Dearne Valley Independent School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Dearne Valley Independent School Empress Building, 2 Swinton Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire S64 9JB

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1)(a, b), 2(2)(a, b, d, h, i)  The head of centre has written a carefully considered curriculum document. It proposes that pupils will learn through a curriculum divided into three parts: engage and energise; English and mathematics; and personal development skills.  It is intended that pupils will learn through physical activities with the engage and energise curriculum, and will experience other subjects and learning experiences that lead to qualifications from the personal development skills curriculum. The English and mathematics curriculum is intended to be both discrete and integrated into the engage and energise curriculum.  The head of centre has documentation, for example timetables, to show the importance the proprietors will place on pupils learning through physical and creative activities.  The proprietors, however, have not considered the breadth of qualifications that need

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to be available for pupils.  Curriculum plans give an overview of what is intended but do not go into details of how the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils will be met.  The school does have comprehensive schemes of work to give an indication of how this curriculum will be delivered.  Although some documentation is in place, the proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraph 2(2)(e)(i)(ii)(iii)  Within the curriculum plan, the head of centre has a comprehensive careers plan. This plan includes details of how every pupil will gain impartial and up-to-date careers guidance from a range of sources.  It is intended that each pupil will have a careers portfolio and the opportunity to meet with a range of employers and educational establishments.  The careers plan proposes that pupils will learn how to complete application forms, write a curriculum vitae and assess and build on their own strengths. They will also

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have access to impartial online careers programmes.  The proprietors have ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraphs 3, 4  The head of centre has ideas of how she will ensure that teaching will be of good quality and that it will, for example, foster pupils’ self-motivation and involve well- planned lessons. However, no plans are in place to show how these ideas will be implemented and how the quality of teaching will be monitored.  Some documentation is already available to demonstrate how pupils’ performance will be reported to parents and carers and referring organisations. However, this documentation does not go into enough detail to show how pupils’ work will be regularly and effectively assessed and how the information will be used to plan teaching.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met.  Although some standards in Part 1 are likely to be met, the proprietors have not

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ensured that all standards in Part 1 are likely to be met.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  A timetable demonstrates how specific times will be allocated to developing pupils’ personal skills. The curriculum plan also notes that the development of personal skills will include, for example, building pupils’ self-confidence, resilience and the ability to work in a team.  However, there are no plans in place to indicate how the proprietors will ensure that they foster, for example, tolerance and harmony between different cultures, a knowledge of public institutions and respect for others, paying regard to the protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act 2010.  The proprietors have not ensured that the standards in Part 2 are likely to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7  The head of centre has a written safeguarding policy which meets all current government guidelines. She is aware that this needs to be made available to parents. It is anticipated by the head of centre that the policy will be made available on the school website when it has been created. However, documentation seen during the inspection indicates that the proprietors are not completely aware of how to effectively implement this policy.  The head of centre is a trained designated safeguarding lead and the proposed school designated safeguarding lead is booked on training soon. All staff employed at the Dearne Valley Personal Development Centre (DVPDC) have completed child protection training and the head of centre is aware that these staff, who will ultimately become staff at Dearne Valley Independent School (DVIS), need to maintain this level of

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training.  The school site is secure and signing-in procedures for staff are already in place. The head of centre already has safeguarding records that are stored securely and is aware of how these records must be fit for purpose should registration be granted.  The proprietors have not ensured that there will be a person who has completed safer recruitment training or that they are aware of all the appropriate safer recruitment checks that need to be made on staff members.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraph 9  The head of centre has a written pupil behaviour policy. The policy indicates clearly how positive behaviour must be rewarded and how staff must support the positive behaviour ethos.  The head of centre indicated during discussions with the inspector that there would be instances where some behaviours, such as violence or drug-related incidents, could

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result in sanctions being implemented. The policy does not make clear what behaviours might lead to sanctions, what those sanctions might be or how they will be recorded.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraphs 10, 12, 14  The head of centre has a well-written anti-bullying policy. This document clearly indicates the different forms of bullying staff should look out for potentially taking place and how they should record and deal with any incidents.  The proprietors have taken care to meet all fire safety requirements. All appropriate checks on the building and equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are up to date and a fire officer has been appointed and all staff have received fire safety training. Documentation clearly demonstrates how weekly checks and regular evacuations will be recorded.  The proprietors have planned timetables and recruitment plans so that pupils will be

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well supervised and staff-to-pupil ratios will be high.  The proprietors have ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraphs 11, 13, 15, 16  The proprietors have a health and safety policy written to indicate some of the aspects of health and safety that will be implemented. However, some of the actions stated in the policy are not relevant to the proposed school, for example the establishing of a health and safety committee, which the proprietors do not intend to do.  The head of centre has a policy ready to be implemented for the administering of medicines. This policy does not deal with other aspects of first aid, such as dealing with bodily fluids and the recording of accidents. Currently, all staff have first-aid training. It is expected by the proprietors that a large proportion of DVIS staff will also have first-aid training.  The head of centre has not got documentation ready to demonstrate that she is

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aware of the requirements for registering pupils at the school.  The proprietors’ health and safety policy deals very briefly with the assessment of risk. A risk assessment policy has not been written. Examples of risk assessments seen during the inspection were, overall, too generic and do not deal well with any specific risks that may arise, for example different types of activities and individual pupil needs.  The proprietors have not taken appropriate steps to ensure that these standards are likely to be met.  The proprietors have not ensured that all standards in Part 3 are likely to be met.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors Paragraphs 18, 20, 21  The proprietors have a single central record (SCR) in place to record the checks made on all staff. This SCR does not list all the required checks.  All staff currently employed by DVPDC, who it is anticipated will be employed by DVIS, have been subject to an enhanced criminal record check.  The proprietors are not intending to employ supply staff but are now aware of the documentation they need to obtain should they decide to do so in the future.  The proprietors, at the time of the inspection, were not aware of their duty to complete a range of checks as noted in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018, for example prohibition from teaching, medical and section 128 checks.  The proprietors have not ensured that the standards in Part 4 are likely to be met.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23, 25, 26, 27(a), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b)  The proprietors have ensured that the proposed school premises are adequately decorated with good lighting, acoustic conditions and have toileting, changing and shower facilities that meet all requirements. They have ensured that pupils will have access to suitable drinking water and that there is an adequate supply of hot and cold water.  The proprietors have ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraph 24  The proprietors have allocated an area in the corner of the main room to serve as medical accommodation for the short-term care of sick and injured pupils. This area, although close to toilet facilities, does not include a washing facility and does not afford any privacy to pupils using the facility.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met.

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Paragraphs 27, 27,(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d)  The proprietors have not provided external lighting to ensure safe entry and exit to the building, drinking water is not labelled and the temperature of hot water is not controlled to prevent it posing a scalding risk to users.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraph 29  The proprietors have planned a curriculum which is firmly based around pupils’ very regular use of the outdoors. They have planned activities such as fishing, canoeing and athletics. They are also building strong links with the proprietors of a local football field so that they can use this outside space on a regular basis.  The proprietors have ensured that these standards are likely to be met.  The proprietors have not ensured that all the standards in Part 5 are likely to be met.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1)(a), 32(1)(g), 32(1)(j), 32(2)(a), 32(2)(b)  The proprietors have a letter which has been written, ready to hand to every new parent and pupil. The letter contains information about the proprietors, including contact details.  The proprietors have ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraphs 31, 32  The proprietors were not initially aware of what needs to be made available to parents, for example a range of policies and information on academic performance. They intend to provide access to this information via the school website when it is created.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met.  The proprietors have not ensured that all standards in Part 6 are likely to be met.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33(a, b, c, d, e, f, i, j)  The proprietors have a written complaints policy that they intend to make available to all stakeholders. It is a well-written concise policy that currently has a few minor omissions.  The proprietors have ensured that these standards are likely to be met. Paragraph 33(g, h, j(ii), k)  The proprietors have not ensured that the complaints policy and procedure comply with all the standards. For example, they do not allow for a parent to be accompanied or that one member of the panel is independent of the management and running of the school.  The proprietors have not ensured that these standards are likely to be met.  The proprietors have not ensured that all standards in Part 7 are likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34  The proprietors have made some preparation to meeting the independent school

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standards. However, at the time of the inspection, they had not fully taken account of the requirements of the independent school standards and many of the standards, including these, are unlikely to be met.

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 The proprietors do not have a written accessibility plan, nor have they considered the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Therefore, they do not meet the requirements 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.

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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

School status Independent special school

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Proposed school details

Proprietors Jacqueline Irwin and John Irwin

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils N/A 14–16 years 14–16 years Number of pupils on the school roll N/A 15 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils N/A Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age N/A 15 Number of part-time pupils N/A 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities N/A 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan N/A 15

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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 N/A 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff N/A 7

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff N/A 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision N/A 0

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school is currently operating as alternative education provision, DVPDC. It currently accepts up to 15 pupils aged between 14 and 16 years. All pupils attend part-time and are referred by local educational organisations.  The proprietors originally applied for registration for pupils aged between 11 and 16 years for the new proposed school. During the inspection, it was agreed to amend their application to 14 to 16 years.  The school is intended to meet the needs of pupils who may have been disengaged from education due to emotional, social and behavioural issues. It is proposed that all or some of the pupils will have an education, health and care plan.  The school is in inner-city Doncaster. The building, which was previously a ballroom, is shared by other users. However, access for other users of the building is separate. The proposed premises consist of a kitchen, an office, a classroom and toileting and

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Information about this proposed school

changing areas which all lead off a large central open area.  The proprietors hold the roles of head of centre and premises manager. They do not anticipate that the school will have a governing body.  The proprietors’ vision is: ‘To continue on the success started by DVPDC. To provide a flexible curriculum with careful, individually focused planning, through a combination of practical activities and classroom-based tasks that are fun and engaging so pupils will begin to take control and build confidence, that will allow progress towards their future’.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspection was carried out over one day by one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors.  This was the school’s first pre-registration inspection to consider if, upon registration, the school would meet the independent school standards.  The inspector spent the day with both proprietors.  The inspector toured the building inside and outside to consider if the independent school standards relevant to Part 5 are likely to be met upon registration.  The inspector studied a wide range of documentation relevant to the independent school standards, including safeguarding, the curriculum, health and safety matters and pupils’ personal development.

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

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– 2(1)(b)(ii) do not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

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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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– 2(2)(b) that pupils acquire speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills;

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

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– 2(2)(d)(i) reflects the school's aim and ethos; and

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– 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act[9];

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– 2(2)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress; and

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– 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society.

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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(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(b) fosters in pupils self-motivation, the application of intellectual, physical and creative effort, interest in their work and the ability to think and learn for themselves;

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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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range;

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– 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils' work regularly and thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress;

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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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– 3(i) does not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(j) does not discriminate against pupils contrary to Part 6 of the 2010 Act[10].

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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 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-

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

– 5(a) actively promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs;

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

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

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

– 5(b)(i) enable pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;

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

– 5(b)(ii) enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England; – 5(b)(iii) encourage pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality in which the school is situated and to society more widely;

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

– 5(b)(iv) enable pupils to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England;

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

– 5(b)(v) further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures;

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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; and

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– 5(b)(vii) encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England;

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

– 5(c) precludes the promotion of partisan political views in the teaching of any subject in the school; and

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

– 5(d) takes such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that where political issues are brought to the attention of pupils-

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

– 5(d)(i) while they are in attendance at the school,

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

– 5(d)(ii) while they are taking part in extra-curricular activities which are provided or organised by or on behalf of the school, or

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

– 5(d)(iii) in the promotion at the school, including through the distribution of promotional material, of extra-curricular activities taking place at the school or elsewhere,

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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

 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(a) a written behaviour policy is drawn up that, amongst other matters, sets out the sanctions to be adopted in the event of pupil misbehaviour; – 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

 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

 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

 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; 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)(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(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

– 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;  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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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-

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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;

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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 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; and

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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

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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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.

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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)(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)(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[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 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(2) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is-

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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 EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language;

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

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– 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13; – 32(3)(e) particulars of the school's academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations;

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– 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; and

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– 32(3)(g) a copy of the report of any inspection carried out under sections 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act or section 87(1) of the 1989 Act.

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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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– 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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– 33(h) allows for a parent to attend and be accompanied at a panel hearing if they wish;

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– 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and

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– 33(k) provides that correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be kept confidential except where the Secretary of State or a body conducting an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to them.

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

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– 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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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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