Cuba Academy

School pre-registration inspection report

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Cuba Academy 19 Brunswick Street, Leicester LE1 2LP

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraphs 2(1) to 2(2)(b)  The proprietor body has begun to develop a curriculum for the proposed school that aims to provide pupils with experiences in sports, including wrestling, boxing, grappling, mixed martial arts and fitness. The school intends to provide linguistic and mathematical education. However, it has not established how it will provide experiences in scientific, technological, human and social, and aesthetic and creative education. The curriculum aims to promote fundamental British values.  The school does not have the necessary plans and schemes of work in place to support the curriculum. The school has not fully established the content that will be taught.  Pupils’ attainment will be checked as they start school. These assessments will be used to inform staff of pupils’ different starting points. However, the school has not considered the curriculum for pupils who might arrive at the school working below

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their chronological age. As such, the curriculum does not fully take into account the aptitudes and needs of the pupils that it will serve.  The curriculum ensures that pupils will be taught speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills. The school has not considered how it will support pupils who are at the earliest stages of learning to read. Paragraphs 2(2)(d) to 2(2)(d)(ii)  The school intends for pupils to be prepared well for their life in modern Britain. However, it has not prepared a detailed curriculum for pupils’ personal, social and health education (PSHE). While the aims are to encourage mutual respect and to promote pupils’ understanding of protected characteristics, it is not clear how or when these will be taught. Paragraphs 2(2)(e) to 2(2)(iii)  The school intends to provide pupils with accurate and impartial careers advice and guidance. However, it has not considered how it will do so. As such, the school is

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unclear about how pupils will be helped to make informed choices about their future employment and aid them in reaching their full potential. Paragraphs 2(2)(h) and 2(2)(i)  The curriculum intends to prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences that they will encounter in British society. However, due to shortcomings in the intended curriculum, it is currently unlikely to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress across the full breadth of the curriculum. Paragraphs 2A(1) to 2A(2)  The school intends to provide all pupils with relationships and sex education. However, it does not have the necessary plans and schemes of work that set out what will be taught.  The school has prepared a policy regarding its provision for pupils’ relationships and sex education. The policy makes clear the grounds on which a pupil can be withdrawn from sex education. However, the policy does not set out that the school will consult

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parents and carers should it wish to change its policy. As such, the policy does not reflect the requirements set out by the Department for Education (DfE).  The proprietor is unaware of its duty to make this policy available to parents. Paragraphs 3 to 4  The school has devised a curriculum policy. Nevertheless, this does not make clear the school’s approach to teaching.  Subject schemes of work have not been created. As such, it is unclear what pupils are expected to learn, know and remember.  The proprietor has not given sufficient consideration to the training that it will provide to ensure that teachers have suitable subject knowledge and expertise. The school intends that teaching will actively promote pupils’ understanding of British values.  The school has not yet established a clear approach to assessment. As such, it does not have in place the mechanisms needed to check on how well pupils achieve.

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 The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the independent school standards (the standards) in this part.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraphs 5 to 5(d)(iii)  The school has not prepared a detailed curriculum for PSHE. Although the school intends to promote understanding of British values, including democracy and protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010, it is not clear how it will do so.  The PSHE curriculum does not set out how pupils will learn about right and wrong and about civil and criminal law in England. The school has not established what pupils will learn about public institutions and services in England or a wide range of cultures and beliefs.  The school intends to monitor the information that any visitors plan to share with pupils. The school will check its provision to ensure that pupils are not exposed to partisan political views. Where needed, teachers will be expected to provide a balanced, opposing view.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b)  The proposed school has prepared a safeguarding policy. However, the policy does not take account of the relevant statutory guidance. It does not make clear the actions that staff will be expected to take if they have a safeguarding concern or worry. The school has not established how it will record concerns and subsequent actions.  The school has not appointed an appropriate safeguarding leader.  The school has not prepared a programme of safeguarding training to ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge to keep pupils safe.  The building that the school occupies is used by other groups and businesses. There are no arrangements in place to ensure that pupils are segregated from other users.  The school has not ensured that the CCTV system in place can only be accessed by suitable persons.  The school has not made suitable arrangements to filter pupils’ access to online

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materials. Paragraphs 9 to 10  The school has a written behaviour policy. However, the policy does not make clear how pupils’ needs will be assessed and catered for. It does not set out what teachers should do in the event of positive or distressed behaviour. The policy sets out that the school will record instances of poor behaviour. However, it has not been established how or where these will be kept.  The school has a physical intervention and restraint policy. Nonetheless, the policy does not set out how staff will be trained to de-escalate situations when pupils become distressed. It does not make clear how staff will be trained in the use of appropriate physical restraint.  Pupils will be taught what to do if they experience bullying. However, the school’s anti-bullying policy does not set out how instances of bullying will be prevented and managed. Paragraph 11  The school has a health and safety policy. However, this lacks clarity about the checks

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and precautions that the school will implement to ensure the health and safety of pupils and staff.  Some parts of the premises are poorly maintained. Loose cables and shutter chains pose hazards. In some places, flooring poses a risk of tripping.  The school has not ensured that the appropriate electrical, asbestos, gas and legionella checks have been carried out. It has not prepared mechanisms to conduct and record regular checks on these matters. Paragraph 12  The school does not have a fire risk assessment. It has not ensured that there is a suitable number of fire extinguishers. Fire extinguisher checks are overdue. There are fire extinguishers missing from places or signs that indicate where they should be.  The school has not established systems for checking on fire doors, firefighting equipment, emergency lighting and fire alarm testing. In some places, emergency lighting and firefighting equipment are missing. The school has not ensured that all

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fire doors are operable. Paragraphs 13 to 15  The school does not have a first-aid policy.  There are a small number of first-aid kits available. They are not fully stocked. It is not clear what should be in first-aid kits. It has not been established how and when these will be checked.  The school does not have a policy regarding the administration of medication.  The school has not considered how it will ensure that there are appropriate levels of supervision. It is unclear how many staff the proprietor intends to employ.  The school has considered how it will record pupil absence. It has established an admissions register. However, this does not contain the full range of necessary information. Paragraphs 16 to 16(b)  The school has not prepared a risk assessment policy.  The school has not carried out detailed risk assessments for the full range of activities that it intends pupils to participate in. It has not considered the risks posed to pupils

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Main inspection findings

by the large number of stairs that pupils will use to travel between classrooms and the gymnasium floors.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors  Paragraphs 18(2) to 18(2)(e), 18(3) to 18(4)(c), 19(1) to 19(2)(d)(ii), 19(3), 21(1) to 21(3)(b), 21(5) to 21(5)(a)(ii), 21(5)(c), 21(6)  The school has not prepared a single central record.  Leaders do not have an accurate understanding of the full range of safer recruitment checks that will need to be carried out for staff, supply staff and proprietors.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1) to 23(1)(c)  The school does not have separate toilets and washing facilities that are provided for the sole use of pupils.  The school has changing facilities and showers for pupils to use when they are in receipt of physical education. Paragraphs 24(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2)  The school has not prepared a room to cater for the short-term care of sick or injured pupils. Paragraphs 25 to 27(b)  The unmet standards relating to welfare, health and safety mean that the school’s premises do not currently ensure the health and safety of pupils on the school’s site.  There is no heating in the gymnasium. The school intends to install a central heating system in the future.  Internal acoustic conditions are suitable. External lighting is appropriate. Lighting in the gymnasium and classroom areas is suitable. However, emergency lighting, including at fire exits, is not fully functional.

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Paragraphs 28(1) to 28(2)(b)  The school will ensure that bottled drinking water is readily available to pupils. However, cold water supplies are not labelled as suitable, or otherwise, for drinking.  Toilet facilities have an adequate supply of cold water. Washing facilities did not have hot water at the time of the inspection. Paragraphs 29(1) to 29(1)(b)  The premises do not have outdoor space for pupils to socialise and for physical education to take place. The school intends to make use of local outdoor facilities. However, this has not been arranged or assessed for risk.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 32(1) to 32(1)(d), 32(1)(f) to 32(1)(i), 32(2) to 32(2)(b), 32(2)(b)(ii), 32(2)(d) to 32(5)  The school does not know what information it must publish and make available. It plans to have a website. However, work on this has not begun.  The school does not have all the policies that the standards require.  The school has prepared an annual written report that will be used to report on each registered pupil’s progress and attainment.  The school has prepared an annual account of income received and expenditure incurred that it will provide to local authorities and, on request, to the Secretary of State.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in this part. Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled Paragraphs 33 to 33(k)  The proposed school has a complaints policy. The policy explains to parents how to complain should the need arise. There are clear timescales, and the arrangements for

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a formal complaint are explained.  The school will keep copies of findings and recommendations and make these available during an inspection.  The policy does not set out parents’ entitlement to be accompanied in the event of them attending a panel hearing.  The policy does not ensure that, where there is a panel hearing a complaint, at least one panel member is independent of the management and/or running of the school.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  The proprietor does not demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role. It does not have a strong enough understanding of the standards. The proprietor has not ensured that the proposed school will meet all the standards relating to the curriculum and teaching; pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development; welfare, health and safety; the suitability of staff; premises and accommodation; the provision of information; and the manner in which complaints will be considered.  The proprietor has not ensured that the school is likely to meet all the standards in this part.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school’s accessibility plan provides details of how all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities will be enabled to access the curriculum, premises and information.  The proprietor has ensured that the school is likely to meet the regulations in this part.

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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

Annual fees (day pupils) £20,000 to £22,000

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recommendation

Age range of pupils Not applicable 11 to 16 11 to 16 Number of pupils on the school roll Not applicable 20 20

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Boys Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable 20

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable 0 Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable Up to 20

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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 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 Not applicable Up to 20

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 1 2

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 0 Up to 14

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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 school intends to provide full-time education for up to 20 male pupils. The school intends to cater for pupils who have cognition and learning needs; speech, language and communication needs; social, emotional and mental health needs; moderate and specific learning difficulties; and pupils with autism.  The provider currently operates as a mixed martial arts, boxing and wrestling club.  The school is located at 19 Brunswick Street, Leicester, LE1 2LP. It is housed in the Quba Community Centre.  Some pupils who attend the school may be in the care of the local authority.  The school does not intend to use any alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 The inspection was commissioned by the DfE to determine whether the proposed school is likely to meet the standards if it is given permission to open.  This was the proposed school’s first pre-registration inspection.  Inspectors met with the proprietor to consider all relevant aspects of the standards.  Inspectors conducted a tour of the proposed site to check the suitability of the premises.  Inspectors scrutinised a wide range of documentation, including policies, curriculum plans and assessment information. They considered a wide range of documentation relating to health and safety, including a sample of the school’s risk assessments.  Inspectors checked the arrangements for safeguarding and staff recruitment, including the single central record.

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Inspection team

Vic Wilkinson, 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; and  2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are- – 2(2)(a) full-time supervised education for pupils of compulsory school age (construed in accordance with section 8 of the Education Act 1996), which gives pupils experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education; – 2(2)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which- – 2(2)(d)(i) reflects the school’s aim and ethos; and

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act[9]; – 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that- – 2(2)(e)(i) is presented in an impartial manner; – 2(2)(e)(ii) enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of career options; and – 2(2)(e)(iii) helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential; – 2(2)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress; and – 2(2)(i) effective preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society.  2A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 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,

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2A(1)(f) consults parents of registered pupils at the school before making or revising a statement under sub-paragraph (e), and – 2A(1)(g) publishes a copy of the statement on a website and provides a copy of the statement free of charge to anyone who asks for one.  3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school- – 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught; – 3(b) fosters in pupils self-motivation, the application of intellectual, physical and creative effort, interest in their work and the ability to think and learn for themselves; – 3(c) involves well planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time; – 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the

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pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons; – 3(e) demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught; – 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range; – 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils’ work regularly and thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress; – 3(h) utilises effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging pupils to act responsibly;

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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) ensures that principles are actively promoted which- – 5(b)(i) enable pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence; – 5(b)(ii) enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England; – 5(b)(iii) encourage pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality in which the school is situated and to society more widely; – 5(b)(iv) enable pupils to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England; – 5(b)(v) further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures;

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– 5(b)(vii) encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England;

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 7 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  9 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor promotes good behaviour amongst pupils by ensuring that- – 9(b) the policy is implemented effectively; and – 9(c) a record is kept of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour.  10 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that bullying at the school is prevented in so far as reasonably practicable, by the drawing up and implementation of an effective anti-bullying strategy.  11 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that relevant health and safety laws are complied with by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written health and safety policy.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12].  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.  14 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that pupils are properly supervised through the appropriate deployment of school staff.  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[13].  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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 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)(a) no such person is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that person is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act; – 18(2)(b) no such person carries out work, or intends 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 disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction; – 18(2)(c) the proprietor carries out appropriate checks to confirm in respect of each such person- – 18(2)(c)(i) the person’s identity; – 18(2)(c)(ii) the person’s medical fitness; – 18(2)(c)(iii) the person’s right to work in the United Kingdom; and

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– 18(2)(c)(iv) where appropriate, the person’s qualifications; – 18(2)(d) the proprietor ensures that, where relevant to any such person, an enhanced criminal record check is made in respect of that person and an enhanced criminal record certificate is obtained before or as soon as practicable after that person’s appointment; – 18(2)(e) in the case of any person for whom, by reason of that person living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining such a certificate is not sufficient to establish the person’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks are made as the proprietor considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State; and  18(3) The checks referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (except where sub- paragraph (4) applies) (2)(e) must be completed before a person’s appointment.  19(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 19(2)(a) a person offered for supply by an employment business to the school only

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

begins to work at the school if the proprietor has received- – 19(2)(a)(i) written notification from the employment business in relation to that person- – 19(2)(a)(i)(aa) that the checks referred to in paragraph 21(3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vii) and (b) have been made to the extent relevant to that person; – 19(2)(a)(i)(bb) that, where relevant to that person, an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check; and – 19(2)(a)(i)(cc) if the employment business has obtained such a certificate before the person is due to begin work at the school, whether it disclosed any matter or information; and – 19(2)(a)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate obtained by an employment business before the person is due to begin work at the school; – 19(2)(b) a person offered for supply by an employment business only begins work at

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the school if the proprietor considers that the person is suitable for the work for which the person is supplied; – 19(2)(c) before a person offered for supply by an employment business begins work at the school the person’s identity is checked by the proprietor of the school (irrespective of any such check carried out by the employment business before the person was offered for supply); – 19(2)(d) the proprietor, in the contract or other arrangements which the proprietor makes with any employment business, requires the employment business to provide- – 19(2)(d)(i) the notification referred to in paragraph (a)(i); and – 19(2)(d)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate which the employment business obtains,  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

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to enter the school in the register, if- – 20(6)(a) MB- – 20(6)(a)(i) is not barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that individual is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 of that Act; and – 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 disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction; – 20(6)(b) subject to sub-paragraphs (7) to (8), the Chair of the school makes the following checks relating to MB- – 20(6)(b)(i) where relevant to the individual, an enhanced criminal record check; – 20(6)(b)(ii) checks confirming MB’s identity and MB’s right to work in the United

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Kingdom; and – 20(6)(b)(iii) where, by reason of MB’s living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining an enhanced criminal record certificate is not sufficient to establish MB’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks as the Chair of the school considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State; – 20(6)(c) subject to sub-paragraph (8), where the Secretary of State makes a request for an enhanced criminal record check relating to MB countersigned by the Secretary of State to be made, such a check is made.  21(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor keeps a register which shows such of the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (3) to (7) as is applicable to the school in question.  21(2) The register referred to in sub-paragraph (1) may be kept in electronic form, provided that the information so recorded is capable of being reproduced in legible

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form.  21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is- – 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether- – 21(3)(a)(i) S’s identity was checked; – 21(3)(a)(ii) a check was made to establish whether S is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act; – 21(3)(a)(iii) a check was made to establish whether S is subject to 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 such a direction; – 21(3)(a)(iv) checks were made to ensure, where appropriate, that S had the relevant qualifications; – 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S; – 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d); – 21(3)(a)(vii) a check of S’s right to work in the United Kingdom was made; and

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– 21(3)(a)(viii) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(e), – 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, including the date on which such check was completed.  21(5) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to supply staff- – 21(5)(a) whether written notification has been received from the employment business that- – 21(5)(a)(i) checks corresponding to those referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vi) and (vii) have been made to the extent relevant to any such person; and – 21(5)(a)(ii) an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check, – 21(5)(c) where written notification has been received from the employment business

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in accordance with a contract or other arrangements referred to in paragraph 19(2)(d) that it has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate, whether the employment business supplied a copy of the certificate to the school.  21(6) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation each member ("MB") of a body of persons named as the proprietor appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether the checks referred to in paragraph 20(6)(b) were made, the date they were made and the date on which the resulting certificate was obtained.

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 23(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 23(1)(a) suitable toilet and washing facilities are provided for the sole use of pupils; – 23(1)(b) separate toilet facilities for boys and girls aged 8 years or over are provided except where the toilet facility is provided in a room that can be secured from the inside and that is intended for use by one pupil at a time; and  24(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable accommodation is provided in order to cater for the medical and therapy needs of pupils, including- – 24(1)(a) accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils; – 24(1)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility; and  24(2) The accommodation provided under sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) may be used

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for other purposes (apart from teaching) provided it is always readily available to be used for the purposes set out in sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b).  25 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the school premises and the accommodation and facilities provided therein are maintained to a standard such that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of pupils are ensured.  27 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 27(a) the lighting in each room or other internal space is suitable, having regard to the nature of the activities which normally take place therein; and  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 28(1)(b) toilets and urinals have an adequate supply of cold water and washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water; – 28(1)(c) cold water supplies that are suitable for drinking are clearly marked as such;

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and – 28(1)(d) the temperature of hot water at the point of use does not pose a scalding risk to users.  29(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that suitable outdoor space is provided in order to enable- – 29(1)(a) physical education to be provided to pupils in accordance with the school curriculum; and – 29(1)(b) pupils to play outside.

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(1) The standard about the provision of information by the school is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 32(1)(a) the information specified in sub-paragraph (2) is provided to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector[14], the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate[15]; – 32(1)(b) the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) is made available to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate; – 32(1)(c) particulars of the arrangements for meeting the standard contained in paragraph 7 are published on the school’s internet website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents on request; – 32(1)(d) following an inspection under section 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act, a copy of the report of the inspection (if it has been sent to the proprietor) is published and

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maintained on the school’s internet website, and provided to the parents of each registered pupil, by any date specified by the body who conducted the inspection; – 32(1)(i) where a pupil with an EHC plan wholly or partly funded by a local authority or other body through public funds is registered at the school, such information as may reasonably be required for the purpose of the annual review of the EHC plan is provided to the responsible local authority; and – 32(1)(j) particulars of any action specified in sub-paragraph (4) are published and maintained on the school’s website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents.  32(2) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(2)(a) the school’s address and telephone number and the name of the head teacher; – 32(2)(b) either- – 32(2)(b)(i) where the proprietor is an individual, the proprietor’s full name, address for correspondence during both term-time and holidays and a telephone number or

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numbers on which the proprietor may be contacted, or – 32(2)(b)(ii) where the proprietor is a body of persons, the address and telephone number of its registered or principal office; – 32(2)(c) where there is a governing body, the name and address for correspondence of its Chair; and – 32(2)(d) a statement of the school’s ethos (including any religious ethos) and aims.  32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(3)(c) particulars of the policy referred to in paragraph 2; – 32(3)(d) particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13; – 32(3)(e) particulars of the school’s academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations; – 32(3)(g) a copy of the report of any inspection carried out under sections 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act or section 87(1) of the 1989 Act.  32(4) The action specified in this sub-paragraph is-

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– 32(4)(a) any decision of the Secretary of State to remove the school from the register under sections 100, 105, 112, 116, 119, or 123 of the 2008 Act; – 32(4)(b) any decision of the Secretary of State to impose a relevant restriction on the proprietor under section 116 of the 2008 Act; and – 32(4)(c) any order of a justice of the peace under section 120 of the 2008 Act to remove the school from the register.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

 33 The standard about the manner in which complaints are handled is met if the proprietor ensures that a complaints procedure is drawn up and effectively implemented which deals with the handling of complaints from parents of pupils and which- – 33(g) ensures that, where there is a panel hearing of a complaint, one panel member is independent of the management and running of the school; – 33(h) allows for a parent to attend and be accompanied at a panel hearing if they wish;

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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; and – 34(1)(c) actively promote the well-being of pupils. 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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Parent View You can use Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child’s school. Ofsted will use the information parents and carers provide when deciding which schools to inspect and when and as part of the inspection.

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You can also use Parent View to find out what other parents and carers think about schools in England. You can visit www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk , or look for the link on the main Ofsted website: www.gov.uk/ofsted .

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