Our setting delivers compliant education at all times.

Within our first year of launching, Rosewood Virtual Academy will be registering through the accreditation scheme offered by the DFE and Ofsted to reassure children, parents/ carers, and local authorities of the quality of education and safeguarding arrangements offered by our setting.

January 2026 - Phase 1: Part-time/ supplementary provision whilst on a school roll

From January 2026 we will be accepting learners through two routes only;

• Support/ supplementary provision via the Rosewood Independent Special School roll or whilst remaining on any other school roll

• On a part-time alternative provision basis whilst a child attends another alternative provision setting (up to 3 days per week, 15 hours only) adhering to guidelines for unregistered schools.

September-December 2026 - Phase 2: Full time school roll at Rosewood Virtual Academy

We hope to have gained registration and approval status to operate as an independent entity at this stage. When the accreditation/ approval is gained, we will open the Rosewood Virtual Academy school roll. At this point, students will be welcome to attend our setting full-time.

Our ongoing commitment to compliance

We are committed to delivering a high-quality, safe, and well-governed virtual education service that meets the needs of pupils with complex learning, social and emotional needs. Safeguarding, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance sit at the heart of everything we do.

Although Rosewood Virtual Academy is currently operating as an innovative, remote learning provision adhering to the standards of Rosewood Independent Special School, we will be formally applying for registration with the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted for accreditation as an online school.

Our Registration Process

We are preparing a full application for registration as a virtual school with the Department for Education. As part of this process, we will be providing evidence of the following:

✅ DfE Registration

• Submission of the full DfE application form for an accredited online school

• Curriculum planning and documentation for Key Stages 1–4

• Detailed safeguarding and child protection arrangements

• Policies and procedures aligned with statutory expectations

• Governance structure and leadership capacity evidenced

✅ Ofsted Pre-Registration Inspection

Once our application has been accepted by the DfE, Ofsted will conduct a pre-registration inspection to confirm that we meet all required standards relating to:

• Quality of education

• Safeguarding arrangements

• Leadership and management

• Premises and online safety

• Suitability of staff, governance, and safer recruitment

• Policies, documentation and compliance systems

We will publish updates on the outcome of this inspection and the next stages of our registration once this process is complete.

Our Approach

Even during the registration phase, Rosewood Virtual Academy is committed to operating in line with the Independent School Standards. We will remain fully aligned with key compliance areas, including:

Quality of Education

• Clear curriculum intent tailored to remote learning

• High-quality teaching resources and live, personalised support

• Robust assessment systems and individual learning plans

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

• Structured wellbeing sessions and engagement activities

• Online enrichment opportunities and virtual community building

Welfare, Health & Safety

• Comprehensive safeguarding and online safety requirements

• Daily attendance monitoring and welfare checks

• Staff trained in online safeguarding, KCSIE (2025), and safer recruitment

Suitability of Staff

• Enhanced DBS checks for all staff

• Safer recruitment processes and ongoing training

Information for Parents and Carers

• Transparent communication

• Clear policies accessible online

• Regular progress reporting

Safeguarding and Online Safety

Rosewood Virtual Academy takes safeguarding extremely seriously. All of our online learning systems are designed with the safety and wellbeing of pupils in mind.

• All staff receive ongoing training in safeguarding and online safety

• We follow Keeping Children Safe in Education

• We operate a safe remote-learning environment with secure platforms

• Live lessons are monitored and recorded where appropriate

• Attendance and engagement are checked daily

• Multi-agency communication is maintained for vulnerable learners

As part of our registration process, our safeguarding system will be reviewed by Ofsted to ensure it meets statutory requirements.

Leadership, Governance, and Accountability

The Virtual Academy is led by an experienced Executive Board, including:

• Director

• Virtual School Headteacher

• Designated Safeguarding Lead

• SENCo

• Online-safety specialists

We maintain clear reporting lines, documented policies, and rigorous quality-assurance processes. Our governance structure ensures accountability, consistent monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Commitment to Transparency

We understand that parents, carers, local authorities and professionals must have confidence in the quality and safety of our virtual provision. We are committed to:

• Publishing key policies online

• Updating families and commissioning partners throughout the registration process

• Sharing inspection outcomes openly

• Maintaining ongoing dialogue with local authorities and regulatory bodies

Next Steps

We will work closely with the DfE and Ofsted as we progress through each stage of the registration process. Information will be updated as further milestones are reached.

For any questions relating to our compliance, registration, governance or safeguarding procedures, please contact our Team at:
📧 info@rosewoodvirtualacademy.com