Evolve Youth Academy

School pre-registration inspection report

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Evolve Youth Academy 434 London Road, Grays, Essex RM20 4BS

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Main inspection findings

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)(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)  The proprietor and the headteacher have decided that it is not viable to offer post-16 provision at the current time. The plan is to admit up to 12 pupils from Year 10 to study subjects that include art, design and technology, English, history, mathematics, music, physical education (PE), science, and personal, social and health education (PSHE).  The current curriculum plan includes reference to areas of the school that will not exist, for example teaching for key stage 1 and key stage 2. The overview is not relevant to the proposed school.  Curriculum plans provide a broad outline of what pupils will achieve in each half term. However, there is no detail about how these aims will be achieved or how pupils will

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be assessed. There is no consideration of how plans will be adapted to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those who have an education and health care (EHC) plan.  Leaders are not clear how the school will meet the needs of pupils with complex or specific SEND. The school has applied to meet the needs of pupils with visual and hearing impairment. This was done because leaders do not want to discriminate against any pupils, but the needs of these pupils have not been considered.  Leaders are well intentioned, but plans do not consider how the school will ensure that teaching does not undermine the fundamental British values because this has not been fully considered.  Plans for PSHE also lack coherence or the necessary detail.  There is considerable work to do to ensure that the school has suitable curriculum plans and schemes of work in place.

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 The 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)  The proposed structure will be the headteacher, a senior leader, two class teachers, two support assistants and an administrative post. The headteacher is the only leader or member of staff in post. All other staff have yet to be recruited.  The proprietor relies on the experience and understanding of the headteacher to plan for the learning of pupils. This has not been done in enough detail to make clear to teachers how to plan learning.  The curriculum plans are not suitable. Much then will depend on the expertise of staff who are not yet in place. There has not been enough consideration of how the quality of teaching and learning will be monitored or how training will be provided.  It is not clear how pupils will be assessed or how staff will use these assessments to plan for pupils’ next steps.

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 The needs of pupils with SEND are not considered. The school has not thought carefully enough about which areas of special educational needs staff will be equipped to cater for.  These standards are unlikely to be met. 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)  There are no plans in place to ensure the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.  Despite the worthy intentions of the headteacher and the proprietor to make a difference to pupils who are excluded or likely to be excluded from schools, they have not thought carefully enough about how this will be achieved.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a), 7(b)  The school’s safeguarding policy does not reference the current legal guidance. The

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policy does not include reference to some important elements of safeguarding, including peer abuse, female genital mutilation or extremism. The policy does not make clear what would happen if there were to be an allegation about a member of staff.  The headteacher is the designated safeguarding lead but he has not completed training to a suitable level.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 9, 9(a), 9(b), 9(c) Paragraph 10  The school has a behaviour management policy. However, it does not align with another document that lists the sanctions and rewards that the school will use. There is a lack of clarity here that undermines the policy.  The anti-bullying policy defines forms of bullying including cyber-bullying and bullying relating to sexual orientation. It lays out the procedures to deal with bullying. However, it is not suitable because it is not bespoke to the school. It references staff

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post-holders who will not exist.  The system to record any sanctions imposed on pupils is not in place.  These standards are unlikely to be met. Paragraph 11  The school has a well-considered health and safety policy.  Electrical equipment has been tested and labelled.  This standard is likely to be met. Paragraph 12  Fire and emergency evacuation procedures are in place. Signs around the site show where the evacuation point is, and this is clearly labelled. However, leaders have not checked that fire safety processes and equipment are appropriate by seeking the advice of the fire service.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 13  There is a first aid policy in place that is appropriate. It refers to an accident book that is held in the school office. However, staff have yet to be first-aid trained.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 14  The proposed staffing structure will ensure that pupils are suitably supervised on site

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during lesson and break times. The school aims to use a local park for break times. The headteacher has considered the risks associated with taking pupils to the park and has planned appropriate supervision.  The standard is likely to be met. Paragraph 15  There are no systems in place to register the admission and attendance of pupils. The headteacher plans to use an electronic system. However, this has not been checked to ensure that it will include all of the necessary information.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 16(a), 16(b)  There is no risk assessment policy in place.  A risk assessment has been drawn up for break and lunch times when pupils will be taken to the local park for outdoor play. However, other risks have not been considered.  The standard is unlikely to be met. 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),

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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)(i), 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(5), 21(5)(a), 21(5)(a)(i), 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  The proprietor has made some but not all of the necessary pre-employment checks on the headteacher.  Neither the headteacher nor the proprietor have a clear enough understanding of the checks that need to be made on the suitability of staff. The list of proposed checks does not include checks for persons who have worked abroad or prohibition checks.  Leaders do not intend to use supply staff.

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 There is no governing body.  There is no system in place to centrally record pre-employment checks.  These standards are unlikely to be met. 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(2)  The arrangements for toilets are not suitable. There are no staff toilets on site. The toilet for boys is the disabled toilet. Leaders have not considered this properly.  There are no changing and shower facilities. Leaders intend to use local sports halls which provide shower facilities. However, the use of these facilities relies on the use of a mini-bus which has not yet been purchased.  There is a room for the short-term care of pupils. However, this does not include washing facilities.  These standards are unlikely to be met. Paragraph 25  The school building is sited on a small business park in Grays.  The building comprises:

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– a reception area which will also be used as a dining space – two classrooms, one of which included computers – girls’ toilets and one disabled toilet – a medical/sick room – an office space.  The building is mainly in good repair. It is bright and airy. However, the external door is broken, which means that planned security arrangements are compromised.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Paragraph 26  The teaching rooms are suitable for learning. The acoustics are suitable.  The standard is likely to be met. Paragraph 27, 27(a), 27(b), 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d), 28(2), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b)  The internal lighting in rooms is suitable. However, the external lighting is broken and does not work.  Drinking water is available to pupils at all times. However, it is not labelled as such. The temperature of hot water is safe for use.  These standards are unlikely to be met. Paragraph 29(1), 29(1)(a), 29(1)(b)

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 There is no outdoor area for pupils to use. Leaders plan to use a local park. PE will be provided at local gyms and sports centres. However, arrangements are not fully in place for this to happen.  The standard is unlikely be met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1), 32(1)(a), 32(1)(b), 32(1)(c), 32(1)(d), 32(1)(f), 32(1)(g), 32(1)(h), 32(1)(i), 32(2), 32(2)(a), 32(2)(b), 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)  The school has a functioning website which sets out the broad aims of the school. There is also a developing prospectus for parents.  The safeguarding, admissions and behaviour policies are not suitable. Arrangements for an annual report to parents are not clear enough. Reporting on the use of local authority funding is not clear. The contact details of the proprietor are not in full.  The proprietor and headteacher do not have a good understanding of the

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requirements under Part 6 of the independent school standards.  Several of the policies that should be made available to parents are not suitable.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33, 33(a), 33(b), 33(c), 33(d), 33(e), 33(f), 33(g), 33(h), 33 (i), 33(i)(i), 33(i)(ii), 33(j), 33(j)(i), 33(j)(ii), 33(k)  There is a complaints policy in writing that is available to parents.  The policy sets out clear timescales for the management of complaints and it allows for informal complaints.  The complaints policy shows the procedure for making formal complaints in writing. It allows for an appeals panel. However, it makes reference to a governing body, where none exists.  The policy does not make clear that any appeals panel would include a member who is independent of the running of the school.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c)  The proprietor and the headteacher have not provided evidence that they have the knowledge to ensure that the independent school standards are likely to be met consistently.  Arrangements to ensure the welfare of pupils are not secure.  The headteacher brings some experience of working with pupils who are excluded or likely to be excluded from school. He and the proprietor are passionate about making a difference for these pupils. However, not enough has been done to plan a cohesive and appropriate curriculum for pupils. The arrangements to ensure that teaching is effective and well-planned are weak.  The standard is unlikely to be met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  There is no suitable accessibility plan in place. The plan in place references pupils in Year 7, when none exist and the school does not plan to admit pupils in this year group.  There are not enough planned adaptations to ensure that the needs of pupils with

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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

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils N/A 14–16 0 Number of pupils on the school roll N/A 12 0

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recommendation

Reason for inspector’s recommendations  The school is unlikely to meet many of the independent school standards. Therefore, the inspector’s recommendation is that the proposed school does not provide education for any pupils.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils N/A Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age N/A 12

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities N/A Not yet determined

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School’s current position School’s proposal

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

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff N/A 4

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff N/A 3

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision N/A N/A

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Information about this proposed school

 The sole proprietor, who is the director of Evolve Youth Academy Ltd, seeks registration with the Department for Education (DfE) for an independent school for 12 pupils between the ages of 14 and 16.  The school proposes to provide full-time education for pupils as a day school.  The provider seeks capacity for 12 pupils.  It is not clear how school places will be funded. The local authority has not yet committed to using the school for pupils in the area.

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Information about this inspection

 This was the first pre-registration inspection of the proposed school. The inspection was conducted at the request of the DfE to consider the school’s application to open an independent school registered for pupils aged 14 to 16 years.  The inspector met with the headteacher and held a telephone meeting with the proprietor.  The inspector toured the site and scrutinised the school’s policies, procedures, curriculum content and other relevant documentation.

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Inspection team

Michelle Winter, lead inspector Her Majesty’s Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are–

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(2)(a) full-time supervised education for pupils of compulsory school age (construed in accordance with section 8 of the Education Act 1996), which gives pupils experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education

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

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

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

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

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school–

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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

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– 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons

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

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

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

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

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 4 The standard in this paragraph is met where the proprietor ensures that a framework for pupil performance to be evaluated, by reference to the school’s own aims as provided to parents or national norms, or to both, is in place.

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

 5 The standard about the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school is met if the proprietor–

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– 5(b)(ii) enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England

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

– 5(b)(iii) encourage pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality in which the school is situated and to society more widely

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

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

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

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

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

– 5(b)(vi) encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 7 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 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 he 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

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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[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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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

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

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

– 18(2)(a) no such person is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that person is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 21(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor keeps a register which shows such of the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (3) to (7) as is applicable to the school in question.

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

 21(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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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is–

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

– 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether–

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

– 21(3)(a)(ii) a check was made to establish whether S is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act

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

– 21(3)(a)(iii) a check was made to establish whether S is subject to any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in such a direction

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

– 21(3)(a)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications

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

– 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S

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

– 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d)

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

– 21(3)(a)(vii) a check of S’s right to work in the United Kingdom was made; and

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

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

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

– 21(3)(b) in relation to each member of staff ("S"), whether a check was made to establish whether S is subject to a prohibition order or an interim prohibition order, including the date on which such check was completed.

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

 21(4) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to each member of staff in post on 1st August 2007 who was appointed at any time before 1st May 2007, whether each check referred to in sub-paragraph (3) was made and whether an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained, together with the date on which any check was completed or certificate obtained.

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

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

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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

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

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

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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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 28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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– 28(1)(c) cold water supplies that are suitable for drinking are clearly marked as such.

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(1) The standard about the provision of information by the school is met if the proprietor ensures that–

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– 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]

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

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– 32(1)(f) an annual written report of each registered pupil’s progress and attainment in the main subject areas taught is provided to the parents of that registered pupil except that no report need be provided where the parent has agreed otherwise

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

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– 32(1)(h) where a pupil wholly or partly funded by a local authority (except where funding is solely for free of charge early years provision in accordance with the duty contained in section 7 of the Childcare Act 2006[16]) is registered at the school, an annual account of income received and expenditure incurred by the school in respect of that pupil is provided to the local authority and, on request, to the Secretary of State

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– 32(1)(i) where a pupil with an EHC plan wholly or partly funded by a local authority or other body through public funds is registered at the school, such information as may reasonably be required for the purpose of the annual review of the EHC plan is provided to the responsible local authority; and

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– 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.

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– 32(2)(a) the school’s address and telephone number and the name of the head teacher

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– 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 numbers on which the proprietor may be contacted, or

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

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– 32(3)(b) particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language

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

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

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

 33. The standard about the manner in which complaints are handled is met if the proprietor ensures that a complaints procedure is drawn up and effectively implemented which deals with the handling of complaints from parents of pupils and which–

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

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

 34(1) The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school–

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

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

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

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

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

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