Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School

Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 1 Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School Dorcette House, Little Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6RU

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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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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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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

The proprietor and leaders have a secure understanding of the standards that were checked on this inspection. They demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure that the school consistently meets these standards. They have prepared appropriately for the proposed material change.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The school is likely to meet the independent school standard (the standard) in this part if the school receives approval for the implementation of the material change. Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 2

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Safeguarding

The school prioritises the welfare of pupils. Leaders promote a culture of vigilance among the staff. They do this by providing staff with safeguarding training and updates and by holding regular meetings at which staff discuss pupils’ welfare.

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Safeguarding

Staff know the signs to look for that may indicate welfare concerns. They know to report these concerns to safeguarding leaders. They also know to report any concerns that they may have about the actions of adults towards pupils. Staff know that they can refer their concerns to professionals external to the school, should the need arise.

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Safeguarding

Leaders respond quickly to any safeguarding concerns that are brought to their attention. They ensure that pupils receive the right support at the right time.

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Safeguarding

Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when they are online. They also learn about how to make healthy choices and the risks that are involved in making unhealthy choices. Leaders adapt the curriculum, including in the personal, social, health education programme of study, to address any emerging issues related to pupils’ welfare.

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Safeguarding

Pupils say that they feel safe. They say that they have staff they can speak with if they have a concern. They are confident that staff will listen to them and act to support them. Lunchtimes, when pupils eat with staff, provide a regular opportunity for staff to check on pupils’ welfare.

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Safeguarding

The school’s safeguarding policy is available on the school’s website.

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Health and safety, including fire safety

Leaders undertake regular health and safety and fire safety checks, in line with the school’s health and safety and fire safety policies. They act appropriately to resolve any concerns that may arise from these checks.

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Health and safety, including fire safety

The school undertakes regular fire drills, so that pupils know how to keep themselves safe in the event of a fire. Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 3

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Supervision

The school has ensured that there is a sufficient number of teaching and support staff at the school to be able to supervise the additional pupils who would join the school, if the DfE approves the material change request.

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Risk assessment

The school’s risk assessment policy provides appropriate guidance. Risk assessments are in place for the school site and its facilities, including the swimming pool, as well as on-site and off-site educational activities and trips. These assessments identify pertinent risks and the mitigations that staff should employ in response. Leaders review these risk assessments annually, as well as on any occasion that a new risk is identified in the meantime.

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Risk assessment

All pupils have their own, individual risk assessments. These detail risks that pupils demonstrate, and appropriate mitigations. Staff use information from pupils’ education, health and care (EHC) plans, as well their own knowledge of the pupils, to inform these assessments. Leaders review these risk assessments regularly, depending on the level of risk the pupils display overall. Leaders regularly discuss the accepted level of risk for each pupil. They do this to ensure that reviews of risk assessments happen in a timely manner. Additionally, leaders review individual pupil risk assessments whenever a new risky behaviour or cause for concern is identified. Through these reviews, leaders check that the planned mitigations are appropriate.

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Risk assessment

The school is likely to meet the requirements of the standards checked in these parts if the school receives approval for the implementation of the material change.

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

Leaders ensure that all necessary checks are undertaken for any new staff. These checks take place before staff begin to work with pupils. While the school rarely uses supply staff, leaders are fully aware of the checks that must be undertaken before they engage with such staff. Appropriate checks have been undertaken for all members of the proprietor body.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

All recruitment checks are correctly recorded on the school’s single central record. Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 4 The school is likely to meet the requirements of the standards in this part if the school receives approval for the implementation of the material change.

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and showers

There are toilets for the sole use of pupils. The water for pupils to wash their hands does not pose a scalding risk. Showers are available to pupils in the swimming pool changing rooms.

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and showers

Pupils have access to drinking water at all times from taps that are marked as such.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils’ therapy needs

The school has a medical facility for the short-term care of the sick. This room, which is next to a toilet, has a sink and a bed, as well as a lockable cupboard for the storage of any medicines.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The school is maintained to a high standard.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The rooms, including the classrooms, are well lit. The acoustics of these rooms are appropriate.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The school has suitable exterior lighting.

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Outdoor space

The school has appropriate outdoor space for pupils to play during social time, as well as to take part in physical education. Pupils have a range of resources they can engage with for both, including a table tennis table and a football pitch. There is an indoor swimming pool, in which pupils learn to swim and can study towards lifeguard qualifications. Pupils have access to a therapy garden, which provides them with a place to be calm.

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Outdoor space

The school is likely to meet the requirements of the standards in this part if the school receives approval for the implementation of the material change. Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 5

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools.

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About this inspection

Inspectors 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 renewed inspection framework, all inspections are now led by His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMIs) or by Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) who have previously served as HMIs.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the headteacher, who is also the chair of proprietor body, senior leaders, one of whom is also a member of the proprietor body, staff and pupils. The inspector checked the school’s recruitment procedures and undertook a tour of the site to check the school’s compliance with part 5 of the standards.

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About this inspection

The inspector confirmed the following information about the school:

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About this inspection

The school caters for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All pupils each have an EHC plan related to a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

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About this inspection

The school does not use any providers of alternative provision.

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About this inspection

The school is registered to admit up to 32 pupils. At the time of this inspection, 31 pupils were registered at the school.

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Lead inspector

Simon Hollingsworth His Majesty’s Inspector

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Chair of the proprietor body

DPS Education Ltd Deborah Seragusa Headteacher Deborah Seragusa Type of school Other independent special school Capacity 32

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Age range of pupils 7 to 16 Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 6 Gender of pupils Mixed Annual fees for day pupils £72,000 Email address office@tudorlodge.school Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School, 12 May 2026 7 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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