Ateres Beis Yaakov

School material change inspection report

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b), 11, 12, 14 and 16 to 16(b), and 32(1) and 32(1)(c) in part 6  The school’s culture of safeguarding continues to be strong. Pupils spoken to were excited to talk about their school and confirmed that they feel safe. They know that they can speak with any adult if they are worried and that any such concerns will be dealt with swiftly.  Leaders understand their statutory responsibilities, including those outlined in the latest ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (September 2023) guidance. The school’s safeguarding policy reflects this guidance and is available in hard copy.  Leaders have thought through the health and safety and risk implications of increasing the number of pupils on roll to 70. Policies and risk assessments suitably consider how to minimise any possible risks.  Leaders have suitable plans to employ additional staff before admitting new pupils.

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 The independent school standards (the standards) checked in part 3 are likely to continue to be met if the material change is approved and implemented.

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Main inspection findings

Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs  The single central record contains an accurate record of all the required vetting checks on the adults responsible for, and working at, the school.  Arrangements for the recruitment of staff reflect statutory guidance.  The standards in part 4 are likely to continue to be met if the material change is approved and implemented. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  Two large, suitable classrooms will become available to accommodate additional pupils from September 2024 or earlier. The additional spaces are likely to comfortably accommodate up to an additional 30 pupils. There are enough toilet and washing facilities, and the medical room facility is likely to continue to be suitable. There is ample outdoor space for recreation and play. Arrangements for lighting, acoustics and water supplies are all also likely to continue to be suitable.

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Main inspection findings

 The standards in part 5 are 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 Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  The school’s leaders have planned thoroughly for this material change.  Leaders demonstrate a continued secure understanding of the independent school standards.  The standards in part 8 are 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 likely compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 10 to 12 May 2022

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 5 to 11 No change Not applicable

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 45 70 70

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Girls No change Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 45 Up to 70

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 3 Up to 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 0 Up to 5

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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 5

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 2 3

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 2 No change

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 21 22

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Information about this school

 This is an independent primary day school for girls of Orthodox Jewish faith.  A separately registered early years provider of the same name (URN 2548864) currently operates from the same premises. The children attending this provision will soon attend a different premises in order to accommodate additional primary-aged pupils at 27 Green Lane, London NW4 2NL.  The school’s current maximum capacity is 40 pupils. The school is therefore currently in breach of its registration agreement with the Department for Education because there are 45 pupils on roll.  The school makes no use of alternative provision.  The school’s most recent inspection was a graded inspection in November 2023. The inspection judged the school to be compliant with all the independent school standards.

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Information about this inspection

 The Department for Education commissioned this inspection to consider the school’s application to increase the number of pupils it admits.  This was the first inspection to consider the school’s material change application.  The inspection was announced with two days’ notice.  The school originally applied to increase its maximum number of pupils to 60. However, at the start of the inspection, the chair of the proprietor body asked the inspector to consider an increase to 70.  The inspector considered whether the relevant requirements in parts 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the independent school standards are likely to continue to be met if the material change were to be approved.  The inspector met with the headteacher and the chair of the proprietor body. He toured the premises and met with a group of pupils. He considered a range of evidence, including documents relating to health and safety, risk assessment and fire

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Information about this inspection

safety. The inspection also considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including checks on the single central record.

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Inspection team

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Inspection team

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