Setting

Education and boarding inspection summary for Oxford International College, Brighton Ovingdean Hall, Ovingdean, Greenways, Brighton BN2 7BA

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Outcome

The education overall effectiveness judgement is: Good

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Outcome

The judgement for the experiences and progress of students in the boarding provision is: Good

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What is it like to attend this school?

◼ Pupils are mostly excited and very positive about their fledgling school. Despite its being modelled closely on the proprietor’s successful college in Oxford, pupils know that they are at the centre of their own unique, international family, growing purposefully in the new college at Brighton. Expectations of what pupils can achieve are high. Pupils themselves are ambitious. They behave well. Many are already keenly aware of their potential next steps on leaving the school. ◼ Pupils talk eagerly about the positives here. The list shared with inspectors was long, including the way ‘knowledgeable’ staff teach, friendships and the enrichment provided by the school’s ‘super-curriculum’ programme. One pupil described this last element as the component that made his life ‘more colourful’. Pupils also talk about the school being a safe environment where staff act on concerns quickly. ◼ Pupils are measured when discussing aspects that they feel could be better. They

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What is it like to attend this school?

are particularly aware of their own role in building the school’s defining ethos. Poor manners are frowned on. Older students in the sixth form are additionally mindful of the contribution they themselves can make in developing the school’s values and are keen to leave their mark for those who will follow. are friendly and welcoming, yet highly focused on their academic studies. Their behaviour is exemplary. Their attitudes to school and interactions with their peers, both on and off site, are equally positive. They know they come here to learn and expectations of what they can achieve are high. Education and boarding inspection summary: Oxford International College, Brighton 5 to 7 December 2023 The inspectors made two recommendations to help the school improve, linked to provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and pupils’ punctuality.

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What is it like to attend this school?

The school meets all of the independent school standards .

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What is it like to stay at this school?

◼ Since the school opened, many students, from a variety of different countries, have been welcomed into the boarding provision. Staff, leaders, and students have all worked collaboratively to ensure that boarding feels like home. ◼ Students have positive relationships with staff. They recognise trusted adults they can speak to regarding any concerns or worries and feel listened to. Staff are confident in their roles, despite it being a new school. They feel they have worked hard to gel as a team and make experiences positive for students. Staff say they have had the training they need, so far, to meet student’s needs. They are confident in the school’s process to follow should they have any concerns about students. ◼ Staff appropriately and sensitively support student’s health needs. Health and well-being needs are supported through students’ ability to access the school nurse and school counsellor. Students are able to keep their medication and

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administer this independently once they have had a competency assessment with the school nurse. ◼ Students have various ways of making their views known. Feedback is given regarding actions taken, either through student council, house captains or registration meetings. Concerns raised by students are listened to and staff advocate for these to be addressed. This feedback is well documented and monitored by leaders. ◼ Students enjoy a wide range of activities in their free time that support their well- being. This includes a variety of sports, arts and time in the local community. Some students have joined local clubs and attend regularly. Students are given the opportunity for trips to the local city, the availability of this will expand as the school grows and staff team increases. ◼ Staff support students to maintain positive relationships with each other, and deal with any conflict quickly and appropriately. Leaders communicate effectively with

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families. Parents feel well informed regarding any issues relating to their child and are satisfied with responses from staff. ◼ Students have made a positive impact in the local community by attending local events. For instance, turning on the local Christmas lights and remembrance Sunday celebrations. Education and boarding inspection summary: Oxford International College, Brighton 5 to 7 December 2023 The school meets all the national minimum standards .

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The inspectors made one recomendation to help the school improve, relating to staff recruitment records.

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◼ View the full inspection report for the education provision: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/27/149337

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◼ View the full inspection report for the residential provision: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/1/2713058 Education and boarding inspection summary: Oxford International College, Brighton 5 to 7 December 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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