Kestrel House School

School material change inspection report

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Kestrel House School 104 Crouch Hill, Crouch End, London N8 9EA

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7, 11, 12, 14 and 16  The culture of safeguarding in this school for especially vulnerable pupils, many of whom are non-verbal, continues to meet the requirements of the independent school standards. The school’s policy reflects the latest statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State and is implemented well. Staff at all levels are suitably trained, any concerns are raised quickly, suitably dealt with and thoroughly recorded on the school’s online system. As a result, pupils are kept as safe as possible and this is likely to continue if the number of pupils increases.  The school’s health and safety and risk assessment policies continue to be implemented well. Leaders have carefully considered the potential risks presented if the number of pupils increases, and taken appropriate action to minimise these risks.  Fire safety systems and equipment are well maintained. All the required checks are

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Main inspection findings

made and logged, and suitable action is taken to minimise the risk of fire. The school is compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This is likely to continue to be the case if the number of pupils increases.  The school operates to an approximate ratio of one adult for every two pupils. Leaders have planned to ensure that this remains the case if the number of pupils increases from 32 to 36.  Leaders have ensured that all the relevant independent school standards in this part are likely to continue to be met if the number of pupils increases from January 2020.

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Main inspection findings

Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs  The single central register of vetting checks is compliant with all the requirements in this part. It includes all the required checks on all employees, governors and proprietors.  Leaders have ensured that all the relevant independent school standards in this part are likely to continue to be met if the material change is implemented and the number of pupils increases.

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Main inspection findings

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  The school’s premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained. They include six large classrooms, a suitable medical room, plentiful toilet and washing facilities for pupils, labelled drinking water supplies and a suitable outdoor playground for recreation and physical education.  The standards relating to indoor and outdoor lighting, hot water supplies, acoustics and health and safety are all likely to continue to be met if the material change to increase the number of pupils is implemented.  The premises can comfortably accommodate 36 pupils.  Leaders have ensured that all the independent school standards in this part are likely to continue to be met if the number of pupils increases from January 2020.

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Main inspection findings

Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1), 32(1)(c)  The school’s child protection policy is readily available online. This requirement continues to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34  Leaders have planned effectively for an increase in pupil numbers from January 2020. As a result, they have ensured that all the relevant independent school standards, including those in this part, are likely to continue to be met if the material change is implemented.

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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 All-through day school for pupils with autism spectrum disorder School status Independent special school

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £49,950 to £75,692

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School details

Email address admin@kestrelhouseschool.co.uk

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 5–7 February 2019

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 5 to 16 No change Not applicable

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 32 36 36

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Mixed No change Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age All pupils No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils None No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities All pupils No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan All pupils No change

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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 All pupils No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 6 No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff None No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 26 32

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Information about this school

 Kestrel House School is a special day school for pupils with autism spectrum disorder. It is located in the London Borough of Haringey. All pupils have education, health and care plans, and are funded by their local authorities.  The school’s most recent inspection was a full standard inspection in February 2019, when its overall effectiveness was judged to be good and all the independent school standards were judged to be met.  The school makes no use of alternative provision.  The school currently has 32 pupils on roll. This breaches its registration agreement with the Department for Education, which allows for a maximum capacity of 30 pupils.

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Information about this inspection

 This first material change inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education to consider the school’s application to increase its pupil numbers from 30 to 36. The inspector was asked to consider whether the school is likely to continue to comply with some of the requirements in Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of the independent school standards if the material change is implemented.  The inspection was conducted with the headteacher. The inspector toured the premises with the school’s health and safety officer. He also met with two senior leaders representing the proprietorial body and a deputy safeguarding leader. The inspector considered a range of relevant documentation, such as policies, risk assessments and fire safety records.  The inspection was conducted with two days of notice.  There were no recent responses on Ofsted Parent View to consider as part of this inspection.

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Inspection team

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