Clockhouse Primary School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Talmud Torah Yetev Lev D’Rabbeinu Yoel 112 Cazenove Road, London N16 6AD

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided All paragraphs  The proposed school has a planned curriculum that covers a suitably broad and balanced range of subjects for primary-aged pupils. Pupils will spend their morning studying the Jewish Kodesh curriculum. Lessons in the afternoon will be dedicated to national curriculum subjects to include an hour of mathematics and English for all pupils each day. Pupils will also study physical education, geography, history, information computer technology (ICT), science and art every week.  The proposed school’s written curriculum policy reflects the curriculum that leaders intend pupils to learn when the school opens. Leaders have adapted a curriculum from a primary school with a similar ethos. They have identified several training days where staff will receive training on how to effectively implement the curriculum, as well as ongoing training for staff as the curriculum is embedded. Leaders intend to

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develop subject leaders who will take responsibility for curriculum development, once the school is firmly established.  Curriculum planning documents are likely to take account of pupils’ different ages and abilities. This includes provision for any pupils who may have education, health and care (EHC) plans. The school has an appropriate assessment policy and plans to report pupil progress to parents and carers on an annual basis.  The curriculum for the early years is well sequenced for each of the seven areas of learning and development. Leaders shared short-, medium- and long-term curriculum plans for the early years. These include a range of whole-class activities, guided activities and independent learning opportunities.  Leaders have begun to recruit teachers with relevant knowledge to cover the range of subjects they intend to teach. They have recruited a special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) with relevant qualifications.

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 Teachers of Kodesh will take the role of teaching assistants during the afternoon secular studies. Their roles will include providing additional reading support for pupils with weaker literacy skills.  Leaders have planned a suitable curriculum for personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education. Teachers will deliver this through the morning Kodesh curriculum as well as some aspects of the secular curriculum subjects, such as science and ICT. This includes age-appropriate relationships education and pays due regard to the fundamental British values and equalities. For example, pupils will learn about children with different types of families, such as single-parent families. The proposed school’s policy for relationships education is available for parents and will be subject to a parent consultation once the school is open.  The independent school standards (‘the standards’) in this part are likely to be met.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils All paragraphs  The proposed school has a planned curriculum for personal development which includes a provision for PSHE teaching in their Kodesh studies and assemblies. In addition, leaders showed the inspector a detailed curriculum to teach pupils in the school about a variety of cultures and religious traditions different to their own. Pupils of all ages in the school will experience three cultural-themed weeks each year, one per term. Pupils will be taught about countries other than Britain and compare the cultural heritage and religious traditions with those of modern Britain and their own religious traditions and culture. This will cover nine different countries in total. Through these activities, pupils are likely to be encouraged to respect differences and be well prepared for life in modern Britain.  The proposed school plans to run a limited number of enrichment activities, including

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educational outings to local parks and nature areas. Plans are likely to encourage pupils’ wider interests, resilience and confidence.  The school is likely to ensure that teachers are trained to ensure that balanced points of view are presented in the teaching of any political topic. The proposed school’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural policy makes it clear that no member of staff may promote partisan political views.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils All paragraphs  The proposed school’s safeguarding policy is comprehensive and reflects the most up- to-date statutory guidance. The proposed processes to identify, track and manage safeguarding concerns are likely to be effective when implemented. The school’s safeguarding policy is made available to parents.  Leaders responsible for safeguarding have completed appropriate training and have a

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secure knowledge of their role and statutory responsibilities. The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is also the SENDCo. The headteacher is the deputy DSL.  School leaders have safer-recruitment training and know the requirements of the statutory guidance for pre-employment checks when employing new members of staff.  Plans to supervise pupils are likely to be appropriate. Pupils will be supervised at breaktimes and lunchtimes and when moving between floors in the school.  The school’s admission and attendance registers are likely to be compliant with the requirements of the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006.  The proposed school’s behaviour and anti-bullying policies are clear and, if implemented well, are likely to be effective. Leaders have a clear process for recording consequences for misdemeanours.  The proposed school’s health and safety policy is appropriate and likely to be

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implemented well once the school opens.  Leaders have ensured that all necessary building checks, including electrical checks, emergency lighting and water quality, have been completed.  The proposed school has had a recent external fire risk assessment. Leaders have taken actions to ensure the school complies with fire safety legislation.  The proposed school has a suitable first-aid policy. An appropriate number of staff have received first-aid training. The processes for managing and recording accidents, injuries and medication are likely to be suitable.  The proposed school has a suitable risk-assessment policy and written risk assessments. Risk assessments sampled during the inspection suggest that the risk- assessment policy is likely to be implemented effectively.  The standards in this part and are likely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors All paragraphs

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 During the inspection, the proposed school’s single central record included all the required checks. Those responsible for managing the recruitment of new staff to the school had a strong understanding of the procedures to ensure staff are safe to work with children.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools All paragraphs  The proposed school will use all floors of a four-floor building. The premises includes ten classrooms. Six classrooms have space for 25 pupils, three classrooms have space for 22 pupils and there is a classroom for the early years with space for up to six three-year-olds. There is also a dining area, outdoor area, and suitable toilets and washing facilities.  There are suitable medical facilities. These are available for use and located near to toilet and washing facilities.  Lighting inside and out, and the building’s acoustics, are all likely to be suitable.

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 Pupils will take part in physical education lessons in the school’s playground.  The proposed school has suitably identified and labelled drinking water. The temperature of the hot water supply is regulated safely.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information All paragraphs  The proposed school will not have a website. The school prospectus includes the required information for prospective parents. Parents will have access to relevant policies and information on a bulletin board in the proposed school’s entrance. Parents will receive weekly reports on their child’s progress as well as an annual report.  Leaders are aware of their statutory duties should pupils with EHC plans attend the proposed school.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled All paragraphs  The proposed school has a comprehensive complaints policy that fulfils the

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requirements of this part. Leaders have prepared a log for both informal and formal complaints log.  If implemented well, leaders’ proposed procedure is likely to ensure that informal and formal complaints are managed appropriately.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools All paragraphs  The proposed school’s proprietor, governing body and leaders are committed to opening this proposed school. They have the relevant knowledge and experience to meet the independent school standards. They have secured a suitable curriculum and training for staff. Plans are in place to ensure that leadership capacity continues to be strong as the school develops.  Leaders have a vision for the school to produce pupils who are well educated and ready for life in modern Britain.  There is sufficient evidence that leaders will ensure that the independent school

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standards are met fully and consistently if this school is registered.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proposed school’s plan includes some suitable actions to improve accessibility to the school building where this is possible.  This requirement is therefore likely to be met. Statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  The early years lead for the proposed school has appropriate knowledge and understanding of the early years statutory guidance and has suitable qualifications, including paediatric first aid.  Leaders have considered carefully how they will ensure the secure early learning of English for pupils in the school, the majority of whom speak English as an additional language. In the early years, leaders propose that phonics knowledge in Yiddish as well as phonics knowledge in English will be taught. The phonics programme for

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English will therefore begin part-way through the Reception Year. Leaders have secured an appropriate English phonics programme with books to match the sounds that pupils will learn.  The early years spaces include an area for outdoor play. Leaders have plans to resource this space appropriately.  This requirement is therefore likely to be met.

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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.

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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

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils Not applicable 2 to 11 3 to 11 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 250 222

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recommendation

Reason for inspector’s recommendations  The space available for the early provision is significantly smaller than the proposed number of children would require based on the early years statutory guidance. The early years classroom can fit up to six children aged three years old or up to four children aged two years old. The inspector’s recommended age range of pupils and number of pupils on roll reflects the limited available space for children in the early years, as well as some adjustments based on classroom sizes for pupils in Years 1 to 6.

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Boys Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 220

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable 20

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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 5

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 40

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 5

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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 school is an independent Orthodox Jewish School for boys.  The overall headteacher of the proposed school is also the headteacher of Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School. The headteacher will be present at the school every afternoon. The school also has a principal teacher, who is appointed to be the headteacher of the Kodesh curriculum and who will be present at the school full-time.  The proposed school does not intend to make use of any alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 This was the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspection was conducted with two days of notice.  The inspector met with eight people, including the proposed school’s overall headteacher, proprietor and chair of the governing body. The inspector toured the premises and considered a range of evidence to check the likelihood of the proposed school meeting the independent school standards.  Following the receipt of the draft inspection report, the lead inspector held telephone conversations with the headteacher and the proprietor to clarify the school’s intentions regarding a small number of the independent school standards.

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Inspection team

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