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Independent School Standards |
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All parts of the ISSR and specifically |
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Part 3 |
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16 |
The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that - |
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16(a) |
the welfare of pupils at the school is safeguarded and promoted by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written risk assessment policy; and |
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16(b) |
appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified |
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Part 6 |
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32(1) |
The standard about the provision of information by the school is met if the proprietor ensures that - |
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32(1)(a) |
the information specified in sub-paragraph (2) is provided to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate |
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32(1)(b) |
the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) is made available to parents of pupils and parents of prospective pupils and, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the Secretary of State or an independent inspectorate |
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32(1)(c) |
particulars of the arrangements for meeting the standard contained in paragraph 7 are published on the school’s internet website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents on request |
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32(1)(d) |
following an inspection under section 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act, a copy of the report of the inspection (if it has been sent to the proprietor) is published and maintained on the school's internet website, and provided to the parents of each registered pupil, by any date specified by the body who conducted the inspection |
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32(1)(e) |
following an inspection under section 87(1) of the Children Act 1989, a copy of the report of the inspection (if it has been sent to the proprietor) is published and maintained on the school’s internet website, and provided to the parents of each boarder |
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32(1)(f) |
an annual written report of each registered pupil’s progress and attainment in the main subject areas taught is provided to the parents of that registered pupil except that no report need be provided where the parent has agreed otherwise |
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32(1)(g) |
any information reasonably requested in connection with an inspection under section 109 of the 2008 Act which is required for the purposes of the inspection is provided to the body conducting the inspection and that body is given access to the school’s admission and attendance registers |
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32(1)(h) |
where a pupil wholly or partly funded by a local authority (except where funding is solely for free of charge early years provision in accordance with the duty contained in section 7 of the Childcare Act 2006) is registered at the school, an annual account of income received and expenditure incurred by the school in respect of that pupil is provided to the local authority and, on request, to the Secretary of State |
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32(1)(i) |
where a pupil with an EHC plan wholly or partly funded by a local authority or other body through public funds is registered at the school, such information as may reasonably be required for the purpose of the annual review of the EHC plan is provided to the responsible local authority |
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32(1)(j) |
particulars of any actions specified in sub-paragraph (4) are published and maintained on the school’s website or, where no such website exists, are provided to parents |
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32(2) |
The information specified in this sub-paragraph is – |
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32(2)(a) |
the school’s address and telephone number and the name of the headteacher |
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32(2)(b) |
Either: - |
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32(2)(b)(i) |
where the proprietor is an individual, the proprietor’s full name, address for correspondence during both term-time and holidays and a telephone number or numbers on which the proprietor may be contacted, or |
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32(2)(b)(ii) |
where the proprietor is a body of persons, the address and telephone number of its registered or principal office |
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32(2)(c) |
where there is a governing body, the name and address for correspondence of its Chair; and |
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32(2)(d) |
a statement of the school’s ethos (including any religious ethos) and aims |
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32(3) |
The information specified in this sub-paragraph is - |
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32(3)(a) |
particulars of the school's policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions |
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32(3)(b) |
particulars of educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language |
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32(3)(c) |
particulars of the policy referred to in paragraph 2 |
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32(3)(d) |
particulars of arrangements for meeting the standards contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13 |
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32(3)(e) |
particulars of the school’s academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations |
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32(3)(f) |
details of the complaints procedure referred to in paragraph 33, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year; and |
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32(3)(g) |
a copy of the report of any inspection carried out under sections 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act or section 87(1) of the 1989 Act |
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32(4) |
The action specified in this sub-paragraph is - |
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32(4)(a) |
any decision by the Secretary of State to remove the school from the register under sections 100, 105, 112, 116, 119 or 123 of the 2008 Act |
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32(4)(b) |
any decision of the Secretary of State to impose a relevant restriction on the proprietor under section 116 of the 2008 Act |
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32(4)(c) |
any order of a justice of the peace under section 120 of the 2008 Act to remove the school from the register |
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32(5) |
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(b), ‘relevant restriction’ has the meaning given in section 117(1) of the 2008 Act |
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Part 7 |
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33 |
The standard about the manner in which complaints are handled is met if the proprietor ensures that a complaints procedure is drawn up and effectively implemented which deals with the handling of complaints from parents of pupils and which - |
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33(a) |
is in writing |
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33(b) |
is made available to parents of pupils |
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33(c) |
sets out clear time scales for the management of a complaint |
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33(d) |
allows for a complaint to be made and considered initially on an informal basis |
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33(e) |
where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (d), establishes a formal procedure for the complaint to be made in writing |
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33(f) |
where the parent is not satisfied with the response to the complaint made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e), makes provision for a hearing before a panel appointed by or on behalf of the proprietor and consisting of at least three people who were not directly involved in the matters detailed in the complaint |
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33(g) |
ensures that, where there is a panel hearing of a complaint, one panel member is independent of the management and running of the school |
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33(h) |
allows for a parent to attend and be accompanied at a panel hearing if they wish |
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33(h)(i) |
provides for the panel to make findings and recommendations and stipulates that a copy of those findings and recommendations is - |
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33(h)(i)(i) |
provided to the complainant and, where relevant, the person complained about; and |
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33(h)(i)(ii) |
available for inspection on the school premises by the proprietor and the headteacher |
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33(j) |
provides for a written record to be kept of all complaints that are made in accordance with sub-paragraph (e) and - |
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33(j)(i) |
whether they are resolved following a formal procedure, or proceed to a panel hearing; and |
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33(j)(ii) |
action taken by the school as a result of these complaints (regardless of whether they are upheld); and |
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33(k) |
provides that correspondence, statements and records relating to individual complaints are to be kept confidential except where the Secretary of State or a body conducting an inspection under section 108 or 109 of the 2008 Act requests access to them |
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Part 8 |
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34(1) |
The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school - |
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34(1)(a) |
demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently |
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34(1)(b) |
fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and |
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34(1)(c) |
actively promote the wellbeing of pupils |
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34(2) |
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c) ‘wellbeing’ means wellbeing within the meaning of section 10(2) of the Children Act 2004(a) |
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National Minimum Standards |
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NMS 1 (Statement of boarding principles and practice) |
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Other legislation |
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Does the school reject the use of corporal punishment? Does the school fulfil its duties under schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010? |
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