FOLLOW-UP TO THE CARE AND WELFARE INSPECTION OF LORETTO SCHOOL

Dear Lord Johnston

FOLLOW-UP TO THE CARE AND WELFARE INSPECTION OF LORETTO SCHOOL

The report on Loretto School was published in June 1999. Since the inspection there had been a number of significant staffing changes impacting on the care and welfare of the boarders, including the appointment of a new headmaster. HM Inspectors visited the school in February 2001 to evaluate progress made in responding to the main points for action in the report.

The school has made good progress in addressing the majority of the main points for action. However, there remain some inconsistencies of practice and provision between houses which require further action. I would therefore ask the Board of Governors to provide a report by September 2001 on progress towards meeting the outstanding aspects.

I attach an evaluation and brief account of the response made by the school to the main points for action in the report.

I am sending a copy of this letter to parents of children currently in the school and the other recipients of the inspection report.

Yours sincerely

Dr Gill Robinson
HM Chief Inspector of Schools
Eastern Division