Ahavas Torah Boys Academy

School progress monitoring inspection report

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Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House, 16 Winders Way, Salford, Manchester M6 6AR

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2, 2(1)-2(1)(b)(i), 2(2), 2(2)(a),  At the first progress monitoring inspection on 21 November 2023, pupils studied a narrow range of secular subjects. Schemes of work and curriculum plans were provided for some of the subjects that pupils studied, but not for all subjects. Additionally, the schemes of work that were provided by leaders were not adapted to meet the age and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).  At this progress monitoring inspection, the school had not developed plans and schemes of work for all of the required areas of learning. The school is in the process of drawing up these plans and schemes of work. It intends that these will be ready for the autumn term 2024. The school follows published schemes for mathematics and English. Paragraph 2(2)(d), 2(d)(ii), 2(e), 2(e)(i)-(iii), 2(i),

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 At the time of the first progress monitoring inspection, pupils did not have access to an appropriate careers programme. Furthermore, pupils were not taught about all of the protected characteristics, including other religions and beliefs and sexual orientation.  At this inspection, the school has not implemented a careers programme. It intends that this will be in place by September 2024. However, the school’s actions lack urgency.  At this inspection, the school was clear that it does not intend to teach pupils about all of the protected characteristics as part of its personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum. It asserts that while it will cover some of these protected characteristics, this will not include gender reassignment nor sexual orientation. Paragraph 3, 3(a), 3(c)-(e)  During the first progress monitoring inspection, staff had not had sufficient subject- specific training or support to help them to deliver the curriculum effectively. Teaching

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methods and activities did not support pupils to build their knowledge securely over time. The needs, ages and prior knowledge of pupils were not sufficiently considered when teachers planned lessons.  At this inspection, the school has not finalised the curriculum plans and schemes of work. This means that in some subjects, teachers do not know the knowledge that they should teach and by when. Teachers have not had training or support in delivering the curriculums that are in place. The school has not ensured that there are sufficient suitable classroom resources to support teaching. For instance, there are no geometry sets or English literature texts.  The school has been too slow in resolving the weaknesses in the quality of education identified at the previous progress monitoring inspection. It has repeatedly failed to meet the same independent school standards (‘the standards’) and requirements in this part

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over time. Moreover, it is clear that the school has no intention to meet the requirement that its PSHE programme encourages respect for other people, paying regard to all of the protected characteristics.  The school does not meet the standards checked in this part. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5, 5(b), 5(b)(vi)  At the previous progress monitoring inspection on 21 November 2023, leaders were unclear about whether or not the curriculum included the teaching of all the protected characteristics. Leaders told the inspector that, while pupils were aware of other religions and beliefs, they did not explicitly learn about them. Added to this, pupils did not learn about some of the other protected characteristics, such as sexual orientation.  At this inspection, the school is clear that it does not intend to teach pupils about all of the protected characteristics. It asserts that it will not pay regard to gender

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reassignment nor sexual orientation. The school intends to teach pupils about other religions and beliefs but as with other aspects of the curriculum, the relevant plans and schemes of work are not in place.  The school has been too slow in resolving the weaknesses identified at the previous progress monitoring inspection. It has repeatedly failed to meet the same requirements in this standard over time.  The school does not meet the requirements checked in the standard in this part. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 7-7(b), 32, 32(c)  At the first progress monitoring inspection, leaders had put into place the necessary arrangements to safeguard pupils. These paid regard to the statutory guidance. Leaders provided a copy of the school’s safeguarding policy to parents and carers on request.  At this inspection, the designated safeguarding lead and the deputy designated

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safeguarding lead are up to date with their training. However, other staff have not received recent, relevant training.  The school has a safeguarding policy that meets the latest statutory requirements. It shares this with parents and carers on request. However, it does not follow its own safeguarding policy. Leaders and staff are unclear about the procedures for reporting, recording and following up on concerns.  The school has not managed to maintain suitable safeguarding arrangements over time. It does not place sufficient importance on maintaining a culture of vigilance, where pupils’ welfare and well-being is paramount. Paragraph 9-9(c)  At the previous progress monitoring inspection, this standard was not checked. However, it was reported that some pupils’ behaviour was boisterous in lessons, around the school and at breaktimes. Leaders and staff did not address this behaviour consistently well.

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 At this inspection, the school’s behaviour policy is not fully relevant to this school. It does not include the use of detention despite this being employed routinely as a sanction.  The school has appointed a senior leader with responsibility for behaviour. Staff are positive about the improvements to pupils’ behaviour as a result of this leader’s actions. There are recent records of behaviour incidents, but these are scant. There is insufficient information to identify and analyse patterns or trends.  Pupils’ behaviour continues to be boisterous, notably in the afternoon. This disrupts lessons across the school. Leaders’ and staff’s expectations of pupils’ behaviour are low. Paragraph 11, 16-16(b)  At the previous progress monitoring inspection, the proprietor had not ensured that the school complied with relevant health and safety laws. Additionally, they had not recognised the risks associated with the school site. Leaders had neglected to rectify the

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numerous risks and hazards to pupils’ and staff’s health and safety, which were associated with the premises.  At this inspection, the inspector found that the school’s new premises are beset with health and safety issues. For instance, externally, the uneven playground surface is covered with stones and gravel. Internally, building materials and tools are left in rooms used by pupils, there are loose electrical sockets and water ingress around a light fitting.  Gas-safety checks have not been carried out to ensure that the numerous boilers around the building are safe. Only one carbon monoxide detector was seen and this was not attached to the wall.  Some restrictors on upstairs windows had been unscrewed. This meant that windows in rooms used by pupils could be opened wide.  Leaders and staff do not follow the school’s health and safety policy. For example, they do not carry out the routine checks to identify any potential or actual issues.

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 First-aid arrangements are insufficient. There are two staff who are trained paediatric first aiders. These staff work part-time. The first-aid kits are disorganised. There are no routine checks on these to ensure that they are fully stocked. There are no robust first- aid records. There is no reassurance that staff follow up appropriately on any accidents or illnesses.  The school’s risk assessments are superficial. They lack the detailed thinking needed to ensure that all the potential risks are identified, and suitable arrangements are made to reduce or mitigate these. Paragraph 12  At the previous progress monitoring inspection, the school was compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  The school commissioned a fire-safety risk assessment on its new premises in July 2023. This was prior to the building’s conversion from flats into a school. The urgent actions identified in this assessment have not been addressed. For instance, the assessor

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required the installation of fire doors to all rooms. Moreover, it required that the school displayed fire signage around the building and information about escape routes in each room. It also advised that the school had between six and eight fire marshals. The school has neglected to act on any of these recommendations. Moreover, since the building has been converted to use as a school, the school has not commissioned an up- to-date fire-safety risk assessment.  At the time of this inspection, the school has installed smoke detectors, fire-lighting and fire-fighting equipment around the school. Nevertheless, while some actions have been taken, there are numerous unresolved fire-safety issues. For instance, an upstairs corridor that is the escape route from a bathroom is blocked with a desk, chair and bags of rubbish. Paragraph 14  At the first progress monitoring inspection, pupils were not properly supervised at

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breaktimes.  At this inspection, the school has a rota for breaktime supervision in place. The behaviour lead has ensured that levels of supervision have improved. However, leaders have not ensured that their expectations for staff supervision are sufficient to ensure pupils’ welfare and safety.  The school has failed to ensure that they have taken the necessary actions to ensure pupils’ welfare, health and safety at its new premises. It has not commissioned the necessary checks to reassure itself that the building and grounds are safe. Furthermore, it continues to show scant regard to the relevant health and safety and fire-safety legislation.  The school does not meet the standards checked in this part. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(1), 18(2), 18(2)(e), 18(3), 20, 20(1), 20(6), 20(6)(a)-20(6)(c), 21(3), 21(3)(a), 21(3)(a)(viii), 21(6)  During the previous progress monitoring inspection, the school had not carried out all

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the required pre-employment checks on staff, nor was it able to provide evidence that all of the necessary checks had been carried out on the proprietor.  At this inspection, the school’s recruitment processes are weak. It does not carry out rigorous and robust checks to reassure itself that staff are suitable to work with children. Moreover, it does not ensure that the staff appointed have the experience and expertise to carry out the role they have been appointed to undertake.  The school has not rectified the gaps found in the checks on the proprietor at the previous progress monitoring inspection.  The school has failed to take the necessary actions to ensure the suitability of staff and proprietors. It pays scant regard to the risks posed to pupils as a result of its negligence. It has repeatedly failed to meet the standards in this part over time.  The school does not meet the standards in this part.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1)-(2), 28(1)-28(2)(b)  At the time of the previous progress monitoring inspection, there was no supply of hot water in the toilet and washing facilities. Furthermore, drinking water facilities for pupils were not clearly marked.  At this inspection, in the school’s new premises, all of the toilet cubicles are lockable from the inside for privacy. Most sinks provide hot and cold running water, however, not all have hot water. One of the sinks is not fixed to the wall. Some of the washing facilities have no toilet roll, soap, paper towels or hand-dryers.  There are two showers. One is inaccessible as the room is used for storage. The other is a hand-held shower over a bath. This is located in the bathroom adjacent to the medical room. There is no shower screen to prevent water spilling onto the floor nor an anti-slip mat in place. This room is not suitable for use by pupils to shower and change after

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physical education (PE) lessons.  The water in the washing facilities around school is not marked as unsuitable for drinking. Pupils access drinking water from taps in the toilet and washing facilities on the ground floor. This water is not suitable for drinking. Moreover, this is not marked as drinking water. There is no alternative supply of drinking water. Paragraph 24(1)-(2)  At the time of the first progress monitoring inspection, there was no appropriate accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of sick and injured pupils.  At this inspection, the school has a dedicated medical room in its new premises. This is adjacent to a bathroom with access to a toilet and sink. However, there was no toilet roll, soap or hand drying facilities in this bathroom. Moreover, there was no pillow or blanket for the bed. The first-aid kit was disorganised. There is no system for checking the contents to ensure it is fully stocked.

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Paragraph 25  At the previous progress monitoring inspection, the school’s premises were in a poor state of repair. The school building and grounds were poorly maintained.  At this progress monitoring inspection, the school’s new premises are partly renovated. There has been work carried out to convert the building from flats to a school. However, the school has not carried out some of the essential works required. Moreover, some building materials and tools have been left in rooms used by pupils. Some areas of the school, such as the basement, are dirty and food is not stored hygienically. Paragraph 26  At the time of the progress monitoring inspection, the acoustic and sound insulation of many rooms and spaces was not suitable.  At this progress monitoring inspection, in the school’s new premises, the acoustic and sound insulation was sufficient. However, pupils’ boisterous behaviour in some lessons

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and around school meant that pupils’ shouting and the banging of furniture can be heard around the building. Paragraph 27-27(b)  At this progress monitoring inspection, the school has installed new lighting throughout the building. The classrooms and corridors were brightly lit. There was external lighting at the front and side of the building so that pupils, staff and visitors can safely enter and exit the building in the hours of darkness. Paragraph 29(1)-29(1)(b)  At this progress monitoring inspection, the school has installed a perimeter fence around the school site. However, the outdoor space is unsuitable for pupils to play or to be used for PE lessons. The surface is uneven and covered with loose stones and gravel. This poses a high risk of slips, trips and falls. This is also accessed from the school entrance via a steep uneven path with several trip hazards.  The school has failed to ensure that the new premises and accommodation are suitable

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for use as a school.  The school does not meet the standards checked in this part. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1)-34(1)(c)  At the first progress monitoring inspection, the proprietor had not ensured that leaders had the knowledge and skills to ensure that the standards were met consistently and securely. Neither did it have any oversight of leaders’ work.  At this progress monitoring inspection, the proprietor continues to fail to ensure that leaders are sufficiently knowledgeable about the standards.  The proprietor has not ensured that the standards are met consistently. The proprietor is not well informed about the unmet standards so that it can put actions in place to rectify issues. Some standards have been unmet over a long time.  The proprietor and leaders have failed to ensure that they have taken the necessary actions to ensure pupils’ welfare, health and safety at the school’s new premises. They

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have also neglected to provide an adequate quality of education. This means that there are entrenched issues that have impacted negatively on pupils’ quality of education, welfare, health and safety over time. This has a detrimental impact on pupils’ learning and their readiness for their next steps.  The school does not meet the standard in this part.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school does not meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that were checked during this inspection, as set out in the annex of this report. This included the standards and requirements that the school was judged to not comply with at the previous inspection. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Proprietor Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Ltd

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School details

Dates of previous standard inspection 30 November to 2 December 2022

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Information about this school

 The previous standard inspection was 30 November to 2 December 2022.  This is an orthodox Jewish faith school.  There is currently an acting headteacher in post.  The school was located in premises at Salbec House, 16 Winders Way, Salford, Manchester, M6 6AR. The school moved premises in January 2024. It is now at 483 Bury New Road, Salford, M7 3NJ. The proprietor informed the Department for Education (DfE) about this move.  The school is registered to admit up to 80 pupils.  All pupils leave the school at the end of Year 10. The majority of these pupils move on to Yeshivahs (Jewish religious educational institutions) in Manchester or the north east of England.  Leaders do not make use of alternative provision.  At the previous inspections, Arthur Weller has been recorded as the proprietor. Arthur Weller is the chair of the proprietor body. The proprietor is Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Ltd. There is one other member of the proprietor body listed on Companies House.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was carried out at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. The purpose of the inspection was to monitor the progress the school has made in meeting the standards and other requirements that it was judged to not comply with at the progress monitoring inspection on 21 November 2023. The Department for Education (DfE) also commissioned the inspection to check some other standards relating to pupils’ welfare, health and safety as part of this inspection.  This inspection was conducted without notice.  This was the school’s second progress monitoring inspection since its previous standard inspection on 30 November to 2 December 2022.  Following the progress monitoring inspection on 21 November 2023, the DfE required the school to prepare an action plan. This was statutory. Ofsted evaluated this plan on 19 March 2024. This plan was rejected by the DfE.  The inspector met with a member of the proprietor body, the acting headteacher and

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Information about this inspection

other leaders.  The inspector made a tour of the premises accompanied by a member of staff, who is also a member of the proprietor body.  The inspector spoke with some pupils about their experience of school.  The inspector examined documents, including the behaviour policy, curriculum policy and documents related to the standards. The inspector also checked the school’s single central record.

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The school’s proposed change to its premises

The school has applied to the DfE to make a ‘material change’ to its registration. At the DfE’s request, the inspector checked whether the school meets the relevant independent school standards if the DfE decides to approve the change. This part of the inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002.

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The school’s proposed change to its premises

 The outcome of this part of the inspection is: the school does not meet the

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independent school standards relevant to the material change. The material

change has already been implemented.  The school’s new premises is a large semi-detached house that was previously divided into seven flats. The proprietor has made some changes to the premises to make it suitable for use as a school. For instance, it has installed new lighting, a fire-detection system and emergency lighting. Externally, the proprietor has erected suitable fencing to secure the school grounds.  While the proprietor arranged for a fire-safety risk assessment when it acquired the premises, it has not addressed all of the actions identified as high priority. For instance, information about escape routes is not displayed in each room, there is insufficient fire signage around the building and fire doors have not been installed as required. Moreover, the proprietor was not able to provide an up-to-date fire-safety risk assessment that has been carried out since the building has been converted from flats

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independent school standards relevant to the material change. The material

to a school. Leaders were unclear whether this had been carried out.  The proprietor has made some changes to the premises. Nevertheless, there are a number of issues that are unresolved. For example, the playground surface is rough, uneven and covered with loose stones. This presents a risk of slips and trips. Moreover, there are building materials and tools stored in rooms accessed by pupils.  The proprietor has not ensured that all of the toilet and washing facilities are suitable. Some facilities do not have toilet roll, hand towels or hand-dryers, soap or hot water. Moreover, pupils access drinking water from a sink in the ground floor toilet and washing facilities. None of the taps around school have signage to indicate whether the water is suitable for drinking.  The school’s medical room and showers and changing rooms are not suitable for use by pupils.

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The school is unlikely to meet the following standards

 23(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 23(1)(a) suitable toilet and washing facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils; – 23(1)(c) suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided for pupils aged 11 years or over at the start of the school year who receive physical education.  24(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable accommodation is provided in order to cater for the medical and therapy needs of pupils, including- – 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils; – 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility.  25 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the school premises and the accommodation and facilities provided therein are maintained to a

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The school is unlikely to meet the following standards

standard such that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of pupils are ensured.  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 28(1)(a) suitable drinking water facilities are provided; – 28(1)(b) toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water; – 28(1)(c) cold water supplies that are suitable for drinking are clearly marked as such; and  28(2) The facilities provided under sub-paragraph (1)(a) will be suitable only if- – 28(2)(b) they are in a separate area from the toilet facilities.  29(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable outdoor space is provided in order to enable- – 29(1)(a) physical education to be provided to pupils in accordance with the school curriculum; and – 29(1)(b) pupils to play outside.

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Inspection team

Pippa Jackson Maitland, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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The school does not meet the following independent school standards

Standards that were not met at the previous inspection and remain un-met at this inspection

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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  2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are- – 2(2)(a) full-time supervised education for pupils of compulsory school age (construed in accordance with section 8 of the Education Act 1996), which gives pupils experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education; – 2(2)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which- – 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

characteristics set out in the 2010 Act[9]; – 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that- – 2(2)(e)(i) is presented in an impartial manner; – 2(2)(e)(ii) enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of career options; and – 2(2)(e)(iii) helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential; – 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society.  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(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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

 5 The standard about the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school is met if the proprietor- – 5(b) ensures that principles are actively promoted which- – 5(b)(vi) encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act.

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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.  9 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor promotes good behaviour amongst pupils by ensuring that- – 9(a) a written behaviour policy is drawn up that, amongst other matters, sets out the sanctions to be adopted in the event of pupil misbehaviour; – 9(b) the policy is implemented effectively.  11 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that relevant health and safety laws are complied with by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written health and safety policy.  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12].  14 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that pupils are properly

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

supervised through the appropriate deployment of school staff.  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 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

 18(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 18(2)(b) no such person carries out work, or intends to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, an interim prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act, or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction; – 18(2)(c) the proprietor carries out appropriate checks to confirm in respect of each such person- – 18(2)(c)(iv) where appropriate, the person’s qualifications; – 18(2)(e) in the case of any person for whom, by reason of that person living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining such a certificate is not sufficient to establish the person’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks are made as the proprietor considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary

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of State; and  18(3) The checks referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (except where sub-paragraph (4) applies) (2)(e) must be completed before a person’s appointment.  21(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor keeps a register which shows such of the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (3) to (7) as is applicable to the school in question.  21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is- – 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether- – 21(3)(a)(iii) a check was made to establish whether S is subject to any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in such a direction; – 21(3)(a)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications; – 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d);

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e), – 21(3)(b) in relation to each member of staff ("S"), whether a check was made to establish whether S is subject to a prohibition order or an interim prohibition order, including the date on which such check was completed.  21(6) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation each member ("MB") of a body of persons named as the proprietor appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether the checks referred to in paragraph 20(6)(b) were made, the date they were made and the date on which the resulting certificate was obtained.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 23(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 23(1)(a) suitable toilet and washing facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils; – 23(1)(c) suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided for pupils aged 11 years or over at the start of the school year who receive physical education.  24(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable accommodation is provided in order to cater for the medical and therapy needs of pupils, including- – 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils; – 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility.  25 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the school premises and the accommodation and facilities provided therein are maintained to a

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standard such that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of pupils are ensured.  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 28(1)(a) suitable drinking water facilities are provided; – 28(1)(b) toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water; – 28(1)(c) cold water supplies that are suitable for drinking are clearly marked as such; and – 28(2) The facilities provided under sub-paragraph (1)(a) will be suitable only if- – 28(2)(b) they are in a separate area from the toilet facilities.  29(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable outdoor space is provided in order to enable- – 29(1)(a) physical education to be provided to pupils in accordance with the school curriculum; and – 29(1)(b) pupils to play outside.

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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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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Standards that were met at the previous inspection, but are now judged to not be met at this inspection

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 13 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that first aid is administered in a timely and competent manner by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written first aid policy.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 26 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the acoustic conditions and sound insulation of each room or other space are suitable, having regard to the nature of the activities which normally take place therein.

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You can also use Parent View to find out what other parents and carers think about schools in England. You can visit www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk , or look for the link on the main Ofsted website: www.gov.uk/ofsted . 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.

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