Redwood School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Redwood School 1 Sluice Cottages, Manor Way, Holland-on-Sea, Essex CO15 5TZ

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(b)(i), 2(1)(b)(ii), 2(2), 2(2)(a), 2(2)(b), 2(2)(c), 2 (2)(d), 2(2)(d)(i), 2(2)(d)(ii), 2(2)(e), 2(2)(e)(i), 2(2)(e)(ii), 2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(h), 2(2)(i)  There is a curriculum policy in place and published schemes of work for a number of subjects on offer. The policy does not indicate how pupils will experience scientific, technological, aesthetic or creative education that meets their need and age ranges.  Prior to the inspection, the proprietor changed the age range that she wishes to educate pupils. She has decided not to educate pupils in key stage 4 following advice from a recent local authority visit. Therefore, the application to the Department for Education (DfE) is not correct. Education is to be provided for key stages 2 and 3. Policies have not been changed to reflect this change. The curriculum policy and website state the school provides education for 12 pupils. The proprietor has applied

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for eight pupils with the DfE.  The proprietor has produced schemes of work and plans for the teaching of mathematics and literacy. The proprietor intends to teach three 100-minute lessons per day, so more time can be spent on pupils gaining their basic skills in mathematics and literacy.  The proprietor has not adapted the schemes of work well enough to demonstrate how the quality of education across a range of subjects will be suitable to meet the varied and complex needs of pupils who are likely to attend the school.  As seen at the first pre-registration inspection, schemes of work for science remain sparse in detail and depth. The proprietor has some ideas, but there are no plans in place for the teaching of music, technology or modern foreign languages.  Schemes of work that are written include some wider curriculum subjects such as personal, social, health and economic education. These are often broad published

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schemes that have not been adapted to demonstrate how teaching will meet pupils’ individual and complex special educational needs.  Since the first pre-registration inspection, the proprietor has considered how physical education will be taught and has some plans in place. However, it is unclear how pupils will deepen their understanding or increase their skills over time.  Plans for providing suitable careers education are sparse. The proprietor is able to discuss potential thoughts and ideas, but there is insufficient detail in the policy to demonstrate what pupils will receive.  Although there are improvements since the previous pre-registration inspection, there remain significant weaknesses in the planning of the curriculum given the complex needs of the pupils who are likely to attend the school.  This standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 3, 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(f), 3(g), 3(h), 3(i), 3(j)

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Paragraph 4  The information provided on the website indicates that the proprietor intends to develop pupils’ motivation and independence. There is a clear statement of the proprietor’s vision and values that promote British values.  However, the teaching, learning and assessment policy has not been adapted well enough to suit the needs of the pupils or the nature of the premises. Owing to a lack of suitability of this policy, it is unclear how the proprietor intends to ensure that pupils with complex needs make good progress from their individual starting points.  The proprietor is not clear how lessons will be effectively planned to meet the needs of pupils of different ages and key stages. Quality assurance of teaching is to be through the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV). The proprietor does not have CCTV currently.  The proprietor intends to be the headteacher and sole teacher for all key stages. She

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has a suitable knowledge and understanding of teaching pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, it is less clear how she has subject-specific knowledge to deliver a wide range of subjects across the full age range.  Since the previous pre-registration inspection, the proprietor has planned staffing requirements. No additional staff have been employed.  The single classroom is not large enough to educate the revised number of eight pupils the proprietor has requested. Nearly all lessons for all ages of pupil will take place in the one room. The classroom resources available are not suitable for key stage 3 pupils. The small room is unlikely to be suitable to teach subjects such as science or technology, where pupils can develop their practical skills and application.  The proprietor does have a framework to determine pupils’ achievement. On the website and in the school handbook, the proprietor demonstrates that parents and

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carers would receive information about their child’s educational performance.  This standard is unlikely to be met.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5, 5(a), 5(b), 5(b)(i), 5(b)(ii), 5(b)(iii), 5(b)(iv), 5(b)(v), 5(b)(vi), 5(b)(vii), 5(c), 5(d), 5(d)(i), 5(d)(ii), 5(d)(iii)  In all the documentation provided by the proprietor, there is no explicit mention of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils. This is the same as at the previous inspection. It remains unclear how the proprietor will provide suitably for pupils with education, health and care plans (EHC plans).  The proprietor has produced written plans for pupils’ personal, social, health and economic education that promote fundamental British values. Plans are in place for pupils to learn about other religions and cultures that encourage pupils to pay regard to people with protected characteristics. These plans are not adapted well enough to demonstrate how they will meet the complex needs of pupils.

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 No extra-curricular activities are planned to take place. The proprietor is due to provide a range of after-school tuition and evening classes for young people and adults which are not part of this registration.  It is unlikely that this standard will be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a), 7(b)  The school’s safeguarding and child protection policy does not reference the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, 2018. For example, the four areas of abuse are not outlined, neither is there information that pupils will be taught about safeguarding.  The safeguarding policy is too broad and vague regarding issues such as child sexual exploitation and female genital mutilation. The proprietor was unclear about why aspects were missing from the policy.  There are no policies or protocols for raising allegations against staff that include the proprietor, who is the headteacher and the main teacher.  The proprietor does not have a thorough understanding of what needs to be included in the policy. There is reference to staff following the guidelines of a different local authority than Essex, where the school is located.

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 The proprietor has now received suitable training to perform the role of designated safeguarding leader.  As in the previous inspection, the nature of the premises being a domestic dwelling brings a variety of additional safeguarding and welfare concerns. These additional risks have not been considered well in policies and protocols. There remain too many risks for pupils’ welfare, health and safety to be suitably catered for.  This standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 9, 9(a), 9(b), 9(c)  The behaviour policy has been updated since the previous pre-registration visit, to reflect the proprietor’s intended approach to the use of physical restraint. However, the new policy does not include information regarding the sanctions to be adopted and how records of sanctions are to be kept.  This aspect of the standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 10  The proprietor now has an anti-bullying policy that meets requirements.

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 This aspect of the standard is likely to be met. Paragraph 11 Paragraph 12 Paragraph 13  There is a written health and safety policy. However, the proprietor has not adapted the policy well enough to reflect providing education in the proprietor’s domestic house.  As at the time of the previous inspection, there had been no visit by the fire services to determine the suitability of the building and its compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005. This remains the case. There are no fire extinguishers available in any of the rooms visited.  There is no first-aid policy in place. There is a small section within the health and safety policy which was the same as at the previous pre-registration inspection. Currently, no one is suitably trained to administer first aid at the required standard. The proprietor recognises that she still requires this training and plans to carry this out once the school has opened. There is a lockable cabinet for medicines.

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 These standards are unlikely to be met. Paragraph 14  The proprietor has now outlined the numbers of staff that she has decided are sufficient to supervise pupils in school. The proprietor will provide two members of staff for all pupils, but not on a full-time basis for both members of staff. The proprietor intends for two members of staff to be present at lunchtimes.  The proprietor has written a staff code of conduct policy and is in the process of writing person specifications for staff recruitment.  This standard is likely to be met. Paragraph 15  The proprietor does not have a thorough understanding of the requirements of the admissions register. There is confusion between the staff single central register and pupils’ admissions registers.  The expectation for emergency contact numbers for pupils who may be educated at the school is not sufficient.  This standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 16, 16a, 16b

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 The proprietor has written more risk assessments since the previous pre-registration visit. However, the proprietor has not calculated the risks well enough for the domestic property in which pupils are to be educated.  In too many risk assessments, the proprietor considers that the pupils and adults have the same level of risk. The identification and calculation of risk is underdeveloped. The proprietor has not considered the difference that risks pose to pupils with SEND and what needs to be put in place to mitigate the implications.  For example, the proprietor has altered the structure of the main window from the classroom to comply with fire safety. The risks posed by a window that could be fully opened by a pupil have not been considered. The window opens directly onto the garden that does not have a fence to prevent pupils absconding and accessing a road.  The boundaries of the property pose a significant risk for pupils with complex needs.

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Currently, there are no suitable fences at the front, side or rear of the property. The proprietor has ideas to increase the fencing, but nothing is in place nor to be actioned within firm timescales. The works required to ensure that the risks posed by the open boundaries are suitably mitigated are considerable. The proprietor is not undertaking works until pupils have been accepted into the school.  The standard is unlikely to be met.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraph 18(2), 18(2)(a), 18(2)(b), 18(2)(c), 18(2)(c)(i), 18(2)(c)(ii), 18(2)(c)(iii), 18(2)(c)(iv), 18(2)(d), 18(2)(e), 18(3) Paragraph 19(2), 19(2)(a)(i), 19(2)(a)(i)(aa), 19(2)(a)(i)(bb), 19(2)(a)(i)(cc), 19(2)(a)(i)(dd), 19(2)(a)(ii), 19(2)(b), 19(2)(c), 19(2)(d), 19(2)(d)(i), 19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3) Paragraph 20(6), 20(6)(a), 20(6)(a)(i), 20(6)(a)(ii), 20(6)(b), 20(6)(b)(ii), 20(6)(b)(iii), 20(6)(c) Paragraph 21(1), 21(2), 21(3), 21(3)(a), 21(3)(a)(i), 21(3)(a)(ii), 21(3)(a)(iii), 21(3)(a)(iv), 21(3)(a)(v), 21(3)(a)(vi), 21(3)(a)(vii), 21(3)(a)(viii), 21(3)(b), 21(4), 21(5), 21(5)(a), 21(5)(a)(i), 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(b), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  The proprietor does not have a clear understanding of the purpose of a single central register and the checks that are necessary to demonstrate the recruitment of suitable people to work with children and young people. There is not a register in place, even

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though the proprietor, who is also the headteacher and lead teacher, together with family members already lives at the property. As such, due to the lack of understanding on the part of the proprietor, the checks and standards included in part 4 are unlikely to be met.  The proprietor is unaware of checks such as prohibition of teaching and section 128 management checks. Members of the proprietor’s family, who live on the premises, have not yet received their disclosure and barring service check. The proprietor stated that these checks are now under way, but not in place.  The proprietor states that she will not be using supply agency staff. There is no governing body in place. The proprietor has some external support to ensure that a complaints panel can be put in place if required.  The proprietor has completed safer recruitment training since the previous pre- registration inspection visit.  The standards included in part 4 are unlikely to be met.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 23(1), 23(1)(a), 23(1)(b), 23(1)(c) Paragraph 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(1)(c), 24(2) Paragraph 25 Paragraph 26 Paragraph 27, 27(a), 27(b) Paragraph 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b) Paragraph 29(1), 29(1)(a), 29(1)(b)  The proprietor’s plans remain the same as at the previous pre-registration inspection. Education is planned to be delivered in the proprietor’s own home by providing one room for education, the downstairs toilet for pupils’ use and part of the garden for playing space.  It remains the case that the property still requires considerable improvement work to ensure that the independent school standards are met.  There is one downstairs toilet that is for the use of pupils only. It is lockable from the inside. At the time of the previous inspection, the hot water posed a scalding risk. The proprietor has since turned off access to hot water in the toilet. Consequently,

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adequate hot and cold water is not available for pupils.  All lessons will take place in one room, with the exception of physical education, which is due to take place in the nearby public building. Pupils will bring their own lunches and eat in the same room, when they are not able to eat outside. The size of the room is not appropriate for the number, age range and needs of pupils that the proprietor has applied for. There are no detailed plans about how the room will be able to facilitate the subjects that will be on offer.  The provision for pupils’ medical needs remains unsuitable. The proprietor is still planning to use the family dining room as a medical room, using a domestic temporary bed when necessary. The card system that the proprietor has planned to use to prevent pupils from entering the family kitchen is not suitable or secure enough.  There are no suitable changing facilities nor showers available at the school. However,

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the proprietor intends to use an external provision for physical education. The chosen facility has showers and changing facilities.  There is an expansive outdoor area and the proprietor has decided to divide the garden to provide outdoor space that could be suitable for pupils to play. However, given the lack of suitable fences, the outside area poses a hazard in its current format. There is a shed that is in disrepair and poses a further risk to pupils. The proprietor proposes to erect the fences once pupils can be admitted into the school. Although there is outdoor space for pupils, it is not suitable for pupils to play in, as it poses ongoing risks that have still not been fully resolved.  The proprietor has provided drinking water for pupils through a portable dispenser in the classroom. The outside garden tap has been labelled as drinking water. This is not an appropriate facility for pupils to access water. The medical room is not close to

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drinking water for pupils. There are no plans for checking and maintaining the quality of the water for pupils.  There have been no checks carried out on the suitability of electricity or electrical appliances. The maintenance of the site falls to the proprietor currently, and there are insufficient plans in place to ensure the ongoing safety of pupils.  Suitable internal and external lighting is in place.  These standards are unlikely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1), 32(1)(a), 32(1)(b), 32(1)(c), 32(1)(d), 32(1)(e), 32(1)(f), 32(1)(g), 32(1)(h), 32(1)(i), 32(1)(j), 32(2), 32(2)(a), 32(2)(b), 32(2)(b)(i), 32(2)(b)(ii), 32(2)(c), 32(2)(d), 32(3), 32(3)(a), 32(3)(b), 32(3)(c), 32(3)(d), 32(3)(e), 32(3)(f), 32(3)(g), 32(4), 32(4)(a), 32(4)(b), 32(4)(c), 32(5)  The proprietor has a website and has published a suitable range of policies that meet the paragraphs included in this standard.

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 The proprietor offers tuition to pupils who may be on part-time timetables or who are home educated. She also advertises that she provides extra tuition after school and some adult education. These aspects are not covered as part of an application to become a school and are outside the scope of this inspection.  The proprietor has planned to ensure that parents are provided with relevant information regarding fees, how they will receive reports on their child’s progress and the vision and values of the school. Information is easy to obtain.  This standard is likely to be met.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33, 33(c), 33(g), 33(h), 33(i), 33(i)(i), 33(i)(ii), 33(j), 33(j)(i), 33(j)(ii), 33(k)  The proprietor has made some improvements to ensuring that complaints are handled effectively. For example, she has a policy in place, it is available on the website and there are three external and independent panel members who can be commissioned to consider a complaint when a parent is unhappy.  However, the policy does not outline that a complainant can be accompanied when attending a review. The timescales are sparse and are not well thought through.  There is little evidence to demonstrate how lessons will be learned from complaints to meet the requirements of the paragraph. The proprietor has not outlined how complaints will be kept and made available for inspection. The proprietor has not fully considered this aspect nor how parents can complain about the headteacher.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c), 34(2)  In the first pre-registration inspection, the proprietor did not have a thorough enough understanding of the independent school standards. This remains the case.  Although there have been some improvements in the number of policies available, there remain too many significant weaknesses in the proprietor’s planning and understanding. Almost all standards are not likely to be met.  The proprietor does not have sufficient appropriate knowledge of the legal guidance to open the school successfully.  The proprietor has a clear vision; however, the changes required to the domestic house to achieve these plans are considerable. There are major risks posed by the premises to pupils’ welfare and health and safety that have not been adequately considered, despite the same concerns being raised in a previous pre-registration visit.

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 The proprietor has still not confirmed what exact age range she wishes to provide education for. The curriculum remains underdeveloped and not well thought out in how it will meet the needs of pupils who attend the school.  This standard is unlikely to be met.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  There is an accessibility plan that provides sufficient detail of how all pupils can access the premises and the curriculum.  The proprietor has ensured that the requirements of Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010 are likely to be met.

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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

School status Independent special school

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Proposed school details

Annual fees (day pupils) £18,000ꟷ£24,000

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils Not applicable 9–16 Years 0 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 8 0

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recommendation

Reason for inspector's recommendations  Given the small size of the one classroom, the proprietor will not be able to provide suitable education that meets the individual needs of pupils who have EHC plans for autistic spectrum, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or social, emotional and mental health issues.  The proprietor was reconsidering the age range for the school’s registration application during the inspection. She is now planning to reduce the age range of pupils to 13 or 14 years of age. However, this was not confirmed by the end of the inspection.  The school does not meet almost all of the independent school standards. There are significant concerns regarding the premises and how the proprietor will provide a good- quality curriculum. Almost all of these concerns were raised at the previous pre- registration inspection. Therefore, the inspector recommends that the school does not

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recommendation

currently provide education for any pupils.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 8

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable 8

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan Not applicable Not yet determined

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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 Not applicable Not yet determined

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 1 lead teacher 1

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 1

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable Not applicable

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Information about this proposed school

 The proprietor seeks registration with the DfE as an independent special school to cater for pupils with SEND. The proprietor proposes to educate pupils in key stages 2 and 3.  The proprietor has changed the proposed age range for the school. She proposes not to provide education for key stage 4. She proposes to apply to the DfE at a later stage for this additional age range.  The proprietor proposes to provide full-time education for eight pupils as a day school. The proposal is that all pupils who attend the school will be pupils with autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD or social, emotional and mental health issues. Some of the pupils may be vulnerable to exclusion from other schools or may have already been excluded.  The proprietor currently offers a range of educational services to parents who have chosen to home educate their children, or whose children attend school on a part-time basis. Adult education is also provided to prepare adults for literacy or mathematical

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Information about this proposed school

qualifications. One-to-one after-school tuition is already provided to a few pupils. This educational offer is outside the scope of this inspection.  The proposed proprietor will be the sole proprietor. She will also be the headteacher and the sole teacher in the school. There is to be no governing body. Family members support the proprietor with financial guidance and renovations of the premises.  The proprietor wishes to open the school in November 2019.

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Information about this inspection

 This is the second pre-registration of the proposed school.  The inspection was conducted by Ofsted at the request of the DfE to consider a second application to open an independent school for eight pupils aged nine to 16.  The inspector met with the proprietor.  There was a tour of the school site with the proprietor.  The inspector scrutinised the school’s policies, curriculum documents and safeguarding documents that were included within the application to the DfE and at the proposed school.  The inspector reviewed the information provided on the website.

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Inspection team

Kim Hall, 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.

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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)(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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 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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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(h) utilises effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging pupils to act responsibly.

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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(b) ensures that principles are actively promoted which-

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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)(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- – 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;

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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– 18(2)(d) the proprietor ensures that, where relevant to any such person, an enhanced criminal record check is made in respect of that person and an enhanced criminal record certificate is obtained before or as soon as practicable after that person's appointment;

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– 18(2)(e) in the case of any person for whom, by reason of that person living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining such a certificate is not sufficient to establish the person's suitability to work in a school, such further checks are made as the proprietor considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State; and

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 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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 19(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if-

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

– 19(2)(a) a person offered for supply by an employment business to the school only begins to work at the school if the proprietor has received-

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

– 19(2)(a)(i) written notification from the employment business in relation to that person-

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– 19(2)(a)(i)(aa) that the checks referred to in paragraph 21(3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vii) and (b) have been made to the extent relevant to that person;

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– 19(2)(a)(i)(bb) that, where relevant to that person, an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check; and

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– 19(2)(a)(i)(cc) if the employment business has obtained such a certificate before the person is due to begin work at the school, whether it disclosed any matter or information; and – 19(2)(a)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate obtained by an employment business before the person is due to begin work at the school;

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– 19(2)(b) a person offered for supply by an employment business only begins work at the school if the proprietor considers that the person is suitable for the work for which the person is supplied;

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– 19(2)(c) before a person offered for supply by an employment business begins work at the school the person's identity is checked by the proprietor of the school (irrespective of any such check carried out by the employment business before the person was offered for supply);

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– 19(2)(d) the proprietor, in the contract or other arrangements which the proprietor makes with any employment business, requires the employment business to provide-

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– 19(2)(d)(i) the notification referred to in paragraph (a)(i); and

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– 19(2)(d)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate which the employment business obtains,

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 19(3) Except in the case of a person to whom sub-paragraph (4) applies, the certificate referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a)(i)(bb) must have been obtained not more than 3 months before the date on which the person is due to begin work at the school.

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 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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 21(2) The register referred to in sub-paragraph (1) may be kept in electronic form, provided that the information so recorded is capable of being reproduced in legible form.

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 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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– 21(3)(a)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications; – 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S;

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– 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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– 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e),

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– 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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 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(5) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to supply staff-

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

– 21(5)(a) whether written notification has been received from the employment business that-

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

– 21(5)(a)(i) checks corresponding to those referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vi) and (vii) have been made to the extent relevant to any such person; and

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

– 21(5)(a)(ii) an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check,

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

– 21(5)(b) whether a check has been made in accordance with paragraph 19(2)(e) together with the date the check was completed; and

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

– 21(5)(c) where written notification has been received from the employment business in accordance with a contract or other arrangements referred to in paragraph 19(2)(d) that it has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate, whether the employment business supplied a copy of the certificate to the school.

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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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 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)(b) toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water;

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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 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 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(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(i) provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is-

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(i)(i) provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(i)(ii) available for inspection on the school premises by the proprietor and the head teacher; – 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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– 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); and

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

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

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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

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– 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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