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OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION (Ofsted) The Inspection of Independent Schools All information regarding the inspection of independent schools can be found at www.ofsted.gov.uk The Education Act 2002 makes substantial changes to the registration and inspection of independent schools. From September 2003 new schools must meet the standards set out in the regulations before they are allowed to open. All independent schools will be inspected on a regular cycle by Ofsted and will lead to a published report. All reports can be found on the Ofsted website under independent school inspection reports. The legal requirements for registration Section 157 of the Education Act 2002 specifies that regulations setting out the standards that independent schools must meet should be made on the following matters: • The quality of education provided by the school • The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils |
• The welfare, health and safety of pupils • The suitability of proprietor and staff • The school’s premises and accommodation • The provision of information • The procedures for handling complaints The purpose of inspections The main purpose of an inspection under section 163 of the Education Act 2002 is to advise the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) whether independent schools meet the prescribed standards for registration. Under section 2 (2) (b) of the School Inspections Act 1996 the Secretary of State may request Ofsted to inspect and report on other matters in independent schools, as for example, a schools’ compliance with section 28D and E of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, as inserted by the Special Needs and Disability Act 2001. Such additional matters will be incorporated into these inspections. < Back | Page 1 of 4 | Next > |
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