R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre

This was a material change inspection commissioned by the Department for Education to assess whether R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if it moves to proposed new premises at the YMCA Building in Erdington, Birmingham. Inspectors concluded that the school is likely to meet the standards if the material change is implemented. The inspection focused first on Part 8 leadership and management, then on relevant welfare, health and safety and premises standards.

Strengths

• Leaders have an appropriate understanding of their responsibilities under the independent school standards.
• Proprietors maintain secure oversight through checks and reviews of staff work and policy impact.
• Safeguarding arrangements are appropriate, with knowledgeable designated safeguarding leads.
• Safeguarding records are detailed and give leaders a clear overview of individual pupils.
• Pupils feel safe and are taught how to keep themselves safe, including online.
• Internet filtering and monitoring are appropriate.
• Recruitment practices and records reflect current statutory guidance.
• Staff know how to report concerns about an adult working in the school.
• The school has a detailed health and safety policy that considers pupils' individual needs.
• First aid provision is suitable and supported by detailed record keeping.
• Fire safety arrangements for the proposed new site are appropriate.
• Risk assessments for the shared YMCA site consider pupils' special educational needs and disabilities.
• The proposed premises offer appropriate toilet, washing, medical and therapy facilities.
• The new building has ample natural light, suitable acoustics and external lighting.
• The shared outdoor play area is pleasant, supervised and being fenced for the school's sole use.
• The accessibility plan appropriately considers pupils' needs and the new school site.

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What is R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is Good, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre last inspected by Ofsted?

R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre have?

R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre has 8 pupils on roll.

What age range does R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre cover?

R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre for pupils aged 14 to 19.

Where is R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre?

R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre is at YMCA Building, 301 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DF.