Me'or High School

School material change inspection report

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Me’or High School 16 Moor Lane, Salford M7 3WX

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The school meets the independent school

standards relevant to the material change.

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 11, 12, 16, 16(a), 16(b)  The proprietor body has a written health and safety policy that is appropriately tailored to the requirements of the new school building. It complies with all relevant laws. Leaders have already relocated the school into the new building. All the required fire safety checks are in place and are conducted regularly. The proprietor body has ensured compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  A written risk assessment policy is in place. Risk assessments show that leaders are taking appropriate actions to minimise risks to pupils. This includes risk assessments for classrooms, the use of equipment and for when pupils undertake school trips.  The security and safety of pupils have been considered as part of the refurbishment of the new school building.  All the independent school standards (the standards) in this part are met if the

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Main inspection findings

request for the material change is approved.

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Main inspection findings

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1), 23(1)(a), 23(1)(b), 23(1)(c), 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d), 28(2), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b)  Leaders have already moved the school into the new building that is the subject of this material change. The proprietor body has ensured that the building has been extensively refurbished to a high standard. The accommodation comprises two teaching rooms, some small breakout rooms, toilets for staff and pupils, kitchen facilities, a staff room, a medical room within the headteacher’s office and an administrative office.  There are appropriate toilet facilities. All toilets can be secured from the inside. There is hot and cold running water. The hot water is at an appropriate temperature. There are signs indicating that the water is not suitable for drinking. However, pupils will have access to suitable drinking water throughout the day.

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Main inspection findings

 There are changing and shower facilities on the new school site. These are clean and suitably furnished. Paragraph 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(2)  A medical room has been set aside within the headteacher’s office. A portable sink provides suitable washing facilities. There is easy access to a toilet. A collapsible bed, bedding and first-aid kit were in the medical room at the time of the inspection. Paragraphs 25, 26, 27, 27(a), 27(b)  The accommodation throughout is of a high standard and meets all the requirements for the health, safety and welfare of pupils. This includes appropriate acoustics and lighting in all rooms. Teaching rooms have a suitable source of natural light. The exterior and interior lighting is of an appropriate standard. Access into the school is through the main doorway. There is an intercom keypad which enables staff to monitor the entrance to the school. New fencing has been installed for security, and

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there is a security guard at the front entrance during school hours. Paragraph 29(1), 29(1)(a), 29(1)(b)  The pupils have access to a suitable outdoor area that is safe. It is small but an appropriate space for pupils to play in when not in lessons. Physical education (PE) activities are regularly timetabled in accordance with the school’s curriculum requirements. The outside space is suitable for the sports activities that leaders have planned, for example netball and badminton. Additionally, leaders have an agreement with a local school to use their sports hall for PE activities that require a larger space.  All the standards in this part are met if the request for the material change is approved.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c)  The proprietor body has an appropriate understanding of the independent school standards and members plan to monitor compliance regularly.  Leaders demonstrate the knowledge required to run an independent school successfully. They have thoughtfully planned and implemented the changes to the school’s accommodation. They have experience of, and a commitment to, providing an effective quality of education for pupils. They fulfil their responsibilities to actively promote the well-being of pupils.  All the standards in this part are met if the request for the material change is approved.

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Main inspection findings

Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The accessibility plan fully reflects the school’s statutory responsibilities.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school meets the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School details

Type of school Orthodox Jewish faith school

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11 to 13 11 to 13 11 to 13

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 20 35 35

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Girls Girls Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 20 35

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 0 0

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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 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 1 1

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 17 17

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 2 2

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Information about this school

 The change of accommodation that is the subject of this material change has already taken place. The proprietor body decided that the change of accommodation prior to a material change being confirmed was prudent and appropriate. This was due to the health and safety concerns that the proprietor body had relating to the former school building.  The new accommodation was formally a Victorian house that had been converted into flats.  The school did not meet the independent school standards at a pre-registration inspection in September 2020, but a subsequent pre-registration inspection in February 2021 found that they had met all the standards. The school opened in February 2021 and has not had a standard inspection.  The school does not use alternative providers.

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Information about this inspection

 The proprietor body has applied for a material change due to the school moving to a new building. The proprietor body has secured appropriate accommodation to support this material change application.  The Department for Education (DfE) requested that Ofsted conduct a material change inspection to report against paragraphs 11, 12 and 16 of part 3 of the standards. The DfE also requested a report against parts 5 and 8 of the standards.  The inspector checked those aspects of safeguarding that directly linked to the material change application.  This is the school’s first material change inspection since the pre-registration inspection in February 2021.  The inspector held discussions with a member of the proprietor body, who is also the chair of the governing body. She also spoke to the headteacher and the school’s business manager.  The inspector made a tour of the school to check the suitability of the new premises

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Information about this inspection

against the standards. She also looked at a range of documents and policies relevant to the material change request. This included health and safety, fire safety and risk assessment documentation. The inspector also checked documents relating to safeguarding.

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Inspection team

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