The Bayleaf Hub

School material change inspection report

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The Bayleaf Hub Doveside, Burton Road, Egginton, Derby DE65 6GZ

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1) to 2(2)(b), 2(2)(g) to 2(2)(i)  The proprietor intends to extend the age range of the school to include students in key stage 5. The school has carefully considered the programmes of study that it will offer to post-16 students. It has designed a coordinated series of ambitious learning experiences and opportunities that are age-appropriate and likely to provide progression for post-16 students. The proposed curriculum will include a continued focus on students studying a range of subjects, including to GCSE and A level, where appropriate.  The proposed curriculum planning maps out what post-16 students will learn across a suitably broad range of subjects. This includes strategies to support post-16 students with their reading. If appropriate, these students will receive phonics teaching. The content links closely with the existing curriculum and what pupils will have learned

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previously.  The curriculum promotes an understanding of mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. The curriculum does not undermine fundamental British values. The school intends to provide post-16 students with opportunities and experiences of life in British society, for example, through visits to workplaces and shopping trips to buy food to cook. Paragraphs 2(2)(d) to 2(2)(e)(iii)  The proposed curriculum for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) encourages respect for other people and pays due regard to the protected characteristics. The school intends to adapt the post-16 curriculum to reflect the emotional needs and stages of maturity of the students.  The school is intending to provide appropriate careers guidance for post-16 students. It aims to develop students’ life skills and interests to enhance their employability skills. A suitable emphasis on preparation for adulthood is planned to be extended into

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key stage 5. The school is ambitious for post-16 students to fulfil their potential. Paragraphs 2A(1) to 2(A)(1)(b), 2(A)(1)(d) to 2(A)(2), 3 to 4  The school has an age-appropriate relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum that will be adapted to meet post-16 students’ needs. The RSE policy is available on the school’s website.  The school intends to recruit a specialist key stage 5 teacher, if appropriate. Staff will be suitably trained through a well-structured induction process that is already in place. The school proposes to continue to implement a framework of assessment that is linked to the relevant courses and pathways that post-16 students will study.  Suitable strategies are in place to ensure that students’ learning needs will be identified accurately. The intended curriculum includes a range of suggested teaching and learning activities that take into consideration these needs.

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 The school intends to continue to implement its effective strategies for managing behaviour, including in the post-16 provision It will ensure that students’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are considered.  The independent school standards (the standards) in this part checked during the inspection are likely to be met if the material change application is approved.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraphs 5 to 5(d)(iii)  The school intends to provide a range of opportunities for the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of post-16 students. These include a planned programme of activities based on a structured PSHE curriculum.  The school plans to support post-16 students’ understanding of life in modern Britain, such as their responsibilities and rights. They will have opportunities to learn about the rule of law, diversity and equality, tolerance and respect, and individual liberty. Students will be encouraged to appreciate different faiths and cultures.  The school intends to build on the existing curriculum to ensure that post-16 students continue to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence, through personalised tutor sessions and PSHE lessons.  The school offers extensive and rich opportunities to develop and extend pupils’

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experiences. This offer will be extended to post-16 students. Activities will include swimming, horse riding, shopping trips, cooking and countryside walks.  The standards in this part checked during the inspection are likely to be met if the material change application is approved.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 7 to 7(b), 32(1), 32(1)(c)  The school maintains a positive safeguarding culture. The school’s safeguarding policy is up to date and reflects the latest guidance provided by the Secretary of State. The policy is implemented consistently and effectively. Leaders take their safeguarding responsibilities seriously and have established procedures focused on maintaining pupils’ welfare. Staff receive appropriate training and understand their safeguarding responsibilities.  The school recognises its specific context and the local safeguarding risks. The school intends to teach post-16 students how to keep themselves safe. The proposed curriculum includes learning related to making the transition to adulthood and the responsibilities that come with increased independence. Paragraphs 9 to 12  The school’s behaviour policy takes into consideration pupils’ additional needs. The

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policy is implemented successfully. A record of sanctions is maintained. The school analyses individual pupil’s incidents and updates risk assessments as appropriate.  The school has an anti-bullying strategy that is implemented effectively. The school’s analysis shows that bullying is not an issue at the school. Pupils currently at the school say that they feel safe when there.  The school has ensured that there is a suitable health and policy in place to support pupils’ safety and welfare. This policy is implemented effectively and consistently.  The school ensures that suitable safety checks are undertaken, including audits with recommended actions that are addressed in a timely manner.  The school complies with relevant fire safety regulations. Fire risk assessments are undertaken with appropriate checks of fire safety equipment, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and firefighting equipment. There is clear fire exit signage.

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Paragraphs 14, 16(a) and (b)  Appropriate staff supervision of pupils is in place. The school has plans to increase staffing as numbers of pupils increases, subject to the approval of the material change.  The school has an appropriate risk assessment policy. There is a range of written risk assessments. Pupils have individual risk assessments that are reviewed frequently. These risk assessments identify pupils’ vulnerabilities and associated risks. Appropriate mitigating actions are identified to minimise potential risks. The school intends to create suitable risk assessments for post-16 students.  Risk assessments are written for a range of educational trips and visits. These are updated often. Paragraph 32(1)(c)  The school’s safeguarding policy is available on its website and is provided to parents and carers on request.  The standards in these parts checked during the inspection are likely to be met if the

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material change application is approved. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(2) to 18(2)(e), 18(3), 19(2) to 19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3), 20(6) to 20(6)(c), 21(1) to 21(3)(b), 21(5) to 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  The school undertakes the required pre-employment checks on adults before they start working with pupils. This includes members of the governing body and proprietor body. The single central record is up to date.  The school does not make use of supply staff. However, leaders understand the checks that are required should they need to engage the services of supply staff in the future.  Leaders check the single central record often. They have completed suitable training in safer recruitment procedures.  The standards in this part are likely to be met if the material change is approved.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2), 25 to 29(1)(b)  The school intends to provide education for pupils at an additional site. It is proposed that this additional site will accommodate the increase in pupil numbers.  The additional accommodation includes suitable classrooms. The site has ample outdoor space for the pupils and students to play outside and undertake physical education.  The school intends to develop a farm in the adjacent stables and paddock areas. The whole school site is fenced and secure.  The accommodation is well maintained. Leaders make sure that facilities are safe for pupils. External lighting is in place.  There are enough classrooms to accommodate the proposed additional pupils. Classrooms are appropriate spaces for teaching and learning. They are well ventilated, bright and light.  The proprietor has ensured that there is suitable access to toilets and washing

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Main inspection findings

facilities. The water temperature is appropriate. Showering facilities are available.  Drinking water is clearly labelled and readily accessible to pupils.  The medical room is appropriately furnished. It contains a bed, lockable medical cabinet and washing facilities. It is located near the toilets. When not in use as a medical room, this space serves as an office. First-aid equipment is stored safely and is readily available.  The standards in this part are likely to be met if the material change application 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 body and school leaders have a secure understanding of their roles. They fulfil their responsibilities to ensure that the standards, relevant to the proposed material changes, are likely to be met securely and consistently.  The school is dedicated to improving the lives of pupils with SEND who currently attend the school, and those who will attend if the material change is approved. There is clear ambition for the proposed post-16 provision.  The school has carefully considered the proposed changes to increase the number of pupils and to increase the age range. It intends to implement the planned changes strategically. There is a suitable accommodation for an increase in pupil numbers. There are clear plans in place to implement appropriate post-16 provision that meets students’ ages, aptitudes and needs.

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Main inspection findings

 The proprietor body oversees the work of the school robustly. Suitable systems are in place to monitor the implementation of the proposed changes to ensure that all pupils benefit from the additional premises and the curriculum for older students.  The standards in this part are likely to be met if the material change application is approved.

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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

Date of previous standard inspection Not previously inspected

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 7 to 16 7 to 18 7 to 18

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 6 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 6 Up to 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 6 Up to 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 6 Up to 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 6 Up to 10

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 3 3

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Information about this school

 The Bayleaf Hub is a special school that currently provides education for pupils aged seven to 16 years. All pupils have an education, health and care plan for autism and/or speech and language.  The school operates at Doveside, Burton Road, Egginton, Derby DE65 6GZ.  The school is registered to provide education for up to six pupils. There are currently six pupils on roll.  The school has not received a standard inspection since opening.  The school does not use alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002 to check the school’s likely compliance with the standards relevant to the proposed material changes to register additional accommodation, and to increase the age range and the maximum number of pupils that the school is permitted to have on roll.  The proprietor has requested a material change to extend the age range to include pupils from the ages of seven to 18 years and to increase the maximum number of pupils on roll to 10. The proprietor has requested a material change to use additional premises to educate pupils. This site is located at The Postern Stables, 57 Postern Road, Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9SJ.  The Department for Education commissioned the inspectors to inspect the suitability of the school’s provision in relation to behaviour, safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety and risk assessments; the quality of education; the spiritual, moral, social and

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Information about this inspection

cultural development of pupils; supervision of pupils; recruitment of staff; the suitability of premises and accommodation; and the quality of leadership and management.  This was the first inspection regarding these changes. The inspectors considered the school’s proposed plans and reviewed documents related to the intended curriculum for the extended age range.  The inspectors checked the suitability of the new premises during their site check.  The inspectors met with the headteacher, the deputy headteacher and a range of staff. The lead inspector met with those responsible for safeguarding.  The lead inspector met with the chair of the proprietor board and a member of the governing body.  The inspectors visited lessons and spoke with pupils and staff.  The inspectors reviewed documents in relation to the curriculum, teaching and learning, the provision for pupils with SEND, recruitment, safeguarding, health and

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safety, fire safety and risk assessment.  The inspectors considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including the single central record of pre-employment checks and whether the school’s safeguarding policy is available to parents and carers.

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Inspection team

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