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Whinfell School

All ÌÇÐĹÙÍø schools are DFE registered and inspected by Ofsted. Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. It regulates and inspects schools in England to achieve excellence in education andÌýskills for learners of all ages, and in the care of children and young people.

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See below for the latest Ofsted reports for Whinfell School, including Education and Care.

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Education:

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âžœÌýOfstedÌýInspection Report March 2025

âžœÌýOfsted Inspection ReportÌýNovember 2021

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Care:

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âžœÌýÌýOfsted Care Report March 2026

âžœÌýÌýOfsted Care Report December 2024

âžœÌýÌýOfsted Care Report November 2023

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To view previous Inspection Reports,Ìý.

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Whinfell School Policies

Whinfell School operate within statutory requirements in the educational, health and care arena. There is a policy review cycle that means that our policies are constantly under review and amended at regular intervals. Key localised policies can also be found below:

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âžœÌý Accessibility Plan

âžœÌýÌýAdmissions Policy

âžœÌýÌýAnti-Bullying Policy

âžœÌýÌýAttendance Policy

âžœÌýÌýBehaviour Support Policy

âžœÌýÌýCareers Policy

âžœÌý Curriculum - Teaching and Learning Policy

âžœÌý Data Protection Policy

âžœÌýÌýDisability Equality Policy

âžœÌý English as an Additonal Language

âžœÌýÌýExclusions Policy

âžœÌý First Aid Policy

âžœÌýÌýEquality & Diversity Policy

âžœÌý Health and Safety Policy

âžœÌýÌýManagement of Violence and Aggression Policy

âžœÌýÌýProvider Access Policy

âžœÌýÌýPhysical Intervention PolicyÌý

âžœÌýÌýPSHEÌý

âžœÌýÌýRecruitment & Selection Policy

âžœÌýÌýReducing Restrictive Practices Policy

âžœÌýÌýRelationships & Sex Education Policy

âžœÌý Remote Education Policy

âžœÌýÌýRisk Assessment Policy

âžœÌý Safeguarding - Child Protection Policy

âžœÌýÌýSafeguardingÌýConcern Form

âžœÌý Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

âžœÌý Statement of Purpose

âžœÌýÌýWhistleblowing Policy

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Complaints Procedure

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âžœÌýÌýComplaints Policy

âžœÌýÌýComplaints Procedure

âžœÌýÌýComplaints Form

âžœÌýÌýComplaintsÌýInformation Poster for Parents, Family, Visitors and Public

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We know there will be times when students, carers, parents or placing authorities will want to give us feedback about our school and we will always be happy to hear from you. If you feel that you would like to make a suggestion, let us know about something you were pleased with, or tell us we did not meet your expectations, please contact the school via the details on the main page. A complaints procedure allows for both formal and informal complaints.

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Informal complaintsÌýcan be dealt with quickly, while formal complaintsÌýshould be made in writing. Our full complaints policy is available above or from the school on request. This policy is designed to help you raise concerns and ensures your complaint will be dealt with fairly. Should you wish to take your complaint further or if you feel you are unable to discuss the details with the school, please contact theÌýDirector of EducationÌýhere, especially if your complaint relates to the school leadership.

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The number of complaints in the preceding year:Ìý 0

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Safeguarding Statement

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The parents of students at ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Whinfell School should be aware that the School has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of their students. This responsibility necessitates a safeguarding policy and the School may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare.Ìý

This policy complies with guidance from the DfE and Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP). The School recognises it is an agent of referral and not of investigation. Anyone can make a referral to children's social care, if necessary. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the School is Jennifer Carradus and the Deputy DSL are Paddy Sandham and Emma Brown.

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The Proprietor

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The proprietor of the school is Farouq Sheikh, Chair of the CareTech Board.Ìý

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The Chair of Governance isÌýGraham Norris.

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The representative of the Proprietor of the school, whose address for correspondence during both term times and holidays, is: Andrew Sutherland, Director of Education,Ìý4th Floor, Parkview,Ìý82 Oxford Road,ÌýUxbridgeÌýUB8 1UX.ÌýThe representative of the proprietor may be contactedÌýhere.

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"The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care".

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