Intuition Holistic Education

Intuition Holistic Education, 23 September 2026 1 Intuition Holistic Education 20 Rosslyn Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 4JD

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report:

Overall outcome The school meets all of the independent school standards that were checked during this inspection

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report:

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

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

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out progress monitoring inspections of independent schools, we report on the school’s 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

At the previous progress monitoring inspection, leaders had strengthened quality assurance and compliance arrangements. However, these improvements had not been in place long enough to demonstrate that the ISS were consistently being met over time. As a result, the proprietor could not yet demonstrate that persons with leadership and management responsibilities were fulfilling their responsibilities effectively to secure sustained compliance.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Since that inspection, leaders and the proprietor have implemented the actions outlined in the accepted action plan. This includes the continued development of a structured quality- assurance cycle, stronger compliance monitoring and increased external challenge and validation. Leaders now undertake regular curriculum reviews, scrutiny of pupils’ work, Intuition Holistic Education, 23 September 2026 2 learning walks and monitoring activities, which provide an accurate understanding of the school’s effectiveness and identify areas requiring further attention.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Compliance monitoring is integrated into school improvement planning and routine leadership activity. Records relating to safeguarding, supervision and risk assessment are reviewed systematically, and leaders use this information to evaluate whether standards continue to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor provides effective support and challenge through routine review of monitoring evidence and compliance activity. Leaders have also strengthened external validation through professional networks, independent review and recognised accreditation activity. These arrangements provide additional assurance regarding leaders’ evaluations and contribute to a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders now have secure systems to monitor and evaluate the school’s effectiveness. Improvements identified following the previous inspection are embedded within routine practice. Leaders can demonstrate not only that the standards under review are met, but also how compliance is monitored and maintained over time.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The proprietor has ensured that paragraphs 34(1)(a) and 34(1)(b) are met.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements continue to be effective. Leaders have established a safeguarding culture in which pupils’ welfare is central to the school’s work. Staff receive appropriate safeguarding training and demonstrate a secure understanding of their responsibilities. Safeguarding practice is supported through weekly safeguarding discussions, regular welfare reviews and clear systems for recording, monitoring and responding to concerns.

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Safeguarding

Leaders maintain comprehensive safeguarding records and undertake regular audits and monitoring activities to assure themselves that safeguarding arrangements remain effective. Policies are reviewed routinely and reflect current statutory guidance. Leaders ensure that staff are kept informed of safeguarding priorities and emerging risks, helping to maintain a culture in which safeguarding is understood to be everyone’s responsibility.

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Safeguarding

Pupils report feeling safe at school and have trusting adults to help them when concerns arise. They describe staff as approachable, supportive and responsive. Pupils are confident that adults listen to them and take appropriate action when needed. Their experiences reflect the positive safeguarding culture evident throughout the inspection.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are embedded in the school’s day-to-day life and are subject to regular oversight and review. Leaders can demonstrate that safeguarding remains effective and aligned with current statutory guidance. Intuition Holistic Education, 23 September 2026 3 The proprietor has ensured that paragraphs 7(a) and 7(b) are met.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

Leaders maintain clear expectations and ensure that support arrangements reflect pupils’ individual social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff understand pupils well and use individual support plans effectively to promote positive behaviour, support emotional regulation and minimise barriers to learning.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

Leaders have established effective supervision arrangements that are informed by pupils’ individual needs and vulnerabilities. Staffing deployment is carefully planned through pupil support plans, risk assessments and regular professional discussion. Staff adapt supervision levels appropriately, when pupils require additional support, and leaders routinely review arrangements to ensure they remain effective.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

Supervision extends beyond the classroom and includes educational visits and off-site learning activities. Leaders ensure that appropriate staffing, communication and support arrangements are in place before pupils participate in activities within the local community. Systems for sharing information ensure that staff have a clear understanding of pupils’ needs and any relevant vulnerabilities.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

Pupils report that adults are visible, accessible and available, when support is needed. They describe positive relationships with staff and are confident that adults will respond appropriately if they have any concerns. Inspection evidence indicates that supervision arrangements are implemented consistently and contribute positively to pupils’ safety, wellbeing and participation in school life.

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Behaviour and supervision of pupils

The proprietor has ensured that paragraph 14 is met.

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Risk assessment

Leaders have established appropriate risk assessment procedures embedded in the school’s day-to-day operations. Risk management is supported through a clear policy, individual pupil support plans, care plans and activity-specific risk assessments. These documents identify potential risks and provide staff with clear guidance regarding supervision, support and safe participation in school activities.

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Risk assessment

Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of risk assessment processes and how identified risks should influence practice. Leaders ensure that risk assessments are reviewed regularly and updated, when pupils’ circumstances, needs or vulnerabilities change. Risk management is discussed routinely through safeguarding meetings, staff briefings and wider quality assurance activities.

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Risk assessment

Leaders routinely use risk assessments to inform decision-making about staffing deployment, supervision arrangements, educational visits and individual support strategies. Risk information is used effectively to adapt support arrangements, increase Intuition Holistic Education, 23 September 2026 4 staffing, where necessary, and ensure that pupils can participate safely in learning opportunities, both within school and during activities in the local community.

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Risk assessment

Inspection evidence demonstrates that risk assessment is an active and effective process rather than a compliance exercise. Leaders can demonstrate that identified risks are carefully considered, regularly reviewed and appropriately acted upon. As a result, pupils are able to access a broad range of educational and enrichment opportunities while their safety and welfare remain well protected.

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Risk assessment

The proprietor has ensured that paragraphs 16(a) and 16(b) are met.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The school’s safeguarding policy continues to be published on its website and is, therefore, available to parents and carers. The policy reflects current statutory safeguarding guidance and provides clear information about the school’s safeguarding arrangements and procedures.

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Part 6. Provision of information

The proprietor has ensured that paragraph 32(1)(c) is met.

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About this inspection

The inspector carried out this inspection under sections 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. Inspectors checked the school’s compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

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

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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 (OI) who have previously served as HMIs.

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About this inspection

This inspection was conducted without notice.

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About this inspection

This was the second progress monitoring inspection since the previous standard inspection.

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About this inspection

At the previous progress monitoring inspection on 10 March 2026, the school did not meet paragraphs 34(1)(a) and 34(1)(b) of the independent school standards. The Department for Education required the school to prepare an action plan. Ofsted evaluated the action plan on 15 June 2026 and judged it to be acceptable. The Department for Education accepted the action plan on 25 June 2026. Intuition Holistic Education, 23 September 2026 5 The Department for Education commissioned this inspection to consider the school’s progress in implementing the accepted action plan and to evaluate compliance with paragraphs 7(a), 7(b), 14, 16(a), 16(b), 34(1)(a) and 34(1)(b) of the independent school standards.

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About this inspection

The inspector met with the principal, deputy principal and proprietor. Discussions were also held with staff responsible for safeguarding, curriculum leadership and quality assurance.

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About this inspection

The inspector reviewed policies, safeguarding records, quality assurance documentation, monitoring records, risk assessments and pupil support documentation. The inspector also visited lessons, scrutinised pupils’ work across a range of subjects and spoke with pupils about their experiences of school, safety and welfare.

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About this inspection

The inspector also considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including whether the safeguarding policy is available to parents and carers. These requirements of the independent school standards are met.

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About this inspection

The inspector confirmed the following information about the school:

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About this inspection

Intuition Holistic Education is an independent special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils have an education, health and care plan. The school is registered to admit up to 12 pupils.

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About this inspection

There have been no significant changes to leadership, governance or the school’s registration since the previous inspection.

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About this school

Type of school Other independent special school

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compulsory school age on roll

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Annual fees for day pupils £49,000 - £79,000

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Email address office@intuitionschool.co.uk

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