Challenge Partners is a charity working to advance education for the public benefit. We are not a statutory accountability body. The QA Review does not audit schools’ safeguarding or behaviour policies and practices. However, Lead Reviewers and visiting reviewers are expected to follow Challenge Partners’ safeguarding policy and report any concerns as set out in the procedures.

The QA Review provides a peer evaluation of a school’s practice in curriculum, teaching and learning, and leadership. It is a voluntary and developmental process, and the peer review team can evaluate and offer ‘peer evaluation estimates’ based only on what the school chooses to share with them.

Abbey Hill's Challenge Partners QAR visit took place 15-17th January 2025.