Peninim

Peninim, 23 April 2026 1 Peninim 37 Elmcroft Crescent, Barnet, London NW11 9TB

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report:

Overall outcome The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material changes relating to the school provision are 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 its premises and 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 (the 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 school is not proposing any significant changes to its leadership and its processes and procedures for curriculum and safeguarding of children. The proprietor has appropriate procedures in place to accommodate the proposed increase in pupil numbers. The new site has been carefully considered to ensure that it is suitable for pupils. Leaders make thorough checks to ensure the school’s continued compliance with the standards.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the material change is approved. Peninim, 23 April 2026 2

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Safeguarding

Leaders have robust safeguarding procedures in place which ensure that pupils are kept safe whilst they are at the school and that they learn how to keep themselves safe. Records seen, and conversations with leaders provide further reassurance to this. The school’s safeguarding policy is suitable, meeting current statutory guidance and is available to parents and carers. There are appropriate levels of pupil supervision in place.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

Leaders have in place appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the school’s compliance with the standards for the health and safety of pupils and staff. The proprietor proposes for these arrangements to be implemented across the current and new site. The school complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The same appropriate first aid procedures at the current school site will be mirrored at the proposed new site.

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Risk assessment

The school’s risk assessment policy and risk assessments for the proposed new site are suitable. The site is a current local authority school and appropriate to accommodate the proposed increase in pupil numbers.

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Risk assessment

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

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

The proprietor ensures that the required checks are completed on the suitability of staff to work with children. The school’s policy for safer recruitment complies with statutory guidance. The school has appropriate procedures in place to recruit additional staff required should the material change be approved.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The school’s single central record is up to date and includes all the required recruitment checks. The necessary checks on staff, leaders and the proprietor have been completed. Peninim, 23 April 2026 3 The standards in this part are likely to be met if the material change is approved.

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and showers

Suitable and well-maintained toilet and washing facilities are provided at both sites. These include hot and cold running water. Pupils have access to drinking water which is clearly marked.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils' therapy needs

Leaders have identified a suitable space for a medical room at the school’s proposed new site. It is readily accessible and well equipped to accommodate short-term medical care for pupils. As with the medical room on the current school site, it is situated close to toilet and washing facilities.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

Both the existing and proposed new sites are safe and maintained to an appropriate standard. The new premises will be overseen by the same contractors as the local authority school who operate on the same site. Leaders have suitable procedures in place to ensure that both sites are well kept and comply with the standards.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

Internal lighting and acoustics across both sites are appropriate to support effective learning. Suitable external lighting is also in place at both sites.

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Outdoor space

There is appropriate outdoor space for pupils across both sites. The new school site is spacious and well equipped to accommodate the proposed increase in numbers. The outside space is appropriate for learning, breaktimes and physical education.

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Outdoor space

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

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

The proprietor has carefully considered how these standards will continue to be met with the proposed increase in numbers. For example, leaders have clear plans Peninim, 23 April 2026 4 to recruit more staff to ensure appropriate supervision. They make continued adaptations to the curriculum to ensure that it is suitable for children’s needs.

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

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

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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. 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

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 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.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the headteacher, the proprietor and a school governor during the inspection.

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About this school

Proprietor Peninim Limited Headteacher Mrs Chaya Shlesinger Type of school Other independent school Capacity 120

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Age range of pupils 2 to 11 Gender of pupils Girls (and boys between the ages of 2 and 3) Annual fees for day pupils £4,200 to £4,740 Email address office@peninim.co.uk Peninim, 23 April 2026 5 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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