All Cambian 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 and skills for learners of all ages, and in the care of children and young people.

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

➜  Ofsted Care Assurance Inspection Report October 2023

➜  Ofsted Care Report July 2023

➜  Ofsted Education Report March 2022

To view previous Inspection Reports, click here.

Southlands School Policies

Southlands 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:

➜  Accessibility Plan

➜  Admissions Policy

➜  Anti-Bullying Policy

➜  Behaviour Management Policy

➜  Curriculum - Teaching & Learning Policy

➜  Data Protection Policy

➜  English as an Additional Language

➜  Exclusions Policy

➜  First Aid Policy

➜  Group Equality & Diversity Policy

➜  Health & Safety Policy

➜  Recruiment & Selection Policy

➜  Relationship & Sex Education

➜  Safeguarding - Child Protection Policy

➜  Safeguarding - Children's Homes

➜  SEND Policy

➜  Statement of Purpose 

➜  Whistleblowing Policy - Raising a Concern Procedure

Safeguarding Statement

The parents of Southlands School students should be aware that the school has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. 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. This policy complies with guidance from the DfE and the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). 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 Cat Catton.

Complaints Procedure

We know there will be times when students, carers, parents or placing authorites 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.

Informal complaints can be dealt with quickly, while formal complaints should 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 the Director of Education here, especially if your complaint relates to the school leadership.

➜  Complaints Policy

➜  Complaints Procedure

➜  How to make a Complaint

➜  Complaints Flowchart

➜  Complaints Form

➜  Complaints Tracking Form

➜  Complaints Tracking Form - Part 1

➜  Complaints Tracking Form - Part 2

The Proprietor

The proprietor of the school is Farouq Sheikh, Chair of the CareTech Board.  The representative of the Proprietor of the school, whose address for correspondence during both term times and holidays, is: Andrew Sutherland, Director of Education, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1AG.  The representative of the proprietor may be contacted here.