Garden House School ISI Report - Flipbook - Page 6
Regulatory Compliance Inspection
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Key findings
2.1
The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014, and relevant requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years
Foundation Stage, and associated requirements and no further action is required as a result of this
inspection.
PART 1 – Quality of education provided
2.2
The school’s own framework for assessment confirms that teaching enables pupils to make good
progress in the context of Part 1 paragraph 3(a).
2.3
The curriculum is documented, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work for the pupils
and covers the required breadth of material. The teaching enables pupils to make good progress,
encompasses effective behaviour management and is supported by suitable resources. A suitable
framework for the assessment of pupils’ performance is in place.
2.4
Pupils receive relationships education in the junior school. The school has consulted parents and
published a written statement of its policy which has regard to the relevant statutory guidance.
2.5
The standards relating to the quality of education [paragraphs 1–4] are met.
PART 2 – Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils
2.6
Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as
responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens.
2.7
The standard relating to spiritual, moral, social and cultural development [paragraph 5] is met.
PART 3 – Welfare, health and safety of pupils
2.8
Arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils by means that pay due regard
to current statutory guidance; good behaviour is promoted; bullying is prevented so far as reasonably
practicable; health and safety requirements are met, including those relating to fire safety; provision
is made for first aid. Pupils are properly supervised; admission and attendance registers are
maintained, as required, and there is a strategic approach to risk assessment. A disability access plan
is in place.
2.9
The standards relating to welfare, health and safety [paragraphs 6–16], the requirement of Schedule
10 of the Equality Act 2010, and the ban on corporal punishment under section 548 of the Education
Act 1996 are met.
PART 4 – Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors
2.10 The school makes appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors,
and a register is kept as required.
2.11 The standards relating to the suitability of those in contact with pupils at the school [paragraphs
17–21] are met.
PART 5 – Premises of and accommodation at schools
2.12 Suitable toilet and changing facilities, and showering facilities where required by the standard, and
appropriate accommodation for pupils’ medical and therapy needs are provided. The premises are
maintained to a standard commensurate with health and safety; acoustics and lighting are
© Independent Schools Inspectorate 2021
Garden House School – October 2021
