Chilton Saint James School

The roll ERO recorded, and when

ERO writes a roll into each report it publishes: a count taken for that report, on the day shown, by the review team that was there. The Ministry of Education’s current roll for this school is 260 — the figure at the top of this page, and the one to use for how big the school is now. These are a different measurement by a different body, so they will rarely agree, and a difference between them is not a change in the school.

1. May 2017

   387

   Counted while ERO’s review team was at the school. Education Review Office, report of 1 August 2017

2. March 2013

   420

   Counted while ERO’s review team was at the school. Education Review Office, report of 27 May 2013

We draw no line between these. Each was counted for its own report, years apart, by a different review team, and a roll moves between reviews for reasons none of these figures record — so the difference between any two of them measures nothing.

What ERO wrote in its latest report

This is ERO’s report of 11 September 2023 — “Private School Review Report September 2023” — section by section, under ERO’s own headings, in ERO’s own order. Nothing is summarised, shortened or reordered.

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 Private and independent schools | Education Review Office (ero.govt.nz)

The criteria for registration are that the school —

has premises that are suitable, as described in clause 3, Schedule 7; and

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

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

has equipment that is suitable for the curriculum being delivered or to be delivered at the school (clause 2(d) Schedule 7); and

has a curriculum for teaching, learning, and assessment and makes details of the curriculum and its programme for delivery available for parents; and

has suitable tuition standards, as described in clauses 2(e),(f) and 5, Schedule 7; and

has managers who are fit and proper persons (as described in clause 6, Schedule 7) to be managers of a private school; and

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.

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 are fit and proper persons as described in clause 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020 to be managers of the school.

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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 Chilton Saint James School meets the criteria for registration as a private school set out in clauses 2 to 6, Schedule 7 of the Education and Training Act 2020.

Provision for international students

The school is a signatory provider 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.

The school reviews its provision for international students and monitors student achievement and wellbeing.

A caring, personalised pastoral and academic programme is in place to support individual needs. Parents are well informed and involved in decision making about student progress and achievement goals. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of different cultures.

Shelley Booysen Director of Schools

11 September 2023

About the School

The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home

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