Kneller Hall Junior School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Radnor House Prep School 41 Kew Foot Road, Richmond TW9 2SS

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided All paragraphs  The proposed school’s suitable curriculum, assessment and early years policies are likely to be implemented well. The curriculum is ambitious. Teaching plans cover not only all the required areas of learning but the full national curriculum. Detailed schemes of work are in place for every subject for pupils aged five to 11 and for all the areas of learning for children in the early years aged two to four. They are sequenced thoughtfully to reflect what leaders of the proposed school expect pupils to learn, remember and be able to do from year to year.  Leaders have made sure that plans take account of pupils’ different abilities, as well as their ages and interests. They consider pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those pupils who may have an education, health and care plan (EHC plan). The proposed school is likely to be well resourced and staffed.

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Leaders’ plans to recruit and train staff, and assure the quality of education, are likely to be effective.  The proposed programme of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education includes progressive, age-appropriate coverage of fundamental British values, equality and health and well-being. Leaders have a clear understanding of the statutory requirements for relationships and sex education (RSE). They intend to share their draft RSE policy and proposed curriculum with parents and carers in a consultation period when the school opens.  The independent school standards (standards) in this part are likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils All paragraphs  Leaders are likely to ensure pupils are well supported in their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, including through PSHE education, RSE, assemblies, educational visits and awareness events. Pupils will be taught about British values and

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be encouraged to develop an age-appropriate understanding of all the protected characteristics. The proposed curriculum includes teaching pupils about a range of religions, faiths and cultures.  A wide range of extra-curricular activities and clubs will be offered, including, for example, gardening, yoga, mindfulness, cooking, sports and music.  The proposed school’s code of conduct makes it clear that no member of staff may promote partisan political views. Leaders intend to train and continuously remind teachers that a balanced presentation of views must always be presented in the teaching of any political topic.  The standard in this part is likely to be met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils All paragraphs  Leaders demonstrate a secure understanding of the importance of maintaining a strong safeguarding culture, including in relation to all the safeguarding and welfare requirements for children in the early years. They are clear about their legal duties.

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Main inspection findings

 The proposed school’s safeguarding policy is thorough and will be made available online when the school opens. All staff will be trained in advance of working with pupils, in line with the latest ‘Keeping children safe in education’ statutory guidance. The school’s online system for recording and tracking concerns and actions taken is likely to be used effectively.  The proposed school’s suitable behaviour and anti-bullying policies are likely to be implemented well. Leaders have an online system for recording incidents of serious misbehaviour and any sanctions imposed as a result.  When implemented, the proposed school’s health and safety and risk assessment policies are likely to be suitable for maintaining the premises appropriately and reducing identified risks. Leaders have considered how to mitigate the possible risks presented by the premises and have suitable risk assessment procedures in place for

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educational visits and visiting speakers.  The proposed school is likely to be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Actions identified in a recent external fire risk assessment have been completed. All the required weekly, monthly and annual checks are likely to be kept up to date.  The proposed school’s suitable first-aid policy is likely to be implemented well. All staff will be trained in first aid, and those working with children in the early years will complete paediatric first-aid training. Leaders have put in place suitable processes for documenting accidents, injuries and provision of first aid, as well to manage medication.  Plans to supervise pupils throughout the school day are likely to be appropriate. Leaders are clear about the ratio requirements in the early years.  Admission and attendance registers will be maintained using the proposed school’s online system. The system’s templates include all the required information.

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 The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs  The proposed school’s safer recruitment process reflects the latest statutory safeguarding guidance.  All the required vetting checks are understood and likely to be carried out, recorded and dated accurately on a compliant single central record.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  The large school building includes 19 classrooms, large and suitable outdoor spaces for physical education and recreation and a school hall. There are some specialist classrooms, including for the teaching of science, music and art and design. The premises are in a good state of repair. They are likely to be kept clean and well maintained.  The proposed school will also make use of sports pitches directly opposite the main

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premises.  There is a suitable medical room facility as well as plentiful toilet, washing and drinking-water facilities. Hot water supplies are safely regulated. Arrangements for lighting and acoustics are suitable throughout the premises.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information All paragraphs  Leaders have designed a website which will include all the required policies and information for parents, including a prospectus.  The proposed report templates for parents include information about pupils’ progress and attainment in all subjects of the curriculum.  Leaders are clear about their duties relating to any pupils with an EHC plan.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled All paragraphs  Leaders are likely to respond to parents’ complaints efficiently and fairly, in line with their proposed procedure. The complaints policy sets out how leaders intend to

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manage complaints informally and formally, in line with a staged approach that includes clear timelines. The formal complaints log includes the stage of resolution and any actions taken.  The standard in this part is likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools All paragraphs  The proprietor and leaders demonstrate a sound working knowledge and understanding of the standards.  As it is likely that leaders, with support, oversight and scrutiny from the proprietor, will ensure all the standards are met consistently, the standard in this part is likely to be met if registration is approved. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proposed school’s accessibility plan thoroughly considers the possible ways to increase accessibility in all three of the required areas.  This requirement is likely to be met. Statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  Leaders plan to operate Nursery and Reception classes from January 2024. The

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proposed school is likely to be compliant with all the statutory requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

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

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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

Email address info@radnor-twickenham.org

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recommendation

Age range of pupils Not applicable 2 to 11 2 to 11 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 230 230

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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 195

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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 35

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan Not applicable Up to 3

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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 3

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 26

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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 9

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Information about this proposed school

 Radnor House Prep School is seeking to register as an independent preparatory day school in Richmond.  Leaders intend to open the school in September 2023 to pupils of compulsory school age, and then for children in the early years from January 2024.  Leaders do not intend to make any use of alternative provision.  The proposed school’s proprietor runs a number of other schools.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education to assess whether the proposed school is likely to meet all of the standards if registered as an independent school.  This was the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspection was conducted with two days’ notice.  The inspector met with the proposed school’s headteacher and deputy headteacher. He also spoke with a member of the proposed school’s proprietor body by telephone.  The inspector toured the premises and considered a range of evidence to check the likelihood of the proposed school meeting the standards and associated requirements.

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Inspection team

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