Cre8 Futures Learning Centre

School progress monitoring inspection report

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Cre8 Futures Learning Centre First Floor ABC Wharf, Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3LQ

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(b)(i), 2(2), 2(2)(a)  At the school’s standard inspection in October 2018, the curriculum policy and schemes of work were not sufficiently detailed to take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils. Pupils did not receive a broad curriculum. Assessment information was not used effectively to plan learning that met pupils’ needs sufficiently well, meaning pupils did not make the progress they should.  The school’s action plan indicated that leaders would review, update and train staff on a new curriculum policy. Leaders would produce schemes of work for each subject area that are detailed and comprehensive, include timings, and provide for pupils’ different ages and aptitudes.  The curriculum policy has been updated since the standard inspection in October 2018. The policy is not yet available on the school website, the school’s preferred way of

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providing information to parents.  Plans are underway to adapt all schemes of work to meet the varying needs of pupils. Leaders acknowledge further work needs to take place, particularly with regard to those pupils who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.  Since the previous inspection, the amount of time being devoted to the teaching of national curriculum subjects other than English and mathematics has increased.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 3, 3(a), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(g)  At the time of the previous inspection, some staff did not have sufficient knowledge or expertise to guide pupils skilfully through more-challenging concepts. Teaching was not adapted to meet different pupils’ needs so many did not achieve as well as they should. The system to provide all teachers with information about pupils to help them plan effectively was still a work in progress. Pupils’ educational experience did not give them

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the continuity in teaching they needed.  The school’s action plan proposed to establish an assessment framework that is continuously updated to monitor pupils’ learning and progress. Additionally, leaders planned to train staff on assessment information effectively, provide subject-specific training and train staff on the use of formative assessment.  The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is not yet good. Assessment information is not used effectively on a consistent basis to plan learning matched to pupils’ needs. Therefore, pupils do not acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability.  There is a lack of rigour in the checking and monitoring of the assessment systems implemented, and of teaching and learning.  The revised action plan is still being written. Leaders are planning to identify areas for staff development and provide the relevant training so that learning is tailored to pupils’

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needs.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a), 7(b)  The previous inspection judged safeguarding arrangements to be inadequate. This is because leaders had not taken the necessary precautions to safeguard pupils. Aspects of the site’s security were not safe. Essential safety work to protect and keep pupils safe was incomplete and the statutory pre-employment checks on staff were not fully completed.  In the school’s action plan, leaders said that they would review and update safeguarding information and make sure all staff attend the relevant level of safeguarding training. The plan did not cover the actions taken to address the safety issues of the site, including the relocation of the school or risk assessments of a new site.  Since the previous inspection, leaders have not ensured all the appropriate pre-

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employment checks on staff have been carried out in accordance with requirements.  The designated safeguarding leaders have received appropriate safeguarding training, so they are now well qualified to carry out their roles.  Staff training ensures that adults have up-to-date knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding pupils. They have also received training about the ‘Prevent’ duty to protect children from radicalisation and training on local issues, such as ‘county lines’.  The school’s safeguarding policy is up-to-date and has regard to the current guidance from the Secretary of State. This policy is, therefore, suitable. The policy is available on the school website.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 9, 9(c)  At the previous inspection, leaders were unable to provide a record of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour that complied with the independent school

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standards. Leaders were unable to find the behaviour incident log during the inspection but later found it when collecting items ready for use at their temporary site.  In their action plan, leaders proposed to review and update their procedures for recording incidents of poor behaviour, and make sure that all staff are aware of the new processes.  Leaders have reviewed their procedures for recording behaviour. The recording system shows that leaders are routinely logging incidents, and these are followed up to successful resolution.  Leaders have ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 11 Paragraph 12  At the previous inspection, leaders had not taken all the actions listed in the school’s health and safety policy to make sure the site was safe. The health and safety policy had not been implemented well and fire drills were not held frequently enough, which potentially put pupils at risk. Leaders had not produced risk assessments that effectively

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mitigated risks to pupils’ safety.  In the school’s action plan, leaders undertook to update health and safety training. Additionally, leaders planned to review, amend and implement a health and safety policy, including fire log and fire safety procedures for the current site.  Leaders have not implemented a suitable, effective health and safety policy for the temporary site. Procedures are not tailored precisely enough to the requirements of the school’s temporary site and surrounding environment.  Leaders were unable to provide documentation which demonstrates compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for the temporary school site.  Stickers on the fire extinguishers show that not all checks are up to date.  The fire alarm call points have been tested weekly since the 2 April 2019, but no information was made available prior to this date.  Leaders are aware that fire drills are conducted termly. One fire drill is recorded on the 7

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March 2019, since the school moved to the present premises.  No emergency lighting has been fitted.  The electrical installation condition report (EICR) was not available to the inspector.  Tests on electrical equipment took place in March 2019, as noted on the certificate.  Leaders have not ensured that these two independent school standards are now met. Paragraph 14  The inspection in October 2018 identified that risk assessments did not take account of some very real dangers to pupils’ safety, for example ensuring adequate supervision.  In the school’s action plan, leaders undertook to complete a staffing restructure in line with good practice and cohort needs, and, additionally, to assess and carry out staff training, including that of any new staff.  Leaders make sure that risk assessments now identify potential concerns. Pupils are appropriately supervised at all times of the school day. The ratio of staff to pupils is 2:8,

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which is appropriate to ensure the safe supervision of current pupils.  Leaders have ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 15  At the previous inspection, attendance registers and the admissions register did not contain all the required information.  In the school’s action plan, leaders undertook to ensure that the admissions register is maintained and includes all the required information, including details when pupils are removed from the school roll.  There are now suitable arrangements for registering pupils’ attendance and absence each morning and afternoon.  Non-attendance is currently followed up with calls to parents.  The admissions register includes details of when pupils are removed from the roll.  Leaders have not ensured that the admissions register complies with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 as there were gaps in the register.

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 Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 16, 16(a), 16(b)  At the previous inspection, leaders had not made sure that high-quality risk assessments were undertaken to mitigate risks in activities that might present dangers to pupils’ safety. The quality of some risk assessments was poor. They did not take account of some very real dangers to pupils’ safety, for example ensuring adequate supervision.  In the school’s action plan, leaders undertook to review a written risk assessment policy with regard to the current site and take appropriate action to reduce any identified risks.  There is no written risk assessment policy with regard to the temporary school site.  Risk assessments now consider the risk to pupils during the visits and activities they undertake. There is detail regarding the ratio of adults to pupils and mitigating factors are considered.

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 Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraph 18(2), 18(2)(a), 18(2)(b), 18(2)(c), 18(2)(c)(i), 18(2)(c)(ii), 18(2)(c)(iii), 18(2)(c)(iv), 18(2)(e), 18(2)(d), 18(3) Paragraph 20(6), 20(6)(a), 20(6)(a)(i), 20(6)(a)(ii), 20(6)(b), 20(6)(b)(i), 20(6)(b)(ii), 20(6)(b)(iii), 20(6)(c) Paragraph 21(1), 21(2), 21(3), 21(3)(a), 21(3)(a)(i), 21(3)(a)(ii), 21(3)(a)(iii), 21(3)(a)(iv), 21(3)(a)(v), 21(3)(a)(vi), 21(3)(a)(vii), 21(3)(a)(viii), 21(3)(b), 21(6)  The previous inspection report notes leaders’ failure to carry out all necessary pre- employment checks for staff, as required by law. Leaders had not made sure that the school’s single central record of recruitment checks was compliant with current requirements.  The leaders’ action plan said that they will ensure that all required checks are made on staff, including prohibition and medical checks, so that only suitable individuals are

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cleared to work at the school. All necessary checks would be made to ensure the suitability of those responsible for governance, including section 128 and identity checks. A key member of staff would be responsible for the process and they would be suitably trained and fully aware of the processes and checks required. Implementation would be monitored through systematic checks on the single central record by leaders and governors.  At the time of the monitoring inspection, it took considerable time for the single central record to be located. There are numerous versions.  The school’s single central record of the pre-employment checks carried out on the suitability of staff, directors and governors is not up to date. It was found to be incomplete for staff, governors and directors, had errors and it did not meet statutory requirements. The register does not indicate that all the necessary checks have been

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made on the directors and governors.  Leaders have not ensured that the three independent school standards are now met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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 The original school premises were at First Floor ABC Wharf, Southgates Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3LQ. The standard inspection in October 2018 deemed the site not safe. The local authority made immediate alternative arrangements so that pupils were not exposed to further risks to their safety and well-being at these premises.  The school moved temporarily to Horatio House, Church Lane, Lound, Lowestoft NR32 5LL. The headteacher states that the Department for Education (DfE) was made aware of this move. This site was deemed inappropriate by the directors due to the conflict between their own pupils and those of the other school.  The school moved from Horatio House to the head office of the Great Yarmouth Community Trust on the 21 January 2019. The temporary premises are at The Old Vicarage, 24 Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 1NE. The DfE has not been informed of the move. The school intends to remain at the temporary premises until the

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13 May 2019 before moving to more suitable accommodation.  The school has not requested a material change in order to move to the new accommodation on the 13 May 2019. Paragraph 23(1), 23(1)(c)  The previous inspection report notes that there were no suitable changing accommodation and showers for pupils aged 11 years or over who receive physical education.  The school’s action plan said the proprietor undertook to relocate to a new temporary site where suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided.  The temporary school site at The Old Vicarage does not have changing accommodation and showers. The school uses the facilities of another school close by for physical education, which has appropriate facilities.  Leaders have ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b)  Following the standard inspection in October 2018, this standard was met. However, the

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present temporary accommodation of the school does not provide accommodation for the short-term care of sick and injured pupils that includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent standard remains met. The standard is now unmet. Paragraph 25  At the previous inspection leaders had not made sure that the school premises were maintained to a standard such that the safety of the pupils was ensured.  The actions in the plan did not precisely demonstrate how leaders would address this concern. The actions listed did not include specific actions to be taken.  The school moved from its original site. A full range of health and safety checks have not been undertaken and documented for the temporary site accommodation.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Paragraph 27, 27(b)  At the previous inspection, this standard was met. However, the present temporary

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accommodation of the school does not have external lighting to ensure that people can safely enter and leave the premises.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent standard remains met. The standard is now unmet. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1), 32(1)(h)  During the previous inspection, leaders had not provided to the local authority an annual account of income received and expenditure incurred by the school in respect of a pupil wholly or partly funded by the local authority.  In the school’s action plan, leaders undertook to establish and embed a financial reporting system that readily provides annual information to local authority stakeholders.  Leaders did not provide the inspector with the relevant documentation for the requirements of this independent school standard.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c)  Leadership and management were judged to be inadequate in the previous inspection. The school’s leadership and management did not ensure that all of the standards for independent schools were met. Leaders did not demonstrate a good enough understanding of the independent school standards and did not apply them fully.  The school’s action plan that followed the standard inspection in October 2018 was judged not to be acceptable in February 2019. The actions in the plan did not adequately cover the issues identified in the inspection report. The success criteria were often not quantifiable and measurable. The plan lacked detail about how the actions would be monitored and how those responsible would evaluate the impact of the action taken.  Leaders have not ensured that the whole of the proposed action plan has been implemented to address the unmet independent standards. For example, they have not

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ensured that all required information is maintained on the single central record and is accurate.  The action plan is in the process of being updated. The inspector scrutinised the draft revised action plan during the monitoring inspection. In its current format, the action plan lacks detail in relation to the areas identified for improvement during the standard inspection in October 2018. The plan does not have milestones or measurable targets to hold staff accountable for securing improvement. It is not clear from the document how proposed actions would benefit the pupils. The school does not have a useful tool to ensure that all of the independent school standards are met quickly.  Due to the breakdown in relationships at director level, the headteacher admits, ‘We are not there yet in relation to meeting the standards.’ The two remaining directors are working together to improve the provision.

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 Directors, governors and leaders still do not demonstrate the necessary in-depth knowledge and expertise of the independent school standards to ensure that they are met consistently. Weaknesses in leadership and management remain.  The journey towards meeting the independent standards has begun but progress is far too slow. Too much of the improvement work relies on the headteacher, who is overwhelmed with the workload. Multiple copies of key documentation at various stages of completion, including the single central record, prevent the swift progress required to meet statutory requirements.  Evidence indicates that leaders do not fully understand the purpose of each type of pre- employment check. For example, they do not understand the difference between a disclosure and barring check and a prohibition order check. Leaders have not attended any recent training to have a full awareness of the pre-employment checks completed on

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staff.  Governance is not effective. Too much time has been spent mediating between the directors. Two of the three directors remain at the school. There are no strong systems in place for governors to challenge leaders to implement improvements swiftly. Governors do not hold senior leaders to account rigorously for the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. They wish to appoint more governors who have expertise in education. Governors know that they need to hold leaders to account more rigorously to meet the independent school standards consistently. Governors require further training to improve their overall effectiveness.  The majority of unmet standards at the previous inspection remain unmet during this inspection. There is no clear capacity in the senior leadership and management of the school to bring about the urgent improvements.  Leaders have not acted swiftly enough to demonstrate commendable progress in the

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areas identified in the previous inspection report.  Leaders have not ensured that this independent school standard is now met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  At the time of the previous inspection the school did not have an accessibility plan.  In the school’s action plan, leaders made no reference to any actions to resolve this issue.  Leaders have not implemented an accessibility plan.  Leaders have not ensured that this requirement is now met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school does not meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that were checked during this inspection, as set out in the annex of this report. This included the standards and requirements that the school was judged to not comply with at the previous inspection. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £34,125–£40,000

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Date of previous standard inspection 9–11 October 2018

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Information about this school

 In April 2018, following two pre-registration inspections by Ofsted (September 2017 and March 2018), the school was registered with the Department for Education (DfE) to admit a maximum of 24 pupils between the ages of 12 and 16 years.  At its first standard inspection in October 2018, the school’s overall effectiveness was judged as inadequate and a significant number of the independent school standards were judged as not met.  Following the standard inspection, the DfE issued the proprietor with a warning notice in December 2018 and required the school to prepare an action plan to address the independent school standards that were not met. The action plan was not accepted.  All pupils are funded by Norfolk local authority. Most pupils have social, emotional and mental health needs, and have previously experienced disruption in their learning.  The school is not registered as a special school.

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 The school does not use alternative providers.  The school does not currently use supply staff.  Physical education is provided off site at another school and the local swimming pool.  At the time of the last inspection: – the premises were located on the first floor of a rented warehouse, directly on the quayside – owing to the safeguarding issues, the local authority instructed the school to cease using these premises immediately after the conclusion of the inspection – the proprietorial body comprised three directors and leaders were looking at ways to dissolve the partnership – there were two members of the governing body, a chair and a vice-chair.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was carried out at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. The purpose of the inspection was to monitor the progress the school has made in meeting the independent school standards and other requirements that it was judged to not comply with at its previous inspection.  This was the first progress monitoring inspection following the school’s most recent standard inspection (October 2018), when the school’s overall effectiveness was judged as inadequate, and 16 of the independent standards were judged as not met.  Following the standard inspection, the school submitted an action plan to the DfE to address areas for improvement identified in the inspection. The plan was evaluated on 1 February 2019 and judged as not acceptable. The school is in the process of writing a revised action plan at the time of this progress monitoring inspection.  This monitoring inspection was unannounced.

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Information about this inspection

 The DfE commissioned Ofsted to conduct this progress monitoring inspection, focusing particularly on the unmet standards in connection with the quality of education provided, the welfare, health and safety of pupils, the suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors, the premises, accommodation and the quality of leadership and management.  The inspector held meetings with the director, the headteacher, who is a director, and a representative of the local authority.  The inspector held a telephone conversation with the vice chair of the governing body.  The inspector checked whether the school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils met the relevant independent school standards. Policies and processes were evaluated. The school’s website was checked for compliance with the statutory information that should be available on the website.  There are no new entries to Parent View since the standard inspection in October 2018.

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Information about this inspection

 Since the previous inspection: – the school located to temporary premises at Horatio House, Church Lane, Lound, Lowestoft NR32 5LL and then relocated on the 21 January 2019 to The Old Vicarage, 24 Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 1NE – the school intends to remain at The Old Vicarage premises until the 13 May 2019 before moving to more-suitable accommodation – the proprietor has not requested a material change to move premises on the 13 May 2019. – the proprietorial body now comprises of two directors – there are two members of the governing body, a chair and a vice-chair – the proprietor is in the process of expanding the governing body with people deemed to have the relevant skills to provide support and challenge to leaders.

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Inspection team

Stefanie Lipinski-Barltrop, lead inspector Her Majesty’s Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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– 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 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 16(a) the welfare of pupils at the school is safeguarded and promoted by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written risk assessment policy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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– 18(2)(c)(iv) where appropriate, the person’s qualifications

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– 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

and in the light of the information from the checks referred to in paragraphs (c) to (f) the proprietor considers that the person is suitable for the position to which the person is appointed.

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

 18(3) The checks referred to in subparagraphs (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

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

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

– 20(6)(a)(i) is not barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that individual is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 of that Act; and

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

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

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

– 20(6)(b) subject to sub-paragraphs (7) to (8), the Chair of the school makes the following checks relating to MB–

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– 20(6)(b)(i) where relevant to the individual, an enhanced criminal record check

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– 20(6)(b)(ii) checks confirming MB’s identity and MB’s right to work in the United Kingdom; and

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

– 20(6)(b)(iii) where, by reason of MB’s living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining an enhanced criminal record certificate is not sufficient to establish MB’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks as the Chair of the school 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

and, where an enhanced criminal record check is made, the Chair obtains an enhanced criminal record certificate relating to the individual.

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

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

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

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

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

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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 the 2006 Act

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– 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)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications

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– 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S

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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)

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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 such check was completed.

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

 21(6) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation each member ("MB") of a body of persons named as the proprietor appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether the checks referred to in paragraph 20(6)(b) were made, the date they were made and the date on which the resulting certificate was obtained.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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Part 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)(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[16]) 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 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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

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The school does not meet the following requirements

Requirements that were not met at the previous inspection and remain unmet at this inspection

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The school does not meet the following requirements

 The proprietor must make sure that arrangements are made to fulfil the duties under schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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met at this inspection

 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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met at this inspection

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

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met at this inspection

– 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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met at this inspection

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

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met at this inspection

– 27(b) external lighting is provided in order to ensure that people can safely enter and leave the school premises.

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standards

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

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standards

– 9(c) a record is kept of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour.  14 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that pupils are properly supervised through the appropriate deployment of school staff  16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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standards

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

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standards

– 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. 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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