Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd

School material change inspection report

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Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough TS3 7AR

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health, and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b), 32(1)(c)  The proprietor ensures that all staff receive regular safeguarding training so that they are alert to potential safeguarding concerns. Consequently, staff know the procedures to follow should a potential safeguarding issue arise  The proprietor has devised several policies to support pupils’ safety and welfare. These include, among others, a comprehensive safeguarding policy, an anti-bullying policy and a whistleblowing policy for staff. The safeguarding policy is published on the school’s website.  Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe through the curriculum for personal, social and health education, as well as through visits from external speakers such as the police.  The proprietor commissions support from external agencies that help to ensure there is a robust safeguarding culture in the school.  The proprietor demonstrates a secure understanding of local, contextual safeguarding

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Main inspection findings

risks.  The school provides pupils with a range of opportunities to support their wider well- being and welfare. For example, pupils receive independent careers advice and have opportunities to participate in community events. Paragraph 11  The proprietor has drawn up an effective health and safety policy which is published on the school’s website. It takes into account relevant aspects of health and safety. Appropriate accident reporting procedures are in place.  The proprietor has gained qualifications in health and safety management. Senior leaders have also completed this training. This training is used to good effect.  As part of their induction, new staff are required to read and understand the health and safety policy. Paragraph 12  The proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  The proprietor commissions an external agency to conduct a fire risk assessment of

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Main inspection findings

the premises. The proposed new premises are owned by the local authority. As such, it is the local authority’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The local authority has recently commissioned a fire risk assessment for these premises.  The school conducts regular fire evacuation drills. It also undertakes weekly inspections of fire escapes, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers.  The proprietor has trained several staff to be fire wardens.  Clear fire evacuation procedures are in place for both the current site and the proposed new site. Paragraph 14  The school is intending to appoint more staff if the proposed increase in pupil numbers is approved. The new staffing ratios will be sufficient to ensure adequate supervision of pupils. Paragraphs 16 to 16(b)  The proprietor has ensured that a suitable risk assessment policy is in place. The school takes a proactive approach to identifying and managing potential hazards.

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 The proprietor has ensured that the independent school standards (the standards) in this part are likely to be met if the material change is approved.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(2) to 18(2)(e), 18(3)  All required pre-employment checks are made on staff. The proprietor has ensured that robust recruitment procedures are in place. Several staff are trained in safer recruitment procedures. Paragraphs 19(2) to 19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3)  The school does not use supply staff. However, the proprietor understands the checks that need to be made should this be necessary in the future. Paragraphs 21(1) to 21(3)(b), 21(5) to 21(5)(c), 21(6)  There is an electronic single central record in place. The local authority checks the single central record periodically to ensure it complies with relevant legislation and guidance.  The school’s single central record records all relevant checks on school staff and the dates on which those checks were made.  The proprietor has ensured that these standards are likely to be met if the material

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Main inspection findings

change is approved. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1) to 23(1)(c), 24(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2)  The proposed new premises have adequate toilets and washing facilities for the proposed number of pupils.  The proprietor has fitted well-designed changing and shower areas.  There is a medical room for the short-term treatment of pupils. The room is well equipped and located near to toilets. Paragraphs 25 to 28(2)(b)  The proposed new site has been carefully designed and refurbished to a high standard. The proprietor has created an environment conducive to learning and that will ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils.  The premises, including the toilet facilities, are suitable to accommodate the increase in pupil numbers if the material change is approved.  Classrooms are insulated to ensure that teaching is not disrupted by external noise. Suitable lighting has been installed.

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 Externally, adequate lighting is fitted to ensure the safety of those entering and leaving the premises.  The school provides easily accessible drinking-water facilities. Clear and prominent signage directs pupils to drinking-water stations.  Hot water systems are fitted with protective measures to prevent scalding. Paragraphs 29(1) to 29(1)(b)  There is a garden area available to pupils at the proposed new site. This is adequate for the proposed number of pupils. It is secured by fencing and a locked gate.  The proprietor has ensured that these standards are likely to be met if the material change is approved.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  The proprietor works closely with the headteacher. Together, they have a secure understanding of the standards and, over time, have demonstrated their capacity to meet them consistently.  Leaders and the proprietor fulfil their responsibilities to promote the well-being of pupils. They have fully considered all aspects of the school’s provision and pupils’ well- being in their proposed increase to the number of pupils on the school’s roll. The proposed new premises have been carefully thought out to enhance pupils’ educational experience.  Leaders have a secure understanding of pupils’ needs and have devised innovative approaches to re-engaging young people in education.  The proprietor commissions a range of external support to ensure that the school operates effectively.  The proprietor has ensured that these standards are likely to be met if the material

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school is likely to meet the requirements of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010. For example, it has created an accessibility policy to ensure that all individuals can access the school’s services.

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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

Proprietor Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 5 to 7 December 2023

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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 27 75 75

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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 27 75

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 6 Unknown

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health, and care plan 3 Unknown

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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 3 Unknown

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 6 9

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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 school

 The school currently operates from premises at Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7AR. The proprietor has acquired additional premises at Myplace, Customs House, North Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1JP and intends to use both sites should the material change be approved.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  The school’s most recent standard inspection took place in December 2023.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education following a request from the proprietor to make a material change to the school.  The proposed changes involve educating pupils at a new site and increasing the capacity of the school from 35 to 75.  This was the school’s first material change inspection.  To evaluate whether the school would meet the relevant standards, inspectors met with the proprietor and the headteacher; reviewed the school’s approach to safeguarding, including its approach to recruitment; toured the proposed new premises; and reviewed a range of documentation relating to pupils’ health, safety and well-being.

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Inspection team

Philippa Kermotschuk, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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