Include - St Matthews

School pre-registration inspection report

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Include - St Matthews St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DQ

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1) to 2(2)(b), 2(2)(h)  The school is currently operating as an unregistered, alternative provision for part- time pupils. As part of this inspection, the inspector visited two lessons.  The school has prepared a well-planned, broad curriculum that aims to provide pupils with experiences in a range of subjects. The curriculum aims to enable pupils to ‘re- engage, restore and reconnect’ with their education.  The subjects to be taught will provide pupils with experiences in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education. The school’s written curriculum policy sets out how subjects within these areas will be organised and taught.  The curriculum is suitably designed to enable pupils to learn and make progress in all areas of learning. The school will assess pupils when they join the school. It will use

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this information to decide on a curriculum pathway that is best suited to individual pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The school’s curriculum is supported by detailed schemes of work. These take into account pupils’ starting points, aptitudes and ages, including those pupils who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Pupils’ attainment will be checked as they start the school. Assessments will be used to inform pupils’ starting points and pathway through the curriculum.  Pupils will be taught speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills. Pupils will study a range of texts. Those who are at an early stage of learning to read will be taught phonics. The school intends to appoint an experienced primary teacher to lead this area. Paragraphs 2(2), 2(2)(d) to 2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(i)  The school has prepared a curriculum for pupils’ personal, social and health education (PSHE) and for citizenship that reflects the school’s aims and ethos. It is well planned

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and sequenced. It intends for pupils to be prepared well for life in modern Britain. It aims to encourage mutual respect and to promote pupils’ understanding of the protected characteristics.  Pupils will receive accurate and up-to-date careers advice and guidance. This information will help pupils to make an informed choice about their future employment and enable them to reach their full potential. Paragraphs 2A(1), 2A(1)(b), 2A(1)(d) to 2A(2)  The school’s scheme of work for relationships education is detailed and reflects the required curriculum content set out by the Department for Education (DfE). This is supported by a draft policy that includes the requirements set out by the DfE.  The school intends to consult parents and carers before finalising, and when revising, the relationships education policy. The school has ensured that the necessary information about relationships education is available to parents via its website.

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Paragraphs 3 to 3(g), 3(i) to 4  The school has a curriculum policy that sets out its approach to teaching. Subject schemes of work also set out the types of learning activities that will be used to help pupils gain knowledge and understanding of new content and how they will develop skills. These are appropriate.  The school has planned a programme of quality assurance activities to check on the quality of teaching. It will ensure that teachers adopt effective teaching methods and plan appropriate sequences of lessons. A planned programme of training will ensure that teachers understand and adopt appropriate pedagogy and have suitable subject knowledge. The school intends that teaching will actively promote pupils’ understanding of fundamental British values.  The school has an appropriate framework to assess pupils’ learning and progress. Pupils will be assessed when they join the school to identify their prior-learning and

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any gaps that they may have in their knowledge.  The school is likely to meet all the independent school standards (the standards) in this part.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraphs 5 to 5(d)(iii)  The school’s curriculum for PSHE and citizenship is comprehensively planned. It promotes understanding of the protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act 2010, and of fundamental British values, including democracy.  The school intends for pupils to learn about right and wrong, and about civil and criminal law in England. They will learn about public institutions and services in England, and about a wide range of cultures and beliefs.  Pupils will be given opportunities to work with and support the local community, for example, through helping to look after the neighbouring park.  The school’s visitors policy will set out how the school will check the information that any visitors intend to share with pupils. The school will monitor its provision to ensure that pupils are not exposed to partisan political views. The staff handbook makes clear

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that teachers will be expected to provide a balanced, opposing view where it is needed.  The school is likely to meet the standard in this part.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b), 32, 32(1)(c)  The school has a written safeguarding policy which reflects the latest national guidance, including that set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, and Working Together to Safeguard Children. The policy is published on the school’s website.  The proprietor has ensured that there is appropriate oversight of safeguarding processes. The school has appointed a designated safeguarding leader who is not the headteacher.  The proprietor has a secure knowledge and understanding of their safeguarding roles and responsibilities. These are set out in the safeguarding policy. The policy makes clear everyone’s responsibilities.  The school recognises the specific vulnerabilities of the pupils with whom it will work. It knows the potential safeguarding risks in the local and wider areas.  The PSHE and citizenship curriculum sets out how pupils will learn to stay safe. This

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includes learning about potential risks in the community, in relationships and when online.  The school intends to adopt an electronic system to record safeguarding concerns and the subsequent actions that are taken. Suitable arrangements will be in place to ensure that safeguarding information is shared with relevant professionals.  There are suitable arrangements in place to filter pupils’ access to online materials. Leaders will be promptly alerted to any attempts to access inappropriate online content. Paragraphs 3, 3(h), 9 to 10  The school has a written behaviour policy. It sets out how pupils will be taught to be compassionate, adaptable, and positive. The policy also identifies how pupils will be taught how to explore and how to keep themselves safe. It describes the steps to be followed in the event of poor behaviour.  The school has systems in place to track and monitor trends and patterns of

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behaviour over time. Records of incidents of poor behaviour will be recorded on an electronic platform.  Staff will be trained to de-escalate situations when pupils become dysregulated. Staff will be trained in the use of appropriate, physical restraint.  Pupils will be taught what to do if they experience bullying, including online. The school’s anti-bullying policy sets out how instances of bullying will be managed. Paragraphs 11 to 13  The school will ensure that it complies with the Regulatory reform (Fire Safety) order 2005. A fire risk assessment is in place. It will be updated by an external expert before the school opens. A regular programme of checks is in place . The school has arranged for fire extinguishers to be serviced before the proposed school opens.  The school has appropriate health and safety policies in place, including for first aid. Staff will be trained in health and safety as part of their induction.

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Paragraph 14  The school will ensure that there are appropriate levels of supervision. It intends to employ a suitable number of staff, in line with the inspectors’ recommended number of pupils to be admitted. Paragraph 15  Leaders will record attendance on an electronic system. They will use this to identify any trends or patterns of absence. It will show the codes used to record the reasons for pupils’ absence.  The proposed arrangements for the school’s admission register meet national requirements. Paragraphs 16 to 16(b)  There is a suitable risk assessment policy in place. It sets out how risks will be measured and mitigated for.  The school will carry out a risk assessment for each pupil. These risk assessments will be updated termly, or sooner if required.  Leaders are in the process of drawing up a suite of risk assessments, including for the use of its outdoor area, visiting the local park and for pupils’ arrival and departure

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from the school. Risk assessments show potential risks and the steps that must be taken to mitigate them.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(2) to 18(2)(e), 18(3), 19(2) to 19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3), 20(6) to 20(6)(c), 21(1) to 21(3)(b), 21(5) to 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  The proprietor knows and understands its safer recruitment responsibilities. The school will ensure that all relevant checks are undertaken before adults are permitted to work with pupils. These checks will be recorded in the single central record.  The proprietor knows the checks that it needs to make when using supply staff. They know that they this information must be recorded on the single central record.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1) to 23(1)(c), 28(1), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(d)  The school has suitable, separate toilet and washing facilities that are provided for the sole use of pupils. The toilets have an adequate supply of hot and cold water. The hot water does not pose a scalding risk.  The school plans to create its own changing and showering facilities. In the meantime, it has arranged for pupils to use the changing rooms and showers at a nearby gymnasium when they are in receipt of physical education (PE). Paragraphs 24(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2)  There is a suitable room to cater for the short-term care of sick or injured pupils. This medical room is close to toilet facilities. It will not be used for teaching. Paragraphs 25 to 27(b)  The building has been suitably prepared for teaching. The three completed classrooms, central and common areas are furnished to a high standard. A further two

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classrooms are currently being renovated to ensure that they are of the necessary standard to provide education. These are in the very final stages of refurbishment and will be completed prior to the school being open.  Leaders plan to make additional areas of the school building suitable for teaching in the future. Robust arrangements are in place to ensure that pupils cannot access these areas until they are suitably refurbished.  Internal and external lighting are appropriate.  Classrooms have suitable acoustics and are well ventilated. Paragraphs 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(c), 28(2) to 28(2)(b)  Drinking water is suitably identified, readily available and is separate from toilet facilities. Paragraphs 29(1) to 29(1)(b)  There is suitable outdoor space for pupils to play and partake in PE.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 32(1) to 32(1)(b), 32(1)(d), 32(1)(f) to 32(1)(i), 32(2) to 32(2)(b), 32(2)(b)(ii), 32(2)(d) to 32(3)(e), 32(3)(g)  The school will ensure that parents have access to all the information and policies required. These will be made available via the school’s website.  The school understands its responsibility to provide information to local authorities about children who are looked after and pupils who have an EHC plan when requested. Leaders will work with local authorities to facilitate this.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraphs 32(3), 32(3)(f), 33 to 33(k)  The school has a suitable complaints policy. It is published on its website. The policy sets out the procedures to follow should a parent wish to make a complaint. It sets out what parents should do if they are not satisfied with the response to, or outcome of, a complaint. The policy identifies informal and formal processes with appropriate timescales. It includes how records of any complaints received, and subsequent actions taken by the school, will be recorded and retained.  The school is likely to meet these requirements of the standards in these parts.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  The proprietor demonstrates good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role. The proprietor knows and understands the standards.  The proprietor is committed to providing a quality, bespoke curriculum, matched to the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a strong focus on providing for pupils’ welfare and well-being.  The proprietor will quality assure the provision and the school’s continued intention to meet the standards.  The school is likely to meet the standard in this part.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school has an appropriate accessibility plan. It explains how the school will ensure that pupils with SEND can access the school site and curriculum.  The school is likely to meet the requirements.

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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

Type of school Other independent special school

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Email address info@include-education.co.uk

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Provider already operating

Number of pupils of compulsory school age 7 Number of pupils of compulsory school age who have an education, health and care plan, or who are looked after by a local authority Total hours operating as a school per week 27.5

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Total hours of teaching provided per week 9

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Age range of pupils 11 to 16 11 to 16 11 to 16 Number of pupils on the school roll 7 75 30

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Reason for inspector's recommendations  The space currently available for teaching is suitable to accommodate up to 30 pupils. The school has adapted its proposed staffing complement to reflect the inspector’s recommendation.

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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 0 75

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 7 75

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Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 0 Up to 75

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Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with an education, health and care plan 0 Up to 75

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 1 6

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 2 8

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school is located at St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DQ.  The proprietor of the proposed school is Include Education Limited. The company currently runs an alternative provision on the proposed school’s site. In the event of the proposed school becoming registered, the alternative provision at the school site will cease to operate.  The proposed school will provide full-time education for pupils with SEND, aged between 11 and 16 years.  The school proposes to provide for pupils who have social, emotional or mental health needs, cognitive and learning needs and specific learning difficulties. Some pupils are likely to have an EHC plan.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspection was commissioned by the DfE, to determine whether the proposed school is likely to meet the standards, if it is given permission to open.  This was the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  The inspector met with all members of the proprietorial body, including the chair. The inspector also met with the headteacher and the designated safeguarding lead.  The inspector conducted a tour of the proposed site to check the suitability of the premises.  The inspector visited lessons and spoke to pupils and staff.  The inspector scrutinised a wide range of documentation, including policies, curriculum plans and assessment information.  The inspector checked the arrangements for safeguarding and staff recruitment, including the single central record.

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