LS-TEN

Overview

This material change inspection assesses the school’s readiness to increase its pupil capacity from 28 to 42. The report concludes that the school is “likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material changes relating to the school provision are implemented.”

Strengths

• The school has a “comprehensive safeguarding policy” that is regularly updated and published on the website.
• “Effective procedures” are in place to record, monitor, and report welfare concerns, with close collaboration with external professionals.
• Additional staff, including a pastoral and safeguarding manager, have been appointed to support the proposed increase in pupil numbers.
• Premises are presented to a “good standard,” with “adequate lighting,” spacious classrooms, and suitable facilities for pupils with special educational needs.
• The proprietor body demonstrates a “good understanding of the independent school standards” and how to meet them consistently.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that the proprietor body “understands its statutory responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils” and implements “effective procedures to record, monitor and report any concerns about pupils’ welfare.”