Guidance
Boarding schools: national minimum standards
The national minimum standards that boarding schools must meet to safeguard and protect the children in their care.
Applies to England
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This guidance is for:
- school leaders
- school staff
It applies to:
- boarding schools maintained by the local authority
- independent boarding schools
It contains a statement of national minimum standards for boarding schools that provide accommodation for children.
National minimum standards for residential special schools are also available.
Published 1 November 2012
Last updated 24 March 2015 + show all updates
Last updated 24 March 2015 + show all updates
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Updated document as a result of Ofsted inspections against the standards, and revisions to the independent school standards.
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First published.