Green Heath School

Green Heath School Oakwood House, 43–51 Whitmore Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0NR

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 3j  The inspection was commissioned because of a complaint which alleged that pupils were being segregated in school by gender. Leaders ensure that pupils participate in a broad range of subjects and activities alongside their peers. There is no evidence that pupils are, or have been, segregated by gender.  This standard is met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7, 7(a), 7(b), 15 and 32(1)(c)  Leaders are in the process of reviewing the school’s safeguarding policy. In the interim, the draft policy has been published on the school’s website. It takes account of the most recent guidance issued by the Secretary of State. The proprietor is one of the designated safeguarding leads (DSL). She supports the headteacher to ensure that staff receive annual training about safeguarding matters. The headteacher, who is also a DSL, is booked on safeguarding refresher training later this term.

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 Staff know that they need to report any safeguarding concerns about pupils to the DSL. There are clear procedures in place to follow up pupils’ absence. The DSLs are aware of the risks in the local area. They help pupils understand any risks they may be vulnerable to, such as those associated with internet use. Paragraphs 11, 12, 14, 16, 16(a), 16(b) and 25  Leaders have ensured good health and safety standards since the last inspection. The site is safe and secure, and premises are well maintained. Leaders make regular checks on all aspects of fire safety, record their findings and take any remedial action. They assess any risks that pupils may face and act to reduce these risks.  These standards are met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(1), 18(2), 18(2)(a), 18(2)(b), 18(2)(c), 18(2)(c)(i), 18(2)(c)(ii), 18(2)(c)(iii), 18(2)(c)(iv), 18(2)(d), 18(2)(e), 18(3), 19(2), 19(2)(a), 19(2)(a)(i),

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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), 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), 21(1), 21(2), 21(3), 21(3)(a), 21(3)(a)(i), 21(3)(a)(ii), 21(3)(a)(iii), 21(3)(a)(iv), 21(3)(a)(v), 21(3)(a)(vi), 21(3)(a)(vii), 21(3)(a)(viii), 21(3)(b), 21(4), 21(5), 21(5)(a), 21(5)(a)(i), 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(b) and 21(5)(c)  The proprietor and leaders make sure that all necessary pre-employment checks are carried out on staff before they are appointed to the school. As a result, pupils are supported by staff who are suitable to work with children.  These standards are met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1)(c)  Through their positive actions relating to safeguarding, and health and safety, leaders ensure that the well-being of pupils continues to be assured. They uphold

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fundamental British values and promote respect and tolerance in the community.  This standard is met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school meets the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that were checked during this inspection. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Email address zain@greenheathschool.org.uk

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 16–18 May 2017

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Information about this school

 The last standard inspection of Green Heath School took place in May 2017.  Since the last inspection, the school has seen an ongoing decline in pupil numbers as fewer pupils are being referred to the school by the local authority. Leaders are currently reviewing the purpose of the school so that it best meets the needs of the local community.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  The school does not have a religious ethos.

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Information about this inspection

 The Department for Education commissioned Ofsted to carry out this inspection because of a complaint received. Concerns were raised related to the possibility of pupils being segregated in school because of their gender.  The inspection focused on the school’s management of pupils and its compliance with the 2010 Equality Act. The inspector also considered the school’s arrangements to keep pupils safe.  The inspection was conducted without notice.  The lead inspector met with the headteacher and the proprietor to discuss the work of the school. She spoke to staff and pupils during the inspection.  The lead inspector scrutinised a range of documents relating to safeguarding, including the safeguarding policy and child protection records. She looked at the school’s health and safety records to check compliance with the independent school standards. She looked at a selection of school policies and examples of pupils’ work.

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