Ofsted Report
We are delighted to say that we now have a new report from Ofsted following a progress monitoring inspection visit on 5th July 2023.
You can see a copy of the resulting report via the link at the foot of this page. It is quite a lengthy document but the findings as regards the Independent School Regulations are on pages 10 to 12.
In summary, the position regarding the standards which were found to be not met in the May 2022 inspection is now:-
2(1)(b)(i)
Curriculum policy and plans take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those with an EHC plan
Met
2(2)(d)(i)
Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education which reflects the school’s aims and ethos
Met
2(2)(d)(ii)
PSHE education which encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics
Met
2(2)(e)(i)
For secondary pupils, careers guidance which is presented in an impartial manner
Not met1
2(2)(e)(ii)
For secondary pupils, careers guidance which enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of careers options
Met
2(2)(e)(iii)
For secondary pupils, careers guidance which helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential
Met
2A(1)(b)
Relationships and sex education (RSE) is provided to secondary pupils (unless the pupil is excused by parent request)
Met
2A(1)(d)
RSE provided takes account of guidance that applies to maintained schools
Met
2A(1)(e)
Writing and maintenance of a separate written statement of policy regarding provision of RSE
Met
2A(1)(f)
Parents are consulted about the written statement of policy regarding provision of RSE
Met
2A(1)(g)
Written statement of policy regarding provision of RSE is published on the website
Met
2A(2)
Compliance with a parent’s request for a secondary pupil to be withdrawn from sex education
Met
5(b)(vi)
Principles are actively promoted which encourage respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics
Met
7(a)
Arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils
Met
7(b)
Safeguarding arrangements have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State
Met
16(a)
Drawing up and effective implementation of a written risk assessment procedure
Not met2
16(b)
Appropriate action is taken to reduce risks identified
Met
7(b)
Safeguarding arrangements have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State
Met
32(1)(c)
Arrangements made to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare are published on the website
Met
32(3)(c)
Particulars of the curriculum are made available to parents
Met
32(3)(d)
Particulars of behaviour policy, bullying policy, health and safety policy and first aid policy are made available to parents
Met
34(1)(a) 34(1)(b)
Leaders demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge, and fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently
Not met3
Schedule 10 Equality Act
Drawing up of an Accessibility Plan
Met
Statutory require-ments of the EYFS
Regarding safeguarding policy and practice
Met
Notes
1. Careers advice has been given, as evidenced by Regulation 2(2)(e)(ii). However it was not deemed impartial because the person giving the careers lessons this year did not have certified training. This will be rectified in the 2023/24 academic year.
2. Although the risks assessments themselves were acceptable, as evidenced by Regulation 16(b), the risk assessment procedure was not sufficiently detailed. This will be rectified during the summer 2023.
3. Because of the two unmet regulations above these regulations cannot be deemed to be met because they require consistent meeting of all the regulations.