is registered at the school, such information as may reasonably be required for the purpose of the annual review of the EHC plan is provided to the responsible local authority; and

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(j) particulars of any action specified in sub-paragraph (4) are published and maintained on the school’s website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents.

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(2) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is–

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(2)(a) the school’s address and telephone number and the name of the head teacher;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(2)(b)(i) where the proprietor is an individual, the proprietor’s full name, address for correspondence during both term-time and holidays and a telephone number or numbers on which the proprietor may be contacted, or

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(2)(c) where there is a governing body, the name and address for correspondence of its Chair: and

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(2)(d) a statement of the school’s ethos (including any religious ethos) and aims.

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is–

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(3)(a) particulars of the school’s policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions:

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(3)(b) particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with [education, health and care] plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(3)(c) particulars of the policy referred to in paragraph 2:

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangement for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13

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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 6. Provision of information

1 2006 c.21. Section 7 was substituted by section 1 of the 2011 Act and section 7A was inserted by section 87 of the Children and Families Act 2014 (c.6).

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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(b) is made available to parents of pupils:

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(d) allows for a complaint to be made and considered initially on an informal basis:

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 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;

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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:

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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)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld).

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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. 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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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Parent View You can use Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child’s school. Ofsted will use the information parents and carers provide when deciding which schools to inspect and when and as part of the inspection.

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You can also use Parent View to find out what other parents and carers think about schools in England. You can visitwww.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk, or look for the link on the main Ofsted website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted .

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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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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.

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