Zaytunah School Ltd

School pre-registration inspection report

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Zaytunah School Ltd 65 St. Mary Graces Court, Cartwright Street, London E1 8NB

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1) to 2(2)(i)  The proprietor has written a curriculum policy and curriculum planning documents. Typically, the curriculum plans for primary-age pupils are suitable. However, the secondary planning that exists does not include sufficient detail about the key knowledge that pupils need to learn from Year 7 upwards in each subject.  Pupils will study a broad range of subjects. As well as the core subjects these will include physical education, geography, history, personal, social and health education (PSHE), religious studies, music, art, computing, design technology and Arabic. Primary pupils will learn to read using a phonics programme.  Curriculum plans are unlikely to take account of the aptitudes and needs of pupils, including those with an education, health and care plan (EHC plan).  The proposed school has suitable plans to provide older pupils with regular, impartial

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and up-to-date careers information, advice and guidance. Paragraphs 2A(1) to 2(A)(3)  The proposed school has prepared a relationships and sex education (RSE) statement as part of its PSHE policy. This refers to the latest statutory requirements. However, it is not clear how pupils will learn about the protected characteristics that are set out in the Equality Act of 2010. In addition, leaders lack the necessary understanding of how parents will be consulted about the content of the RSE curriculum, including any withdrawals from sex education in the secondary phase. Paragraph 3  The proposed school’s plans to recruit staff with sufficient expertise are under way. The school has suitable plans for assessing pupils and checking the quality of teaching. These will inform training for staff.  Some of the independent school standards (the standards) in this part are not likely to be met. Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

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Paragraphs 5 to 5(b)(vii)  The proposed school has plans for a school council and a programme of visits to places of educational interest. Through the religious education curriculum, pupils are likely to learn about other faiths, such as Judaism and Christianity. The proposed school is likely to teach pupils about fundamental British values and the diversity of modern society. Paragraphs 5(c) to 5(d)(iii)  The proposed school has written a staff code of conduct. This states that no member of staff may promote partisan political views. Staff are likely to have training to ensure that balanced points of view are presented in the teaching of any topic.  Some of the standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 6 to 10  The proposed school’s child protection policy reflects statutory guidance. For example, it sets out the four main categories of child abuse. It refers to additional risks such as domestic abuse.  The proposed school has ensured that leaders with specific safeguarding responsibilities have received suitable training. There are plans to provide comprehensive training for staff from the point of induction to the school. This training, along with regular safeguarding updates, is likely to ensure a culture of vigilance. The school is exploring systems for the recording of safeguarding concerns. Leaders demonstrate an understanding of likely contextual safeguarding issues. They intend to work closely with the local authority to ensure that safeguarding cases are referred and managed in a timely way.  Closed-circuit television is in operation around the school. There is a buzzer system for

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entry to each of the two school buildings. Closed-circuit television is in operation. This enables leaders to survey and record areas of the school site, to track arrivals and exits and to enhance site safety for pupils.  The proposed school’s anti-bullying and behaviour policies are suitable and likely to be implemented well. Plans to supervise pupils in lessons, at break and lunchtime are likely to be effective. Paragraphs 11 to 16(b)  The proposed school’s health and safety policy is compliant with the Fire Safety Order 2005.  The proposed school has a first-aid policy. This is unlikely to be implemented effectively because staff have not yet attended first-aid training.  The proposed school’s admission register is likely to be compliant. However, the school has not yet considered how it will record pupils’ attendance.  The proposed school’s risk assessment policy is weak. It says little about how the

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proposed school intends to minimise risk in practice. For example, written risk assessments for regular activities, such as physical education at the local pitch and the use of the local leisure centre for secondary-age pupils, were not available during the inspection.  Some of the standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 17 to 21(8)  The proposed school has ensured that the headteacher has completed safer recruitment training. Section 128 (prohibition from management) checks on the proprietor have been completed. Despite this, the proposed school’s single central record is incomplete. It does not include details of Section 142 (prohibition from teaching) checks on the staff appointed so far, including the proprietor.  Some of the standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 22 to 31(c)  The proposed school has five suitable classrooms and a small space, where pupils can have practical science lessons. There is a canteen area, where pupils will eat a packed lunch. There are two small outdoor areas for recreation and a suitable medical room, toilet and washing facilities. Lighting inside and out, and the acoustics within the building, are all likely to be suitable.  Plans to provide changing and shower facilities at a public leisure centre, where older pupils will have their physical education lessons, are likely to be suitable.  Drinking water is labelled and hot water temperatures are suitable.  The standards in this part are likely to be met.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 32(1) to 32(5)  The proposed school is in the process of setting up a website. It knows which information to include, such as policies, contact details and information, for instance, on the complaints procedure and future examination results.  The proposed school is aware of its statutory duties should pupils with EHC plans attend.  The proposed school has prepared a suitable template to report pupils’ annual progress and attainment in all subjects to their parents and carers.  The standards in this part are likely to be met. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraph 33  The proposed school’s complaints policy sets out a staged approach. The process will begin informally and will progress to formal resolution and a panel hearing if necessary. The proposed school intends to keep a record of any complaints. This will include any action taken by the school because of the complaint.

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 The standards in this part are likely to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34  The proposed school’s proprietor and staff are committed to opening this school. However, they lack the necessary knowledge and understanding of some of the requirements for registration as an independent school.  At present, there is a lack of leadership capacity. There are no suitable arrangements for governance in place. This results in a lack of guidance and challenge.  Some of the standards in this part are not likely to be met.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The proposed school’s accessibility plan includes some suitable actions. Despite this, it does not fully reflect the requirements of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010. Therefore, this requirement is not likely to be met.

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Statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage  The proposed school’s plans for child protection, staff to child ratios and paediatric first-aid training are likely to ensure that the safeguarding and welfare requirements are met.  The proposed curriculum maps out children’s intended learning against the seven areas of learning and development.  The proposed school is likely to ensure that the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage are met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is unlikely to meet the requirements of the schedule to The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements, as set out in the annex of this report.

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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

Email address info@zaytunahinstitue.co.uk

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Proposed school details

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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Age range of pupils Not applicable 2 to 16 Not applicable Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 120 Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Mixed Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 120

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable Up to 120

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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 Up to 120

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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 Up to 120

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable 6

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable 3

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable Not applicable

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Information about this proposed school

 This proposed independent school is an all-through mixed school with an Islamic ethos. The proprietor plans to operate this school at 65 and 69 St Mary Graces Court, Cartwright Street, London E1 8NB.  The proposed school intends to open in September 2025, building up to five mixed- age classes.  The proposed proprietor operates an existing provision called Zaytunah pre-school. This registered with Ofsted in July 2024 (URN: 2797259). It is based on the ground floor at 69 St Mary Graces Court, Cartwright Street, London E1 8NB.  The proposed school plans to cater for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with an EHC plan. Pupils are likely to have needs in relation to speech and language and autism.  The school does not plan to make any use of 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’ notice.  The inspector met with three people, including the proposed school’s headteacher, who is also the proprietor. They toured the premises and considered a range of evidence to check the likelihood of the proposed school meeting the standards.

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Inspection team

Lisa Strong, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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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(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work- – 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan;  2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are- – 2(2)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which- – 2(2)(d)(i) reflects the school’s aims and ethos – 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act;  2A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 2A(1)(a) ensures that every registered pupil who is provided with primary education

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

at the school is provided with relationships education, – 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), 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, – 2A(1)(f) consults parents of registered pupils at the school before making or revising a statement under sub-paragraph (e), and  2A(2) Arrangements made by the proprietor for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b) must ensure that where a pupil’s parent requests that the pupil is wholly or partly excused from sex education provided as part of relationships and sex education, the pupil is so excused until the request is withdrawn, unless or to the extent that the

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

head teacher considers that the pupil should not be so excused.

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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(b)(vi) encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act;

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 13 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that first aid is administered in a timely and competent manner by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written first aid policy.  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.  16 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that – – 16(a) the welfare of pupils at the school is safeguarded and promoted by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written risk assessment policy; and – 16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors

 18(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if – – 18(2)(b) no such person carries out work, or intends to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act, or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction;  20(6) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual ("MB"), not being the Chair of the school, who is a member of a body of persons corporate or unincorporate named as the proprietor of the school in the register or in an application to enter the school in the register, if-  20(6)(a) MB- – 20(6)(a)(ii) does not carry out work, or intend to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, an interim prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors

disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction;  21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is – – 21(3)(a)(iii) a check was made to establish whether S is subject to any direction under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in such a direction; – 21(3)(b) in relation to each member of staff (“S”), whether a check was made to establish whether S is subject to a prohibition order or an interim prohibition order or an interim prohibition order, including the date on which such check was completed.

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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; 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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