Holton Sleaford Independent School

Holton Sleaford Independent School Kesteven Building Centre, Kesteven Street, Sleaford NG34 7DT

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 1, 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)(e), 2(2)(e)(i), 2(2)(e)(ii), 2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(g), 2(2)(h), 2(2)(i), 32(1), 32(1)(b), 32(3), 32(3)(c)  Leaders do not have a written curriculum policy.  The school will provide an education for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and who may have had previous negative experiences of school. Leaders are determined that these pupils will receive a personalised curriculum that is matched well to their academic and personal developmental needs.  The curriculum will enable pupils to study linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education. Some of these subjects will be taught as part of the outdoor learning experiences in which pupils will take part. Pupils, including those in the key stage 5 provision, will be able

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to gain accreditation in qualifications suitable to their needs and abilities.  The curriculum will reflect well the school’s core aim to build pupils’ ‘resilience, confidence and self-esteem’. Pupils will receive opportunities to develop independence, improve their self-confidence and social communication, and practise life skills.  Leaders have not ensured that suitable plans are in place to provide pupils with up-to- date and impartial careers education, advice and guidance. Paragraphs 3, 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(f), 3(g), 3(h), 3(i), 3(j), 4, 32(1), 32(1)(f)  Leaders place a high priority on ensuring that pupils make good progress academically as well as personally. They have suitable plans in place to monitor and evaluate the progress and achievement of pupils as they progress through the school.  Staff will be able to use the regular assessment of pupils’ overall well-being and progress across the curriculum to plan pupils’ next steps.

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 Leaders have comprehensive plans to ensure that the school is well equipped and resourced. They want pupils to be prepared to learn and enjoy being part of the school’s community.  The proprietors are intending to employ a small, experienced team of staff who have the necessary expertise and knowledge to teach pupils with SEMH needs through outdoor educational experiences and challenges.  Leaders do not have appropriate plans in place for an annual report to parents and carers that will evaluate pupils’ performance.  The school is not likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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

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Paragraphs 2(2) 2(2)(d), 2(2)(d)(i), 2(2)(d)(ii), 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)  Leaders have not given careful enough consideration to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. School policies and procedures do not make clear how leaders will promote an understanding of diversity, including developing pupils’ recognition of the need to respect others’ faiths and cultures.  There are insufficient opportunities, including through the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education scheme of work, for pupils to learn about difference, including those differences that fall within the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act.  Policies and schemes of work do not show how pupils will be supported to demonstrate respect for others with viewpoints different from their own. For example,

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it is unclear how pupils will be taught to develop an understanding of democracy.  When learning about current and historical events, including political events, leaders have not considered how they will ensure that pupils will receive a balanced view. There is no policy or procedure in place to monitor the suitability of visiting speakers to the school.  Leaders have ensured that the school’s PSHE education curriculum is designed to support pupils to grow in confidence, develop their character and learn independence. Outdoor educational activities offer pupils real-life experiences and opportunities to develop their personal, social and communication skills.  The school’s curriculum shows that leaders intend for pupils to learn how to take responsibility for their actions and behaviour. Pupils will be supported to understand how they can make a positive contribution to their local community as well as

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developing as individuals.  The school is not likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7, 7(a), 7(b)  The school’s safeguarding policy does not consider the latest statutory guidance. Leaders were unaware of important information which was missing from the policy. The policy does not reflect the needs and vulnerabilities of the pupils who will attend.  Leaders do not have a thorough understanding of the statutory guidance or of their own policy. For example, leaders were unaware of the need to refer a person who is deemed to be unsuitable to work with children to the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Leaders have not ensured that appropriate measures have been taken to keep pupils safe when in school. For example, the building is not secure.  Training in safeguarding guidance and practices is planned for leaders but has not yet taken place. Paragraphs 9, 9(a), 9(b), (c)  The behaviour policy does not outline clear expectations for pupils’ behaviour. There is

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no procedure in place to help staff understand how to support pupils to manage their own behaviour.  The behaviour policy refers to physical intervention, including the use of ‘reasonable force’ to manage poor behaviour. However, leaders do not have a policy or procedure to inform parents and support staff how and when this form of intervention may be used.  There is a suitable system in place to record and monitor pupils’ behaviour over time. Leaders will use this information to identify any patterns in pupils’ behaviour. Paragraph 10  The school’s anti-bullying policy is appropriate. It explains the different kinds of bullying and outlines how staff will deal with any incidents of bullying that may occur.  Pupils will be taught about bullying and its consequences through focused topics which are planned as part of the PSHE curriculum. Paragraph 11  The school’s health and safety policy does not contain all the necessary information.

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Some aspects of the policy refer to arrangements that are not relevant to the proposed school. This means that there is no effective guidance to ensure that leaders carry out all the required checks.  The proprietors’ checks on the premises have not ensured that they are safe for pupils to use and do not pose a risk to their welfare. Leaders were unaware of some of these risks until the inspector brought them to their attention. Paragraph 12  Currently, leaders are unaware if a formal fire risk assessment of the premises has been carried out by a suitably trained professional. They have received reassurance from the landlord who owns the building that this has been completed, but have not seen the assessment themselves. They are therefore unaware if any specific risks relating to the school premises have been identified.  Fire extinguishers have been recently serviced and fire exit signs and emergency

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lighting are in place.  There is no fire safety policy. Leaders have created an appropriate fire safety procedure, but this has yet to be evaluated in line with a suitable and up-to-date fire risk assessment plan. Paragraph 13  The school’s first-aid policy is appropriate to the school. A suitable system for recording accidents and injuries is in place. Paragraph 14  Leaders have appropriate plans to ensure pupils will be adequately supervised. Paragraph 15  The school’s admission register will comprise the necessary details of pupils who will attend the school.  Staff will use an electronic register twice daily to record pupils’ attendance.  Leaders are devising a policy to explain the protocol for promoting good attendance and the procedure for following up non-attendance. Paragraphs 16, 16(a), 16(b)  The risk assessment policy provides staff with suitable guidance for calculating potential risks for activities. This includes within school, off-site activities and outdoor

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educational experiences.  Pupils will have personalised risk assessments should the need arise. These will consider pupils’ behaviour and additional needs.  Leaders intend to evaluate any completed risk assessments to ensure that staff have accurately identified risks and have considered what measures will be put in place to reduce them.  The school is not likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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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(1), 19(2), 19(2)(a), 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), 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(5), 21(5)(a), 21(5)(a)(i), 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  The proprietors understand their duty to undertake comprehensive checks on the suitability of staff to work with children.  A single central register is in place. It details the required checks that will be carried

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out before staff are employed, by whom and when.  At the time of the inspection, staff were yet to be appointed. Relevant checks are planned to be recorded for all staff and adults who will be working closely with pupils. Arrangements include the possible use of supply staff and volunteers in the future.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1), 23(1)(a), 23(1)(b), 23(1)(c), 28(1), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(d), 29(1), 29(1)(a)  The school has appropriate toilet and washing facilities. There are adequate supplies of hot and cold water.  The temperature of the hot water does not pose a risk of scalding at the point of use.  The toilets are for the use of pupils only and can be locked from the inside. There are separate toilet facilities for adults on the ground floor of the building.  The school intends to use a local leisure centre for physical education. Suitable changing and shower facilities are provided at the leisure centre. Paragraphs 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(2)  Leaders have not allocated a room for the medical examination or short-term care of ill or injured pupils. After discussion with the inspector, leaders identified a room which may be appropriate, but no plans have yet been made to ensure this is suitable.

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Paragraph 25  The premises are not of a standard to ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils. For example, an internal door which leads to other businesses within the premises is not secure. Members of the public can gain access to the school unsupervised.  Windows are not fitted with retaining bars to prevent falling. One window is cracked and needs replacing.  A hot water tank in the kitchen is dangerously positioned and poses a risk from scalding.  During the inspection, chemicals were stored on shelves in toilet facilities allocated for pupils and in the kitchen area which is also intended for pupils’ use.  A tap and sink in one of the toilet facilities is leaking. This poses a risk from slipping on a wet floor. Paragraphs 26, 27, 27(a), 27(b)  Acoustics and lighting are suitable throughout the school. External lighting is sufficient to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors can enter and leave the building safely.

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Paragraphs 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(c), 28(2), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b)  At the time of the inspection, leaders were unsure if water was fit for drinking. Water is not marked as suitable for drinking. Paragraph 29(1), 29(1)(b)  There is no suitable external area provided for pupils to play or socialise. Leaders are exploring the possibility of using a nearby park but do not have firm, risk-assessed plans in place.  The school is not likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 32(1), 32(1)(a), 32(1)(b), 32(1)(c), 32(1)(g), 32(1)(h), 32(1)(i), 32(2), 32(2(a), 32(2)(b), 32(2)(b)(ii), 32(2)(d), 32(3), 32(3)(a), 32(3)(b), 32(3)(d), 32(3)(e), 32(3)(f)  The proprietors have not provided details of the educational and welfare provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and for those who speak English as an additional language.  A behaviour policy is available for parents. However, leaders do not have a policy or procedure to explain when or if they intend to exclude pupils from school.  All other necessary policies and procedures are available on request from the school. Leaders intend to publish all documents on the school’s website.  The school is not likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraphs 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)  The school has a complaints policy in place which is accessible to parents.  The policy explains the actions that parents can take if they have a complaint about any aspect of the school’s work.  Processes and timescales for dealing with complaints are clearly stated.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c)  The proprietors do not have a clear understanding of the requirements of the independent school standards. They have not ensured that the arrangements for the proposed school are likely to meet all the standards.  Proposed policies and systems to ensure pupils’ health and welfare are not appropriate. For example, policies for fire, safeguarding and health and safety do not meet the related standards.  During the inspection, leaders acknowledged that the premises were not yet ready for pupils to be admitted on site. They also stated that they needed more time to ensure that policies and procedures are robust and meet the standards in full.  Leaders are passionate about the type of provision they want to provide for pupils. They strongly believe it will give pupils with SEMH needs a chance to succeed through

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education which is personalised to their needs. Leaders intend to resubmit their application at a time when they feel the proposed school is likely to meet all the independent school standards.  The school is not likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school does not have an accessibility plan.  Leaders do not fully understand their responsibilities under the 2010 Equalities Act. They have not considered how the school’s curriculum, procedures and premises can be accessible for all pupils.  The school is not likely to meet the regulation in this part.

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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

School status Independent special school

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Proprietor Holton Sleaford Independent School Ltd

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Website www.holtonsleafordindependentschool.co.uk

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Email address enquiries@holtonsleafordindependentschool. co.uk Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Age range of pupils 0 14 to 19 14 to 19 Number of pupils on the school roll 0 16 16

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School's current position School's proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 16

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 0

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Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable 16

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Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan Not applicable 16

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Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with an education, health and care plan Not applicable 16

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Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 4

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 0

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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

 Holton Sleaford Independent School Limited will provide a predominantly outdoor education curriculum for pupils in key stage 4 and key stage 5.  The school will provide education for 16 pupils.  All pupils will have a primary diagnosis of SEMH needs, with some secondary associated needs such as behavioural, emotional and social difficulty and autistim spectrum disorder.  All pupils will have an education, health and care plan.  Many of the pupils who will attend the school are anticipated to be children looked after.  Most pupils are likely to be funded by local authorities.  The school is likely to use alternative provision, depending on the needs of pupils. Potential alternative providers have not yet been confirmed.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic of 2020. Some of the inspection was conducted remotely. This was due to restrictions related to social distancing during the Covid-19 outbreak.  The DfE commissioned the inspection to check the provision’s suitability to operate as a school.  This was the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  I met with the proprietors, the head of school and the deputy headteacher.  I visited the site to check on the suitability of the premises, as well as the school’s health and safety and risk assessment policies and the fire safety procedures.  I checked the school’s single central register and discussed the school’s proposed approach to ensuring the safeguarding, health, safety and welfare of pupils.  I scrutinised a range of documentation, including schemes of work, policies and

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Inspection team

Stephanie Innes-Taylor, 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(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are-

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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;

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

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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

 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 the 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.

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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

 12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 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- – 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.

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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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– 28(1)(a) suitable drinking water facilities are provided;

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

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 28(2) The facilities provided under sub-paragraph (1)(a) will be suitable only if-

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– 28(2)(a) they are readily accessible at all times when the premises are in use; and

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– 28(2)(b) they are in a separate area from the toilet facilities.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 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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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, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(3)(a) particulars of the school's policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 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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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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