Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre

School material change inspection report

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Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre The Coach House, Nanpantan Road, Loughborough LE11 3YF

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1) to 2(2)(b), 2(2)(h) to 2(2)(i), 3 to 3(j), 4  There is a suitable curriculum policy in place for the school. This policy is supported by appropriate schemes of work to meet the needs of pupils.  When new pupils join the school, they share what they like and what they find more difficult with staff. Staff use this information to engage pupils with their studies and build their confidence.  A broad curriculum helps pupils develop their knowledge and skills across a range of subjects. In key stage 3, pupils will spend extra time studying English and mathematics, as well as learning discrete academic subjects. This will prepare them for studying suitable accreditations and qualifications at key stage 4.  The curriculum builds on pupils’ interests and talents. The academic and personal development programmes are designed to meet pupils’ individual needs. Pupils have

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opportunities to develop their self-awareness and self-management skills. ‘Champion time’ and ‘privilege time’ give pupils the chance to reflect on their progress.  Skilled staff deliver an accredited phonics programme to pupils who need help to read accurately and fluently. The school plans to purchase age-appropriate resources to support any pupils in key stage 3 who struggle to read well. Guided reading sessions encourage pupils to develop a long-term love of reading.  The school has purchased a range of suitable curriculum resources for staff to use to support the delivery of the key stage 3 curriculum, if the material change is accepted.  Staff often check pupils’ academic, social and emotional progress. This information, alongside the targets on each pupil’s education, health and care (EHC) plan, helps staff identify when a pupil is ready to move on with their learning.  Targeted training helps staff understand the specific needs of pupils with special

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educational needs and/or disabilities. More training is planned to deepen staff’s curriculum knowledge. The school also intends to employ some subject-specialist staff and make use of facilities at local schools to support pupils’ studies at key stage 3. Paragraph 2(2), 2(2)(d) to 2(2)(d)(ii)  The school’s personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) programme follows the same themes in each key stage. Pupils learn about their rights and responsibilities, how to look after themselves and what it is like to grow up in modern Britain. Paragraph 2(2), 2(2)(e) to 2(2)(e)(iii)  The school’s careers programme is designed to help pupils make decisions about their next steps. Pupils will gain experience of work and employment. Support from an external careers expert and a local careers hub will ensure that pupils have access to independent careers advice and guidance. Paragraph 2A(1) to 2A(1)(b), 2A(1)(d) to 2A(2)

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 Pupils learn about healthy relationships and receive sex education that is appropriate to their age and stage of development. A relationships and sex education policy for the school is published on the school’s website.  The school is likely to meet all the independent school standards (the standards) in this part if the material change is implemented.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5 to 5(d)(iii)  Personal development is a fundamental part of the school’s curriculum offer. Daily opportunities give pupils time to reflect on their own learning, celebrate their successes and gain rewards.  The school’s behaviour system teaches pupils about right and wrong. They understand that there are consequences to their actions. They often debate issues, share their opinions and listen respectfully to the views of others.  Pupils learn about different faiths and cultures, with a particular focus on those found locally. They visit places of worship to speak with faith leaders.  Pupils learn about their feelings and emotions and how to manage these. They develop an understanding of how they fit into the wider world and the part they can play in it.  Pupils support a different charity each term. They make contributions to the local

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community, for example, by planting trees in the National Forest. Completing the ‘Junior Duke’ award gives pupils the chance to help others.  Visitors to school and trips to places of interest serve to enrich the curriculum. Pupils learn how to carry out first aid. Army representatives talk to pupils about their jobs. Visits to the National Arboretum and local museums support pupils’ studies. The school is planning visits further afield for pupils at key stage 3, if the material change is accepted.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part if the material change is implemented. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b), 32(1), 32(1)(c)  The school’s safeguarding policy is published on the school’s website. It is up to date and in line with current national guidance.  Staff are knowledgeable about their safeguarding responsibilities. New staff complete safeguarding training as part of their induction and this training is often revisited.

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 Each pupil is known well to staff. Pupils feel safe and well-looked after as a result. They learn how to keep themselves safe through the PSHE curriculum.  The school acts swiftly if a pupil’s welfare is at risk. It works closely with external organisations to get pupils the right help. Weekly reviews of any ongoing safeguarding concerns mean that no pupil gets missed. Records of the school’s actions to keep pupils safe are comprehensive.  All the checks required are completed before a new staff member starts to work at the school. A detailed single central record summarises these checks. Paragraphs 11, 12  The school has an appropriate health and safety policy. The site and buildings are checked routinely to make sure that they do not pose a risk of harm.  A new building has been installed recently to provide the school with an additional classroom and extra storage space. This building has been reviewed by an external

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health and safety expert to ensure that it is suitable and that it complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Paragraph 16 to 16(b)  The school’s site risk assessment highlights potential risks, including in relation to the new building. The risk assessment outlines suitable strategies to mitigate these risks so that pupils are kept safe.  The school is likely to meet all the standards checked in this part if the material change is implemented.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 25 to 27(b)  The school’s site and accommodation are well-looked after. Daily checks mean that any maintenance issues are identified and resolved quickly.  The new classroom that has been installed recently is appropriately furnished. It has good acoustic conditions. The lighting is suitable, including from internal lighting and natural light through the large windows. Paragraph 29(1) to 29(1)(b)  There is suitable space for pupils to play outside and take part in physical activity. Pupils also have access to an indoor hall. The school plans to stagger break and lunchtimes so that pupils access the outdoor space at different times.  The school is likely to meet all the standards checked in this part if the material change is implemented.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  The proprietor has a good understanding of the standards. They use their knowledge and expertise to offer an ambitious curriculum that is personalised to suit each pupil’s needs. This will continue to be the case should the material change be implemented.  The proprietor has a close oversight of the school. They work alongside staff on a daily basis. This means that they know what is working well and how things can improve.  The proprietor has requested the proposed changes in response to a growing demand for special-school places. Extending the school’s age range will mean that existing pupils can stay at the provision when they enter the secondary phase. The proprietor intends to prioritise pupils already on the school’s roll, rather than admitting new pupils into key stage 3, to maintain the provision’s existing high standards.

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 An external adviser provides guidance and challenge to the school, particularly in relation to the curriculum. This support means that the school is well prepared to admit pupils between the ages of 11 and 14 years, if the material change is accepted.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part if the material change is 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

Type of school Other Independent Special School

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School status Independent special school

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Chair John Furborough and Lisa Furborough

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Annual fees (day pupils) £42,000 to £53,000

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Website www.nanpantanhallnurturecentre.co.uk

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School details

Email address office@nhnurturecentre.co.uk

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 6 to 8 February 2024

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 5 to 11 5 to 14 5 to 14

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 13 20 20

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School's current position School's proposal

Gender of pupils Mixed Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 12 20

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 13 Up to 20

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School's current position School's proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 13 Up to 20

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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 13 Up to 20

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 5 6

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 10 11

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Information about this school

 Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre is an independent school. The proprietor of the school is Serenity Education Limited.  The school is registered to provide education for up to 20 pupils. There are currently 13 pupils on the school’s roll. All pupils currently at the school are male.  The school caters for pupils with a diagnosis of autism.  All pupils who attend the school have EHC plans.  Pupils’ places at Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre are commissioned by local authorities.  The school currently uses the services of one unregistered alternative provision.  The school received a standard inspection on 6 to 8 February 2024.

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Information about this inspection

 The Department for Education commissioned this material change inspection in response to the school’s request to increase the age of pupils it can admit to the school from pupils aged between five to 11 years to pupils aged between five to 14 years. This was the school’s first material change inspection for the proposed change.  During the onsite inspection, the inspector was made aware of additional classroom accommodation that has been installed on the school’s site since the previous standard inspection. The inspector considered the relevant standards in relation to this accommodation during the inspection.  The inspector considered the suitability of the school’s provision in relation to: the quality of education, personal development, arrangements for safeguarding; the health and safety arrangements for the new classroom accommodation; and the quality of leadership and management.  The inspector met with the co-chairs of the proprietor board, one of whom is also the

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headteacher. The inspector also met with some staff and spoke with some pupils.  The inspector reviewed a range of documents relating to the curriculum, personal development, safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment. She scrutinised the school’s single central record. She also visited the new classroom accommodation.

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Inspection team

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