Supreme Education

School pre-registration inspection report

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Supreme Education 32–34 Sydenham Road, Croydon CR0 2EF

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided All paragraphs  Leaders have not written an appropriate curriculum policy. However, the school’s proposed schemes of work cover all the required areas of learning for pupils from ages 11 to 16. Pupils will learn English, mathematics, information and communication technology, science, history, geography, personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, citizenship, religious education and physical education (PE).  The proposed school’s PSHE education programme is likely to be suitable. It includes coverage of fundamental British values and pays regard to all the protected characteristics (as identified in the Equality Act 2010). However, leaders have not considered how to meet the requirements of the statutory relationships and sex education guidance.  Teaching is likely to take account of pupils’ ages and abilities, but planning does not take into consideration how to meet the needs of pupils with an education, health and

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care plan (EHC plan).  Leaders’ plans for careers education are likely to be suitable. Plans are underway to commission an external, qualified careers advisor to provide pupils with regular, impartial information, advice and guidance.  The school’s proposed assessment system, and arrangements to monitor the quality of teachers’ planning, teaching and assessment, are likely to be suitable.  The school is likely to be suitably resourced, and a suitable number of staff are likely to be deployed.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met, as identified in the annex to this report. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils All paragraphs  The proposed school’s curriculum includes a range of suitable opportunities to promote British values and to ensure that pupils learn to respect people with protected characteristics. Events, including ‘cultural day’ and workshops provided by

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various charitable organisations, are likely to support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.  The school will welcome pupils of all faiths. The religious education programme is likely to ensure that pupils learn about a range of religions, cultures and beliefs.  Leaders make clear in the proposed school’s handbook for staff that no member of staff may promote partisan views and that balanced viewpoints must always be presented in the teaching of all subjects.  Leaders have ensured that the independent school standard in this part is likely to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils All paragraphs  Designated safeguarding leads have completed an appropriately enhanced level of online safeguarding training. Arrangements for dealing with, referring and recording concerns online are likely to be suitable. However, the safeguarding policy is based on a template from many years ago and does not pay regard to the latest statutory guidance. Information for staff, such as how to manage allegations and the contextual safeguarding risks pertinent to the proposed school’s pupils, is not clear enough. The proposed school’s safer recruitment process lacks rigour, and leaders have not yet completed their safer recruitment training.  The proposed school’s behaviour and anti-bullying policies are likely to meet the requirements overall. Although the policies have not been tailored to truly fit the context of the proposed school, they suitably outline the management of

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misbehaviour and bullying incidents. Leaders propose to log sanctions imposed for incidents of serious misbehaviour on a suitable online management system.  Leaders have not prepared a first-aid policy. No training certificates for first aiders were available for inspection.  Leaders are unaware as to whether a fire risk assessment has been undertaken. They do not have oversight of all the required fire safety checks.  The proposed school’s health and safety policy is unsuitable and leaders have not prepared a risk assessment policy. There are no risk assessments in place, including for the premises.  Leaders plan to keep attendance registers electronically, using the required codes. However, they have not prepared an admission register.  The number of staff deployed will ensure that there is always at least a ratio of one adult supervising every three pupils. This is likely to be suitable.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely

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to be met, as identified in the annex to this report.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs  Leaders have not prepared a single central register of vetting checks on adults who work, or will work, in the proposed school.  As the school has relied on agencies to vet staff so far, it is not known whether all the required checks have been completed. Leaders’ understanding of the requirements is weak.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  The proposed school comprises a self-contained, four-floor premises in a building previously used as a pupil referral unit.  There are ample classrooms and learning spaces for 30 pupils.  The acoustics and internal and external lighting are all likely to be suitable.  The toilet and washing facilities for pupils are likely to be appropriate. The temperature of the hot water supplies do not pose a scalding risk.  Suitably labelled drinking water supplies for pupils are not yet in place but are on order.  Though leaders have identified a location that is likely to be suitable, there is not yet a medical room facility.  There is a small outdoor space for recreation. However, this has not been made ready for pupils yet, and its use has not been assessed for the risks – especially in terms of security – it presents.  There is no outdoor space for PE, or changing rooms and shower facilities. Leaders

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have plans to use a minibus to transport pupils to and from PE lessons at a local leisure centre, where there will be access to changing and shower facilities. However, these plans have not yet been formalised or assessed for the possible risks presented.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report.

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Part 6. Provision of information All paragraphs  Some of the required policies and most of the required information are available on the proposed school’s website. However, leaders have not written or published information for parents to explain how the school would meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with an EHC plan, or those pupils with English as an additional language. Leaders have also not prepared and published suitable policies for admissions, health and safety, first aid and complaints.  The proposed school’s intended report template for parents is likely to meet the requirements because it clearly outlines both pupils’ progress and their attainment.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standards in this part are likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled All paragraphs  The proposed school’s complaints procedure is not written in line with the requirements. For example, the proposed policy does not outline the detail of the management of formal complaints, including those heard by a complaints panel. Leaders have not prepared a suitable way to record formal complaints, including their stage of resolution and any action taken as a result.  Leaders have not ensured that the independent school standard in this part is likely to be met, as listed in the annex to this report.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools All paragraphs  All the independent school standards, including the standard in this part, are not likely to be met, and pupils’ well-being is not likely to be assured if Supreme Education is registered as an independent school at this time.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proposed school is likely to be compliant with this requirement because leaders have written a suitable accessibility plan.

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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

Headteachers Chris Enoh and Geoffrey Opoku

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proposal

Inspector’s recommendation Age range of pupils Not applicable 11 to 16 11 to 16 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 30 30

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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 30

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable None Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable Up to 30

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils an education, health and care plan Not applicable Up to 5

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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 Not applicable Up to 5

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff None 6

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision None 6

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Information about this proposed school

 Supreme Education is not currently operating as an unregistered independent school. However, it provides alternative provision. It currently provides part-time, online tuition for up to three hours per week to eight pupils of compulsory school age.  The proposed school intends to make use of one alternative provider: SILC Training, Mitcham CR4 4UY.  The organisation has other premises at 1433a London Road, London SW16 4AQ. However, these are not intended for use by the proposed school.

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Information about this inspection

 This is the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspection was carried out to check the school's likely compliance with the independent school standards that are required for registration as an independent school.  The inspection was conducted with two days’ notice.  The inspector met with leaders, including the proposed school’s co-chairs of the proprietor body (who would also fulfil the roles of co-headteachers) and the special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator.  The inspector considered a wide range of evidence to check the likelihood of the school meeting all of the independent school standards. As examples, he reviewed key documents and policies, toured the proposed premises and considered the school’s proposed curriculum.

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Inspection team

James Waite, lead inspector Ofsted Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 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 – 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work- – 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan.

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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- – 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  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.  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  13 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that first aid is administered in a timely and competent manner by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written first aid policy.  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

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Registration) (England) Regulations 2006.  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 – 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- – 18(2)(a) no such person is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that person is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act; – 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; – 18(2)(c) the proprietor carries out appropriate checks to confirm in respect of each such person- – 18(2)(c)(i) the person’s identity; – 18(2)(c)(ii) the person’s medical fitness; – 18(2)(c)(iii) the person’s right to work in the United Kingdom; and

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– 18(2)(c)(iv) where appropriate, the person’s qualifications; – 18(2)(d) the proprietor ensures that, where relevant to any such person, an enhanced criminal record check is made in respect of that person and an enhanced criminal record certificate is obtained before or as soon as practicable after that person’s appointment; – 18(2)(e) in the case of any person for whom, by reason of that person living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining such a certificate is not sufficient to establish the person’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks are made as the proprietor considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  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.  19(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 19(2)(a) a person offered for supply by an employment business to the school only

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begins to work at the school if the proprietor has received- – 19(2)(a)(i) written notification from the employment business in relation to that person- – 19(2)(a)(i)(aa) that the checks referred to in paragraph 21(3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vii) and (b) have been made to the extent relevant to that person; – 19(2)(a)(i)(bb) that, where relevant to that person, an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check; and – 19(2)(a)(i)(cc) if the employment business has obtained such a certificate before the person is due to begin work at the school, whether it disclosed any matter or information; and – 19(2)(a)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate obtained by an employment business before the person is due to begin work at the school; – 19(2)(b) a person offered for supply by an employment business only begins work at

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the school if the proprietor considers that the person is suitable for the work for which the person is supplied; – 19(2)(c) before a person offered for supply by an employment business begins work at the school the person’s identity is checked by the proprietor of the school (irrespective of any such check carried out by the employment business before the person was offered for supply); – 19(2)(d) the proprietor, in the contract or other arrangements which the proprietor makes with any employment business, requires the employment business to provide- – 19(2)(d)(i) the notification referred to in paragraph (a)(i); and – 19(2)(d)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate which the employment business obtains.  19(3) Except in the case of a person to whom sub-paragraph (4) applies, the certificate referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a)(i)(bb) must have been obtained not more than 3 months before the date on which the person is due to begin work at the school.

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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.  21(2) The register referred to in sub-paragraph (1) may be kept in electronic form, provided that the information so recorded is capable of being reproduced in legible form.  21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is- – 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether- – 21(3)(a)(i) S’s identity was checked; – 21(3)(a)(ii) a check was made to establish whether S is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act; – 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

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direction; – 21(3)(a)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications; – 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S; – 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d); – 21(3)(a)(vii) a check of S’s right to work in the United Kingdom was made; and – 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e), – 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.  21(5) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to supply staff- – 21(5)(a) whether written notification has been received from the employment business that- – 21(5)(a)(i) checks corresponding to those referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vi) and (vii) have been made to the extent relevant to any such person; and

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– 21(5)(a)(ii) an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check, – 21(5)(b) whether a check has been made in accordance with paragraph 19(2)(e) together with the date the check was completed; and – 21(5)(c) where written notification has been received from the employment business in accordance with a contract or other arrangements referred to in paragraph 19(2)(d) that it has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate, whether the employment business supplied a copy of the certificate to the school.

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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- – 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- – 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils; – 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.  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.  29(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable outdoor space is provided in order to enable- – 29(1)(a) physical education to be provided to pupils in accordance with the school curriculum; and – 29(1)(b) pupils to play outside.

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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; – 32(3)(b) particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language; – 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13; – 32(3)(f) details of the complaints procedure referred to in paragraph 33, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

 33 The standard about the manner in which complaints are handled is met if the proprietor ensures that a complaints procedure is drawn up and effectively implemented which deals with the handling of complaints from parents of pupils and which- – 33(e) where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (d), establishes a formal procedure for the complaint to be made in writing; – 33(f) where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e), makes provision for a hearing before a panel appointed by or on behalf of the proprietor and consisting of at least three people who were not directly involved in the matters detailed in the complaint; – 33(g) ensures that, where there is a panel hearing of a complaint, one panel member is independent of the management and running of the school; – 33(h) allows for a parent to attend and be accompanied at a panel hearing if they

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wish; – 33(i) provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is- – 33(i)(i) provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and – 33(i)(ii) available for inspection on the school premises by the proprietor and the headteacher; – 33(j) provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and- – 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and – 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and – 33(k) provides that correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be kept confidential except where the Secretary of State or a body conducting an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to

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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- – 34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently; – 34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and – 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 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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