Rawdah Montessori

Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 1 Rawdah Montessori Mustafa Mount, Emm Lane, Bradford BD9 4JL

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report:

Overall outcome The school is unlikely to meet all the independent school standards if it is registered

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report:

The purpose of this inspection was to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the proposed school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards (ISS) and associated requirements that are required for registration as an independent school.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out pre-registration inspections of proposed independent schools, we report on the provider’s likely compliance with part 8 of the ISS first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the ISS 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 body has developed a vision for a school which will provide learning for pupils aged from 3 to 12 years, following Montessori methods within an Islamic ethos. However, the proprietor and school governors do not have the expertise and knowledge of the ISS to ensure that multiple parts of the standards would be met consistently over time.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders, including the proprietor, do not sufficiently understand the requirements to promote the welfare, health and safety of pupils in the proposed school and to ensure that pupils are kept safe. For example, they lack knowledge about which recruitment checks need to be made on new staff, and they do not recognise the risks associated with the school being in a building shared by the general public. Leaders have not ensured there is systematic monitoring of fire and building safety throughout the school. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 2 Leaders have insufficient knowledge of the early years foundation stage statutory (EYFS) framework to make certain that the necessary safeguarding and welfare requirements are in place for the youngest children, for example the requirement to check if practitioners are disqualified from registration or the importance of staff:child ratios.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the Department for Education (DfE) decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Curriculum

With external support, the proprietor has drawn up a curriculum policy for the proposed school. The policy outlines learning across a broad curriculum, underpinned by Islamic values. It is intended to be delivered using Montessori methods. Curriculum overviews are in place for all subjects. Broad expectations for learning have been identified alongside end points for each of the age ranges. There is evidence of an awareness of the importance of the curriculum promoting fundamental British values. However, the proprietor is unclear as to how these values are woven through the curriculum.

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Curriculum

Leaders are aware of the importance of catering for the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities , or for pupils with other barriers for learning. However, the overall lack of understanding of the curriculum for all pupils means that there is insufficient identification of how this would be done.

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Curriculum

The proprietor does not have a clear plan for how personal, social and health education or relationships and sex education will be delivered across the wide age ranges of the proposed school. While relevant policies have been developed, these do not consider current guidance, which will become statutory from 1 September 2026. Therefore, leaders have not considered this within their curriculum development or in how they will consult with parents.

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Curriculum

The proprietor understands the requirement that secondary-age pupils receive careers education but is unclear as to what this will comprise, despite there being a careers education overview on the school website.

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Curriculum

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Teaching

As the school is not yet registered, the proprietor has not appointed a school leader or any other teachers. Plans to do this are unclear and at times confused. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 3 The proprietor does not have a clear plan for how the curriculum will be taught to the full age range of the proposed school. The proprietor has sought expertise from a Montessori specialist to identify learning resources and develop some structures for the teaching of the curriculum for the 3-to-6-year age range. However, there is no clear plan for the effective delivery of the curriculum for older pupils.

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Teaching

The curriculum plans do not sufficiently detail learning across the year groups or identify how to consider pupils’ needs. There is little guidance for any future teachers to ensure that pupils can acquire new knowledge and make good progress. The proposed school does not yet have the required resources to facilitate effective teaching. For example, there is no equipment for physical education or resources for mathematics teaching. Most classrooms are furnished to a basic level, but resources do not go beyond supporting the learning for younger pupils.

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Teaching

It is unclear how the proprietor will assure themselves of the quality of teaching should the school be registered.

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Teaching

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Assessment

Leaders have identified a framework for assessment for all year groups in the proposed school. This will be used to support staff to assess the youngest pupils on entry. However, there is limited information and understanding about how older pupils’ starting points and progress will be monitored. The proprietor has not ensured that there are leaders within the school who understand the assessment systems sufficiently to oversee how they will be used.

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Assessment

The ISS in this part are funlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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pupils

The proprietor body’s vision for the school includes the promotion of children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through the Islamic ethos and Montessori approaches. They can articulate how this will be done through the curriculum for the younger pupils. However, much of this is still in the earliest stages of planning. Leaders are not clear on what activities, learning or enrichment will take place across the school. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 4 While the proprietor plans for pupils to learn about other faiths and cultures, there is no progressive structure in place to ensure that their knowledge and understanding builds over time. There is also no evidence to demonstrate how fundamental British values will be actively promoted through the curriculum in a meaningful and purposeful way.

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pupils

Leaders have not considered pupils’ preparedness for their next stage of education. While the proprietor is intending that the school admits pupils up to Year 11 in the future, current pupils would need to transition to Year 8 in a mainstream secondary school. Leaders have not considered how they would prepare pupils for this transition.

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pupils

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Safeguarding

The proprietor body has developed a safeguarding policy. This policy outlines the important safeguarding systems and procedures that staff would need to follow in the school. However, there is a lack of understanding about important guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education or the statutory framework for the EYFS welfare requirements.

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Safeguarding

At the time of the inspection, the proprietor did not understand the role of the designated safeguarding lead. Systems to record and manage any safeguarding incidents were not in place, and there were no plans on how future staff would be trained to understand their roles in safeguarding pupils.

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Safeguarding

In addition, leaders do not follow safer recruitment procedures. A single central record had been created to record recruitment checks required on future staff. However, this was not completed correctly. At the time of the inspection, some important checks on governors, contractors and the proprietor had not been completed.

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Safeguarding

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

The proprietors have created several policies to promote the welfare, health and safety of pupils, but there is a lack of clarity about how some of these policies will be implemented effectively. For example, the behaviour policy is detailed and Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 5 complete. It clearly outlines the school’s expectations for pupils’ behaviour and conduct. However, the approaches and ethos described in it do not align with the Montessori principles the proposed school would be adopting. Systems to record any incidents of poor behaviour have not been identified, along with how this information would be shared with parents and carers.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Anti-bullying

The proprietor has developed a policy which sets out the proposed school’s approach to anti-bullying. However, the policy is not consistent with leaders’ described plans or clear on how the policy would be applied across the age ranges the school intends to admit.

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Anti-bullying

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proposed school is situated within a building which is open to the public. It is generally in a good state of repair and has a maintenance team on hand to support the school should any health and safety issues arise. There is a health and safety policy in place specific to the school. This highlights the range of maintenance checks that will be carried out. However, the proprietor has yet to identify who will be responsible for ensuring that important safety checks are carried out systematically within the proposed school.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

At the time of the inspection, work was still being completed on areas of the school which are unsafe. The designated outside play area is not currently fit for purpose, as the safety fencing to protect pupils from falling from height is not in place. This area is also too small for the number of pupils the school is proposing to admit. A second outside space is unsafe as it was within the main building car park. The cladding on the building would also be unsafe for young children due to the sharp edges, which could cause harm. At the time of the inspection, there was also a loose electrical wire in the outside area and a drainpipe that was spilling water onto the play surface. The inside of the building was generally kept well. However, a number of doors required repairs, which had not been identified and addressed in line with the proposed school’s policies.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proprietor has ensured that a fire risk assessment has been carried out on the proposed school site. All the risks identified were deemed as low and have been acted on. All regulatory checks, such as emergency lighting certification and heating safety system checks, have been carried out on the whole site. However, Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 6 there are no records of how regular, routine checks on fire alarms and emergency lighting are carried out in the school building. At the time of the inspection, fire doors were seen to be propped open and fire routes were obstructed by branches from trees. It was also noted that fire safety signage was missing and a safe fire assembly point had not been identified.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The first-aid policy does not apply specifically to the proposed school, for example the location of secure storage of medication. However, medical kits were in date, and the storage in place was adequate.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Admissions and attendance

The admissions policy refers to the proposed school being selective and for an age range that includes 2- and 3-year-olds. This does not reflect the registration request or appear to be relevant specifically to the proposed school.

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Admissions and attendance

No attendance register was available to view during this inspection .

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Admissions and attendance

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Risk assessment

The school has created a risk assessment policy for the building. This policy highlights that generic risk assessments would be completed for the different parts of the site. These were not available at the time of the inspection.

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Risk assessment

Leaders do not have sufficient understanding of this policy to ensure that they take appropriate steps to identify and mitigate risks. For example, during the inspection several risks were identified regarding the use of spaces shared with the public and the movement of younger children around the building. Risk assessments for these and other concerns were not in place at the time of the inspection.

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Risk assessment

In line with the ISS, the school has produced a policy to outline the use of restrictive physical intervention. However, this policy does not take into account the most recent guidance issued. The proprietors had very limited understanding of how this policy would be implemented.

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Risk assessment

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 7

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

Leaders do not ensure that safer recruitment practices are in place. Some essential checks have not been completed on some leaders in the school or on future staff members, for example those checks relating to leadership and management and some Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The proprietor has an electronic single central record in place. This is incomplete. It does not include all the required checks made on the proprietor or any staff currently employed.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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and showers

The school has 2 gender-specific toilet areas, with 3 infant-sized toilets in each. These toilets are not suitable for older pupils within the proposed age range. The school also has one single-use, accessible toilet, which is for individual occupancy and lockable from the inside. All facilities have sufficient water supplies, and the hot water temperatures do not pose a scalding risk.

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and showers

There is no shower or changing facility in the building for older pupils. Leaders have not yet identified how this will be accommodated for in the future.

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and showers

The school has not identified how drinking water will be supplied for pupils and there is no identified supply of drinking water currently in the building.

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and showers

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils’ therapy needs

Leaders have identified a room for the use as a medical area. They have appropriate first-aid kits in this room, along with appropriate equipment. The medical room is situated close to a toilet. However, at the time of the inspection, there was no handwashing facility in the medical room. The proprietor plans to rectify this in the future. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 8 The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The school is situated within a vast site, accessed by the public, which includes a gym, cafeteria, museum space and a mosque.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The entrance to the school is through the shared site using a secure door. The proprietor has not yet fully explored how this will be managed to ensure appropriate safeguarding is in place.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The school premises are clean, bright and airy. They have been generally maintained to a high standard. However, the use of some rooms is still in development.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

There are 3 classrooms within the school along with an art room. These rooms are not adequately developed to demonstrate suitability for the number of pupils the proprietor intends to admit.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The classrooms have large windows, which provide a wealth of natural light to provide a bright, pleasant learning environment.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The indoor and exterior lights work well. Acoustics through the school are appropriate.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The ISS in this part are likely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Outdoor space

The space identified for outdoor play or physical education lessons is not suitable. It is a relatively small space and would not constitute sufficient space for the number and age ranges of the pupils the proprietor is intending to admit.

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Outdoor space

At the time of the inspection, a number of hazards were noted in the outdoor area, including its uneven surface, which creates small trip hazards. The proprietor has recognised some of these risks, including the need for security fencing, and is Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 9 looking to correct them. There is also some consideration to using an area within the site for physical education. However, these plans are in the earliest stages.

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Outdoor space

The ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The proprietor is aware of the information and documentation that it must make available to parents and carers on request. A school website has been created and contains many of the policies and information that are required. It should be noted, however, that some of the policies require amending to accurately reflect the school.

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Part 6. Provision of information

Leaders have not fully considered or decided how the school will report to parents about pupils’ progress in all year groups.

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Part 6. Provision of information

Correct contact details are recorded on the school’s website. However, there is no telephone number currently available. Leaders plan to make this available once the school is registered.

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Part 6. Provision of information

Some ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

The school has a clear and appropriate complaints policy. It sets out reasonable time frames for all stages of the complaints procedure. However, the proprietor has not yet fully identified how some aspects of this policy will be enacted.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

Some ISS in this part are unlikely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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The school’s accessibility plan

The proposed school is aware of its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and has a suitable accessibility plan in place.

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Statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage

The proprietors did not have sufficient understanding of the statutory requirements of the EYFS at the time of the inspection to ensure that some aspects of section 3, the safeguarding and welfare requirements, would be met. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 10

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 99 of the Education and Skills Act 2008, 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 ISS. 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 proprietor for this school is Rawdah Montessori. The proprietor does not currently have any other registered independent schools.

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About this inspection

Rawdah Montessori is located at the following address: Mustafa Mount, Emm Lane, Bradford BD9 4JL.

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About this inspection

The chair of the proprietary board is Dr Mohammad Azeem Sarfraz.

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About this inspection

Inspectors spoke with a member of the proprietor body and the chair of governors during the inspection. They also discussed the curriculum with an educational adviser who has been working with the school. The chair of the proprietor body was unavailable at the time of the inspection.

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About this inspection

The proprietor proposed to register the school for 110 pupils, with an age range from 3 to 12 years.

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About this inspection

The proprietor does not intend to use alternative provision.

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Team inspector

Philippa Kermotschuk His Majesty’s Inspector

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About this proposed school

Proprietor Rawdah Montessori Headteacher Not Known Type of school Other independent school Capacity 110 Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 11

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authority

Age range of pupils Provider’s proposal: 3 to 12 Gender of pupils Provider’s proposal: mixed

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teaching staff

Number of part-time teaching staff Provider’s proposal: 0

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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)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which- – 2(2)(d)(i) reflects the school’s aim and ethos; and Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 12 – 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-

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

– 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)(a) ensures that every registered pupil who is provided with primary education at the school is provided with relationships education, – 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)(d) in making arrangements for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) or

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

(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, – 2A(1)(f) consults parents of registered pupils at the school before making or revising a statement under sub-paragraph (e), and  2A(2) Arrangements made by the proprietor for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b) must ensure that where a pupil’s parent requests that the pupil is wholly or partly excused from sex education provided as part of relationships and sex education, the pupil is so excused until the request is withdrawn, unless or to the extent that the head teacher considers that the pupil should not be so excused.  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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

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; Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 13 – 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 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

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

to act responsibly; – 3(i) does not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; and  4 The standard in this paragraph is met where the proprietor ensures that a framework for pupil performance to be evaluated, by reference to the school’s own aims as provided to parents or national norms, or to both, is in place.

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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(a) actively promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; – 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;

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

– 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; Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 14 – 5(b)(vi) encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act; and – 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; – 5(c) precludes the promotion of partisan political views in the teaching of any subject in the school; and – 5(d) takes such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that where political issues are brought to the attention of pupils- – 5(d)(i) while they are in attendance at the school, – 5(d)(ii) while they are taking part in extra-curricular activities which are provided or organised by or on behalf of the school, or

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

– 5(d)(iii) in the promotion at the school, including through the distribution of promotional material, of extra-curricular activities taking place at the school or elsewhere,

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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(a) a written behaviour policy is drawn up that, amongst other matters, sets out the sanctions to be adopted in the event of pupil misbehaviour; – 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

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

health and safety laws are complied with by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written health and safety policy.  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12]. Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 15  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-

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 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. – 16A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 16A(1)(a) ensures that a procedure is in place for recording each use of force incident in accordance with section 93A of the Education and Inspections Act 2006; – 16A(1)(b) ensures that a procedure is in place for recording each incident in which a member of the school staff secludes, restrains or immobilises a pupil for whom education is being provided at the school (a "seclusion or restraint incident"); and – 16A(1)(c) takes all reasonable steps to ensure that both procedures are complied with. – 16A(2) The procedure under sub-paragraph (1)(b) must require that the record is made in writing as soon as practicable after the incident.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

– 16A(3) The procedure under sub-paragraph (1)(b) need not provide for any action to be taken in relation to a seclusion or restraint incident that also constitutes a use of force incident within the meaning of section 93A of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and therefore falls to be recorded under the procedure referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a).

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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 Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 16 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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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors

– 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.  20(6) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual ("MB"),

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

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 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

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the following checks relating to MB- – 20(6)(b)(i) where relevant to the individual, an enhanced criminal record check; Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 17 – 20(6)(b)(ii) checks confirming MB’s identity and MB’s right to work in the United 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

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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 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;

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– 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 – 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(4) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to each member of staff in post on 1st August 2007 who was appointed at any time Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 18 before 1st May 2007, whether each check referred to in sub-paragraph (3) was made and whether an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained, together with the date on which any check was completed or certificate

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obtained. – 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(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 – 23(1)(c) suitable changing accommodation and showers are provided for pupils aged 11 years or over at the start of the school year who receive physical education.  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; and

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 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.  28(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that- – 28(1)(a) suitable drinking water facilities are provided; Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 19 – 28(1)(c) cold water supplies that are suitable for drinking are clearly marked as such; and  28(2) The facilities provided under sub-paragraph (1)(a) will be suitable only if- – 28(2)(a) they are readily accessible at all times when the premises are in use;

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and – 28(2)(b) they are in a separate area from the toilet facilities.  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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 32A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 32A(1)(a) ensures that the procedures for recording use of force incidents and seclusion and restraint incidents referred to in paragraph 16A(1)(a) and (b) include procedures for information about each such incident (except where the pupil concerned is aged 20 or over or provision made under sub-paragraph (2) applies) to be provided to each parent of the pupil as soon as practicable after the incident; and – 32A(1)(b) takes all reasonable steps to ensure that those procedures are complied with.  32A(2) A procedure under sub-paragraph (1)(a) must include provision to the effect- – 32A(2)(a) that a person ("R") who would otherwise be required by the procedure to provide a parent with information about an incident must not provide it to that parent if it appears to R that doing so would be likely to result in significant harm to the pupil; and

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– 32A(2)(b) that if it appears to R that there is no parent of the pupil to whom R could provide information about the incident without that being likely to result in significant harm to the pupil, R must provide information about the incident to the local authority (within the meaning of the 1989 Act) within whose area the pupil is ordinarily resident.  32(1) The standard in this paragraph 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]; Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 20 – 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;

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– 32(1)(f) an annual written report of each registered pupil’s progress and attainment in the main subject areas taught is provided to the parents of that registered pupil except that no report need be provided where the parent has agreed otherwise; – 32(1)(g) any information reasonably requested in connection with an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act which is required for the purposes of the inspection is provided to the body conducting the inspection and that body is given access to the school’s admission and attendance registers; – 32(1)(h) where a pupil wholly or partly funded by a local authority (except where funding is solely for free of charge early years provision in accordance with the duty contained in section 7 of the Childcare Act 2006[16]) is registered at the school, an annual account of income received and expenditure incurred by the school in respect of that pupil is provided to the

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local authority and, on request, to the Secretary of State; – 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)(ii) where the proprietor is a body of persons, the address and telephone number of its registered or principal office;  32(3) The information specified in this sub-paragraph is- – 32(3)(a) particulars of the school’s policy on and arrangements for admissions,

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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- Rawdah Montessori, 13 May 2026 21 – 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(j) provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and- – 33(j)(i) whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and – 33(j)(ii) action taken by the school as a result of those complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and – 33(k) provides that correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be kept confidential except where the Secretary of

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State or a body conducting an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to them.

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 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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