King of Kings

School progress monitoring inspection report

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King of Kings St. Luke’s Parish Hall, Derby Road, Salford M6 5YD

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Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2(2), 2(2)(e), 2(2)(e)(i)-2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(f), 2(2)(g), 2(2)(i)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that key stage 4 pupils and students in the sixth form had limited opportunities to find out about potential careers. This hindered some pupils in making well-informed choices about their next steps. Inspectors also found that older pupils were not prepared well enough for life in modern Britain. Additionally, inspectors found that children in early years were not receiving a suitable curriculum.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve the quality of education for pupils regarding careers and children in early years were not sufficient to meet this standard.  The school now has a careers policy. It details the offer that it will deliver to all pupils

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including those that are in key stage 4 and the sixth form. Pupils receive weekly sessions on aspects of careers education. They are offered impartial advice and guidance. A range of guest speakers have presented to pupils. Pupils particularly enjoyed a careers fair organised by the local authority where they learnt about a broad range of career options. There have been some opportunities for work experience. This is an area that the school would like to continue to develop.  There have been notable improvements in the early years curriculum offered to children. Staff have had additional training, and the school has had a visit from the local authority to offer advice and guidance. Leaders have revised planning to include all seven aspects of learning. They have made sure that the activities offered to children fulfil these aspects. However, the curriculum has not been fully developed. It lacks thought about

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exactly what the school wants children to learn during sessions and over time, so that the education needs of children are fully met. Paragraph 2(A)(1), 2(A)(1)(b), 2(A)(1)(d)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that pupils in key stage 4 and students in the sixth form did not receive appropriate relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education. Pupils did not receive the information that they needed to help them to develop healthy relationships.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve the quality of education for pupils regarding RSE were not sufficient to meet this standard.  The revised key stage 4 and sixth-form curriculum for personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education now includes the development of pupils’ understanding of RSE. The school has taken into consideration the relevant statutory guidance. It has

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consulted parents and carers regarding their policy statement.  Overall, some of the independent school standards (the standards) checked in this part remain unmet. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils Paragraph 5, 5(a), 5(b), 5(b)(vii)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that pupils had a limited understanding of fundamental British values, such as democracy and the rule of law.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve pupils’ understanding of fundamental British values were not sufficient to meet this standard.  Leaders have reviewed their curriculum and ensured that the missing aspects of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development are more clearly threaded through their PSHE scheme of work. For example, learning about democracy and different faiths is more prominent. Pupils talked to the inspector about opportunities that they had had to

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discuss fundamental British values such as the rule of law and individual liberty. They also spoke about tolerance and respect being linked to the values of their faith.  The school now meets the previously unmet requirements of the standards in this part. Part 3. Welfare, health, and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a), 7(b), 32(1)(c)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that the proprietor did not ensure that its checks on safeguarding records and procedures were robust enough. In addition, it did not ensure that both staff and leaders had regular and up-to-date safeguarding training.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve the culture and practice of safeguarding would address these standards.  The proprietor has paid attention to the current statutory guidance for safeguarding pupils. The culture and practice of safeguarding has improved. A suitable and up-to-date

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safeguarding policy is in place and is made available to parents.  There has been a wide range of training for both the designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and all staff. Leaders and staff can talk about safeguarding, their responsibilities, and the signs that pupils may be at risk. Staff know what to do if they have concerns about a pupil. These are responded to by DSLs appropriately. However, record-keeping although improved, still lacks rigour and precision. For example, leaders do not have a routine way to log the details of an incident and the subsequent actions. Chronologies, although in place, lack detail. This makes it difficult for DSLs to discuss any incidents or concerns in a way that means they have an overview of safeguarding in school and can pick up on any wider concerns either in terms of welfare or safeguarding. Information about staff safeguarding training is not all collected in one place to allow leaders’

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oversight of this.  The proprietor has not ensured that all the necessary arrangements are in place to keep pupils at the school safe. Paragraph 11, 12  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that parts of the site were not safe for pupils and records of safety testing, such as for the water supply, were not appropriate. Additionally, inspectors found that the proprietor had not ensured compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. There was no information provided for pupils, staff, or visitors regarding fire-evacuation routes.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve health and safety and fire safety in school were sufficient to meet these standards.  The proprietor has acted quickly to rectify the concerns raised at the time of the previous standard inspection. For example, fire-evacuation routes are visible throughout

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school, as are fire exit signs. Fire doors are clutter free and well maintained. Leaders make regular fire-safety checks of the building. These are logged carefully, actions are identified and dated when remedied. All this information is stored in one place and is quick to access if needed. The school now complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  Overall, there have been many improvements in health and safety in the school. The school has been thoroughly cleaned and is much tidier. The proprietor has a revised health and safety policy that is sufficiently detailed. It complies with all relevant laws. Health and safety checks are routinely completed, they are suitably rigorous. There is an increased level of accountability from the governance of the school in place. Paragraph 15  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that the admission and attendance registers were not maintained in accordance with the Education (Pupil

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Registration) (England) Regulations 2006.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve admissions and attendance practice was sufficient to meet these standards.  Unfortunately, the proprietor has done very little to improve their practice in this area. Leaders were not aware of the new Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024. The admissions register continues to lack key information on some pupils, such as contact telephone numbers. The attendance register does not comply with the new regulations.  Overall, some of the standards checked in this part remain unmet. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 23(1), 23(1)(c)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found a lack of shower facilities for pupils following physical education (PE) lessons.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’

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plans to address the shower and changing facilities were sufficient to meet these standards.  There remain no separate changing facilities for boys and girls and there are no shower facilities on the school premises. However, the school uses a local sports centre for their weekly PE sessions. This facility has suitable, separate changing and shower facilities. The inspector saw evidence to confirm that the school has access to, and sole use of these facilities when visiting this centre. Paragraph 24(1), 24(1)(a)-24(1)(b), 24(2)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that there was no suitable accommodation for the short-term care of sick or injured pupils.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to provide suitable accomodation for the short-term care of sick or injured pupils would be sufficient to meet these standards.

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 The proprietor has not been able to set aside a medical room on the school premises. A portable bed and sink had been ordered, but at the time of the inspection, there was nowhere to accommodate these items. Paragraph 25  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that the proprietor had not checked the school’s new premises to ensure that they were suitable and safe.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve the premises were sufficient to meet these standards.  The proprietor has made improvements to the premises since the previous inspection. The accomodation is generally fresher, cleaner, and tidier. There has been a new carpet laid in the early years classroom. Areas that might pose a risk to pupils, such as the kitchen, have been deemed out of bounds and barriers have been purchased to demarcate to pupils where it is safe to play outside.

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 Health and safety checks are in place to ensure that the school premises and facilities are maintained to a standard that ensures the health, safety, and welfare of pupils. Paragraph 28(1), 28(1)(b)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found a lack of hot water in the washing facilities in the boys’ toilets.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to address the issue in the toilet facilities were sufficient to meet these standards.  The boys’ toilet facilities now include hot and cold running water. The hot water is set at an appropriate temperature. There are signs indicating that the water is not suitable for drinking.  Overall, some of the standards checked in this part remain unmet. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1)(a), 32(1)(b), 32(1)(c), 32(2)(a)-32(2)(c), 32(3)(d)-32(3)(f)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that the proprietor had

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not ensured that all of the required information was up to date and published on the school’s website.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve the information that they publish on their website was sufficient to meet these standards.  There is now a suitable range of information available for parents about the school. This includes information on safeguarding, behaviour, anti-bullying, health, and safety, first aid, complaints, and the contact details of key staff at the school. All these documents are now available for parents on the school’s website.  Leaders have made available information about the previous year’s examination results.  The proprietor’s school website now contains all of the required information.  The school now meets the previously unmet requirements of the standard in this part. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

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Paragraph 33, 33(i), 33(ii), 33(j), 33(j)(i)-33(j)(ii), 33(k)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, the school were unable to provide inspectors with evidence of how complaints were handled by the school.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve their complaints procedures were sufficient to meet these standards.  A revised complaints policy is in place. It outlines all of the required stages for dealing with a complaint. It includes appropriate timescales and information about the storage and sharing of written records. The policy is suitably detailed. It ensures that the school’s intended complaints procedures are transparent.  The school now meets the previously unmet requirements of the standard in this part. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c)  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that leaders did not have

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the knowledge and skills appropriate to their roles to ensure that all the standards were met consistently. The proprietor had not ensured that leaders were fulfilling their responsibilities effectively.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to improve leadership and management would not fully address the unmet standards.  The proprietor and school leaders have shown determination to improve the school following the November 2023 standard inspection. They have ensured that older pupils are offered a curriculum that includes RSE, as well as careers guidance and opportunities to actively learn about the fundamental British values. The school have acted decisively to remedy unmet standards relating to safeguarding, welfare, health and safety, premises, provision of information and complaints. They have worked towards meeting the early years requirements.

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 Leaders are in the process of setting up a regular cycle of quality assurance and checks on the quality of education, safeguarding and welfare, health, and safety. The proprietor body, whose members act as the governance of the school, are setting up systems to ensure that leaders at all levels are regularly held accountable for their work, responsibilities, and the ongoing development of the school. This will include regular checks to ensure that the standards are met.  However, there are still standards that remain unmet. These relate to the quality of education in the early years, the school’s premises and accommodation and the safeguarding, welfare, health, and safety of pupils. As such, the proprietor still does not demonstrate that it has the knowledge or skills to meet the standards consistently. Also, it has not fulfilled its responsibilities to promote the well-being of pupils.  The standards in this part remain unmet.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  At the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that the proprietor had failed to ensure that the school complied with schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010 with regard to the provision of a suitable accessibility plan.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to ensure that there was a suitable accessibility plan in place were not sufficient to meet requirements.  The school’s accessibility plan now fully reflects statutory requirements. Statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  During the standard inspection in November 2023, inspectors found that the proprietor had not ensured that it fulfilled statutory duties, such as the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, the proprietor had not ensured that children accessed daily planned outdoor

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activities and that there were safe sleeping arrangements in place.  When the school’s action plan was evaluated in April 2024, it was judged that leaders’ plans to ensure that the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage were not sufficient to meet requirements.  Leaders have worked hard to address the learning and development requirements. Staff have attended courses and achieved a certification to teach in early years provision. Leaders have developed a curriculum that involves activities and experiences for children against the areas of learning. However, they are still developing their planning to reflect the different rates at which children develop and how they will adapt their practice to meet children’s individual needs.  Leaders have responded swiftly to the safeguarding and welfare requirements. They have ensured that staff have appropriate qualifications. Early years staff, alongside staff

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throughout the school, are well aware of safeguarding, child protection and health and safety procedures, including emergency evacuation. Staff have had health and safety, fire warden and paediatric first aid training.  In order to ensure the safety and suitability of premises, leaders have improved the children’s environment. The early years room has been cleaned, tidied and benefits from a new carpet. The room has clear fire exit signage in case of fire and there is a fire evacuation plan prominently displayed. Fire safety equipment such as extinguishers and a fire alarm are regualrly serviced and checked as part of the whole school’s frequent health and safety checks. Leaders now have a more suitable outdoor play area where children can enjoy daily outdoor activities. Children that need to sleep during the day have comfy and cosy spaces with age-appropriate bedding and cuddly toys to snuggle up to. There are suitable toilet facilities for children and a supply of towels, bedding and

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spare clothes available to children if needed.  The proprietor has secured confidential information and records. They are only available to appropriate staff and professionals. Leaders have made sure that all the information that parents and carers must have access to is available through the school’s website. However, leaders have not ensured that they have all the admissions information that they are required to hold.  Overall, some of the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage continue to be unmet.

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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

Email address brendal@kingofkingsschool.org.uk

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 7 to 9 November 2023

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Information about this school

 King of Kings is a Christian faith school. The school provides both a religious and secular education for its pupils.  The school operates from temporary premises at St Luke’s Parish Hall, Derby Road, Salford M6 5YD.  The school’s previous standard inspection took place on 7 to 9 November 2023.  The school is registered to admit up to 50 pupils aged from three to 19. At the time of the inspection, there were 27 pupils on the school roll. There were a small number of pupils in all key stages including a very small number in the sixth form.  The proprietor is The King of Kings School. The chair of the proprietor body is one of the five directors. The school is registered at companies’ house and with the charity commission.  Leaders do not make use of any alternative provision for pupils.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was carried out at the request of the Department for Education, which is 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 its previous inspection.  This was the first progress monitoring inspection since the standard inspection in November 2023. It was conducted with no notice.  The DfE required the school to prepare an action plan. The plan was statutory. Ofsted evaluated this plan on 9 April 2024. At this time, the action plan was evaluated as not acceptable. The Department for Education rejected the school’s action plan on 17 May 2024.  The inspector met with the headteacher, deputy headteacher, the designated safeguarding lead and the lead for early years.  The inspector spoke to the chair of the proprietor body on the telephone. She also

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contacted a representative of Salford local authority.  The inspector spoke to a few teachers. She looked at curriculum plans, schemes of work and the curriculum policy.  The inspector spoke to a group of pupils.  The inspector looked at a wide variety of documentation in relation to the standards and requirements checked.  At the request of the Department for Education, the inspector also considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including the single central register of pre- employment checks and whether the school’s safeguarding policy is available to parents.

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Inspection team

Sue Eastwood, 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(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are- – 2(2)(f) where the school has pupils below compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their educational needs in relation to personal, social, emotional, and physical development and communication and language skills;

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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.  15 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that an admission and attendance register is maintained in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006[13].

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 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; and  24(2) The accommodation provided under sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) may be used for other purposes (apart from teaching) provided it is always readily available to be used for the purposes set out in sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b).

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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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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 1.18 In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners must reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. Three characteristics of effective teaching and learning are: • playing and exploring - children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’. • active learning - children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements. • creating and thinking critically - children have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas, and develop strategies for doing things.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.81 Providers must record the following information for each child in their care: full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider (and information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child); which parent(s) and/or carer(s) the child normally lives with; and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers. for children.

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Quality of education provided

 2 – 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)(g) where the school has pupils above compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their needs; – 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society. ◼ 2A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 2A(1)(b) ensures that every registered pupil who is provided with secondary education at the school is provided with relationships and sex education, except in so far as the pupil is excused as mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), – 2A(1)(d) in making arrangements for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) or (c),

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Quality of education provided

has regard to any guidance under section 80A of the Education Act 2002 that applies in relation to the provision of education by maintained schools.

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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(a) actively promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; – 5(b) ensures that principles are actively promoted which- – 5(b)(vii) encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England.

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Part 3. Welfare, health, and safety of pupils

◼ 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.

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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)(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. ◼ 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 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)(b) toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water.

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Part 6. Provision of information

◼ 32(1) The standard about the provision of information by the school is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 32 (1)(a) the information specified in sub-paragraph (2) is provided to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State, or an independent inspectorate. - 32(1)(b) the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) is made available to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State, or an independent inspectorate; – 32(1)(c) particulars of the arrangements for meeting the standard contained in paragraph 7 are published on the school’s internet website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents on request. ◼ 32(2) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(2)(a) the school’s address and telephone number and the name of the head teacher;

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Part 6. Provision of information

– 32(2)(b) either- – 32(2)(b)(ii) where the proprietor is a body of persons, the address and telephone number of its registered or principal office; – 32(2)(c) where there is a governing body, the name and address for correspondence of its Chair. ◼ 32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13; – 32(3)(e) particulars of the school’s academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations; – 32(3)(f) details of the complaints procedure referred to in paragraph 33, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

◼ 33 The standard about the manner in which complaints are handled is met if the proprietor ensures that a complaints procedure is drawn up and effectively implemented which deals with the handling of complaints from parents of pupils and which- – 33(i) provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is- – 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

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

body conducting an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to them.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 1.4. There are seven areas of learning and development that set out what providers must teach the children in their settings. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 1.19 All children deserve high quality early education and care. This requires a quality workforce. A well-trained, skilled team of practitioners can help every child achieve the best possible educational outcomes. Children need to build an attachment with their key person for their confidence and well-being. The key person also promotes children’s learning by developing a deep understanding of their individual needs and children can particularly benefit from their modelling and support. The requirements in relation to workforce training and responsibilities, including that of the key person, are outlined in Section 3 but they are equally important for children’s learning and development as they are for their safety and welfare.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.26 What practitioners know, plan for, and do matters for children’s learning, development, safety, and happiness in settings. Providers must ensure that all staff receive induction training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. Induction training must include information about emergency evacuation procedures, safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety issues. Providers must support staff to undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to ensure they offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improves.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.29 At least one person who has a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present and must accompany children on outings. The certificate must be for a full course consistent with the criteria set out in Annex A. PFA training must be renewed every three years and be relevant for people caring for young children and babies.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.64 Providers must ensure that their premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises. Providers must comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, including fire safety and hygiene requirements.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.65 Providers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, staff, and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency. Providers must have: • An emergency evacuation procedure. • Appropriate fire detection and control equipment (for example, fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire blankets and/or fire extinguishers) which is in working order. Fire exits must be clearly identifiable, and fire doors free of obstruction and easily opened from the inside.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.68 Providers must provide access to an outdoor play area. If that is not possible, they must ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis (unless circumstances make this inappropriate, for example unsafe weather conditions). Providers must follow their legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 (for example, the provisions on reasonable adjustments)

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.69 Sleeping children must be frequently checked to ensure that they are safe. Being safe includes ensuring that cots and bedding are in good condition and suited to the age of the child, and that babies are placed down to sleep safely in line with the latest government safety guidance: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - NHS (www.nhs.uk). Practitioners may also find it helpful to read NHS advice on safety of sleeping babies: Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - NHS (www.nhs.uk).

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Early Years Foundation Stage

◼ 3.71 Providers must ensure: • There is an adequate number of toilets and hand basins available - there should usually be separate toilet facilities for adults. • There are suitable hygienic changing facilities for changing any children who are in nappies. • There is an adequate supply of clean bedding, towels, spare clothes, and any other necessary items. ◼ 3.78 Records must be easily accessible and available (these may be kept securely off the premises). Confidential information and records about staff and children must be held securely and only accessible and available to those who have a right or professional need to see them55. Providers must be aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Legislation56 and, where relevant, the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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◼ 3.82 Providers must share the following information with parents and/or carers: • How the EYFS is being delivered in the setting, and how parents and/or carers can access more information. • The range and type of activities and experiences provided for children, the daily routines of the setting, and how parents and carers can share learning at home. • How the setting supports children with special educational needs and disabilities. • Food and drinks provided for children. • Details of the provider's policies and procedures - making copies available on request. This includes the procedure to be followed in the event of a parent and/or carer failing to collect a child at the appointed time, or in the event of a child going missing at, or away from, the setting. • How staffing in the setting is organised. • The name of their child’s key person and their role. • A telephone number for parents and/or

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carers to contact the provider in an emergency.

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◼ The school fulfils its statutory duty to provide a suitable accessibility plan. guidance ‘Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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Parent View You can use Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child’s school. Ofsted will use the information parents and carers provide when deciding which schools to inspect and when and as part of the inspection.

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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 .

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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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