Tennis Avenue School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Tennis Avenue School Manor Park, Off Malden Road, New Malden KT3 6AU

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided All paragraphs  Leaders have written an appropriate curriculum policy which covers all the required areas of learning and considers the learning needs of pupils aged 8 to 16. The proposed curriculum appropriately balances the learning of a range of subjects and an intensive level of professional tennis coaching.  Leaders have developed appropriate teaching plans in all subjects. In the case of creative and aesthetic education, no separate provision is planned for the teaching of, for example, art or music. Suitable opportunities for creative learning have been planned across the subject areas.  Teaching plans are likely to take account of pupils’ different ages, abilities and, where appropriate, their special educational needs and/or disabilities.  Fundamental British values and respect for all the protected characteristics, as identified in the Equality Act 2010, are planned to be taught across the curriculum

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areas, as well as through the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education programme.  The school is likely to be well resourced, and a suitable number of staff is likely to be appropriately deployed.  Leaders’ plans for careers education are likely to be suitable. A qualified careers adviser from a partner school will be commissioned to support pupils. This is to provide them with the impartial information they need to make informed decisions about their lives after school, as not all pupils will necessarily pursue a career in tennis.  An appropriate assessment system has been planned. Pupils’ starting points will be identified when they join the school in all subject areas, using tests in English, mathematics and science, and teacher assessments in all other areas. Pupils’ progress will be tracked on a termly basis, and teachers will use this information to plan for pupils’ learning.  Suitable arrangements are in place to monitor the quality of teachers’ planning,

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teaching and assessment.  Leaders have ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils All paragraphs  The school’s equality policy and PSHE plans convey a clear commitment to the promotion of fundamental British values, and to ensuring that pupils learn about all the protected characteristics.  The school will not have a religious ethos, and it will welcome pupils of all faiths. The planned PSHE programme ensures that pupils learn about a range of religions, cultures and beliefs. Pupils are likely to develop tolerance and appreciate the diversity of life in modern Britain.  A range of planned experiences, which will usually accompany tournament attendance, will ensure that pupils visit a range of landmarks, museums and sports stadiums. Such experiences are likely to support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and

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cultural development.  The school’s curriculum policy and staff code of conduct make it clear that no member of staff may promote partisan views, and that balanced viewpoints must always be presented in the teaching of all subjects.  Leaders have ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils All paragraphs  The school’s safeguarding policy generally reflects the most recent statutory guidance. However, it does not fully reflect some of the latest key guidance from ‘Keeping children safe in education’, September 2018, such as that around criminal exploitation (‘county lines’) and ‘contextualised safeguarding’.  Appropriate designated safeguarding leaders had not been identified at the time of the inspection. They have not completed an appropriately enhanced level of safeguarding training.  The school’s behaviour and anti-bullying policies, and their associated logs recording

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Main inspection findings

incidents and actions taken, are likely to meet requirements.  Arrangements for the provision of first aid are likely to meet requirements. There are many qualified first aiders. The recording of accidents and the provision of first aid are likely to be appropriate.  It is unclear as to whether or not the school is likely to be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This is because the school’s fire risk assessment, and the associated logs on the checks undertaken, do not include all the buildings which make up the proposed premises.  The school’s health and safety and risk assessment policies are likely to meet the required aspects of health and safety in reducing identified risks. However, even though an appropriate risk assessment is in place for the premises, it does not include coverage of the building which houses the changing rooms, showers and toilets.  An appropriate number of staff will be deployed to ensure that there is always, at

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least, a ratio of one adult for every eight pupils.  Admission and attendance registers will be kept electronically. The templates for both are likely to meet requirements.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met, as identified in the annex to this report. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs  Leaders have a clear understanding of safer recruitment, and they understand the importance of completing all the required checks on new staff before they work with pupils.  All the required vetting checks will be recorded accurately on an appropriate single central register (SCR) of checks. The required checks on the proprietors, who are both directors of Tennis Avenue Ltd, and the chair of governors have been undertaken and are likely to be recorded accurately on the SCR when the school opens.  Leaders have ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to

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be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  The proposed school comprises two buildings, a large outdoor park space and eight tennis courts. There is a main building which includes two classrooms and an open- plan kitchen space, and a building which houses changing rooms, showers and toilet facilities. The school would be able to safely accommodate up to 40 pupils.  It is unclear as to whether the proposed school has the appropriate planning permissions from the local authority to operate as a full-time educational facility.  The premises are safe, clean and well maintained. The school’s proposed health and safety policy is likely to meet requirements and to be well implemented.  There are suitable toilet and washing facilities. Adults access separate toilet facilities. However, at the time of the inspection the hot water supplies were not working, and it was unclear as to whether the supply is safely regulated when operational.

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 Cold water supplies suitable for drinking are marked.  The acoustic features and internal and external lighting are all suitable.  There is no medical room. Plans are underway to compartmentalise a changing room, and install a washing facility to ensure a suitable medical room facility is made available.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report. Part 6. Provision of information All paragraphs  All the required policies and information are available on the proposed school’s website.  The school’s intended termly report template for parents is likely to meet requirements.  Leaders have ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled All paragraphs  The school’s complaints policy and complaints log are likely to meet requirements.

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Main inspection findings

 Leaders have ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools All paragraphs  Leaders have worked effectively to plan a suitable curriculum and a range of appropriate policies and procedures. However, all the independent school standards are not likely to be met and pupils’ well-being is not likely to be assured if Tennis Avenue School is registered as an independent school at this time. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Leaders have not written an accessibility plan.

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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

Annual fees (day pupils) £8,000 to £10,000

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Proposed school details

Email address office@tennisavenue.school

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proposal

Inspector’s recommendation Age range of pupils Not applicable 8 to 16 Registration not recommended Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 48 Registration not recommended

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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 All pupils

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable None

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable Up to five

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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 None

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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 None

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 4

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable 2

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Information about this proposed school

 Tennis Avenue School intends to register as an independent school in the London borough of Kingston upon Thames. It is not currently operating as a school. It provides part-time tennis coaching as Tennis Avenue Academy.  The school previously provided on-site tuition during the day, in addition to tennis coaching. Following Ofsted’s visit in May 2018, this is no longer the case.  The school intends to open in January 2019.  The school will be led by the proprietors, one of whom will also be the headteacher, and a chair of governors.  The school does not intend to make use of any alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 This is the school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The 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.  The inspection was conducted with two days of notice.  The inspector conducted the inspection with the proprietors and the chair of governors.  The inspector considered a wide range of evidence to check the likelihood of the school meeting all of the independent school standards. As examples of this, he toured the premises, reviewed key documents and policies, and considered the school’s proposed curriculum.

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Inspection team

James Waite, lead inspector Ofsted Inspector

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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.  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  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; and – 16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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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 compliance 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 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).  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that  – 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; – 28(1)(d) the temperature of hot water at the point of use does not pose a scalding

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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; and – 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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