Eden Park Academy

The Eden School The Old Vicarage, High Street, Harmondsworth, West Drayton UB7 0AQ

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b)  Concerns were raised about the school’s arrangements to safeguard pupils.  The child protection and safeguarding policy is suitable and published on the school’s website. It reflects the most recent statutory guidance.  Safeguarding leaders are appropriately trained and knowledgeable. They work closely with external partners to ensure that pupils are kept safe. For example, leaders make appropriate referrals to children’s social care. They challenge external agencies in the interests of pupils.  The school provides annual safeguarding training for staff based on the latest statutory guidance and the ‘Prevent’ duty. This training is supplemented by regular safeguarding quizzes and discussions. Staff often apply their learning to safeguarding scenarios. In this way, leaders check that staff have understood and retained their safeguarding knowledge. Staff know the signs that could suggest a pupil is at risk of

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harm. Staff report any worries about pupils in a timely way in line with school policy. They are equally confident about how to report concerns about colleagues. Staff know that leaders will respond swiftly.  Pupils feel safe in school. They have trusted adults they can speak to if they have any worries. Pupils know that staff will address these, including if rare incidents of bullying take place. Pupils learn how to stay safe both in their local communities and online. Older pupils learn about how to stay safe in relationships. They study helpful topics such as consent. Paragraphs 16 to 16(b)  Concerns were raised about the effectiveness of the school’s use of risk assessment procedures.  The school’s risk assessment policy is comprehensive and available on its website.  Risk assessments include detailed information about the type and level of risks as well as how these will be mitigated. They are reviewed regularly and adapted in response

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to changing circumstances. Leaders ensure that risk assessments are consistently well implemented by staff.  The school has ensured that the independent school standards (the standards) in this part are met.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(1), 18(2)(a), 18(2)(b), 18(2)(d)  Concerns were raised about the school’s pre-employment checks on staff.  The single central record is clear and compliant. It includes prohibition checks for staff in regulated activity, as well as checks under section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 for those in leadership positions. There is an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in place for all staff. Sufficient staff and members of the school governing board are trained in safer recruitment.  Leaders work closely with the local authority designated officer and other safeguarding partners. They seek and follow advice regarding safeguarding issues, including those related to staff.  The school has ensured that these standards are met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  Concerns were raised about aspects of the leadership and management of the school.  The proprietor has bought into external training on the standards. This means that all staff understand the part they must play in ensuring that the standards continue to be met.  The school has a safeguarding governor who holds leaders to account effectively. She regularly checks the single central record and the suitability of leaders’ safeguarding decision-making.  The school does not sit in isolation in its safeguarding work. Leaders work with a range of local authorities, attend cluster meetings and are members of a safeguarding network. They share good practice and seek advice as needed. This collaborative work enables leaders to remain reflective and open to challenging discussions with safeguarding partners.  Leaders actively promote the well-being of pupils. For example, in the weekly ‘health

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spot’, pupils learn about the importance of physical and mental health. Pupils enjoy taking part in the school’s annual health and well-being week. Leaders provide helpful education for parents regarding contextual safeguarding issues as they arise. Sessions have focused on topics such as vaping and online safety.  Leaders have ensured that the standards in this part are met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school meets the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that were checked during this inspection. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £2,550 to £7,500

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Date of previous standard inspection 25 to 27 February 2025

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Information about this school

 The Eden School is an independent Seventh-Day Adventist school. It is located at the Old Vicarage, High Street, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0AQ.  The school has provision for pupils in the early years, including two-year-olds.  The school’s most recent standard inspection in February 2025 was combined with a progress monitoring inspection.  The school does not make use of any alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 This emergency inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education because of concerns raised with them about the effectiveness of safeguarding at the school.  The inspection was carried out without notice.  Inspectors held meetings with school leaders, including the headteacher, other senior leaders and a member of the school governing board.  Inspectors met with groups of pupils and a group of teaching and support staff.  Inspectors reviewed a range of documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  Inspectors spoke to a representative from the local authority.  The inspection also 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. These requirements of the standards are met.

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Inspection team

Lisa Strong, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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