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The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran Independent Inspectorate Report
This is an Islamic school for boys and girls. The school is registered for 81 pupils aged 6 to 16; there are currently 120 on roll aged 5 to 14. The school plans to provide education for Year 10 pupils next year, and Year 11 in September 2020. The school was last inspected in October 2016 when it was judged to be inadequate. The inspection judged that the school did not met The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and associated requirements. Pupils come from a range of cultural backgrounds and speak English as an additional language. The school does not have any pupils who have special needs or an education, health and care plan. The school does not use alternative providers. Inspection report: The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 25–27 September 2018 Page 7 of 13 Information about this inspection Inspectors observed teaching and learning in lessons across all year groups and subjects. Some of these were jointly observed with school leaders. Inspectors looked at arrangements at break and lunchtimes. Samples of pupils’ work were scrutinised. Discussions were held with senior leaders, including governors, teachers and pupils. A range of documentation and policies were scrutinised, including records of pupils’ behaviour and attendance, assessment information, complaints procedures and the vetting checks the school makes to ensure that staff are suitable. Inspectors reviewed records, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding. No parents responded to Ofsted’s online survey. Inspection team Brian Oppenheim, lead inspector Her Majesty’s Inspector David Davies Ofsted Inspector Inspection report: The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 25–27 September 2018 Page 8 of 13 Annex. Compliance with regulatory requirements The school must meet the following independent school standards Part 1. Quality of education provided 2(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if– 2(1)(a) the proprietor ensures that a written policy on the curriculum, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, which provides for the matters specified in subparagraph (2) is drawn up and implemented effectively; and – 2(1)(b) the written policy, plans and schemes of work– 2(1)(b)(i) take into account the ages, aptitudes and needs of all pupils, including those pupils with an EHC plan; and – 2(1)(b)(ii) do not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. 2(2) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(1)(a), the matters are– 2(2)(e) for pupils receiving secondary education, access to accurate, up-to-date careers guidance that– 2(2)(e)(i) is presented in an impartial manner; – 2(2)(e)(ii) enables them to make informed choices about a broad range of career options; and – 2(2)(e)(iii) helps to encourage them to fulfil their potential; 3 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the teaching at the school– 3(a) enables pupils to acquire new knowledge and make good progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught; – 3(b) fosters in pupils self-motivation, the application of intellectual, physical and creative effort, interest in their work and the ability to think and learn for themselves; – 3(c) involves well-planned lessons and effective teaching methods, activities and management of class time; – 3(d) shows a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils, and ensures that these are taken into account in the planning of lessons; Inspection report: The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 25–27 September 2018 Page 9 of 13 – 3(e) demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught; – 3(f) utilises effectively classroom resources of a good quality, quantity and range; – 3(g) demonstrates that a framework is in place to assess pupils' work regularly and thoroughly and use information from that assessment to plan teaching so that pupils can progress; Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils 7 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that– 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State. 12 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005[12]. 15 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that an admission and attendance register is maintained in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006[13]. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors 18(2) The standard in this paragraph is met if– 18(2)(a) no such person is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that person is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act; – 18(2)(b) no such person carries out work, or intends to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, an interim prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act, or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction; – 18(2)(d) the proprietor ensures that, where relevant to any such person, an enhanced criminal record check is made in respect of that person and an enhanced criminal record certificate is obtained before or as soon as practicable after that person's appointment; 18(3) The checks referred to in sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (except where sub-paragraph (4) applies) (2)(e) must be completed before a person's appointment. 20(6) The standard in this paragraph is met in relation to an individual ("MB"), not being the Chair of the school, who is a member of a body of persons corporate or unincorporate Inspection report: The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 25–27 September 2018 Page 10 of 13 named as the proprietor of the school in the register or in an application to enter the school in the register, if– 20(6)(a) MB– 20(6)(a)(i) is not barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act where that individual is or will be engaging in activity which is regulated activity within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 4 of that Act; and – 20(6)(a)(ii) does not carry out work, or intend to carry out work, at the school in contravention of a prohibition order, an interim prohibition order, or any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in either such direction; – 20(6)(b) subject to sub-paragraphs (7) to (8), the Chair of the school makes the following checks relating to MB– 20(6)(b)(i) where relevant to the individual, an enhanced criminal record check; – 20(6)(b)(ii) checks confirming MB's identity and MB's right to work in the United Kingdom; and – 20(6)(b)(iii) where, by reason of MB's living or having lived outside the United Kingdom, obtaining an enhanced criminal record certificate is not sufficient to establish MB's suitability to work in a school, such further checks as the Chair of the school considers appropriate, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State; 21(1) The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor keeps a register which shows such of the information referred to in sub-paragraphs (3) to (7) as is applicable to the school in question. 21(3) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is– 21(3)(a) in relation to each member of staff ("S") appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether– 21(3)(a)(i) S's identity was checked; – 21(3)(a)(ii) a check was made to establish whether S is barred from regulated activity relating to children in accordance with section 3(2) of the 2006 Act; – 21(3)(a)(iii) a check was made to establish whether S is subject to any direction made under section 128 of the 2008 Act or section 142 of the 2002 Act or any disqualification, prohibition or restriction which takes effect as if contained in such a direction; – 21(3)(a)(v) an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained in respect of S; – 21(3)(a)(vi) checks were made pursuant to paragraph 18(2)(d); Inspection report: The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 25–27 September 2018 Page 11 of 13 – 21(3)(b) in relation to each member of staff ("S"), whether a check was made to establish whether S is subject to a prohibition order or an interim prohibition order, including the date on which such check was completed. 21(6) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation each member ("MB") of a body of persons named as the proprietor appointed on or after 1st May 2007, whether the checks referred to in paragraph 20(6)(b) were made, the date they were made and the date on which the resulting certificate was obtained. 21(7) The information referred to in this sub-paragraph is, in relation to each member of a body of persons named as the proprietor in post on 1st August 2007 who was appointed at any time before 1st May 2007– 21(7)(a) whether each check referred to in sub-paragraph (6) was made; and – 21(7)(b) whether an enhanced criminal record certificate was obtained, together with the date on which any check was completed or certificate obtained. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools 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– 34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently; – 34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and – 34(1)(c) actively promote the well-being of pupils.
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