TLG Manchester

School material change inspection report

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TLG Manchester Parish Hall, Water Street, Harpurhey, Manchester M9 5US

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Overall outcome 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 7, 7(a), 7(b), 32(1), 32(1)(c)  There is a comprehensive and appropriate safeguarding policy in place. It makes reference to the government’s most recent guidance. The policy is supplemented by suitable policies on e-safety and staff conduct. Leaders provide effective training so that staff know how to identify safeguarding concerns among pupils. Leaders make detailed and thorough records of safeguarding issues. They follow these up and provide help promptly, engaging with outside agencies, such as the police or the local authority’s children’s social care team, as required. Leaders know how to respond to allegations against members of staff if any were to occur. Paragraphs 11, 12, 16, 16(a), 16(b)  Leaders have suitable policies in place about health and safety, fire safety and risk assessment. All risk assessments are detailed and include identification of possible

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Main inspection findings

hazards, the level of risk involved and suitable, reasonable control measures. Leaders have a range of checks and procedures in place to ensure fire safety. There are various processes, such as annual audits, to make sure that leaders implement their health and safety policy effectively.  Leaders have ensured that all the standards in this part are met if the Department for Education (DfE) approves the material change. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1)–23(1)(c), 24(1)–24(1)(b), 24(2), 25–29(1)(b)  The new premises have suitable toilet facilities for pupils. These facilities include individual toilet cubicles which can be locked from the inside. There is an adequate supply of cold water for toilets and hot and cold water for washing. The temperature of the hot water does not present a risk of scalding. There is a suitable area for showering and changing when pupils take part in physical education (PE).

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Main inspection findings

 There is an appropriate room which can be used to look after pupils who are sick or need medical treatment. There is a bed and a washbasin with hot and cold water in this room. There is also a toilet nearby.  The new premises are maintained to a good standard. Leaders have made sure that they cater well for pupils’ safety and welfare by keeping the building tidy and reducing the risk of slips and trips. Fire exits are clearly marked and are clear of obstructions.  There are two classrooms. Both rooms have suitable light and acoustic conditions for their purposes.  Pupils can easily access drinking water throughout the day. There are labels indicating cold water sources that are suitable for drinking.  There is an outdoor area which is suitable for play. Outdoor PE is provided at a neighbouring public basketball court, which can be used for a range of activities. Leaders have drawn up risk assessments to ensure that both facilities are safe to use

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Main inspection findings

and well supervised. There is also a spacious indoor sports hall on the school premises which pupils can use.  There is external lighting to enable people to enter and leave the building safely when it is dark.  Leaders have ensured that all the standards in this part are met if the material change is approved. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1)–34(1)(c)  The proprietor body has ensured that leaders have secure knowledge of the independent school standards. Leaders understand their responsibilities and have ensured that the other standards that were checked in this inspection are met consistently.  Leaders promote pupils’ welfare successfully. They provide a safe environment and ensure that the premises are well maintained.  Leaders have ensured that the standard in this part is met if the material change is approved. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  Leaders have a suitable accessibility plan in place for pupils with disabilities who may

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come to the school. Leaders’ planned actions, depending on pupils’ needs, include providing information in different formats and making adaptations to the delivery of the curriculum.  Leaders have ensured that this requirement is met if the material change is approved.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

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

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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

Dates of previous standard inspection 24 and 25 May 2022

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11 to 16 Not applicable Not applicable

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 5 Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Mixed Not applicable Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 4 Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils 1 Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 2 Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 1 Not applicable

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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 None Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff None Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision None Not applicable

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Information about this school

 The school’s previous standard inspection was 24 and 25 May 2022.  The school mainly caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.  Pupils are dual registered with a mainstream school. They attend for four days per week and return to their mainstream school for one day per week.  Leaders do not use alternative provision.  The school has a Christian ethos.  Leaders have moved the school to new premises at Harpurhey Community Church, Carisbrook Street, Manchester M9 5UX, which is where this inspection took place.  Leaders are currently in communication with the DfE to request a reduction in the school’s maximum number of pupils from 20 to six.

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Information about this inspection

 The DfE commissioned Ofsted to carry out this inspection because the proprietor body applied to make a material change to the school’s registration.  The proprietor body requested a change of premises from Parish Hall, Water Street, Harpurhey, Manchester M9 5US to Harpurhey Community Church, Carisbrook Street, Manchester M9 5UX. Leaders have already implemented this change. It is unlikely to have a detrimental effect on the educational provision at the school.  This is the first material change inspection that the school has received in respect of this particular change which the proprietor body has applied to make.  The inspector spoke with a representative of the proprietor body and the headteacher. He conducted an inspection of the premises. He scrutinised relevant policies and evaluated the effectiveness of their implementation, including those relating to safeguarding and matters of health, safety and welfare.

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Inspection team

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