Dorset Trade Skills

School pre-registration inspection report

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Dorset Trade Skills Unit A6, 83, Lynch Lane, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9DN

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(2)(b)  The proprietor has basic plans and schemes of work that are likely to ensure that pupils acquire some speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills. Paragraph 1, 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b)(i)-(ii), 2(2), 2(2)(a), 2(2)(d)-(e), 2(2)(g)-(i), 3, 3(a)-(j), 4  The proprietor has a clear vision for the curriculum intended to be provided for pupils. It is based on providing core basic skills alongside practical learning to prepare pupils for work in trades such as bricklaying, plastering, wood work and landscaping. These courses will lead to recognised qualifications. However, the proprietor and leaders are in the early stages of planning schemes of work that ensure that pupils experience the wide range of learning identified in the independent school standards (ISS).  In addition, the proprietor does not demonstrate that their policies, plans and planned

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teaching at the school are to be adapted effectively to meet the likely needs of pupils.  The proprietor intends to ensure that teaching in the school does not undermine British values or discriminate against pupils. However, leaders have not established how they will support pupils to gain a good understanding of British values such as democracy, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.  The proprietor and leaders have not ensured that there is a scheme that outlines how pupils will receive personal, social, health and economic education to prepare them well for their futures. In addition, plans to put in place systems to check the quality of teaching and learning are at an early stage.  The proprietor has ensured that resources are available to support the teaching of practical skills. However, resources to support the full range of learning experiences have not been thought through and are not in place.

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 The proprietor does not have a framework in place to ensure that the progress that pupils make can be clearly evaluated. There are not processes to ensure that pupils receive a successful transition to the school and that staff will have useful, relevant communication with previous providers to inform curriculum planning and other support as appropriate.  Leaders have not drawn up a clear admissions policy that meets requirements to ensure that pupils are not discriminated against.  Leaders have not considered how students in the sixth form will receive a programme of activities appropriate to their needs.  There are plans to obtain services to support pupils’ career plans. However, these are at an early stage of development. Leaders have not yet considered how pupils’ aspirations and hopes for their futures will be reliably gathered so that appropriate guidance and experiences will be provided.

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 Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  Leaders have not planned how the provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development will appear through the curriculum. Subjects such as religious education have not been considered in any depth. Leaders intend that teaching will provide pupils with a balanced point of view. They plan that lessons will include relevant topics, such as peer pressure and homophobia. However, no specific plans are in place to ensure that this happens.  Leaders hope to develop pupils’ appreciation of British values through trips and activities in the local community. There are no specific plans in place to secure such events.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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Paragraph 9(a)  The proprietor has drawn up a behaviour policy which outlines rewards and sanctions. Paragraphs 6, 7, 9(b)-9(c), 10  The proprietor has drafted a safeguarding policy which does not meet the requirements of the latest guidance issued by the Secretary of State. It does not include guidance for staff about how to identify signs of abuse. It does not make clear to staff their responsibilities or the systems for reporting concerns.  The designated safeguarding lead has not had up-to-date training to enable her to carry out the role effectively. Leaders have not considered how they will check that all staff will receive safeguarding training and updates. Leaders are not aware of the document ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ or the requirements about safeguarding responsibilities it describes. Leaders have not ensured that their arrangements for safeguarding will be checked externally.

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 Although the proprietor has drawn up a behaviour policy, leaders have not ensured that staff will have the appropriate training to manage behaviour, particularly the more challenging behaviour that pupils attending this school may have. There is no organised system to record serious incidents. Therefore, all is not in place to ensure that staff will have the knowledge and skills they need to implement the policy effectively.  A bullying policy is in place, but leaders have not considered how incidents will be handled or recorded. Paragraphs 11-13 and 16-16(a)-(b)  A health and safety policy has been drawn up. However, leaders have not made arrangements to ensure that it will be implemented well. The policy describes how chemicals should be stored. However, chemicals are currently not stored in a safe way and are easily accessible to pupils already on site.  The proprietor has ensured that fire extinguishers are checked regularly. However,

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leaders do not have a good understanding of their responsibilities regarding fire safety. No systems are in place to ensure that pupils regularly rehearse procedures for evacuation and that such events are logged appropriately. There has been no consideration of the possibility that individual evacuation plans may need to be in place for some pupils. Fire warden training is not in place.  First aid kits are in place around the site. However, the proprietor has not drawn up a suitable first aid policy or ensured that staff are aware of how to implement such a policy.  Risk assessments are in place for various aspects of the proposed school. However, leaders do not demonstrate a strong understanding of how risk assessments need to be adapted and re-visited to ensure that pupils’ risks are identified and accounted for. They do not have robust measures in place to ensure that they receive good information from other providers and services during the transition to the school. As a

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result, leaders cannot be sure that individual risk assessments will have the information that staff need to take action to keep pupils safe. Paragraph 14  Plans in place for the numbers of staff to be employed are appropriate for the proposed numbers of pupils. Paragraph 15  Leaders have not ensured that an admission and appropriate attendance register is in place and ready to be maintained in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(1), 18(2)(a)-(c)(i), 18(2)(c)(iii)-18(2)(e), 18(3)-19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3)- 20(5)(b)(iii), 20(6)(b)(i)-(iii), 20(6)(c)-21(3)(a)(ii), 21(3)(a)(iv)-(viii), 21(3)(b)-21(8)  The single central record includes these required checks. Paragraphs 17, 18(2)(c)(ii), 20(6)(a)(i)-(ii), 21(3)(a)(iii)

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Main inspection findings

 Recruitment processes are not organised or secure. No one on the leadership team has had the required training in safer recruitment. Leaders do not have secure knowledge about the requirements for safer recruitment.  The single central record does not meet requirements. Although most elements are in place, there is no record of medical fitness. In addition, leaders are not secure about how to carry out checks such as extra checks made under section 128 of the 2008 act.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 22, 23(1)-24(1)(c), 24(2)-29(2) and 31 (a)-(c)  The school is to be based on an industrial estate. The proprietor has made some adaptations and has considered how to make learning accessible to all. The rooms are well lit and heated, and they have adequate acoustic conditions and natural ventilation. They are maintained to a good standard. External lighting is in place to

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ensure that pupils can enter and leave the building safely at all times.  Toilet facilities do not meet requirements, as there are no separate facilities for the sole use of pupils.  Leaders have not considered how they will provide showering facilities for when pupils access sporting activities.  There is no medical room to cater for the medical examination and treatment of pupils. There are likely to be pupils with complex needs attending the school who may require additional medical care. This has not been considered.  Suitable drinking facilities are provided, but these are not marked.  The building does not have a suitable outdoor space to provide physical education, or for pupils to play outside.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1)-32(1)(b), 32(1)(f)-(j), 32(2) (a)-(b), 32(3)(a)-(f), 32(4), 32(5)  Information to be provided to parents and carers on the website is currently in

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development. Some information, such as the head teacher’s contact details, is available. However, many details are not included, such as the number of complaints received.  The proprietor has not ensured that the required policies, for example for admissions or the arrangements for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities , are in place and available to parents.  Leaders have not ensured that information about pupils’ progress will be sent to parents in an annual written report. In addition, leaders are not aware of, and have not prepared to provide, an annual account of income received, and expenditure incurred, for pupils funded by a local authority.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33, 33(a)-(k)  The proprietor has drafted a complaints procedure that follows a graduated approach. Some aspects meet requirements. It includes appropriate details about inviting the parent to be accompanied. It describes how written records of all formal complaints will be kept and be readily available for inspectors or if requested by the Secretary of State for Education.  The procedure expects most complaints to be resolved informally but makes reference to a formal procedure to be followed. However, the procedure does not include the convening of a complaints panel of at least three people. Instead, it makes reference to complaints going to Ofsted. The proprietor has not made arrangements to ensure that at least three people with suitable skills and experience will be available, if required, to form a complaints panel.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1)-34(1)(c)  The proprietor does not have a clear understanding of the requirements of the ISS. In preparing for the school opening, systems to secure good-quality teaching and learning, required documents and polices, health and safety requirements, and adaptations to the premises have not been put in place successfully.  In addition, the proprietor and leaders have not ensured that safeguarding will be effective. They are not fully aware of their responsibilities regarding safeguarding. They are not aware of safeguarding requirements as described in the document, ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.  The proprietor has not considered how they will ensure that the ISS are met and continue to be met. There are no arrangements for independent checks to be made on a regular basis. There are no systems in place to ensure that leaders themselves

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are checking that the standards are being met.  Leaders have not ensured that standards in this part are likely to be met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Leaders have ensured that learning is physically accessible. However, they do not have well-developed plans to ensure that their vision and ethos of inclusion and respect are clear throughout their curriculum planning and policies.  Equality, diversity and inclusion objectives are at an early stage of development.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is unlikely to meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements, as set out in the annex of this report.

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Proposed school details

This inspection was carried out under section 99 of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards that are required for registration as an independent school.

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Proposed school details

Proprietor Dorset Trade Skills (SW) Limited

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Proposed school details

Email address dorsettradeskills@aol.co.uk

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Provider already operating

Number of pupils of compulsory school age 7 Number of pupils of compulsory school age for whom a statement is maintained under section 324, or who is looked after by a local authority Total hours operating as a school per week 30

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Provider already operating

Total hours of teaching provided per week 25

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Age range of pupils 13-18 13-18 0 Number of pupils on the school roll 7 15 0

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Reason for inspector’s recommendations  The proprietor has not ensured that the ISS are likely to be met. Leaders have not ensured that safeguarding and health, safety and welfare arrangements are secure. The proprietor has not ensured that independent checks will take place to ensure that the school meets requirements for safeguarding, or for other parts of the ISS. The building has no facility to support pupils’ medical needs, toilet facilities do not meet requirements and there is no outside space for pupils. Leaders do not have processes in place to ensure that the quality of teaching and a framework to assess pupils’ progress meet requirements.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Boys Boys Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 2 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 3 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan 3 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan 3 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 2 6

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 1 2

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school is situated within an industrial estate in Weymouth. The building includes sections that can provide practical learning experiences such as bricklaying, carpentry and plastering. There is an adapted classroom on the ground floor and another on the first floor. There are no on-site sporting facilities or outside play area.  Leaders anticipate that all pupils who are likely to attend the school will have an education, health and care plan. Pupils are likely to have social, emotional and mental health needs. The school does not have extra space in the building to cater for the additional needs these pupils may have, including any medical needs.  The headteacher of the proposed school is also the proprietor. There is no governing body, or similar arrangements, in place.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspection was conducted by Ofsted at the request of the Secretary of State for Education. It was carried out under section 99 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.  This was the first pre-registration inspection.  Discussions were held with the proprietor and senior leaders in the school.  The inspector undertook a check of the premises and evaluated the policies required under the independent school standards and the Equality Act 2010. Other documents were also scrutinised, including the school’s single central register.  The proposed school is currently operating as an alternative provider.

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Inspection team

Tonwen Empson, lead inspector Her Majesty’s Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 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;

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– 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that–

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– 2(2)(e)(i) is presented in an impartial manner;

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– 2(2)(e)(ii) enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of career options; and

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– 2(2)(e)(iii) helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential;

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– 2(2)(g) where the school has pupils above compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their needs; – 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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 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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– 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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– 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;

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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– – 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;

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

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

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

they are offered a balanced presentation of opposing views.

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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

 8 Where section 87(1) of the 1989 Act applies in relation to a school the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 8(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders while they are accommodated at the school;

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

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

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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.

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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)(c)(ii) the person’s medical fitness;

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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

– 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 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 23(1)(b) separate toilet facilities for boys and girls aged 8 years or over are provided except where the toilet facility is provided in a room that can be secured from the inside and that is intended for use by one pupil at a time; and

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 23(1)(c) suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided for pupils aged 11 years or over at the start of the school year who receive physical education.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 24(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable accommodation is provided in order to cater for the medical and therapy needs of pupils, including–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility; and – 24(1)(c) where a school caters for pupils with complex needs, additional medical accommodation which caters for those needs.

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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

 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

 29(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable outdoor space is provided in order to enable–

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 29(1)(a) physical education to be provided to pupils in accordance with the school curriculum; and

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Part 6. Provision of information

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(b) the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) is made available to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate;

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Part 6. Provision of information

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(1)(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) 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(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is–

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

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– 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;

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– 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(4) The action specified in this sub-paragraph is–

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– 32(4)(a) any decision of the Secretary of State to remove the school from the register under sections 100, 105, 112, 116, 119, or 123 of the 2008 Act;

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– 32(4)(b) any decision of the Secretary of State to impose a relevant restriction on the proprietor under section 116 of the 2008 Act; and

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– 32(4)(c) any order of a justice of the peace under section 120 of the 2008 Act to remove the school from the register.

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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(f) where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e), makes provision for a hearing before a panel appointed by or on behalf of the proprietor and consisting of at least three people who were not directly involved in the matters detailed in the complaint;

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– 33(g) ensures that, where there is a panel hearing of a complaint, one panel member is independent of the management and running of the school;

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Part 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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