Berkshire school fails inspection over fire safety
An Ofsted report has labelled an Arborfield primary school as inadequate in a recent inspection, with a number of measures highlighted as needing to improve in order to ensure the safety of its pupils.
The inspection was carried out back in July at Coombes CE Primary School in School Road and results have now been published where it has been marked down for its overall effectiveness.
The Ofsted report said:
“The school has not been rigorous in its approach to a range of matters relating to pupils’ health and safety, including monitoring of fire safety, first aid, and the preparation of risk assessments. As a result, care, guidance and support and governance are inadequate.”
Concerns over health and safety are therefore at the top of the agenda, with staff promising that improvements are now underway.
Acting headteacher for the school, Patrick Pritchett, said:
“We are naturally very disappointed but staff, governors and students are determined to work collectively together to address the issues raised in the report.
“We have already tackled safeguarding issues and children, staff and parents returned to school this month prepared to positively embrace a number of new routines.
“With a fantastically motivated and positive team at the school, and children who love coming here, we aim to have met the requirements of the improvement notice by the summer.”
The outcome of this report by Ofsted shows that fire safety and risk assessment are important considerations if an educational establishment can be deemed to be safe. Therefore, it is necessary to put the right measures in place.
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