Urban Mission School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

TLG Lewisham is an independent school and alternative provider in the London Borough of Lewisham. It has a registered capacity of 18 places for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Pupils typically attend five days per week. One pupil is currently attending Ilderton Motor Vehicle Project two days per week. The school is run in partnership between Ecclesia Church and TLG, an educational charity. TLG Lewisham is located within the church’s buildings, but has sole use of the building when operating. The school has a Christian ethos. The school website meets all of the requirements of the independent school standards. Inspection report: TLG Lewisham, 20–22 March 2018 Page 7 of 9 Information about this inspection The inspector gathered a wide range of evidence during the inspection, including through observations of pupils, both in lessons and during social times. The inspector looked at pupils’ work across the school’s curriculum. Meetings were held with the headteacher, senior leaders from TLG, the chair of the proprietorial body, members of staff and volunteers. Telephone calls were held with parents of current pupils, to current referring schools and the local authority. A further call took place with a former referring school regarding pupils who have now been reintegrated into mainstream education. The inspector visited the alternative provision at Ilderton Motor Vehicle Project to review progress being made by the pupil attending two days a week. Conversations took place with pupils both formally and informally during lessons and at social times. A range of documentation was considered, including: a document evidencing leaders’ evaluations of the school’s work with pupils and families; information regarding the attainment and progress of pupils; and records relating to behaviour, exclusions, attendance, sanctions and rewards. Documents showing leaders’ promotion of health and safety were also reviewed. The inspector examined the school’s records relating to the recruitment and vetting of new staff. The inspector considered the written responses on Ofsted’s online parent survey, Parent View. Responses to the staff survey were also taken into account. Inspection team David Storrie, lead inspector Inspection report: TLG Lewisham, 20–22 March 2018 Her Majesty’s Inspector Page 8 of 9 Any complaints about the inspection or the report should be made following the procedures set out in the guidance ‘Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email [email protected].