Falcons Learning

Falcons Learning Newport Street, Goole, DN14 6TL

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inspection report:

Overall outcome The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented

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inspection report:

This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), which is the registration authority for independent schools. The school has applied to the DfE to make a material change to its registration. The school proposes to change the maximum number of pupils attending.

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inspection report:

The purpose of the inspection is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards that are relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out material change inspections of independent schools, we report on the school’s likely compliance with part 8 of the independent school standards first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the independent school standards consistently. The standard in part 8 is intended to ensure that the quality of leadership and management at the school is sufficient for that purpose.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

School leaders and the proprietor have a secure understanding of the independent school standards. They apply this knowledge effectively to ensure that the standards are likely to continue to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders, staff, and the proprietor know pupils and their needs well. They prioritise pupils’ wellbeing and are ambitious for what all pupils can achieve. The expansion of the school is being carefully managed to ensure that leaders are likely to continue to meet the independent school standards . The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for the material change is approved.

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Safeguarding

The school has a well-embedded safeguarding culture. Leaders have a very effective oversight of matters relating to safeguarding pupils. Staff receive relevant ongoing training to help them understand the additional vulnerabilities of pupils in the setting. Staff are vigilant and promptly report any concerns they have about pupils. Actions to support pupils who may be at risk of harm are prompt and well considered. External agencies, parents and pupils are involved in decision-making where appropriate. Leaders consistently act in the best interests of pupils.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proprietor ensures that all relevant legislation is complied with in relation to health and safety as well as fire regulation and first aid. Leaders implement robust policies and prioritise pupils’ health, safety and wellbeing. Ongoing checks on the site and regular maintenance ensure it is maintained to a high standard.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proprietor engages the services of external professionals to audit and maintain fire safety equipment, water supplies and other aspects of the school. Leaders act on the findings of any professional review promptly and thoroughly. This supports ongoing improvements to the site and complies with relevant legislation.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proprietor ensures that appropriate staff training is undertaken. Leaders and the proprietor have suitable expertise and oversight of important areas of the provision, for example, first aid and fire safety. Staff with such training carry out their duties diligently so that pupils’ health, safety and wellbeing are maintained.

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Risk assessment

Leaders ensure that risks are identified and minimised during all activities on and off site. The proprietor has effective oversight of the risk assessment policy and how it is implemented. This ensures that pupils are kept safe during their time at school. Staff understand how to use risk assessments to support pupils’ safety and wellbeing.

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Risk assessment

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for the material change is approved.

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The recruitment checks made on staff, supply staff and the proprietor

The proprietor carries out appropriate pre-employment checks to ensure the suitability of recruited staff. The proprietor ensures that all required checks are completed before new staff start employment.  All necessary checks for supply staff are completed and verified to ensure their suitability to work with pupils. The identity of supply staff is checked. No supply staff start work before these checks have been completed.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The single central record complies with statutory guidance. The single central record maintains a record of all checks carried out on staff and when those checks were undertaken.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for the material change is approved.

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and showers

The proprietor ensures that the school’s premises and accommodation are maintained to a high standard. Toilet and washing facilities are provided for both pupils and staff and these are well maintained. Suitable changing accommodation and shower facilities are available. The proprietor ensures that the premises and accommodation provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils and staff.

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Medical room and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

Medical facilities at the school are well maintained and appropriate to the needs of pupils. First aid kits are regularly checked, and a suitable number of staff are trained in the use of first aid. The proprietor ensures that the school’s policies and the practice of staff maintain pupils’ health, safety and welfare. The site is well maintained and equipped to meet the needs of pupils and staff.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

Spaces that are used for learning are bright and well lit. Acoustic conditions are appropriate for the intended use of each space. Where practical activities are undertaken that may cause significant noise, these are well away from classrooms.

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Outdoor space

There is ample outdoor space for pupils to play as well as take part in physical education. These spaces are well maintained and include both hard standing and grassed areas. Outdoor spaces are clear of obstructions and well maintained. The current facilities are likely to be suitable to accommodate the proposed increase in pupil numbers.

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Outdoor space

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for the material change is approved.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The school publishes its safeguarding policy on the school website. This policy is informed by the relevant statutory guidance. The policy is well understood and implemented at the school. The proprietor ensures that staff have relevant, ongoing training to enact the safeguarding policy.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for the material change is approved.

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The school’s accessibility plan

The proprietor ensures the school has a suitable accessibility plan and this is adhered to. Leaders make suitable adaptations that may be needed to comply with this plan. The equality policy and accessibility plan demonstrate how the school will meet its statutory responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.

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About this inspection

The inspector carried out this inspection under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. The inspector checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

◼ The inspector checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

◼ Following our updated inspection framework, all inspections are now led by His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) or by Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) who have previously served as HMIs. ◼ This inspection focused on Parts 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the Independent School Standards in relation to the proprietor requesting a material change to the number of pupils that may be admitted onto the school roll.

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About this inspection

◼ The inspector spoke with the proprietor, senior leaders and the designated safeguarding lead during the inspection. The inspector spoke with members of staff and pupils throughout the course of the inspection.

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About this inspection

◼ The inspector 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 independent school standards are met.

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About this school

Proprietor Falcons Learning Limited Headteacher Stephen Wash Type of school Other Independent Special School Capacity 27 Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age on roll Number of part-time pupils of compulsory school age on roll Age range of pupils 11 to 18 Gender of pupils Mixed Annual fees for day pupils £48,500 to £67,500 Email address jowash@falconslearning.com providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people

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About this school

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About this school

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