Eagle Park Independent School

School material change inspection report

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Eagle Park Independent School London Transport Sports Ground, Park Place, Chiswick, London W3 8JY

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4  Leaders have carefully adapted their curriculum and assessment policies in preparation to meet the range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) of pupils aged six. The proposed curriculum plans suitably consider the needs of pupils who will have education, health and care (EHC) plans for autism. Leaders intend to provide teaching in all the subjects of the national curriculum. As most pupils who are expected to join this special school at age six typically need additional support with communication and some are non-verbal, the proposed curriculum focuses heavily on developing pupils’ communication skills. The school’s approach to planning and adapting teaching is likely to take account of pupils’ various abilities and interests.  The policies and programmes for personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education and relationships and sex education (RSE) have been suitably adapted. All

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are likely to be appropriate for pupils aged six. The main focus is on developing pupils’ confidence and their social and communication skills. The programmes include age- appropriate coverage of fundamental British values, equality and relationships. Leaders are clear about the RSE guidance and have ensured that they are likely to remain compliant with the statutory requirements.  Leaders have ensured that a fully resourced classroom and staff with the required level of expertise are ready to meet the needs of pupils aged six. The proposed arrangements are likely to ensure that these younger pupils receive a strong quality of education.  The independent school standards in this part are likely to continue to be met if the material change is approved and implemented. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5  The PSHE education curriculum has been suitably extended. The adapted policy and

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Main inspection findings

plans identify clearly how leaders intend to prioritise the development of younger pupils’ social and communication skills. The PSHE education and RSE plans include the age-appropriate teaching of people’s differences, incorporating encouraging respect for people with protected characteristics. The planned programme for religious education is likely to ensure that pupils will be taught about a range of religions, faiths and cultures. Pupils aged six will access the same range of enrichment activities, assemblies and trips their older peers currently enjoy.  Leaders are clear that no member of staff may promote partisan views and that balanced points of view must always be presented in the teaching of any political topic.  The independent school standard in this part is likely to continue to be met if the material change is approved and implemented.

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Main inspection findings

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34  Leaders demonstrate a secure understanding of the independent school standards and compliance with schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010. They have planned effectively to meet the needs of pupils aged six.  The independent school standard in this part is likely to continue to be met if the material change is approved and implemented.

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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 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

Type of school Other independent special school

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School details

School status Independent special school

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School details

Headteacher Margaret Carey (interim headteacher)

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £54,425 to £58,500

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School details

Email address admin@eagleparkschool.co.uk

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School details

Dates of previous standard inspection 21 to 23 September 2022

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 7 to 19 6 to 19 6 to 19

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 28/32 No change Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 28/32 No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities All pupils No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan All pupils No change

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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 All pupils No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 5 No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 0 No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 14 No change

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Information about this school

 Eagle Park Independent School is a day special school for pupils with EHC plans for autism and other SEND.  The school’s previous inspection was its first standard inspection in September 2022.  The school’s current headteacher joined the school in an interim capacity in September 2023.  The school makes no use of alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 The Department for Education commissioned this inspection to consider the school’s application to lower the age range of pupils it admits from seven years to 19 to six years to 19.  This was the first inspection to consider the school’s material change application.  The inspection was announced with two days’ notice.  The inspector met with the interim headteacher and the sole proprietor. He toured the premises and met with a group of pupils. He considered a range of evidence, including documents related to the proposed curriculum and assessment arrangements for pupils aged six. The inspection also considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including the single central register of pre-employment checks and the availability to parents and carers of the school’s safeguarding policy.

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