Progress Schools - Liverpool

Overview

This is a material change inspection regarding a proposal to expand the school’s age range to 11–16, increase capacity to 45 pupils, and relocate premises. 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 curriculum is “appropriate” and “thoughtfully designed,” specifically considering the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Leaders demonstrate a “secure understanding of the standards” and have the “knowledge, skills, and experience” to support the proposed changes.
• Safeguarding arrangements are robust, with staff receiving “regular safeguarding training” and clear procedures for reporting concerns.
• The proposed new premises are “refurbished to an appropriate standard,” offering suitable teaching spaces, outdoor areas, and health facilities.
• Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is comprehensive, including relationships and sex education, with policies published and parents consulted.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, stating the school is likely to meet all relevant standards upon implementation of the changes.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements meet the requirements of the independent school standards, noting that staff understand procedures and that the single central record is compliant.