Brookbank School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Brookbank School Brookbank, Kittisford, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0SA

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1)–2(2)(b), 2(2)(e)–2(2)(i), 3, 3(a)–3(g) and 4  The school’s curriculum policy lacks detail. The aims of the curriculum are stated. However, there is little information about the subjects to be taught in each age range.  Leaders have not prepared a suitable teaching programme for pupils aged 8 to 11 years old. Teachers do not have sufficient expertise or experience to teach reading and writing to pupils in key stage 2.  The school does not have suitable schemes of work to provide post-16 study programmes for students in Years 12 and 13. There is little expertise in the formulation of a high-quality programme of teaching or enrichment activity for this age range.  There is no overarching framework, or guidelines, around assessment across the age range proposed.  The standards in these paragraphs are unlikely to be met. Paragraph 2(2)(d)–2(2)(d)(ii)

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 Leaders provide pupils with a personal, social and health education programme that is in line with the schools aims. Pupils are encouraged to consider other people’s feelings and respect other people’s lifestyles. Pupils’ self-esteem and sense of self-worth is strengthened by this programme.  The standards in these paragraphs are likely to be met. Paragraph 3(h), 3(i), 3(j)  The proprietor and the headteacher are committed to helping pupils to change their behaviour and develop greater self-confidence, and so improve their life chances. They both have a good understanding of how to nurture and encourage young people, and so help them to thrive.  The standards in these paragraphs are likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  Leaders use one-to-one tuition to encourage discussion and debate about spiritual, moral, social and cultural topics. Teaching staff ensure that pupils are well informed

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Main inspection findings

about topics such as physical disabilities and sexual orientation.  Pupils are given opportunities to take part in musical activities. For example, they recently learned about drumming techniques that originated from India. Through these, and other activities, pupils show signs of relating to other people more confidently.  Teaching staff ensure that pupils are clear about the consequences of their actions and the difference between right and wrong. As a result, they are developing a better understanding of the effect of their actions on other people.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 and 8  The proprietor has not ensured that the school complies with the requirements of the most recent safeguarding guidance published by the Secretary of State. Leaders have had some training in safeguarding. However, there is still not enough understanding of

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Main inspection findings

the duties that the most recent safeguarding guidance places on schools.  The standard in these paragraphs are not likely to be met. Paragraphs 9 and 10  The school has a behaviour policy, but it does not specify how sanctions and rewards for pupils will be used. The policy does not specify how the procedures for exclusion of a pupil would be applied. It does not incorporate the most recent guidance on exclusion from the Department for Education (DfE).  The standards in these paragraphs are not likely to be met. Paragraphs 11, 12 and 13  The school has a comprehensive health and safety policy. However, it is not implemented effectively. For example, adequate records of fire safety checks are not kept.  The school does not have a written first-aid policy. Consequently, it is unclear what procedures would be used if first aid were required during school hours.  The standards in these paragraphs are not likely to be met.

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Main inspection findings

Paragraph 14  The proprietor ensures that pupils are well supervised. The nature of the school requires that pupils are always taught on a one-to-one basis. This means that pupils are closely supervised.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 15, 16, 16(a) and 16(b)  The proprietor does not maintain an admissions or attendance register in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations, 2016.  The school employs suitable risk assessments to ensure that any risks involved in off- site activities are identified and mitigated. Nevertheless, the school does not have an overarching risk assessment policy to define and regulate these risk assessments.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(2)–21(3)(b) and 21(6)  All staff currently employed have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

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Main inspection findings

check. However, some of the required checks for members of the proprietorial board have not been undertaken. Consequently, the full range of pre-employment checks, set out in the independent school standards, have not been completed.  The school does not keep a single central record of pre-employment checks.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1)–23(1)(c), 24(1)–24(1)(b) and 25  The children’s home is a detached house with large grounds. The proposed school is located in a small purpose-built structure in the grounds of the house. This building provides one classroom and a storage facility.  The toilet facilities are shared with the children’s home, which is a short distance from the classroom. These facilities are suitable for a small number of pupils. However, if a larger group of mixed pupils were admitted to the school these facilities would not be

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Main inspection findings

adequate.  There is no identified area for the medical treatment of pupils. Apart from those pupils who live in the children’s home, there are no changing facilities or showers available for pupils to use.  The standards in these paragraphs are unlikely to be met. Paragraph 26  The classroom is well maintained. It has adequate acoustic conditions and suitable heating and ventilation. The classroom is well-equipped with modern furniture, computers and whiteboards. Consequently, it is suitable for its use as a teaching room.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 27  The classroom has suitable lighting inside. Even so, the outdoor lighting, to illuminate the path between the classroom and the children’s home, does not meet the required standard.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraphs 28(1)–29(1)(b)  Pupils can access drinking water throughout the day from the kitchen in the house.

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Wash-hand basins have an adequate supply of cold and hot, but not scalding, water.  Pupils may undertake physical activity and outdoor play in the grounds of the children’s home. For example, there are tennis courts and table tennis facilities.  The standards in these paragraphs are likely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1), 32(1)(a)–32(1)(e), 32(1)(j), 32(2), 32(2)(a)–32(2)(d), 32(3), 32(3)(a)– 32(3)(g)  The headteacher is developing a website. However, at the time of the inspection the school’s website was not operational.  The proprietor has not prepared an admission policy, or suitably detailed policies for behaviour, anti-bullying or first aid. The safeguarding policy does not meet the requirements.  The standards in these paragraphs are not likely to be met. Paragraph 32(1)(f)–(i)  The school communicates well with the two local authorities that currently place children at the children’s home. The headteacher provides suitable information about

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pupils’ well-being to the two virtual school headteachers in the local authorities concerned.  The standards in these paragraphs are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33  The school has a complaints policy. However, the process for dealing with appeals within the complaints process lacks clarity because it does not specify how a complaints panel will be set up or who would sit on it.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1)–34(1)(c)  The proprietor and the headteacher do not yet demonstrate the knowledge and understanding necessary to ensure that all the independent school standards are likely to be met. They are not sufficiently aware of the requirements set out in ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (2019).  The standards in this part are not likely to be met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010

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Main inspection findings

The proprietor takes an inclusive attitude to education and is committed to equal opportunities for all children. Nevertheless, he has not prepared an accessibility plan for the school and so has not met the requirement to do so under Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is unlikely to meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements, 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

Email address jim.eastwell@denovocare.co.uk

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Provider already operating

Number of pupils of compulsory school age 2 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 25

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Provider already operating

Total hours of teaching provided per week 20

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11–19 8–19 11–16 Number of pupils on the school roll 2 12 2

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recommendation

Reason for inspector’s recommendations  The proprietor’s intention is to provide education for the two or three children who are resident in the children’s home on the same site. The facilities currently available would not be suitable to support the education of 12 pupils.  The proprietor and headteacher have some experience and expertise in the 11–16 age range. All the children looked after in the home have been in this age range. The school currently does not have the specialist expertise required to teach pupils in key stages 2 or 5.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Boys Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 2 12

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 2 Not known

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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 1 Not known

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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 1 Not known

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 1 Not known

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 0 Not known

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 0 Not known

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school is located in the grounds of a large detached house in a rural setting in Somerset.  The proprietor is De Novo Care Ltd. There are two directors, one is the chair and the other is the head of operations. The school currently employs one member of staff, who is acting as the headteacher.  The proposal is to admit up to 12 boys and girls from age 8 to 19 years old. All of these will be pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The proprietor’s ambition is to provide education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

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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 school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspector held meetings with the chair and head of operations of De Novo Care Ltd, with the headteacher of the school and staff from the children’s home on-site.  The inspector evaluated the school’s policies, schemes of work and documents relating to safeguarding. He undertook a tour of the site to evaluate the suitability of the premises.  The school is currently operating. The inspector made the proprietor aware of this during this inspection and has been advised that it is an offence to operate an educational setting without registration.

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Inspection team

Paul Williams, 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– – 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 – 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work– – 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan; and – 2(1)(b)(ii) do not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.  2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are– – 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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

social, physical and aesthetic and creative education; – 2(2)(b) that pupils acquire speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills; – 2(2)(c) where the principal language of instruction is a language other than English, lessons in written and spoken English, except that this matter does not apply in respect of a school which provides education for pupils who are all temporarily resident in England and which follows the curriculum of another country; – 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that– – 2(2)(e)(i) is presented in an impartial manner; – 2(2)(e)(ii) enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of career options; and – 2(2)(e)(iii) helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential; – 2(2)(f) where the school has pupils below compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their educational needs in relation to personal,

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

social, emotional and physical development and communication and language skills; – 2(2)(g) where the school has pupils above compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their needs; – 2(2)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress; and – 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society.  3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school– – 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; – 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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

management of class time; – 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; – 3(e) demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught; – 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range; – 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils’ work regularly and thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress;  4 The standard in this paragraph is met where the proprietor ensures that a framework for pupil performance to be evaluated, by reference to the school’s own aims as provided to parents or national norms, or to both, is in place.

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Part 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 – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  8 Where section 87(1) of the 1989 Act[11] applies in relation to a school the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that– – 8(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders while they are accommodated at the school; and – 8(b) such arrangements have regard to the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools or, where applicable, the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools or the National Minimum Standards for Accommodation of Students under Eighteen by Further Education Colleges.  9 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor promotes good behaviour amongst pupils by ensuring that–

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 9(a) a written behaviour policy is drawn up that, amongst other matters, sets out the sanctions to be adopted in the event of pupil misbehaviour; – 9(b) the policy is implemented effectively; and – 9(c) a record is kept of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour.  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.  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.  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12].  13 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that first aid is

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

administered in a timely and competent manner by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written first aid policy.  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].  16 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that– – 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 – 16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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

 18(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if– – 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; – 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; – 18(2)(c) the proprietor carries out appropriate checks to confirm in respect of each such person– – 18(2)(c)(i) the person’s identity; – 18(2)(c)(ii) the person’s medical fitness; – 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; – 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; – 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 – 18(2)(f) in the case of staff who care for, train, supervise or are in charge of boarders, in addition to the matters specified in paragraphs (a) to (e), the proprietor checks that Standard 14 of the National Minimum Standards for

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

Boarding Schools or, where applicable, Standard 14 of the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools, is complied with.  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.  19(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if– – 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– – 19(2)(a)(i) written notification from the employment business in relation to that person– – 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; – 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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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

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

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provide– – 19(2)(d)(i) the notification referred to in paragraph (a)(i); and – 19(2)(d)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate which the employment business obtains, – 19(2)(e) except for those persons to whom sub-paragraph (4) applies, in the case of supply staff who care for, train, supervise or are in charge of boarders, the proprietor checks that the relevant parts of Standard 14 of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools or where applicable, Standard 14 of the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools are complied with.  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.  20(6) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual ("MB"), not

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

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

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

following checks relating to MB– – 20(6)(b)(i) where relevant to the individual, an enhanced criminal record check; – 20(6)(b)(ii) checks confirming MB’s identity and MB’s right to work in the United Kingdom; and – 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.  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

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

to the school in question.  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.  21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is– – 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether– – 21(3)(a)(i) S’s identity was checked; – 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; – 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; – 21(3)(a)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications;

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– 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S; – 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d); – 21(3)(a)(vii) a check of S’s right to work in the United Kingdom was made; and – 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e), – 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 a check was completed.  21(5) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to supply staff– – 21(5)(a) whether written notification has been received from the employment business that– – 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 – 21(5)(a)(ii) an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or

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

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 23(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that– – 23(1)(a) suitable toilet and washing facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils; – 23(1)(b) separate toilet facilities for boys and girls aged 8 years or over are provided except where the toilet facility is provided in a room that can be secured from the inside and that is intended for use by one pupil at a time; and – 23(1)(c) suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided for pupils aged 11 years or over at the start of the school year who receive physical education.  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– – 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils; – 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility; and  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).  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.  27 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that– – 27(b) external lighting is provided in order to ensure that people can safely enter and leave the school premises.

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(1) The standard about the provision of information by the school is met if the proprietor ensures that– – 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[14], the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate[15]; – 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; – 32(1)(c) particulars of the arrangements for meeting the standard contained in paragraph 7 are published on the school’s internet website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents on request; – 32(1)(d) following an inspection under section 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act, a copy of the report of the inspection (if it has been sent to the proprietor) is published

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and maintained on the school’s internet website, and provided to the parents of each registered pupil, by any date specified by the body who conducted the inspection; – 32(1)(e) following an inspection under section 87(1) of the 1989 Act, a copy of the report of the inspection (if it has been sent to the proprietor) is published and maintained on the school’s internet website, and provided to the parents of each boarder; – 32(1)(j) particulars of any action specified in sub-paragraph (4) are published and maintained on the school’s website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents.  32(2) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is– – 32(2)(a) the school’s address and telephone number and the name of the head teacher; – 32(2)(b) either– – 32(2)(b)(i) where the proprietor is an individual, the proprietor’s full name, address for correspondence during both term-time and holidays and a telephone number or

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Part 6. Provision of information

numbers on which the proprietor may be contacted, or – 32(2)(b)(ii) where the proprietor is a body of persons, the address and telephone number of its registered or principal office; – 32(2)(c) where there is a governing body, the name and address for correspondence of its Chair; and – 32(2)(d) a statement of the school’s ethos (including any religious ethos) and aims.  32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is– – 32(3)(a) particulars of the school’s policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions; – 32(3)(b) particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language; – 32(3)(c) particulars of the policy referred to in paragraph 2; – 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13; – 32(3)(e) particulars of the school’s academic performance during the preceding

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school year, including the results of any public examinations; – 32(3)(f) details of the complaints procedure referred to in paragraph 33, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year; and – 32(3)(g) a copy of the report of any inspection carried out under sections 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act or section 87(1) of the 1989 Act.

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 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– – 33(a) is in writing; – 33(b) is made available to parents of pupils; – 33(c) sets out clear time scales for the management of a complaint; – 33(d) allows for a complaint to be made and considered initially on an informal basis; – 33(e) where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (d), establishes a formal procedure for the complaint to be made in writing; – 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

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who were not directly involved in the matters detailed in the complaint; – 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; – 33(h) allows for a parent to attend and be accompanied at a panel hearing if they wish; – 33(i) provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is– – 33(i)(i) provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and – 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– – 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and – 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of

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whether they are upheld); and – 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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 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– – 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 – 34(1)(c) actively promote the well-being of pupils. guidance ‘Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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

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You can also use Parent View to find out what other parents and carers think about schools in England. You can visit www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk , or look for the link on the main Ofsted website: www.gov.uk/ofsted .

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