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This helps to develop pupils’ skills in these areas and promote the importance of exercise and a
healthy lifestyle.
41. Buildings and classrooms are suitably maintained. Appropriate health and safety arrangements
ensure that required checks and maintenance are carried out regularly. Staff training in first aid, fire
safety, risk assessments, educational visits and health and safety is thorough. The school makes
effective use of external specialists to audit and provide advice on health and safety and fire safety.
Prompt action is taken to remedy any issues. Fire drills are carried out regularly and appropriately.
42. First aid is delivered in a caring and timely manner. There are an appropriate number of paediatric
first aiders in the early years. Procedures for the administration of first aid and medication are
thorough and effective. A healthy choice of food is served for lunch. The school identifies and caters
for the dietary needs of the pupils effectively.
43. Admissions and attendance registers are maintained appropriately and in line with current statutory
guidance. The local authority is informed of any pupils leaving or joining the school at non-standard
transition points. Attendance rates are high, and parents are contacted quickly in the case of any
unexplained absences.
The extent to which the school meets Standards relating to pupils’ physical and mental
health and emotional wellbeing
44. All the relevant Standards are met.
© Independent Schools Inspectorate 2024
Garden House School – October 2024
