Unique Academy

School pre-registration inspection report

p.1

Unique Academy Ground Floor, Khosla House, Park Lane, Hounslow TW5 9WA

p.1

Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided All paragraphs  The school has developed an appropriate curriculum policy which outlines the intended coverage of all the required areas of learning for children in the early years and pupils in Years 1 and 2. Suitable schemes of work are in place for all subject areas. An Islamic ethos will underpin the curriculum, and pupils will study Arabic and Islamic studies on a daily basis. Teachers’ plans are likely to appropriately consider the needs, interests and aptitudes of pupils.  The proposed assessment system is also likely to meet requirements. Pupils’ starting points will be identified when they join the school. Their progress will then be monitored regularly in all subject areas, and this information will be used by teachers to inform their planning.  The school is likely to be well resourced and staffed. Adults are likely to be appropriately deployed, including in line with statutory requirements in the early years

p.1

Main inspection findings

classes.  An appropriate personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education programme is planned. This includes, for example, topics on community, anti-bullying and healthy living. The teaching of British values has been thoroughly considered. However, leaders have not considered exactly how due regard will be given to all the protected characteristics, as identified in the Equality Act 2010.  Not all the requirements in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils All paragraphs  There is thorough, suitable planning in place to provide for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Leaders’ PSHE education plans show how the school intends to develop these areas over time, including pupils’ understanding of British values. In addition, a programme of trips, visiting speakers and assemblies is planned.

p.1

Main inspection findings

 However, leaders have not formally considered how they will teach pupils about respect for other people including those with protected characteristics, as identified in the Equality Act 2010. Policy and planning do not actively encourage respect for other people by paying particular regard to all of the protected characteristics.  Not all the requirements in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils All paragraphs  The school’s child protection policy reflects the latest statutory guidance and will be available online when the school’s website is launched. Leaders are aware of their responsibilities, including in relation to the ‘Prevent’ duty. However, the proposed designated safeguarding leaders could not provide evidence of completion of an appropriate level of recent, relevant training. Some additional policies referenced in

p.2

Main inspection findings

the child protection policy, such as those relating to allegations against adults, and whistle-blowing, have not been completed. Additionally, the single central register of pre-employment checks on staff is not likely to meet requirements, as detailed in part 4. Consequently, arrangements for the safeguarding of pupils are not likely to meet requirements.  Leaders have produced appropriate policies for behaviour and anti-bullying.  The school is not likely to be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Some works that are necessary to complete all of the actions identified in an external fire risk assessment of February 2019 are still underway.  Leaders have written an appropriate first aid policy but there is no medical room. Evidence of first aiders’ certificates was not available.  Pupils are likely to be appropriately supervised through the adequate deployment of staff.

p.2

Main inspection findings

 Templates for admission and attendance registers are suitable.  Leaders have written an appropriate risk assessment policy. The risk assessments of the premises, proposed trips and use of the adjacent park space are all rigorous and likely to meet requirements.  Not all the requirements in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs  Not all the required vetting checks are identified on the single central register template, such as checks in relation to prohibition from teaching and from the management of independent schools (known as ‘section 128’ checks).  Not all the requirements in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  The four classroom spaces could comfortably accommodate a maximum of 90 pupils

p.2

Main inspection findings

after refurbishment works are complete.  Toilets, washing facilities, hot water supplies, drinking water supplies and medical facilities are all not yet in place.  The allocated outdoor space is currently being renovated. However, there is ample suitable park space opposite the school, which will be used for physical education and outdoor play. This has been appropriately risk-assessed.  The requirements relating to lighting and acoustics are likely to be met.  The safety of the premises is not likely to be assured until fire safety meets all requirements and all the building works are completed.  Not all the requirements 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 will be made available on the school’s website, which is currently being designed. For now, they are all available in hard

p.3

Main inspection findings

copy, including in the school’s prospectus.  The school’s intended report template for parents is likely to meet requirements.  The requirements in this part are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled All paragraphs  The school’s complaints policy is likely to meet all the requirements. An appropriate complaints log has been prepared.  The requirements in this part are likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools All paragraphs  Leaders are committed to opening Unique Academy and are working hard to implement their suitable action plan which is focused on what needs to be done to meet all the independent school standards in time for September 2019.  However, some requirements – including those in this part – are not likely to be met if Unique Academy is registered as an independent school at this time. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Leaders have not completed their accessibility plan.

p.3

Main inspection findings

Statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  The school intends to operate Nursery and Reception classes.  Leaders have made suitable arrangements which are likely to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including in relation to disqualification checks, ratios and the employment of appropriately qualified staff with paediatric first aid training.  Leaders have ensured that the curriculum and plans for teaching and assessment, which are appropriately planned around the early learning goals and all the required areas of learning, are likely to meet the learning and development requirements.

p.3

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.

p.5

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.

p.6

Proposed school details

Type of school Islamic primary day school

p.6

Proposed school details

Proprietor Unique Knowledge Seekers Academy

p.6

Proposed school details

Chair Mohammad Nooruddeen Uthmaan Humani

p.6

Proposed school details

Annual fees (day pupils) £3,200 to £3,400

p.6

Proposed school details

Email address uniqueacademyoffice@gmail.com

p.6

proposal

Inspector’s recommendation Age range of pupils Not applicable 3 to 7 Registration not recommended Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 90 Registration not recommended

p.7

School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 40

p.7

School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 50

p.7

School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable None

p.7

School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan Not applicable None

p.7

School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with an education, health and care plan Not applicable None

p.7

School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 4

p.8

School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 1

p.8

School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable 4

p.8

Information about this proposed school

 Unique Academy intends to register as an independent day school for boys and girls aged three to seven in the London Borough of Hounslow. It will have an Islamic ethos.  The school will be led full-time by the headteacher, who is also a member of the school’s proprietorial body. Her husband is the chair of the proprietorial body, and intends to teach at the school part-time. There is no governing body.  Unique Academy has never operated as a school. Leaders currently run Islamic and academic tuition from the premises for approximately 130 pupils in the evenings for two hours, and during the weekends and holidays.

p.8

Information about this inspection

 This is the school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspection was conducted with two days of notice.  The inspector conducted the inspection with the proposed school’s proprietors.  The inspector considered a wide range of evidence to check the likelihood of the school meeting all the independent school standards. He toured the premises, reviewed key documents and policies, including those related to child protection and health and safety, and considered the school’s proposed curriculum.

p.9

Inspection team

James Waite, lead inspector Ofsted Inspector

p.9

Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

p.10

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

p.10

Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

p.10

Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

p.10

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.

p.10

Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

 5 The standard about the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school is met if the proprietor–

p.10

Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

– 5(b) ensures that principles are actively promoted which–

p.10

Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

– 5(b)(vi) encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act.

p.10

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

p.10

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

p.10

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

p.10

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.

p.10

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.

p.10

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

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

p.10

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–

p.11

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.

p.11

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

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

p.11

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–

p.11

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

p.11

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.

p.11

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–

p.11

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.11

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–

p.11

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.11

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.

p.11

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).

p.12

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.

p.12

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.12

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.12

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

p.12

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.12

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 28(1)(d) the temperature of hot water at the point of use does not pose a scalding risk to users.

p.12

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.12

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

p.12

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

p.12

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–

p.12

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

p.12

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

p.12

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 .

p.12

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.

p.13

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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 .

p.13

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

p.13

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.13

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.13

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.13