SCHEDULETHE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL STANDARDS
Quality of education provided1
1
The quality of education provided by the school meets the standard if the requirements in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) are met.
2
The school must draw up and implement effectively a written policy on the curriculum supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, which provides for —
a
full-time supervised education for all pupils of compulsory school age, which gives pupils experience in the following areas: linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education;
b
subject matter appropriate for the ages and aptitudes of pupils, including those pupils with a statement;
c
pupils to acquire skills in speaking and listening, literacy and numeracy;
d
where the principal language of instruction is a language other than English or Welsh, lessons in written and spoken English or Welsh, except that this requirement will not apply in respect of a school or part of a school which provides education for pupils who are temporarily resident in Wales and which follows the curriculum of another country;
e
where a pupil has a statement, education which fulfils its requirements;
f
personal, social and health education which reflects the school’s aims and ethos;
g
appropriate careers guidance for pupils receiving secondary education;
h
where the school has pupils below or above compulsory school age, a programme of activities which is appropriate to their respective needs;
i
the opportunity for all pupils to learn and make progress; and
j
appropriate preparation of pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
3
The teaching at the school must —
a
enable pupils to acquire new knowledge and make progress according to their ability so that they increase their understanding and develop their skills in the subjects taught;
b
foster in pupils the application of intellectual, physical or creative effort, interest in their work and the ability to think and learn for themselves;
c
involve well planned lessons, effective teaching methods, suitable activities and wise management of class time;
d
show a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior attainments of the pupils and ensure these are taken into account in the planning of lessons;
e
demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught;
f
utilise effectively classroom resources of an adequate quality, quantity and range;
g
demonstrate that a framework is in place to assess pupils' work regularly and thoroughly and use information from such assessments to plan teaching so that pupils can progress; and
h
encourage pupils to behave responsibly.
4
The school must have in place a framework for pupil performance to be evaluated, by reference either to the school’s own aims as provided to parents or national norms, or to both.
5
The school must provide effective education for all pupils within a class to make progress, including pupils with statements and those for whom Welsh or English is an additional language.