Al Khair Primary School

Overview

This material change inspection assesses Al Khair Primary School’s likely compliance with independent school standards regarding a proposed increase in pupil numbers. The report concludes that the school is “likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented.” Leaders demonstrate a “secure understanding” of requirements and have put measures in place to manage the impact of additional pupils.

Strengths

• Safeguarding arrangements are appropriate, with staff described as “vigilant” and “knowledgeable” about risks such as gang involvement and online safety.
• Pupils report “feeling safe in school” and have a “trusted adult to speak to if they have any worries or concerns.”
• Health and safety measures are effective, including a “suitable, up-to-date health and safety policy” and prompt rectification of high-risk fire issues.
• Premises are suitable, with “sufficient light for teaching and learning” and outdoor space adequate for the proposed pupil increase.
• Recruitment checks are robust, ensuring staff and volunteers are “suitable to work with children.”

Areas to improve

• Leaders’ decision-making and actions regarding safeguarding concerns are “sometimes less well documented” in the current paper-based log.
• Minor errors existed on the single central record, such as identification checks not being transferred, though these were “rectified before the end of the inspection.”
• The current Reception classroom organisation is “not fit for purpose” for additional children; a planned reorganisation to a larger room is required to meet space requirements.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school has “appropriate arrangements in place to keep pupils safe from harm,” with staff acting promptly on concerns and pupils demonstrating a good understanding of safety topics.