The Mews

The Mews, 14 July 2026 1 The Mews C/O Cambian Childcare Ltd, 4th Floor, Park View, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX

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report:

Overall outcome The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented.

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report:

This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), which is the registration authority for independent schools. The school has applied to the DfE to make a material change to its registration. The school proposes to change the maximum number of pupils.

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report:

The purpose of the inspection is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards that are relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out material change inspections of independent schools, we report on the school’s likely compliance with part 8 of the independent school standards first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the independent school standards consistently. The standard in part 8 is intended to ensure that the quality of leadership and management at the school is sufficient for that purpose.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders have made careful plans to admit five more pupils. They have considered the spaces in the building needed to accommodate more pupils and the supervision required. They have considered the needs of pupils and the extra pastoral provision that would be required.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the Department for Education approves the proprietor’s request for a material change. The Mews, 14 July 2026 2

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Safeguarding

The school has an up-to-date safeguarding policy, which reflects the latest guidance from the Secretary of State. Leaders implement this policy effectively.

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Health and safety, fire, risk assessment and supervision

Leaders have a comprehensive and appropriate approach to health and safety and risk assessment. They have developed policies for both. Leaders undertake risk assessments for the building and the activities they undertake on the school site and outside. These risk assessments are carefully created to reflect both the activities being undertaken and the vulnerabilities of the pupils who attend this school.

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Health and safety, fire, risk assessment and supervision

The school has an operational fire detection and alarm system. The alarm can be raised using a key. All staff have keys to operate the alarm. On the alarm’s operation, the fire doors open automatically. Fire exit routes are clearly signposted, are clear of obstruction and lead to a place of safety.

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Health and safety, fire, risk assessment and supervision

The context of this school means that supervision strategies form a central part of risk assessment. Leaders have an appropriate, specific and detailed plan for supervision within general and pupil-specific risk assessments.

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Health and safety, fire, risk assessment and supervision

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the Department for Education approves the proprietor’s request for a material change.

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

The school has made all the relevant recruitment checks on staff, supply staff and the proprietor body.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The school keeps a complete electronic register of the vetting checks on adults working in the school and the proprietor body.

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The single central record of these recruitment checks

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the Department for Education approves the proprietor’s request for a material change. The Mews, 14 July 2026 3

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and showers

The school has toilets for the sole use of pupils. These toilets contain sinks with hot and cold running water. Hot water is supplied at a temperature not likely to scald pupils.

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and showers

Leaders have provided an appropriate shower and changing space for pupils.

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Medical room

The school has an appropriate medical room. The room has a sink with hot and cold running water. It is near to a toilet.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

Each room in the school has appropriate lighting and acoustics for the activities leaders intend.

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Outdoor space

The school has ample, attractive outdoor space for pupils to use. This space is well kept and safe for pupils because leaders ensure adequate supervision while pupils use it.

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Outdoor space

The standards in this part are likely to be met if the Department for Education approves the proprietor’s request for a material change.

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The school’s accessibility plan

The school has an accessibility plan, which meets the requirements of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. Inspectors checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014. The Mews, 14 July 2026 4 Inspectors checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

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

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About this inspection

Inspectors spoke with the headteacher and a representative of the proprietor body during the inspection.

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About this inspection

This school provides education for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health issues.

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About this inspection

The school uses no alternative provision.

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About this inspection

The school is currently registered to admit 20 pupils.

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Chair of the proprietor body

Cambian Childcare Ltd Farouk Sheikh Executive Headteacher Lucy Harrison Type of school Other independent special school Capacity 20

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Age range of pupils 11 to 18 Gender of pupils Mixed Annual fees for day pupils £59,993 to £91,343 Email address Lucy.Harrison@cambiangroup.com The Mews, 14 July 2026 5 providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people

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