JUS Education

School material change inspection report

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JUS Education Hayter Road, Brixton, London SW2 5AP

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7b, 11, 12, 16 to 16b, 21(1), 32(1)(c)  The headteacher and the trustees of the proprietor body have a strong knowledge of safeguarding and the statutory requirements. Leaders can identify likely risks to pupils and have clear processes and procedures for recording and acting on safeguarding information, including referrals to local authorities. Training for leaders responsible for safeguarding and all staff is relevant and up to date.  Leaders and the proprietor have a secure knowledge of safer recruitment and relevant training. The record of pre-employment checks is comprehensive and well organised.  The safeguarding policy reflects the latest guidance, meets requirements and is available for parents.  The health and safety policy sets out clear responsibilities for the head of school, proprietor and other leaders. Checks are completed and recorded in relevant

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logbooks. Any points for action arising from these checks are noted and fully addressed. The building is finished to a high standard, and it is safe and well maintained.  The school’s fire safety check is up to date. Actions for improvement from the last assessment, such as door closures and the removal of the letter box, have been completed. These were evidenced during the inspector’s tour of the premises.  The risk assessment policy is comprehensive. The responsibilities of the proprietor and leaders to reduce risk and minimise hazards for staff, pupils and parents are clearly set out. Risk assessments for the premises, for taking pupils to the park and for the outdoor area meet requirements.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1) to 23(1)(c), 24(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2), 25, 26, 27 to 27(b), 28(1) to 28(2)(b), 29(1) to 29(1)(b)

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Main inspection findings

 Leaders have converted and refurbished the premises effectively and fully prepared them for pupils. The large classroom area is a bright, warm and comfortable learning environment. The space is well lit. The carpeted floor and that of neighbouring rooms ensure that acoustic requirements are met. The area has whiteboards, noticeboards, display boards, and trunking for computer use. The space is suitable for up to 10 pupils.  The premises are safe, clean and well maintained. The medical room is a pleasant, comfortable space. It has an internal window that lets in natural light but is opaque, ensuring privacy for sick pupils. Fire signage is in place, and noticeboards display relevant information about fire safety, first aid, health and safety and safeguarding.  There are separate toilets for boys and girls, which can be locked from the inside. The temperature of the hot water is safely regulated. For physical education, the school

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intends to use the facilities at a local leisure centre, with which they have an existing contract. Pupils will use changing rooms and showers at the leisure centre.  There is a large outdoor space available for pupils to use during social times of the day. The space is suitable, and appropriate risk assessments have been completed. However, the proprietor plans to make changes to this area to improve the space for pupils. The school has gained the necessary permissions to make these changes. In the meantime, the proprietor and leaders have completed risk assessments for using the local park, which they intend to use as a temporary arrangement while improvement works are being completed.  The standards in this part are likely to be met.

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Main inspection findings

Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  Leaders are knowledgeable and well organised. They work well together to set a clear direction for the school. They have a strong understanding of the independent school standards and are proactive in keeping up to date with requirements. Both the trustees and the headteacher draw effectively on their experience with other educational provision run by the proprietor.  The proprietor has demonstrated strong leadership in the response to the unexpected loss in December 2022 of premises that the school had initially planned to use. The proprietor has maintained a focus on the ambition and direction of the school, ongoing professional training and well-thought-out accountability systems. The proprietor supports the headteacher effectively.  The standards in this part are 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 that are relevant to the material change.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school's likely compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School details

Type of school Other Independent Special School

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School details

School status Independent special school

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School details

Proprietor Jus'T' Learn Tuition Centre Limited

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £13,650 to £23,400

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11 to 16 11 to 16 11 to 16

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 0 10 10

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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 10

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 0 10

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School's current position School's proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 0 10

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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 20 10

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 0 6

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 0 6

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Information about this school

 JUS Education is an independent day special school. It is registered for up to 20 pupils. The school has never admitted any pupils, so at the time of this inspection, there were no pupils on roll.  The school had a preregistration inspection in June 2022. It was judged to be likely to meet all the independent school standards when it was open. The school did not open as planned because the premises became unavailable. The proprietor acquired new premises, which are the subject of this material change inspection.  These premises are at 12 Danbury Mews, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0BY, in the London Borough of Sutton. These are mews residential buildings that have been converted for educational use.  The proprietor also runs an independent school in Merton and a tuition centre in Wallington.  The school will cater for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, including some pupils on short-term placements. The proprietor anticipates that some

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Information about this school

pupils will have an education, health and care plan.  The school does not plan to make use of alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 This material change inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) because the school applied to change its registered premises. The DfE requested that the inspector consider whether certain independent school standards in Parts 3, 5 and 8 are likely to be met if the material change is approved. This was the school’s first material change inspection.  During the inspection, the proprietor contacted the DfE to request that the material change also consider a reduction in the school’s capacity from 20 pupils to 10 pupils. The DfE confirmed that the material change inspection would consider both the change in premises and the reduction in the number of pupils.  To check compliance with the independent school standards, the inspector met with the headteacher, who is also the designated safeguarding lead, representatives of the proprietor, including the chair of the board of trustees, and a school appointed adviser.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspector toured the premises and scrutinised a range of documents about the premises, health and safety, risk assessments and the safeguarding of pupils.

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Inspection team

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