SWRAC

School pre-registration inspection report

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2, 3, 4  Leaders have a rich, meaningful curriculum in place for pupils. Pupils access units of learning which link to the four areas of: health; independence; community; and employment and education. These sit under the umbrella of ‘Preparing for adulthood’. Leaders created this curriculum with pupils’ needs at the heart of their decision- making. It is extremely well thought out and is underpinned with academic rigour. The curriculum aims to support pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in adulthood.  Leaders have structured schemes of work well throughout the academic year. They have carefully considered the order of these, so they build on pupils’ prior knowledge and experiences. These schemes of work are appropriate to each pupil and leaders adapt these to meet pupils’ emerging needs.  There are clear assessment criteria for each scheme of work. Staff use these to

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determine how well pupils have achieved. Leaders monitor pupils’ progress to determine whether they may benefit from further help or support.  Leaders intend to offer accreditations and qualifications which will further support pupils’ opportunities in adulthood. These qualifications are suitable and well matched to the school’s curriculum and subject coverage.  Leaders provide pupils with impartial careers advice. This enables pupils to make informed choices about a broad range of career options.  At the time of the inspection, there was no curriculum policy in place. This is the only aspect of this part of the independent school standards which requires attention.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  Leaders have in-depth plans to ensure that they provide opportunities to support pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural (SMSC) development. Leaders have ensured

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that SMSC opportunities are threaded through the school’s curriculum, so they form a regular part of pupils’ school experiences.  Leaders work closely with several external agencies such as sexual health services, the police and organisations that promote mental health awareness to further enhance pupils’ development. Local police visits help to inform pupils of current risks and criminal activity within the local area which may put pupils at risk. These visits help pupils to form a positive view of the police and the work they do.  Religious education opportunities are planned for within the school’s curriculum. Pupils have benefited from visits to local places of worship. This has helped develop their understanding of different faiths.  The standards in this part are likely to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7  Leaders have clear processes in place for safeguarding pupils. Staff receive training which helps them recognise potential concerns about pupils’ welfare. Staff record these concerns on the school’s electronic recording system. Suitably trained designated leaders for safeguarding consider the nature of the concerns and determine whether they need to escalate them to external agencies. Leaders ensure that staff receive relevant training, which helps them remain current with recent concerns, both locally and nationally, such as on the ‘Prevent’ duty and county lines. For those pupils who are subject to a child protection plan, leaders play an active role and liaise well with other parties, including social workers.  However, leaders have not completed all the necessary recruitment checks to ensure that they only employ staff who are suitable to work with pupils. Until these checks

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are complete, they cannot fulfil their commitment to safeguard pupils effectively.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 9  Leaders have adopted a clear, concise behaviour policy. This policy makes clear how staff will manage both positive and negative behaviour, as well as the sanctions they will adopt. The system in place is easy for staff, parents and carers, and pupils to understand. Where behavioural incidents occur, leaders log them so that they can consider any patterns or trends as well as any actions they need to take.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met. Paragraph 10  Leaders have not yet adopted an anti-bullying strategy. While a clear behaviour policy is in place, leaders have not made clear how they propose to deal with incidents of bullying, should they occur.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraph 11  Leaders have adopted an effective health and safety policy.

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 The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 12  Leaders have ensured that fire extinguishers are in place and an external specialist company checks these annually to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Leaders conduct regular fire drills, so that staff and pupils know how to evacuate the premises effectively in the event of a fire.  However, not all fire equipment was in place during the inspection. In a kitchen with an electric cooker and hob, there was a missing fire blanket. Leaders acknowledge the need for regular visual checks on equipment to check that fire safety equipment is present and not tampered with.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraph 13  Leaders have not adopted a first-aid policy. The policy is being developed and, once completed, it will be reviewed and agreed by governors and be ready for implementation.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met.

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Paragraph 14  Leaders have plans in place to ensure that pupils are well supervised. For the number of pupils currently on roll, there is an adequate number of staff.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 15  Leaders have an attendance register in place. They acknowledge that, if the school is successful in registering as an independent school, some changes will be needed to the coding used to register pupils’ attendance or absence. They have plans in place for these changes.  The admissions register is not yet fully compliant with the independent school standards. As yet, information about pupils’ previous schooling and the names and details of both parents do not feature.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 16  Leaders have adopted an effective risk assessment policy, which features within the school’s health and safety policy. Risk assessments make clear how staff will identify

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levels of risk by considering these alongside the likelihood of such events occurring. There are effective control measures in place to minimise this likelihood.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met. . Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraph 18  Recruitment checks to determine staff suitability to work with children are incomplete. Missing checks include: barred list checks; prohibition checks on teaching staff; section 128 checks on those in leadership positions; medical fitness checks; right to work in the United Kingdom checks; and checks on staff who have lived and worked abroad. Paragraph 20  Members of the body of proprietors have not been subject to required checks to determine their suitability for the role they have. These include: barred list check for the managing director who engages in regulated activity; section 128 checks;

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enhanced criminal record checks; identity checks; right to work in the United Kingdom checks; and checks on those who have lived and worked abroad. Paragraph 21  The school’s single central register is not compliant. It does not feature all the necessary recruitment information. Missing information includes: identity checks on staff; barred list checks on staff; prohibition checks on staff; section 128 checks on leaders and proprietors; enhanced criminal record certificates for staff and proprietors; right to work in the United Kingdom checks for staff and proprietors; and checks on staff and proprietors who have lived and worked abroad.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 23  The premises provide boys and girls with suitable toilet and washing facilities. These can be secured from the inside and are intended for use by one pupil at a time. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor for those who have mobility restrictions.  The premises do not have changing accommodation and showers for pupils. Leaders plan to use local facilities when providing physical education, and plans are in place to use changing accommodation and showers at these sites. Leaders have suitable risk assessments in place, in accordance with paragraph 16 of the independent school standards, to ensure that pupils’ exposure to risk is minimised when accessing these facilities.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met.

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Paragraph 24  Leaders have ensured that accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils is in place. This space is not solely used for this purpose but is always readily available. However, as yet, this accommodation does not include a washing facility.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 25  Overall, the premises and facilities are well maintained to a suitable standard. However, due to the lack of a fire blanket in the kitchen, leaders cannot ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 26, 27  The acoustic condition and sound insulation of each room or other space are suitable.  Suitable lighting is in place, both internal and external, to allow staff and pupils to safely move in and around the premises. At the time of the inspection, internal lighting needed replacing in one room. Leaders had plans in place to do this.

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 The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met. Paragraph 28  Leaders have ensured that pupils can access suitable drinking water facilities. These facilities are readily accessible at all times and are in a separate area from the toilet facilities. However, drinking water facilities are not clearly marked.  Toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water, and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water. The temperature of the hot water does not pose a scalding risk to users.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 29  Leaders have plans in place to provide pupils with physical education within the schools’ curriculum. These feature under the ‘health’ unit of the school’s ‘preparing for adulthood’ curriculum.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32  The school has a website, which details the basic information about the school. Such information includes the contact details and information about the body of proprietors. However, information about the governance of the school, including the name and address for correspondence of its chair, do not feature.  Leaders will provide information to parents about how well pupils achieve, including progress and attainment in the main subject areas taught.  The school currently provides access to its safeguarding, behaviour, exclusions and health and safety policy. However, the school does not yet have an admissions policy, curriculum policy, first-aid policy or anti-bullying strategy.  The school’s complaints policy is not compliant with independent school standards and leaders do not yet have a record of complaints, including those registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year.

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 The standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33  The complaints policy is not compliant with the independent school standards. The school does have a policy in writing which makes clear how the school will consider complaints on both an informal and a formal basis. When appropriate, the policy makes clear how a panel will be formed to consider complaints and gather findings, by way of findings and recommendations. However, timescales for the management of a complaint are not clear.  The policy does not make clear that the panel will consist of at least three people not directly involved in the matters detailed in the complaint, and that one panel member must be independent of the management or running of the school. The policy does not make clear that a parent can attend a panel hearing and be accompanied, if they wish. Leaders do not yet have a written record of all complaints and the outcome, to

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show at what stage a complaint was resolved and whether complaints were upheld.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34  Leaders do not yet have the necessary knowledge to ensure that the independent school standards are likely to be met in full. Since applying to register as an independent school, leaders have attempted to become familiar with the independent school standards. However, there are standards that are unlikely to be met. With the exception of the standards of part 2, the school is not likely to meet the standards of any part.  The governing body is not yet fully familiar with the independent school standards. Governors acknowledge the need to increase their familiarity with these standards and the importance of robust monitoring to ensure that the school will consistently meet them, to enable them to act as a ‘critical friend’, as they intend.  Leaders do not meet the standard for proactively promoting pupils’ well-being. Recruitment checks are incomplete and there are lapses in the necessary compliance

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to ensure that pupils’ health, safety and welfare are not compromised, as required by part 3 of the independent school standards.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Leaders’ arrangements to meet the requirements of paragraph 3 of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010 are secure. Relevant policies make clear the school’s stance on promoting equality, including raising awareness of the protected characteristics. Recent staff training on ‘unconscious bias’ supports leaders’ work to promote equality across the setting.

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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 South West Regional Assessment Centre Ltd

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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 4 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 42

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Provider already operating

Total hours of teaching provided per week 25.5

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 14 to16 14 to16 14 to 16 Number of pupils on the school roll 4 30 30

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Mixed Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 4 30

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 2 TBC

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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 2 TBC

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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 2 TBC

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 3 TBC

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 2 TBC

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 2 TBC

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school intends to provide education for up to 30 pupils between the ages of 14 and 16. All pupils will be allocated by the appropriate local authority.  The proprietor is South West Regional Assessment Centre Ltd. They run several sites across the country for pupils above compulsory school age.  Fees vary from pupil to pupil, depending on the level of support required.  The proposed school currently provides full-time education for 4 pupils of compulsory school age.  The supervision of pupils is appropriate. Until leaders know the makeup of the needs of their pupils, it is not possible for leaders to determine the number of staff necessary.

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Information about this inspection

 This 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.  The lead inspector met with the head of quality, head of learning and the managing director. The lead inspector completed all activities alongside these members of the leadership team.  The lead inspector met with a representative of the governing body.  The lead inspector considered leaders’ curriculum documentation and schemes of work to determine whether Part 1 of the independent school standards is likely to be met.  The lead inspector considered leaders’ plans to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development to determine whether Part 2 of the independent school standards is likely to be met.  The lead inspector considered documentation such as policies, safeguarding records,

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and plans in place to maintain pupils’ safety while on site. These included behaviour and risk assessment policies and supporting evidence to confirm effective implementation. This, among other activity, helped to determine whether standards in Part 3 of the independent school standards are likely to be met.  The lead inspector evaluated the school’s complaints policy to determine whether standards in Part 7 of the independent school standards are likely to be met.  The lead inspector considered the school premises, both internally and externally, to determine whether Part 5 of the independent school standards is likely to be met.  The lead inspector checked the school’s single central record and several staff recruitment files to determine whether Part 4 and elements of Part 3 and 8 of the independent school standards are likely to be met.

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Inspection team

Nathan Kemp, 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;

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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

 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

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

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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 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)(a) no such person is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that person is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act;

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

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

– 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

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

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

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

– 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; – 20(6)(c) subject to sub-paragraph (8), where the Secretary of State makes a request for an enhanced criminal record check relating to MB countersigned by the Secretary of State to be made, such a check is made.

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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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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)(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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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)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained;

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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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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(4) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to each member of staff in post on 1st August 2007 who was appointed at any time before 1st May 2007, whether each check referred to in sub-paragraph (3) was made and whether an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained, together with the date on which any check was completed or certificate obtained.

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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 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 21(7) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to each member of a body of persons named as the proprietor in post on 1st August 2007 who was appointed at any time before 1st May 2007–

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

– 21(7)(a) whether each check referred to in sub-paragraph (6) was made; and

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

– 21(7)(b) whether an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained, together with the date on which any check was completed or certificate obtained.

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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)(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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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 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;

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(2)(c) where there is a governing body, the name and address for correspondence of its Chair;

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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;

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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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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(c) sets out clear time scales for the management of a complaint;

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 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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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 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 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

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

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(j) provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and–

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

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

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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; – 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. 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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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Parent View You can use Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child’s school. Ofsted will use the information parents and carers provide when deciding which schools to inspect and when and as part of the inspection.

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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 visit www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk or look for the link on the main Ofsted website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted .

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achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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