Liberty School

Overview

This is a pre-registration inspection report for Liberty School, a proposed independent school for pupils aged 4 to 11 with moderate learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs. The inspection concluded that the school is "likely to meet all the independent school standards if it is registered," indicating strong compliance with statutory requirements across leadership, curriculum, and safeguarding.

Strengths

• The proprietor has a "clear vision to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment" with robust safeguarding systems and training in place.
• The curriculum policy is well-developed, with schemes of work that "take account of pupils’ different starting points" and address knowledge gaps from previous school absence.
• Premises are maintained to a "high standard," featuring suitable adaptations for safety, such as window limiters, and appropriate indoor and outdoor spaces for education.
• Recruitment processes are rigorous, with the proprietor demonstrating a secure understanding of statutory duties for pre-employment checks and maintaining a secure single central record.
• Health and safety protocols are thorough, including detailed risk assessments for activities and compliance with fire safety regulations.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that the school is likely to meet all standards upon registration.

Safeguarding

The report states that the proprietor has an "effective understanding of how to develop a culture of safeguarding" with robust processes for recording concerns and staff training precisely planned to respond to contextual risks.