Findings
On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that Crimson Global Academy meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in the Education Act 1989.
Introduction
ERO reviews of private schools are significantly different in process and more limited in scope and reporting than those for state and state-integrated schools, focusing as they do on the Criteria for Registration set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020.
Clause 9, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act requires the Education Review Office (ERO) to review private schools and to report to the Secretary for Education on whether each school meets the criteria for registration.
More information about ERO reviews of private schools can be found on ERO’s website.
The criteria for registration are that the school —
a) has premises that are suitable, as described in clause 3, Schedule 7; and
b) usually provides tuition for 9 or more students who are of or over the age of 5 years but are under the age of 16 years [clause 2(b), Schedule 7); and
c) has staffing that is suitable to the age range and level of its students, the curriculum taught at the school, and the size of the school (clause 2(c), Schedule 7; and
d) has equipment that is suitable for the curriculum being delivered or to be delivered at the school (clause 2(d) Schedule 7); and
e) has a curriculum for teaching, learning, and assessment and makes details of the curriculum and its programme for delivery available for parents; and
f) has suitable tuition standards, as described in clauses 2(e),(f) and 5, Schedule 7; and
g) has managers who are fit and proper persons (as described in clause 6, Schedule 7) to be managers of a private school; and
h) is a physically and emotionally safe place for students (clause 2(h), Schedule 7).
When an ERO report identifies an area within the criteria for registration that is not meeting the criteria at the time of the ERO review, that will be reported, the Ministry will be informed and the Ministry will follow up the issue with the school.
ERO’s Judgement
a) The school has premises that are suitable as described in clause 3, Schedule 7;
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b) The school usually provides tuition for 9 or more students who are of or over the age of 5 years but are under the age of 16 years
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c) The school has staffing that is suitable to the age range and level of its students, the curriculum taught at the school, and the size of the school
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d) The school has equipment that is suitable for the curriculum being delivered or to be delivered at the school
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e) The school has a curriculum for teaching, learning, and assessment and makes details of the curriculum and its programme for delivery available for parents
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f) The school has suitable tuition standards as described in clauses 2(e),(f) and 5, Schedule 7
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g) The school has managers who are fit and proper persons (as described in clause 6, Schedule 7)
The school’s managers have attested that they comply with the provisions as described in clause 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020 in respect to their being fit and proper persons to manage the school.
h) The school is a physically and emotionally safe place for students
A safe place is one in which risks to student safety are regularly assessed and evaluated with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, harm. A safe place is one where clear policies exist and are acted upon to eliminate or minimise harm.
ERO’s judgement is based on the quality, intent and regular review of the school’s policies and procedures.
The school has regularly reviewed policies and procedures to provide for a physically and emotionally safe place for students.
Conclusion
On the basis of the information obtained during the review, ERO considers that Crimson Global Academy meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in the Education Act 1989.
Other Matters
Provision for international students
The school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 established under section 534 of the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has attested that it complies with all aspects of the Code and had completed and submitted its annual self-review of the implementation of the Code. The school opened in April 2020. The school’s international students are either part or full time.
At the time of this review there were 30 international students attending the school.
The school has implemented systems and processes to review and report on a range of information about students’ welfare, academic progress and participation. This should provide useful information to contribute to the required annual review of its provisions and outcomes for international students, against the requirements of the code.
Provision for students’ pastoral care is being adapted to work within an online school. Students have a variety of ways to access support. Leaders are critically reflecting on and responding to the monitoring of this provision.
Dr Lesley Patterson
Director Review and Improvement Services (Southern)
Southern Region - Te Tai Tini
1 April 2021
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