London Vocational Ballet School

Overview

This inspection assessed whether the school would meet independent school standards following a proposed increase in pupil numbers from 55 to 65. 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."

Strengths

• There is a "strong culture of safeguarding" with staff described as "vigilant" and pupils reporting they "feel safe" with "trusted adults" to approach.
• Premises have been refurbished to a "high specification," including new classrooms and specialist dance studios, which are deemed "likely to be suitable for the proposed increase."
• Health and safety policies are "suitable," with leaders having "quickly implemented" recommendations from an external audit and carrying out "thorough updated risk assessment[s]."
• The proprietor body has made a "significant investment" in facilities and established "thorough systems for regularly checking" compliance with standards.
• Staff recruitment procedures are "robust," and the single central record of pre-employment checks is "compliant."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, stating that standards are likely to continue to be met if the material change is approved.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements are effective, noting that the policy is "up to date with the latest statutory guidance" and published on the school’s website.