Park Lodge School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Park Lodge School Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue, Wolverhampton WV1 4AH

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1)(b)(ii), 2(2), 2(2)(a), 2(2)(b), 2(2)(d), 2(2)(d)(i), 2(2)(d)(ii), 2(2)(e), 2(2)(e)(i), 2(2)(e)(ii), 2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(g), 2(2)(h), 2(2)(i), 2A(1), 2A(1)(b), 2A(1)(d), 2A(1)(e), 2A(1)(f), 2A(1)(g), 2A(2), 3(g), 3(h), 3(i), 3(j), 4  Leaders have thought carefully about the content of the curriculum at the proposed school. Most pupils are likely to be at the school between three and 12 months. Each pupil is expected to have an individual learning plan that will be reviewed every half term and updated regularly. Leaders have also devised different pathways for pupils to follow depending on their prior educational experiences.  Each pathway the proposed school intends to offer ensures that pupils study a range of subjects. This includes English, mathematics, humanities, information technology, art and music. Pupils will also have lessons in personal, social, health and economic

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(PSHE) education as well as careers education.  Leaders have put together some plans for the proposed school that provide a broad outline of the topics they intend to cover for each subject. Leaders plan to ensure that pupils work towards academic qualifications such as functional skills, GCSEs and A levels.  Leaders plan to conduct a range of baseline assessments when pupils arrive at the school. This information will be used to help identify where pupils need additional support to help close gaps in knowledge.  Leaders intend to ensure that all pupils with an education, health and care plan (EHC plan) have their needs reviewed regularly. This will be completed by a dedicated member of staff who will consult with relevant professionals as well as parents and carers.  Leaders plan to structure their PSHE programme using a short course qualification. Leaders intend to put PSHE at the heart of their curriculum and offer four lessons in

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this subject per week. This curriculum has been designed to be flexible and adapt to the needs of pupils who arrive at the school.  The proposed school also intends to offer careers lessons each week. This will include topics such as CV writing and preparation for work experience. Each pupil will develop a portfolio of different careers to help prepare them for when they leave school.  These independent school standards (the standards) are likely to be met. Paragraphs 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(b)(i), 3, 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(f)  For those pupils who will follow the school’s ‘starter track’ curriculum, leaders have not developed a full range of plans and schemes of work for each subject. They have not outlined the detail of what key knowledge pupils need to know and remember and how this will build over time.  At present, leaders have not considered who will deliver the proposed school’s

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humanities curriculum.  Leaders have not considered clearly how teachers will plan units of work effectively to help pupils acquire new knowledge and make good progress.  These standards are unlikely to be met.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraphs 5, 5(a), 5(b), 5(b)(i), 5(b)(ii), 5(b)(iii), 5(b)(iv), 5(b)(v), 5(b)(vi), 5(b)(vii), 5(c), 5(d), 5(d)(i), 5(d)(ii), 5(d)(iii)  Leaders intend to use the PSHE curriculum as the primary way to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. As pupils work towards a PSHE qualification, it is intended that pupils will learn about different cultures, religions and traditions.  As part of the PSHE curriculum, pupils will be taught about how to stay safe online and in the local community. They will also learn about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.  Leaders plan to ensure that pupils learn about the importance of fundamental British values, protected characteristics and the wider role they can play in society.  Leaders intend to extend pupils’ learning beyond the classroom by undertaking various trips and visits.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 9, 9(a), 9(b), 9(c), 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,  The proposed school’s behaviour policy is likely to be implemented effectively. The policy sets out how pupils will be supported and the sanctions that will be applied in the event of unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour. The proposed school has an appropriate way of recording incidents of poor behaviour.  Leaders have drawn up an appropriate anti-bullying policy. This sets out how incidents will be recorded and what support will be offered should bullying occur.  The proposed school has suitable policies and procedures in place for fire safety. Leaders responsible for managing the site are aware of their duty to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. There are clear logs in place to make regular checks on fire safety equipment, lighting and alarms. The proposed school also has appropriate procedures in place for fire evacuations.

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 The proposed school has an appropriate health and safety policy. This includes details of those responsible for administering first aid.  Leaders have put together a suitable admissions and attendance register. Staff will register pupils electronically and use the Department for Education’s attendance codes.  These standards are likely to be met. Paragraphs 7, 7(a), 7(b), 16, 16(a), 16(b)  It is proposed that the headteacher will be the designated safeguarding lead (DSL). However, he has not completed his DSL training to fulfil this role effectively. The headteacher’s training has not covered the latest government guidance. In addition, the headteacher’s safer recruitment training is not current.  The proposed school has established an appropriate system for staff to report concerns should they be worried about a pupil. There is also a clear ‘handover’ system in place each morning between clinical and educational staff.

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 It is proposed that all staff will receive appropriate training when they join the school to understand their roles in helping to keep pupils safe.  Leaders intend to put in place individual risk assessments for pupils while they are attending the proposed school. However, leaders have not fully considered all risks that could arise should pupils be taken off site, given the specific and complex needs of pupils attending the proposed school.  These standards are unlikely to be met.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(1), 18(2), 18(2)(a), 18(2)(b), 18(2)(c), 18(2)(c)(i), 18(2)(c)(ii), 18(2)(c)(iii), 18(2)(c)(iv), 18(2)(d), 18(2)(e), 18(3), 19(1), 19(2), 19(2)(a), 19(2)(a)(i), 19(2)(a)(i)(aa), 19(2)(a)(i)(bb), 19(2)(a)(i)(cc), 19(2)(a)(i)(dd), 19(2)(a)(ii), 19(2)(b), 19(2)(c), 19(2)(d), 19(2)(d)(i), 19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3), 20(6), 20(6)(a), 20(6)(a)(i), 20(6)(a)(ii), 20(6)(b), 20(6)(b)(i), 20(6)(b)(ii), 20(6)(b)(iii), 20(6)(c), 21(1), 21(2), 21(3), 21(3)(a), 21(3)(a)(i), 21(3)(a)(ii), 21(3)(a)(iii), 21(3)(a)(iv), 21(3)(a)(v), 21(3)(a)(vi), 21(3)(a)(vii), 21(3)(a)(viii), 21(3)(b), 21(5), 21(5)(a), 21(5)(a)(i), 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  Leaders are aware of the required checks that need to be carried out on staff before they begin working at the proposed school. This includes an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for relevant staff.

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 Personnel files for staff are kept electronically and contain all appropriate information such as staff qualifications, references, identity checks and a medical fitness questionnaire.  Leaders are aware of the checks they need to carry out should they need to use supply staff.  The proposed school’s electronic single central record contains all relevant and necessary information in line with government guidance.  These standards are likely to be met.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1), 23(1)(a), 23(1)(b), 23(1)(c), 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(1)(c), 24(2), 25, 26, 27, 27(a), 27(b), 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d), 28(2), 28(2)(a), 28(2)(b), 29(1), 29(1)(a), 29(1)(b)  The proposed school is situated in the building of a private hospital in the heart of Wolverhampton. The property is a large Victorian house that has undergone extensive refurbishment to cater for up to 12 patients.  The property is well maintained. The school’s classroom is bright and colourful. It has appropriate chairs and tables, as well as natural light from a large bay window.  The proposed school also intends to deliver the curriculum in other rooms throughout the building. These rooms have appropriate space so that staff can work on a one-to- one basis or in small groups with pupils.  There is appropriate outdoor space to the front and rear of the property for pupils to

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play and socialise. At the rear of the building, the area has been refurbished with artificial turf and new fencing. There is also a bench area on the grass at the front of the building. The outside space has appropriate lighting and is secure.  The proposed school has a suitable medical room on the ground floor. There is also a separate treatment room on the first floor should pupils require gastric or nasal feeding.  Due to the complex needs of pupils who attend the school, toilet and shower facilities are accessible in each bedroom within the hospital. Leaders have ensured that hot water does not pose a scalding risk and that drinking-water is labelled throughout the building.  These standards are likely to be met.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 32(1), 32(1)(a), 32(1)(b), 32(1)(c), 32(1)(d), 32(1)(f), 32(1)(g), 32(1)(h), 32(1)(i), 32(1)(j), 32(2), 32(2)(a), 32(2)(b), 32(2)(b)(i), 32(2)(d), 32(3), 32(3)(a), 32(3)(b), 32(3)(c), 32(3)(d), 32(3)(e), 32(3)(f), 32(3)(g)  The proposed school’s website includes information about the school’s values and ethos, as well as the required contact details of the headteacher and proprietor.  All necessary policies are available via the proposed school’s website, including information relating to curriculum, behaviour, safeguarding and complaints.  Leaders intend to review EHC plans regularly. This will likely be every half term and will involve parents. Alongside this, leaders intend to update learning and care plans to meet the needs of pupils.  Leaders have an appropriate spreadsheet in place to show a breakdown of both income and expenditure for all pupils with an EHC plan. This will be available on

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request.  Leaders intend to provide annual written reports to parents. This will provide an overview of each pupil’s academic progress.  These standards are likely to be met.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraphs 33, 33(a), 33(b), 33(c), 33(d), 33(e), 33(f), 33(g), 33(h)  Leaders have set out how complaints will be handled in a written policy that is available on the school’s website.  The complaints policy provides details about informal and formal procedures as well as the potential for a complaint to be escalated to a panel hearing. The policy includes clear timescales for a complaint to be heard.  These standards are likely to be met. Paragraphs 33(i), 33(i)(i), 33(i)(ii), 33(j), 33(j)(i), 33(j)(ii), 33(k)  The complaints policy does not set out how recommendations from a panel hearing will be provided to the complainant and the person complained about. In addition, it does not make clear that any complaint(s) will be available for inspection and that a written record will be kept of all complaints and the outcome of any decision.  These standards are unlikely to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c)  The proprietor has commissioned external support to help prepare for the opening of the proposed school. There has also been support from other leaders within the company. However, the proprietor has not ensured that all appropriate documentation is in place in preparation for this inspection. In addition, leaders have not demonstrated how the standards will be met securely and consistently.  While the proposed school has a clear sense of the curriculum it wants to offer, the proprietor has not ensured that there are appropriate plans and schemes of work in place in order that pupils can make good progress across a range of subjects.  The headteacher has not ensured that all appropriate training has been undertaken to fulfil his role as DSL effectively.  The chair of the proprietor body has put in place appropriate timescales for the

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headteacher to report monthly to the board about the proposed school. However, the lack of detail and analysis of this information has meant that aspects relating to the quality of education, safeguarding and complaints were not in place for this inspection.  These standards are unlikely to be met.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proposed school has not put together an appropriate accessibility plan. Therefore, they are unlikely to meet their duties under paragraph 3 of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is unlikely to meet the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements, as set out in the annex of this report.

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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

Annual fees (day pupils) £180 to £190 per day

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Proposed school details

Website www.arcadiacare.co.uk/camhs/park-lodge- school/ Email address darryl@arcadiacare.co.uk

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recommendation

Age range of pupils Not applicable 11 to 18 11 to 18 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 10 10

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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 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 0 Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable 10

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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 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 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 2

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 2

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable 1

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school intends to operate from Park Lodge, a tier four mental health hospital supporting pupils with eating disorders. It is situated in the heart of Wolverhampton. All pupils who are admitted to Park Lodge will attend the proposed school.  The proposed school intends to provide education to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils who attend the proposed school will have an EHC plan.  The proposed school does not intend to make use of alternative provision.  The proposed school does not have a religious ethos.

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Information about this inspection

 The pre-registration inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education to determine whether the proposed school is likely to meet the standards if it is given permission to open. This is the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspection was conducted with two working days’ notice.  The inspector held meetings with the headteacher and a member of the proprietor company.  The inspector looked at several policies and documents to check whether the school was likely to meet the standards and other requirements.  The inspector also conducted a tour of the school premises.

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Inspection team

Mark Howes, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 2(1)(a) the proprietor ensures that a written policy on the curriculum, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, which provides for the matters specified in sub-paragraph (2) is drawn up and implemented effectively; and – 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work- – 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan; and  3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school- – 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught; – 3(b) fosters in pupils self-motivation, the application of intellectual, physical and creative effort, interest in their work and the ability to think and learn for themselves;

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 3(c) involves well planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time; – 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons; – 3(e) demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught; – 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range;

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 7 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  16 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 16(a) the welfare of pupils at the school is safeguarded and promoted by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written risk assessment policy; and – 16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

– 33(i) provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is- – 33(i)(i) provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and – 33(i)(ii) available for inspection on the school premises by the proprietor and the head teacher; – 33(j) provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and- – 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and – 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and – 33(k) provides that correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be kept confidential except where the Secretary of State or a body conducting an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to them.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

 34(1) The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school- – 34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently; – 34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and – 34(1)(c) actively promote the well-being of pupils.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010

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