PRO-V

PRO-V, 22 July 2026 1 PRO-V 199 Walton Village, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside L4 6TQ

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report:

Overall outcome The school is unlikely to meet all the independent school standards. It is currently operating without registration

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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 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 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 proprietor does not have the knowledge of the standards that it needs to ensure that they are met now, or to show how they will be met over time. It does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of each part. The school’s capacity for improvement is limited. There are multiple parts of the standards that are unlikely to be met if the school is registered.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Parts of the proposed school fall short of the requirements to keep pupils safe. For example, there is no single central record in place and no fire risk assessment. These aspects cause concern about pupils’ welfare and safety should the proposed school be registered.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The standards in this part are not likely to be met if the Department for Education (DfE) decides to register the provider as an independent school. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 2

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Curriculum

There is a curriculum policy in place. However, the curriculum offer does not match the range of needs that intended pupils at the school will have. The curriculum also does not take into account the gaps in knowledge that most pupils will have who are likely to attend the school. The plans and schemes of work in place do not show regard for pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities or their previous experiences of education.

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Curriculum

There is a reading programme in place to support pupils who may be at the early stages of learning to read. However, there are no resources available to teach the programme.

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Curriculum

The proposed school does not have a policy in place for pupils’ relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). The RSHE curriculum does not take into consideration how pupils will access learning at a level that may be significantly below their chronological age.

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Teaching

The proprietor has not given enough consideration to what the teaching provision will look like if there are 25 pupils on roll full time. The proprietor has the appropriate background of supporting pupils with similar needs to those the school intends to admit, but there are no assurances about who the rest of the teaching staff will be. The teaching team is likely to be formed from agency staff.

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Assessment

It is unclear what assessment of pupils’ learning will look like in each curriculum subject. Leaders have not thought carefully enough about how they will find out what pupils’ gaps in knowledge are in each subject. They know that pupils will typically join the school with significant gaps in knowledge and working below age-related expectations. That said, there are not robust procedures in place to find out what pupils know, including how teachers will use this as a starting point for further learning.

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Assessment

The standards in this part are not likely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 3

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pupils

There is a programme in place for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. However, it is unclear how pupils will learn in an age- and stage- appropriate way about fundamental British values as well as the protected characteristics.

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pupils

The curriculum for pupils’ personal, social, moral and cultural education is in place, but leaders have not thought closely enough about making sure that the curriculum meets the needs of pupils who attend the school.

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pupils

The standard in this part is not likely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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Safeguarding

The proprietor was not aware that they cannot fulfil the role of the designated safeguarding lead. There is a safeguarding policy in place. However, it does not contain clear information about how staff will identify, record and report concerns about pupils.

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Safeguarding

There is no single central record in place. The proprietor is unaware of the requirement to hold a central register of recruitment checks or what should be recorded on the register.

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Safeguarding

The proprietor has systems in place for sharing safeguarding concerns with the schools where pupils are currently on roll. However, not enough consideration has been given to the systems and procedures for pupils who may only be on roll at this school if the school is registered.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

There is a behaviour policy in place. The policy shows due regard for the types of needs and vulnerabilities of pupils who the school intends to admit. However, the policy does not include information about how sanctions will be recorded.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

There are no assurances about how pupils will be safely supervised by appropriate staff. There is no staffing structure in place for if 25 pupils attended the school full time, as per the requested registration. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 4

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Anti-bullying

The proposed school has clearly set out its approach to anti-bullying. There are whole school events planned as well as content within the curriculum for pupils’ personal, social, health and economic education.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

The proposed school has a health and safety policy in place. This shows the proprietor’s intentions for how a safe environment will be established. However, several parts of this are not currently met. For example, the school does not have a fire risk assessment in place. This means it does not comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. There are other aspects of health and safety which put pupils and other building users at risk. For example, electrical, gas and water safety testing has not been completed.

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Health and safety, fire and first aid

There is a suitable first aid policy in place. The proposed school’s plans for the provision of first-aid trained staff are appropriate. There are appropriate systems in place for recording first aid and the administration of medication.

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Admissions and attendance

There is no system in place for recording attendance in line with the DfE’s expectations. In addition, there is no admissions register in place.

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Risk assessment

There is no risk assessment policy in place. It is not clear what the proprietor’s intentions are for how staff should identify and mitigate risks.

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Risk assessment

The standards in this part are not likely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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

Safer recruitment procedures are not well understood. The proprietor has not had safer recruitment training. It is not aware of the requirements set out in statutory guidance about what recruitment checks should be completed before staff commence employment. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 5

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

There is no single central record in place. The proprietor is not aware of the requirement to hold a single central record of all statutory checks made during recruitment.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The standards in this part are not likely to be met if the DfE decides to register the provider as an independent school.

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and showers

The premises have suitable toilet and washing facilities for pupils to use. There are a suitable number of toilets for pupils to use. Toilets have individual occupancy and are lockable from the inside.

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and showers

There are no on-site shower facilities for pupils to use. However, the proprietor has a contract with a local leisure centre for the sole use of shower facilities and changing facilities for physical education.

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and showers

Drinking-water is available for pupils during the school day and is clearly labelled.

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Medical room

There is a suitable medical room for pupils to use. The room is near toilet facilities and has a bed and a first-aid kit. There is suitable storage for medication.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The proposed school is generally tidy and clean. However, several important aspects of health and safety are not in place. There is no fire risk assessment, no fixed installation electrical safety report, no gas safety check and no checks that relate to water safety. These aspects put building users at increased risk of harm.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

Classrooms and other learning spaces are well lit and the acoustics are appropriate.

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Outdoor space

There is an outdoor space that is suitable for pupils to use for recreation at social times. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 6 The standards in this part are not likely 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 proposed school has a website but it does not contain the relevant policies and information as set out in the standards.

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Part 6. Provision of information

It is unclear how the proprietor will share important information with parents and carers about pupils’ progress at the school.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The standards in this part are not likely 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

There is a suitable complaints policy in place. This sets out the procedures for handling complaints as well as the timescales. Leaders have made the necessary arrangements for members of an appeal panel to be separate from the leadership of the school, should this be required. There are suitable plans in place for the storage of complaints. The number of complaints in the preceding year will be made available on the complaints policy.

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Part 7. Manner in which complaints are handled

The standards in this part are likely 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 school had a suitable accessibility plan available for the inspection.

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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. 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. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 7 The inspector spoke with the 2 proprietors, who are also the headteachers of the school.

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About this inspection

The proposed school intends to cater for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils at the school will have an education, health and care plan. The school aims to provide a small, nurturing environment for pupils who have had difficulties in mainstream education.

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About this inspection

The school does not intend to make use of any alternative provision for pupils.

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About this inspection

The school will operate from premises at 199 Walton Village, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside L4 6TQ.

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About this inspection

This is the school’s first pre-registration inspection.

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About this inspection

The proposed school is already operating as an alternative provision. However, at the time of the pre-registration inspection, no pupils were attending the setting.

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Chair of the proprietor body

PRO-Vibe Ltd Hayley Jones Headteacher Hayley Jones Type of school Other independent special school Capacity 25

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Provider’s proposal: 0

Annual fees for day pupils £30,000 Email address info@pro-v.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; and – 2(1)(b)(ii) do 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.  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,

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human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education; – 2(2)(b) that pupils acquire speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills; – 2(2)(d) personal, social, health and economic education which- – 2(2)(d)(i) reflects the school’s aim and ethos; and – 2(2)(d)(ii) encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act[9]; PRO-V, 22 July 2026 9 – 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that- – 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.

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Part 1. Quality of education provided

 2A(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor- – 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 (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)(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.

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 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 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; PRO-V, 22 July 2026 10 – 3(c) involves well planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities

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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 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;  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(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; – 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 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- PRO-V, 22 July 2026 11 – 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.  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.  12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance

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with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12].  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- – 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

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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.  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). PRO-V, 22 July 2026 12

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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)(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 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 – 18(2)(c)(iv) where appropriate, the person’s qualifications; – 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

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checks are made as the proprietor considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.  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.  19(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if- – 19(2)(a) a person offered for supply by an employment business to the school only begins to work at the school if the proprietor has received- – 19(2)(a)(i) written notification from the employment business in relation to that person- – 19(2)(a)(i)(aa) that the checks referred to in paragraph 21(3)(a)(i) to (iv), (vii) and (b) have been made to the extent relevant to that person; – 19(2)(a)(i)(bb) that, where relevant to that person, an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check;

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and – 19(2)(a)(i)(cc) if the employment business has obtained such a certificate before the person is due to begin work at the school, whether it disclosed any matter or information; and PRO-V, 22 July 2026 13 – 19(2)(b) a person offered for supply by an employment business only begins work at the school if the proprietor considers that the person is suitable for the work for which the person is supplied; – 19(2)(c) before a person offered for supply by an employment business begins work at the school the person’s identity is checked by the proprietor of the school (irrespective of any such check carried out by the employment business before the person was offered for supply); – 19(2)(d) the proprietor, in the contract or other arrangements which the proprietor makes with any employment business, requires the employment business to provide- – 19(2)(d)(i) the notification referred to in paragraph (a)(i); and

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– 19(2)(d)(ii) a copy of any enhanced criminal record certificate which the employment business obtains.  19(3) Except in the case of a person to whom sub-paragraph (4) applies, the certificate referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a)(i)(bb) must have been obtained not more than 3 months before the date on which the person is due to begin work at the school.  20(5) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual who is the Chair of the school if- – 20(5)(a) the individual- – 20(5)(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(5)(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

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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(5)(b) subject to sub-paragraphs (7) and (8), the Secretary of State makes the following checks relating to the individual- – 20(5)(b)(iii) in the case of an individual for whom, by reason of the individual living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining an enhanced criminal record certificate is not sufficient to establish the individual’s suitability to work in a school, such further checks as the Secretary of State considers appropriate; – 20(5)(c) subject to sub-paragraphs (7) to (8), the Secretary of State receives confirmation that, where relevant to the individual, an enhanced criminal record check has been made relating to the individual- PRO-V, 22 July 2026 14 – 20(5)(c)(i) which is countersigned by the Secretary of State or by or on behalf

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of another registered person who is asked to arrange countersignature of the application by the Secretary of State; or – 20(5)(c)(ii) which is transmitted by or on behalf of a registered person who is asked to arrange transmission of the application by the Secretary of State;  20(6) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual ("MB"), 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

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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.  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 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

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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; – 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S; PRO-V, 22 July 2026 15 – 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

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order, including the date on which such check was completed.  21(5) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to supply staff- – 21(5)(a) whether written notification has been received from the employment business that- – 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(5)(a)(ii) an enhanced criminal record check has been made and that it or another employment business has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate in response to such a check, – 21(5)(c) where written notification has been received from the employment business in accordance with a contract or other arrangements referred to in paragraph 19(2)(d) that it has obtained an enhanced criminal record certificate, whether the employment business supplied a copy of the certificate to the school.

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 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

 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

 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 PRO-V, 22 July 2026 16 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]; – 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(1)(c) particulars of the arrangements for meeting the standard contained in

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paragraph 7 are published on the school’s internet website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents on request; – 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

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expenditure incurred by the school in respect of that pupil is provided to the local authority and, on request, to the Secretary of State; PRO-V, 22 July 2026 17 – 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.  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(2)(d) a statement of the school’s ethos (including any religious ethos) and aims.  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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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; – 32(3)(f) details of the complaints procedure referred to in paragraph 33, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year; and – 32(3)(g) a copy of the report of any inspection carried out under sections 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act or section 87(1) of the 1989 Act.

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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. PRO-V, 22 July 2026 18 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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