Prudentia Education

Overview: Prudentia Education is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented. The school has a suitable safeguarding policy in place and demonstrates a strong understanding of the standards. The proprietor has ensured that the school complies with the Equality Act 2010 and has clear arrangements to check on the standards to ensure they are consistently met.

Strengths:

• The school has a suitable safeguarding policy in place, available on the school's website.
• Staff and pupils can describe the way in which instances of misbehaviour and bullying are dealt with.
• The school has a clear policy in place to ensure the health and safety of all staff and pupils.
• The proprietor has an appropriate fire risk assessment in place.
• The school has a risk assessment policy in place, setting out a clear procedure for staff to follow when identifying control measures to mitigate any risks and hazards.
• The school has a well-maintained building with a large outdoor space, suitable drinking-water facilities, and appropriate toilet facilities.
• The proprietor has ensured that the school complies with the Equality Act 2010.
• The school has successfully created an ethos of trust between staff and pupils.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The school has a suitable safeguarding policy in place, and staff spoken to as part of this inspection demonstrated a clear grasp of the school's safeguarding procedures.