The Luccombe Hub

School pre-registration inspection report

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The Luccombe Hub Unit 12, Luccombe Business Centre, Milton Abbas, Dorset DT11 0BD

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2, 3, 4  Leaders do not have sufficient curriculum plans and schemes of work in place. This restricts their ability to ensure learning will match pupils’ ages, aptitudes and needs. Leaders aim to create individual projects for pupils, which include a range of subjects. However, leaders have not given enough thought to ensure that, over time, pupils make strong progress from their starting points. The lack of plans and schemes of work span all age ranges the school intends to provide education for, including post- 16 students.  Leaders do not have plans or schemes of work that will provide pupils with sufficient knowledge and understanding of different faiths and beliefs. Planned learning will not prepare them well enough for life in British society.  Leaders want pupils to undertake a range of qualifications. However, there is not a planned, clear sequence of learning towards these curricular goals. It is unclear how

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curriculum demands will increase over time. Opportunities for staff to accurately assess what pupils know, can do and understand, are not determined well enough.  In contrast to other subjects, leaders do have a clear and progressive curriculum in place for personal, social and health education (PSHE). Schemes of work support pupils’ development, with consideration of past and future learning. This will enable staff to accurately assess pupils’ understanding in this subject.  Leaders have plans in place to provide pupils with impartial careers advice. This will enable pupils to make informed choices about a broad range of career options.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  Leaders’ plans to support pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural (SMSC) development are laid out in the proposed school’s SMSC policy. However, the lack of

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curriculum opportunities for pupils to understand different faiths and beliefs and be prepared for life in Britain effectively mean that this does not meet the required standard. In addition, there is insufficient provision in place to support pupils’ full understanding of the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010, particularly in relation to religion or belief.  Leaders have suitable plans to present pupils with a balanced point of view in all aspects of their work.  The proposed school have a suitable behaviour policy in place, which encourages pupils to build trust and relationships with staff and other pupils. Leaders have considered the specific needs of pupils in their approach to managing behaviour. This consideration will support pupils to develop their self-esteem and self-confidence. It will also support pupils to distinguish right from wrong.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a) – (b)  The proposed school has an adequate safeguarding policy in place, which considers up-to-date guidance from the secretary of state. There is a designated leader of safeguarding, who is supported by two deputies to increase the probability of one of them being on site at any one time.  Leaders have a strong understanding of pupils’ safeguarding needs, and their responsibility to safeguard pupils’ welfare. They share this knowledge with staff by way of training and regular updates. Leaders have a clear system in place to allow staff to record concerns about pupils’ welfare. These concerns are passed on to designated leaders, who take appropriate action, which includes sharing concerns with external agencies.  Despite some strengths in the proposed school’s safeguarding practice, leaders have not ensured recruitment processes are carried out correctly. In addition, lapses in the

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proposed schools’ approach to supervising pupils, health and safety, and risk assessments, put pupils at risk of harm while on site.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 9, 9(a) – (c)  The proposed school has a behaviour policy. The policy makes clear the proposed schools’ stance on managing behaviour following a therapeutic approach, which is built on positive relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders provide training for staff, so they know what is expected of them. Incidents of poor behaviour are logged. Leaders use these to consider any patterns or trends and take appropriate action.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met. Paragraph 10  The proposed school has a suitable anti-bullying strategy. The strategy covers themes, which include a definition of what constitutes bullying, prevention, intervention and dealing with bullying.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met.

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Paragraph 11  The proposed school has a health and safety policy in place, which outlines what leaders will do to ensure pupils’ and staff’s health and safety are not compromised while on site. However, leaders’ risk assessment of the site and premises are incomplete. Some parts of the site and premises require modification to be safe for pupils to use.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraph 12  Leaders have carried out a fire risk assessment and have a fire plan in place. They have ensured the proposed school has appropriate equipment across the site and premises. All equipment is checked annually. Staff carry out weekly visual checks in between these. Leaders carry out regular fire drills.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 13  The proposed school has an up-to-date first-aid and sickness policy, which leaders have updated to consider the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic of 2020. There are

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multiple members of staff who have had first-aid training, which represents just over one third of the proposed school’s staffing plan. Each room has first-aid equipment, which leaders check to make sure items are not depleted. Leaders keep a log of first- aid incidents and near-misses.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 14  Leaders have not given enough consideration to how they will ensure they adequately supervise pupils at different parts of the school day, such as arriving at and departing the school site, breaktimes and lunchtimes, and moving around the site and premises.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraph 15  The proposed school does not have an admission register.  There is a record of pupils’ attendance; however, leaders are not aware of the Department for Education’s guidance on the use of attendance codes. Currently, leaders confirm pupils’ attendance on the attendance register with ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

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Leaders record pupils’ attendance once per day. This prevents leaders from knowing who is on site at any one time, particularly as some pupils only attend for part of the school day.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraph 16, 16(a) – (b)  The proposed school does not have a risk assessment policy.  There are a range of risk assessments in place for specific activities. The proposed school is spread over a large space, and over several sites. The risk assessments for the site and premises are incomplete and do not assess the risk to pupils accurately, nor identify effective measures to mitigate against these. Leaders have plans to complete these, but they were not in place at the time of the inspection.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

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Paragraph 18  Recruitment checks on staff to determine their suitability to work with children are incomplete. Leaders have not made arrangements to check on medical fitness or ensured that teaching staff are not in contravention of a prohibition order. All other checks are complete, including barred from regulated activity checks; the person’s identity; section 128 on those in leadership positions; the person’s right to work in the United Kingdom; and checks on staff who have lived and worked abroad. The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 19, 20  There are no plans to use supply staff.  Checks on the suitability of the proprietor are in place.  The standards in these paragraphs are likely to be met. Paragraph 21  The proposed school’s single central record is not complete. The checks to ensure that teaching staff are not in contravention of a prohibition order have not been completed

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and, therefore, do not feature on the proposed school’s single central record.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 23  There are several toilets and washing facilities on site. Toilets can be secured from the inside and are intended for individual pupil use. The site also has an accessible toilet. However, the site does not have showers and changing accommodation for pupils aged 11 or over who receive physical education (PE).  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 24  The proposed school does not have a medical room. Leaders were unaware of the need to provide a medical room that has a washing facility, is near a toilet facility and can be readily available when needed.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met.

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Paragraph 25  Leaders have not risk assessed the site and premises, which are vast and wide- ranging. Aspects of the proposed school site and premises contain features that, without modification, pose a risk to pupils’ welfare. At the time of the pre-registration on-site visit, leaders were awaiting an audit of the site and premises, which would inform their decision-making about the modifications they need to make.  The standard in this paragraph is not likely to be met. Paragraph 26  The acoustic and sound insulation of each room is appropriate for its intended use.  The standard in this paragraph is likely to be met. Paragraph 27  The proposed school is suitably lit, both internally and externally.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met. Paragraph 28  The proposed school have several drinking-water facilities. While these are readily available and are positioned in a separate area from toilet facilities, they are not

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labelled as designated drinking water.  Toilets have a ready supply of cold water, and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water. The temperature of the hot water does not pose a risk of scalding.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met. Paragraph 29  The proposed school has suitable space for pupils to play outside. In addition, there is suitable space for the proposed school to provided PE.  The standards in this paragraph are likely to be met.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32  The proposed school has the following available: curriculum policy; admissions policy; behaviour policy; anti-bullying strategy; health and safety policy; first-aid policy; safeguarding policy and complaints policy and procedure. However, the proposed school does not have an exclusion policy.  Information about the proposed school’s ethos and aims are readily available.

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However, the information about the proposed school, and those who are responsible, are lacking. There is insufficient information regarding the school’s address and the proprietor’s full name and address.  The proposed school provides information to the responsible local authority for the purpose of the annual review of an education, health and care (EHC) plan.  The standards in this paragraph are not likely to be met.  Overall, the standards in this part are not likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33, 33(a) – (k)  The proposed school has a compliant complaints policy in place, which is in writing. The policy sets out clear timescales for the management of a complaint.  The policy allows the complainant to initially make an informal complaint, which they can escalate to a formal written stage if they remain dissatisfied with the outcome of informal proceedings. If, after this stage of formal proceedings, the complainant

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remains dissatisfied, a complaints panel will be assembled. The panel will consist of a committee of independent persons. The policy makes clear a friend or relative can accompany the complainant at a panel hearing. The panel will make findings and recommendations, which they will provide to the complainant and make available for inspection on the school premises.  Leaders will keep a written record of all complaints, including details of the outcome and subsequent actions. Leaders will keep records confidential, but these will be made available for the purposes of an inspection.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34, 34(1) (a) – (c)  Leaders’ knowledge of the independent school standards is not strong enough to ensure they are likely to be met. These minimum expectations are relatively unknown by leaders. They do not have sufficient expertise to provide effective leadership and

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management.  Leaders sought external support to help them with their application and registration to become an independent school. However, this has not been effective. A considerable number of independent school standards are not likely to be met.  Leaders’ understanding of recruitment processes and the breadth of health and safety checks, including risk assessments, staff supervision of pupils, and attendance processes cast doubt on the extent they can actively promote pupils’ well-being.  The standards in this part are not likely to be met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Leaders have an appropriate accessibility plan in place. Leaders have considered how they will adapt the site and premises, as well as educational approach to help pupils successfully access what the proposed school has to offer.

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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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Provider already operating

Number of pupils of compulsory school age 16 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 25

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 8-18 8-18 8-18 Number of pupils on the school roll 18 30 30

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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 0 28

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 16 30

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 16 28

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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 14 28

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 10 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable Not applicable

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Information about this proposed school

 It is currently operating without registration.  The proposed school intends to provide education for up to 30 pupils aged 8 to 18 years. It is anticipated that most pupils will be allocated by local authorities, with the remaining places privately funded. The proposed school also intends to admit pupils who are looked after by a local authority.  The proprietor is Henrietta Monier-Williams, who lives on part of the proposed school’s premises.  Fees will be charged on an hourly basis.  The proposed school intends to provide education for pupils with an EHC plan, specifically for those with cognitive and learning needs; specific learning difficulties (SpLD); moderate learning difficulties (MLD); severe learning difficulties (SLD); behavioural, emotional and social development needs; behavioural, emotional and social difficulty (BESD); communication and interaction needs; speech, language and communication needs (SLCN); autistic spectrum disorder (ASD); sensory and/or

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Information about this proposed school

physical needs; visual impairment (VI); hearing impairment; multi-sensory impairment (MSI); and physical disability.  The proposed school does not have any religious character.

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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 proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Some of the inspection was conducted remotely. This was due to restrictions placed on non-essential travel during the COVID-19 outbreak.  The inspector held discussions with the proprietor, the headteacher, the leader responsible for health and safety and the leaders responsible for safeguarding. He also met with a consultant who has been supporting the proposed school with their registration. The inspector undertook a tour of the proposed school’s site and premises.  The lead inspector considered leaders’ curriculum documentation and schemes of work to determine whether Part 1 of the independent school standards is likely to be

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met.  The lead inspector considered leaders’ plans and schemes of work to promote pupils’ SMSC development to determine whether Part 2 of the independent school standards is likely to be met.  The lead inspector considered documentation such as policies, safeguarding records, and plans in place to maintain pupils’ safety while on site. These included behaviour and risk assessment policies and supporting evidence to confirm effective implementation. This, among other activity, helped to determine if standards within Part 3 of the independent school standards are likely to be met.  The lead inspector evaluated the complaints policy to determine whether standards in Part 7 of the independent school standards are likely to be met.  The lead inspector had a tour of the site and premises, both internally and externally, to determine if Part 5 of the independent school standards is likely to be met.  The lead inspector checked the proposed school’s single central record and several

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staff recruitment files to determine whether Part 4 and elements of Part 3 and 8 of the independent school standards are likely to be met.

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Inspection team

Nathan Kemp, 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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– 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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– 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)(g) where the school has pupils above compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their needs;

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– 2(2)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress; and

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– 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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– 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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– 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; – 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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 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)(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 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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 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

 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.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 14 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that pupils are properly supervised through the appropriate deployment of school staff.

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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- – 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)(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(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.

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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(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)(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)(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 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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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 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-

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils;

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 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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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

– 24(1)(c) where a school caters for pupils with complex needs, additional medical accommodation which caters for those needs.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 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).

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 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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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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

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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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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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;

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(2) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is-

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Part 6. Provision of information

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

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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 numbers on which the proprietor may be contacted, or

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is-

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Part 6. Provision of information

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

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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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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

– 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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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

– 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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