North Bridge Enterprise College

Strengths

• Proprietor and leaders demonstrate the skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles well
• Governors meet termly and work with leaders to provide ongoing assurances
• Clear lines of accountability enable the independent school standards to be met consistently
• The proposed new premises is purposefully designed to offer a broad curriculum and increased learning spaces
• A strong culture of safeguarding is shared and understood by all staff
• Leaders take timely and robust actions to ensure pupils are safe
• Safeguarding oversight is robust, with appropriate referrals and effective multi-agency work
• Staff benefit from regular safeguarding training, including weekly briefings and annual training
• Pupils are well supervised with a high adult-to-pupil ratio and small class groups
• Pupils feel safe and well cared for, and value the warm relationships with staff
• Health and safety policy is detailed and clear, with regular checks and external audits
• The school complies with fire safety regulations and acts promptly on feedback
• Risk assessment processes are effective and comprehensive, including for the new site
• Suitable recruitment checks are made on staff, supply staff, and the proprietor
• The single central record is up to date and appropriately maintained
• Toilet and washing facilities are suitable and private, with regulated water temperature
• The medical room is suitably equipped and positioned close to toilets
• The new building is refurbished to a high standard, with large, bright classrooms and dedicated vocational spaces
• The proposed site includes a dedicated outdoor multi games area
• The school has a suitable accessibility plan in place

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools