Tle Independent School

School pre-registration inspection report

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Teach Lincs Education Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, Wesley Road, Scunthorpe DN16 1SA

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1) to 2(2)(d)(ii), 2(h), 2(2)(i), 3 to 4  The school has proposed curriculum structures in English and mathematics that align with the requirements of the national curriculum. It is clear what knowledge and skills it will teach in each subject. The proposed curriculum structures in some subjects are more developed than others. For example, the proposed curriculums in mathematics and science are particularly well considered.  The proposed school will support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders plan to ensure that staff are trained to offer specialist support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs as well as other areas of need.  The school proposes a creative approach to teach aspects of the wider curriculum, such as information and communication technology and geography. Leaders intend to

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teach these subjects through projects that incorporate external awards. The school plans to supplement the projects with a programme of activities tailored to the needs of each pupil. For example, they plan to develop pupils’ self-confidence and address their SEMH needs by integrating aspects of this alongside curriculum coverage.  The school has appropriate plans in place to assess pupils learning and check their progress through the curriculum.  The school proposes to enable pupils to gain accreditations, including functional skills, entry level qualifications and other nationally recognised awards.  The school has provision to teach phonics if necessary. A member of staff has received training to support any pupils who join the school at the early stages of reading. Paragraphs 2(2)(e) to 2(2)(e)(iii)  The school proposes to offer a careers programme that enables pupils to engage with local colleges, apprenticeship and employment opportunities. The school plans to join

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with other schools to train a member of staff to offer impartial careers advice. Paragraphs 2(2)(1)(b) to 2(2)(2)  The school proposes to use a published scheme to teach personal, social and health education and relationship and sex education (RSE) and health education to pupils. The school plans to deliver some aspects of RSE on a one-to-one basis to support some pupils with SEND with age-appropriate information. This provides assurance to the leaders that the curriculum is appropriately detailed and covers relevant statutory guidance for RSE.  The school has ensured that the independent school standards (the standards) in this part are likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraphs 5(a) to 5(d)  The school has considered how it will support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.  The school proposes to integrate the teaching of fundamental British values into its

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English curriculum. This has been carefully considered and exemplified in the school’s curriculum thinking.  The proposed school explicitly links to activities to ensure that pupils understand and respect other cultures and beliefs. For example, pupils will explore celebrations from world religions and other culturally significant events through monthly themes.  The standards in this part are likely to be met if the proposed school opens. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7, 7(a), 7(b)  The proposed school has procedures in place to safeguard pupils. Staff have received training and access additional safeguarding modules through an online training provider. This ensures that staff have appropriate knowledge of their responsibilities to support pupils’ welfare.  The school has processes for recording and reporting any safeguarding concerns. It escalates referrals to external agencies if required.

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Paragraphs 9, 9(a) to 9(c), 10  The school proposes to provide a robust induction to pupils that covers the core expectations that leaders have of pupils’ behaviour.  The school will use a positive approach to managing pupils’ behaviour, such as using art therapy as a vehicle to discuss and reflect on any incidents of unacceptable behaviour.  Leaders propose that each pupil to have an individual behaviour management plan. Their intention is that these plans will be used by staff to help them understand which strategies will best support them to maintain good behaviour. The school plans to record when pupils demonstrate positive behaviour interactions. Paragraphs 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16  The school complies with the health and safety requirements of the standards. The school has a range of suitable risk assessments in place. Each identifies the risks and outlines the control measures to be taken to keep staff and pupils safe.

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 First aid procedures are well considered. The school records any accidents and shares the information with parents and carers.  There are systems to maintain the proposed school’s attendance and admission registers.  The school has ensured that the standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(2), 18(2)(a) to 18(2)(e), 18(3), 19(2) to 19(2)(d)(ii), 20(6) to 20(6)(c), 21(1) to 21(3)(b), 21(5) to 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c) to 21(6)  The school already operates as an alternative provision (AP). Since the last pre- registration inspection, the school has reviewed the process for recording information on the single central record. The school is now more rigorous in ensuring the record accurately reflects the checks it completes on the suitability of adults working at the school.  All the standards are likely to be met. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

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Paragraphs 23(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2) to 29(1)(b)  The proposed school is situated in a community centre. The school ensures that the access to their allocated space is restricted. It is only accessible via a security coded entrance. This ensures that the school spaces are not open to the wider public using the centre.  At the first pre-registration inspection, the school did not have a suitable room to administer first aid. The school now has two rooms designated for medical examinations or treatment of pupils. One is on the ground floor and the other on the upper floor. The upper floor medical room is located close to a toilet and has adequate washing facilities.  The school has several suitably sized classrooms to accommodate pupils. There is a breakout space attached to each room for pupils to take some time out in a quiet space, as necessary.  These standards are likely to be met. Part 6. Provision of information

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Paragraphs 32(1) to 32(2)(a), 32(2)(b)(ii) to 32(3)(f)  The proposed school is developing a website. All policies and relevant school information are available on request by parents and carers.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraphs 33, 33(a) to 33(k)  The proposed school has a comprehensive complaints policy. Leaders have outlined a staged process that includes timescales for complaints to be heard. It has ensured that the policy a member of the complaints panel will be independent and not connected in any way to the school. The policy reports on how many complaints the school has received.  The standards in this part are likely to be met if the proposed school opens. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1), 34(1)(a) to 34(1)(c)  Since the last pre-registration inspection in August 2024, the school has addressed the

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standards that were noted as unlikely to be met. It has ensured that the premises is safe, the curriculum is in place. It has also addressed weakness in the careers provision and ensured that procedures for recruiting staff are rigorous.  The school is working alongside the local authority. The local authority supports the school with quality assurance of the service it provides. The school also uses educational consultants for curriculum advice and support.  The proprietor body has a secure understanding of the standards and demonstrates they have the knowledge and skills to ensure that the standards are met consistently.  The school is proposing to have a governing body. The proprietor has already appointed a chair. The proprietor has committed to attracting governors who live in the local area to challenge and support the school.  The proposed school is likely to meet these standards. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010

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Main inspection findings

 The school has an accessibility plan. The accessibility plan fully reflects the schools’ statutory requirements. The proposed school is likely to fulfil its responsibilities under schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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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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Proposed school details

School status Independent special school

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Proposed school details

Email address vicky@teachlincseducation.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 9 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 17.5

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Provider already operating

Total hours of teaching provided per week 17.5

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11-16 11-16 11-16 Number of pupils on the school roll 9 32 20

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recommendation

Reason for inspector's recommendations  The school currently operates as an AP with nine pupils on roll. Some pupils attend between five and 17.5 hours a week. There are two pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The proposed school intends to admit more pupils with EHC plans. Considering the small number on roll now and the high staff to pupil ratio, 20 pupils on roll would support the transition from AP to the proposed school.

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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 32

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 2 30

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School's current position School's proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 2 20

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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 0 20

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 9 15

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School's current position School's proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 0 0

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Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school is in a local authority-owned community centre, Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, Wesley Road, Scunthorpe DN16 1SA.  The provider is already operating an AP on the same site for pupils aged 11 to 16.  The proposed school intends to admit pupils with SEND and EHC plans.  The proposed school intends to provide education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and pupils with autism.  The school proposes to open from 09:30 to 14:30 each weekday.  The school does not have a religious ethos.  The school may use alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 This pre-registration inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if the school is likely to meet the standards prior to opening as a registered school. This is the second pre-registration inspection for the school. The first pre-registration inspection was in August 2024.  The school were notified two days before the inspection was conducted.  The proposed school is already operating as an alternative provision. There were nine pupils on the school’s admissions register. The school first admitted pupils three years ago. There are pupils with EHC plans and who are looked after by the local authority on the school’s roll.  Inspectors checked whether the school is likely to meet the standards. Inspectors evaluated a range of evidence, including policies and plans relating to each part of the independent school standards.  An inspector visited lessons and spoke to pupils onsite during the inspection.

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Information about this inspection

 Inspectors scrutinised health and safety documentation, including the safeguarding policy. Inspectors also checked the school’s staff recruitment and vetting processes, and the single central record.  The lead inspector undertook a tour of the buildings and the grounds to evaluate the suitability of the school’s premises for the purposes of being an independent school.  Inspectors worked with the head of centre and other AP leaders. The lead inspector also met with the chair of the proprietor body and the chair of the governing body.  An inspector spoke by telephone to a local authority representative.

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Inspection team

Alison Stephenson, lead inspector His Majesty's Inspector

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