Mayfield House School

Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 1 Mayfield House School 1 Mayfield Road, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 0DG

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report:

Overall outcome The school does not meet all of the independent school standards that were checked during this inspection

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report:

At its most recent inspection, the school was judged to not meet all of the independent school standards and associated requirements.

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The purpose of this inspection was to monitor the progress the school has made in meeting the independent school standards and other requirements that it was judged to not comply with at its previous inspection.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out progress monitoring 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

At the last standard inspection in July 2025, inspectors found that the school’s leadership, including the proprietor, did not have the necessary skills to ensure that the independent school standards (the standards) were met consistently. Inspectors found that there had been a decline in the quality of education offered to pupils and there were failings in key areas. This meant that pupils were not kept safe. Leaders, including the proprietor, had a lack of knowledge about how to improve these weaknesses. In addition, inspectors found that the proprietor and school had to rectify some weaknesses in meeting the standards while they were on site. At this inspection, the inspector found that the proprietor has taken steps to meet some of the previously unmet standards. However, some standards remain unmet. Some of the unmet standards relate to how pupils are kept safe and place pupils at unacceptable risk.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 2 The proprietor has not taken sufficient action to make sure that all of the standards are now met. For example, the curriculum remains unfit for purpose and behaviour management is inconsistent. The proprietor and other leaders do not have a good enough understanding of the requirements of the standards. Compliance checks made by the proprietor lack rigour. The proprietor does not seek the relevant assurances about compliance with the standards now and over time. The standard in this part remains unmet.

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Curriculum

At the time of the last standard inspection, inspectors found that the curriculum was not designed well enough. The school had not selected the most appropriate knowledge which pupils needed to learn. Consequently, in too many subjects, pupils did not learn as well as they should do. Furthermore, the school had not created an agreed approach to teaching pupils who need help to read well. There was a lack of staff expertise to support pupils effectively. In addition, inspectors found that pupils did not receive effective careers advice, information and guidance. The quality of the provision in place at the time of the inspection did not meet pupils’ needs sufficiently well enough. Inspectors also established that some pupils in school did not receive any relationships and sex education (RSE). At this inspection, the inspector found that although leaders had made some improvements to the design of the curriculum, the important knowledge for pupils to know

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Curriculum

and remember is not made clear. In addition, some curriculum plans do not cover the full age range that the school is registered to admit or take into account the range of needs that pupils at the school have. This includes the curriculum plans for RSE. Pupils now receive careers information and guidance. This offer meets pupils’ needs and prepares them well for life beyond the school. There is a careers programme in place along with opportunities for pupils to meet with a careers adviser.

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Teaching

At the time of the last standard inspection, inspectors found that, due to poor curriculum design, staff were unable to implement the curriculum effectively for pupils. In certain instances, pupils were given work which did not help them to build upon their prior learning. In addition, inspectors found that staff did not use the information in pupils’ education, health and care (EHC) plans effectively to support pupils in their learning. This resulted in pupils unduly struggling in lessons to access the curriculum because tasks were not matched to meet their needs. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 3 At this inspection, the inspector found that the same problems exist as a result of the poor curriculum design. Staff continue to not use the information in pupils’ EHC plans effectively to design learning that meets their needs well enough.

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Assessment

At the time of the last standard inspection, inspectors found that the school did not have appropriate systems in place to ensure that staff checked sufficiently well on pupils’ knowledge and understanding. Gaps in pupils’ knowledge persisted. This resulted in pupils underachieving across too many curriculum subjects. At this inspection, the inspector found that due to the poor curriculum design, assessment information was based on what pupils have been taught rather than what they know and remember. As the key knowledge has not been identified in enough detail, some aspects of assessment are not helpful in recognising where pupils have made progress. The standards in this part remain unmet.

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Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

At the time of the last standard inspection, inspectors found that the school’s provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural education and personal, social, health and economic education was underdeveloped. For example, pupils did not have sufficient opportunities to develop their talents and interests or to develop self-esteem and self- confidence. At this inspection, the inspector found that the offer for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is still underdeveloped. It does not match the age range of pupils that the school is registered to admit and does not consider the significant gaps in pupils’ knowledge and experiences that many arrive at the school with. In addition, there continues to be limited opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests. The standard in this part remains unmet.

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Safeguarding

At the time of the last standard inspection, inspectors found that safeguarding arrangements in the school did not reflect the school’s safeguarding policy and statutory requirements. For example, the policy referred to a governing body which the school did not have. The proprietor did not ensure that staff developed safeguarding knowledge and expertise sufficiently well. Safeguarding records lacked detail and were not updated promptly. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 4 Furthermore, inspectors found that the school was using physical restraint excessively. They found that this resulted in injuries to both staff and pupils. In addition, incidents were not correctly recorded or not recorded at all. This impacted the school’s ability to have oversight of when these serious incidents occur. At this inspection, the inspector found that there is now an appropriate safeguarding policy in place. Leaders provide a programme of safeguarding training for staff which includes

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Safeguarding

building familiarisation with the required systems and procedures for reporting concerns. However, the school’s record keeping continues to lack important detail. Records are disorganised making it hard for leaders to have an accurate chronology of events or concerns about pupils. In addition, there are very few follow-up actions recorded following initial concerns where further actions would be appropriate. This leaves vulnerable pupils at increased risk. Leaders have improved staff’s understanding of the appropriate use of restrictive physical intervention. Staff receive ongoing relevant training. Record-keeping is better quality than in other aspects of safeguarding. Incidents are recorded appropriately and the most recent guidance is followed. For example, parents and carers are notified about any instances of restrictive physical intervention that occur swiftly after each incident.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

At the time of the previous standard inspection, inspectors found that the school did not have an effective approach to managing and supporting pupils’ behaviour. Staff often ignored misbehaviour. Furthermore, the school did not evaluate the reasons behind pupils’ behaviours. This meant that pupils’ behaviour did not improve. Pupils did not gain the necessary skills they needed to manage their own emotions well. Since the previous inspection, leaders have made changes to the behaviour policy, including the school’s approaches to restrictive physical intervention. However, leaders do not ensure that the promotion of positive behaviour set out in the policy is reflected across the school. At this inspection, the inspector found that staff let too many instances of poor behaviour continue to go unchallenged. For example, pupils’ use of bad language is commonplace. There are inconsistent expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Consequently, for

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

too many pupils, their behaviour does not improve enough over time. In addition, pupils do not develop the positive attitudes to learning that would set them up well for their next stage of education, employment or training.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

At the time of the last inspection, inspectors found that the school did not meet the requirements for the effective implementation of the health and safety policy. Furthermore, inspectors found that the school did not comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. In addition, the school’s implementation of its first-aid policy was weak. For example, the school’s first-aid equipment was insufficient. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 5 At this inspection, the inspector found that the health and safety policy is implemented appropriately. Aspects identified at the standard inspection which caused significant potential risk to pupils have been rectified. The proprietor has completed required actions in response to fire risk assessments. For example, the fire exit stairs where pupils could access the roof of the building have been secured. The school now complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. There are appropriate first-aid resources and staff

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

administer first aid. Recording of first-aid incidents happen in a timely manner.

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Admissions and attendance

At the time of the last inspection, inspectors found that the school did not comply with the requirements for ensuring that they had appropriate admissions and attendance registers. The school now has appropriate admissions and attendance registers in place. Attendance is recorded in line with the guidance from the Department for Education (DfE). The admissions register contains all of the essential information as set out in the guidance.

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Risk assessment

At the time of the last inspection, inspectors found that the school did not effectively implement risk assessments. This meant that pupils’ welfare at the school was not safeguarded sufficiently well enough. The school was not taking appropriate action to reduce risks for pupils. This inspection found that the school’s risk assessments continue to not take sufficient account of pupils’ needs and vulnerabilities. There is not an agreed approach for making sure that staff fully understand the important content within pupils’ risk assessments. Some risk assessments are not routinely updated to reflect pupils’ changing needs. This continues to mean that pupils’ welfare at the school is not safeguarded well enough. Some of the standards in this part remain unmet.

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

At the time of the last inspection, inspectors found that the school was not completing the statutory pre-employment checks rigorously enough. In addition, the school did not carry out some of the required checks on contractors who have access to pupils on site. This directly put pupils at potential harm and did not follow statutory guidance. At this inspection, the inspector found that all required safeguarding pre-employment checks are made, including on contractors who access the site. Statutory guidance is now followed. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 6

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

At the time of the last inspection, as a result of inspectors finding deficiencies in the school’s safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures, inspectors found that the school was not accurately maintaining a single central record (SCR). At this inspection, the inspector found that the SCR is completed and maintained in line with statutory guidance. Relevant staff have received training to make sure that they can fulfil this part of their responsibility well. The standards in this part are now met.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils' therapy needs

At the time of the last inspection, inspectors found that the school did not have suitable accommodation to cater for pupils’ medical and therapy needs or to provide short-term care for sick or injured pupils. Furthermore, inspectors found that, due to a lack of appropriate accommodation, this was not readily available for pupils to use. At this inspection, the inspector found that there is an appropriate medical room that includes a bed, blanket and pillow and the required provision for the short-term care of sick or injured pupils. The room is readily available for use.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

During the last standard inspection, inspectors found that the proprietor had not ensured that the school premises and accommodation were sufficiently well maintained. This impacted negatively on pupils’ health, safety and welfare. During this inspection, the inspector found that leaders have taken suitable steps to make the premises safe for pupils and staff. There is a regular programme of checks in place to identify any maintenance issues that occur, as well as to check ongoing compliance with the standards. The standards in this part are now met.

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Part 6. Provision of information

At the time of the last inspection, inspectors found that the school did not fulfil the requirements to ensure that parents and carers, or other required persons, had access to the correct documentation. This included some key policies being made available to inspectors during the inspection. At this inspection, the inspector found that although the school does not have a website, the proprietor makes key policies and other information available to parents in paper form. Leaders made all key policies available to the inspector during the inspection. The standards in this part are now met. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 7

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under sections 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. Inspectors checked the school's 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

This is the school’s first monitoring inspection following the standard inspection in July 2025. The DfE required the school to prepare a statutory action plan. The action plan was reviewed by Ofsted on 12 February 2026. The DfE rejected the school’s action plan. The inspection was carried out without notice. The inspector met with the headteacher, deputy headteacher and both members of the proprietor body. The inspector spoke to staff and pupils about what it is like to work and learn at the school. The inspector made a tour of both sites with the headteacher. The inspector reviewed a wide range of documentation. This included information relating to the standards, the school’s curriculum, leaders’ improvement priorities, leaders’ approach to safeguarding pupils and the checks that leaders carry out on newly appointed staff. The school operates from premises at 1 Mayfield Road, Chorley PR6 0DG and at Mitchell

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About this inspection

House, King Street, Chorley PR7 3AN. The school caters for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan for social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is registered to admit up to 50 pupils. The school makes use of one unregistered alternative provision.

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Lead inspector

Jane Dennis His Majesty's Inspector Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 8

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Chair of the proprietor body

TTK Group Ltd Martyn Deakin Headteacher Martyn Deakin Type of school Other independent special school Capacity 50

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compulsory school age on roll

Age range of pupils 6 to 16 Gender of pupils Mixed Annual fees for day pupils £40,950 Email address admin@mayfieldhouseschool.co.uk

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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.  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)(h) that all pupils have the opportunity to learn and make progress.  2A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor-

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2A(1)(a) ensures that every registered pupil who is provided with primary education at the school is provided with relationships education, Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 9 – 2A(1)(b) ensures that every registered pupil who is provided with secondary education at the school is provided with relationships and sex education, except in so far as the pupil is excused as mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), – 2A(1)(e) makes and keeps up to date a separate written statement of its policy with regard to the provision of education as required by each of paragraphs (a) and (b), – 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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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 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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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)(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. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 10

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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.  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 – 16(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.

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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.

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that- – 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.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 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. Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 11  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.  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.  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.

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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)(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(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.  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

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

to the school in question.  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)(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)(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). Mayfield House School, 12 May 2026 12

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Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools

 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)(b) accommodation for the short term care of sick and injured pupils, which includes a washing facility and is near to a toilet facility.  24(2) The accommodation provided under sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) may be used 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.

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Part 6. Provision of information

 32(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 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(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(3)(a) particulars of the school's policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions; – 32(3)(b) particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language; – 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.

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