Waterside School

School material change inspection report

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North Bridge Enterprise College Marshgate, Elwis Street, Doncaster DN5 8AF

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a), 7(b)  The proprietor has ensured the safeguarding policy is available to parents on the school’s website. This meets all current statutory requirements.  The designated safeguarding leaders ensure all staff receive regular online and face- to-face training. Moreover, staff have received the latest training in addressing extremism and radicalisation.  Leaders provide regular bulletins to update staff on safeguarding related matters.  Appropriate checks are carried out on all staff and recorded on a single central record. This meets current government requirements.  Child protection records show that the school works closely with outside agencies and parents. Records of any pupils who are potentially at risk of harm are detailed. Paragraph 11, 12  A comprehensive health and safety policy is in place. The teaching rooms and kitchen on the new site are regularly checked to ensure they are safe to use by pupils and by

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staff.  Leaders have ensured that the new premises are fully compliant with the requirements of the Regulatory Fire Reform Order 2005.  Fire extinguishers are checked regularly by a specialist fire safety company to ensure they are fully functional.  Exits are clearly marked should there be a need to evacuate the building in the event of an emergency.  The fire alarm system and smoke detection system are checked by Keepmoat Stadium staff. Records show that these checks are regular and robust. Paragraph 16, 16(a), 16(b)  A written risk assessment is in place. This covers all the rooms in the building, including the kitchen area. Risk assessments are also in place for activities which are on offer in the curriculum, such as Lazer Tag, kickboxing and various visits.  A separate risk assessment is in place to cover the outside areas which are used at recreational times.  Leaders have ensured that the standards in Part 3 are likely to continue to be met

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should the DfE approve the material change.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 22, 23(1), 23(1)(a), 23(1)(b), 23(1)(c)  The school provides toilet facilities for the sole use of pupils. There are also facilities for disabled people to use. Paragraph 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(1)(c), 24(2)  A medical room is available for medical examination and treatment of pupils. This contains washing facilities and is located near toilets.  The school does not cater for pupils with complex needs. Therefore, additional medical accommodation which caters for those needs is not required. Paragraph 25, 26, 27, 27(a), 27(b)  The premises are safe and clean. Teaching rooms have sufficient sound insulation to enable teaching to progress without interruption.  Suitable lighting is installed in all indoor areas. The outside area is floodlit so that pupils can safely enter and exit the school building. Paragraph 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d), 28(2), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b)

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Main inspection findings

 Pupils have access to drinking water, which is suitably labelled as such. Drinking water is located away from toilets.  Each toilet has suitable hand washing facilities with hot and cold running water. Paragraph 29(1), 29(1)(a), 29(1)(b)  There is an outdoor space for pupils’ use during recreational times. This area is supervised by a member of staff and has been appropriately risk assessed.  Leaders have ensured that the standards in Part 5 are likely to continue to be met should the DfE approve the material change.

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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)  Leaders understand the importance of the school meeting the Independent School Standards. The new site has been thoroughly checked to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and that all health and safety checks are in place.  Leaders work closely alongside site staff at the Keepmoat Stadium to ensure that health and safety is afforded the highest importance. Record-keeping is detailed and regular.  The new site has been designed to enable pupils to continue their studies, following the significant disruption caused by the damage to the old site.  Leaders have ensured that the standards in Part 8 are likely to continue to be met should the DfE approve the material change.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Policies make frequent references to the promotion of equalities. The school’s accessibility plan meets current requirements. Assemblies and citizenship lessons ensure that pupils gain an understanding of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is likely to meet the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that are relevant to the material change.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School details

Type of school Other independent special school

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School details

Email address emmawhite@keyschildcare.co.uk

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 12–14 December 2017

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11 to 17 11 to 17 11 to 17

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 37 50 50

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Mixed Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 37 50

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 0 0

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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 0 0

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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 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 7 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 3 5

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Information about this school

 The school opened in September 2013. There are currently 37 pupils on roll, the youngest being 14 and the eldest 16. All pupils are referred to the school by Doncaster local authority.  While no pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), all pupils in the school have a history of behavioural difficulties.  The school’s last standard inspection was in December 2017.  The proprietor has formed a board of governors that provides the function of governance and meets every term.  The school has moved to the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster. The site contains several teaching rooms, offices and a kitchen. Stadium facilities are used for physical education.  The school does not have a religious affiliation.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was carried out over one day, with two days of notice.  The DfE commissioned Ofsted to consider the school’s application to move to new premises. This was as a result of the site being badly damaged by flood water entering the premises. At the time of the inspection, it was not known how long the school would be housed at the new premises.  The inspector toured the proposed new premises with the headteacher, including the outdoor area.  The inspector evaluated a range of documents relating to the independent school standards. This included safeguarding documentation and the single central record.

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Inspection team

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