The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014

PART 3 E+W Welfare, health and safety of pupils

6.  The standards about the welfare, health and safety of pupils at the school are those contained in this Part. E+W

7.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that— E+W

(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and

(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

8.  Where section 87(1) of the 1989 Act M1 applies in relation to a school the standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that— E+W

(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders while they are accommodated at the school; and

(b) such arrangements have regard to the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools or, where applicable, the National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools F1 ... .

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. para. 8(b) omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of The Independent Educational Provision in England (Inspection Fees) and Independent School Standards (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/205), regs. 1(1), 9(3)

Marginal Citations

M1 Section 87(1) was amended by section 105 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c.41) and section 1A was inserted by section 43 of the 2011 Act.

9.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor promotes good behaviour amongst pupils by ensuring that— E+W

(a) a written behaviour policy is drawn up that, amongst other matters, sets out the sanctions to be adopted in the event of pupil misbehaviour;

(b) the policy is implemented effectively; and

(c) a record is kept of the sanctions imposed upon pupils for serious misbehaviour.

10.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that bullying at the school is prevented in so far as reasonably practicable, by the drawing up and implementation of an effective anti-bullying strategy. E+W

11.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that relevant health and safety laws are complied with by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written health and safety policy. E+W

12.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 M2 . E+W

Marginal Citations

M2 S.I. 2005/1541, to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations.

13.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that first aid is administered in a timely and competent manner by the drawing up and effective implementation of a written first aid policy. E+W

14.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that pupils are properly supervised through the appropriate deployment of school staff. E+W

15.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that an admission and attendance register is maintained in accordance with [F2 the School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024]. E+W

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. para. 15 substituted (19.8.2024) by The School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/208), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(2)

16.  The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that— E+W

(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

(b) appropriate action is taken to reduce risks that are identified.