The British Muslim School

School material change inspection report

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Jalaliah Educational Institution Lodge Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8NX

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Overall outcome

The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7, 7(a) and 7(b)  The school meets all safeguarding requirements.  An appropriate safeguarding policy is in place, having been agreed by the governing body. The policy makes reference to the most up-to-date version of ‘Keeping children safe in education’ (2016). The school clearly states the process of regular evaluation and review of the policy and procedures.  The principal and two other senior leaders have up-to-date qualifications in safer recruitment. There are clear and appropriate procedures for appointing staff, should the material change be approved. Paragraph 11  The suitable health and safety policy addresses all the required areas of health and safety. The policy clearly identifies those with responsibilities for particular elements of health and safety, for example first aid, electricity at work, gas safety, and substances hazardous to health and work equipment.

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Main inspection findings

 Detailed records relating to the new building show that appropriate authorities, relating to electrical, fire and water safety, have undertaken suitable checks. Paragraph 12  There is a fire safety certificate and policy for the new school site. The tour of the building evidences appropriate fire safety equipment and clear procedures for evacuation in the event of fire. A private contractor is providing regular, well- evidenced audits of the school’s provision.  Evidence from the fire safety folder, and discussions with the principal and governors, confirms that the proprietor ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005. Paragraph 16, 16(a) and 16(b)  The school has a detailed risk assessment policy for all areas of the school’s premises and accommodation. Detailed appendices set out risk assessment procedures related to the needs of individual pupils.  Throughout the refurbishment of the building, detailed records indicate that

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Main inspection findings

appropriate actions have been taken to reduce any risks identified.  The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for material change is approved.

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Main inspection findings

Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraph 22, 23(1), 23(1)(a), 23(1)(c) and 23(2)  There are suitable toilet and washing facilities for the sole use of pupils. Separate cubicles ensure safety and privacy for individual use.  Appropriately spacious changing accommodation is provided for pupils aged 11 years and over who participate in sport and physical education. Separate shower cubicles are also provided to ensure privacy.  Facilities are provided for pupils who have disabilities, with access available to others, pupils and staff, whether or not they have disabilities. An emergency signalling system enables prompt support for pupils, should they experience difficulties. Paragraph 24(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(2) and 24(3)  There is accommodation for the medical examination and treatment of pupils, complete with bed and appropriate first aid resources. It contains suitable washing

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Main inspection findings

facilities and is suitably adjacent to a toilet facility. Paragraph 25 and 26  Throughout the building refurbishment, the proprietor has ensured that the accommodation and facilities are maintained to a high standard that ensures the health, safety and welfare of pupils and adults. There are well-documented plans to maintain the premises effectively. The principal and governors are proud of the accommodation they are providing.  The acoustics in the classrooms, a computer room and two large halls are suitable for the activities planned for pupils aged 11 to 16 years old. Paragraph 27, 27(a) and 27(b)  The lighting of the classrooms, computer room, halls and shared areas is suitable. Additional external lighting ensures that people can safely enter and leave the building. Further works are to be undertaken to an adjacent building, owned by the proprietor, to enhance external lighting further. Paragraph 28(1), 28(1)(a), 28(1)(b), 28(1)(c), 28(1)(d), 28(2), 28(2)(a) and 28(2)(b)

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Main inspection findings

 Washing facilities have an adequate supply of hot and cold water. Drinking water, separate from the toilet areas, is provided and clearly marked. These facilities are readily accessible at all times when the premises are in use.  The temperature of hot water does not provide a scalding risk to users. It has been regularly tested to ensure safety. Paragraph 29(1), 29(1)(a), 29(1)(b) and 29(2)  The outdoor spaces are suitably enclosed and secure, providing appropriate space for physical education activities. Currently, access is from the main entrance, via a pavement area to an external gate. Recorded risk assessments ensure that safe egress and access to the area are assured, under appropriate staff supervision.  As further works to the adjacent building are completed, a direct access to the playground area is planned. In addition, a large hall enables physical education activities to be undertaken indoors.

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Main inspection findings

 The standards in this part are likely to be met if the request for material change is approved.

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Main inspection findings

Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1), 32(1)(a), 32(1)(b) and 32(1)(c)  The school has published the safeguarding policy on the website available for ‘The British Muslim School’. Parents accessing the Jalaliah Educational Institution website are directed to the current website. The policy is also available to parents, in hard copy from the school.  The school is likely to meet the standards in this part if the request for material change is approved.

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Main inspection findings

Part 8. Quality of leadership and management of schools Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b) and 34(1)(c)  The principal, governors and proprietors demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of their roles so that the relevant independent school standards are met consistently. They have a clear vision and purpose to meet the welfare and health and safety needs of pupils.  Policies for safeguarding, child protection and health and safety effectively reflect the age range of the pupils provided for. The well-being and safety of pupils have a high priority and are evident in the school’s planning.  Standards are likely to be met if the material change is approved.

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Main inspection findings

Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school has an appropriate equality policy and accessibility plan which meets the requirements of the 2010 Equality Act. For example, there are clear statements about equality and diversity and a recognition that all pupils are afforded equal opportunities; the school ‘endeavours to promote positive attitudes to diversity and difference, ensuring that every child is included and not disadvantaged’. The policy recognises those with protected characteristics and emphasises tolerance and respect.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is likely to meet the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that are relevant to the material change.

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School Details

This inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School Details

Website www.thebritishmuslimschool.co.uk

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School Details

Date of previous standard inspection 17–19 March, 2015

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11 to 16 11 to 16 11 to 16

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 20 150 150

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 20 150

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 4 15

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision 0 0

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Information about this school

 Jalaliah Educational Institution is an independent day school that provides full time education for boys aged 11 to 16 years. Pupils are from families within and beyond the Muslim community in Sandwell, West Midlands.  The school was last inspected in March 2015 and was found to require improvement overall.  The school is registered to admit up to 30 boys, aged 11 to 16 years. There are currently 20 pupils on roll.  No pupils have been identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The school has made an application to change its name to The British Muslim School.  The school aims to ‘meet pupils’ learning needs through providing innovative, high quality learning experiences’, and to ‘promote positive attitudes to diversity and difference, ensuring that every child is included and not disadvantaged; children learn to value diversity in others, to provide a safe and caring environment promoting

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Information about this school

equality and opportunity for all members of the school community’.

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Information about this inspection

 The school is currently registered for 11- to 16-year-old pupils. The inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education to consider the school’s application to move premises and to increase the number of pupils on roll from 30 to 150.  The Department for Education requested that the inspector consider whether, as a result of the proposed changes, specific independent school standards contained within Parts 3, 5, 6 and 8 will be met.  The inspector held meetings with the principal and representatives of the proprietor, and toured the school site. Extensive refurbishment has been undertaken to the new building. The proprietors own an adjacent building and plan future material change applications for boarding and sixth-form provision.  School policies and other documents were scrutinised to check compliance with the independent school standards to support the material change request. Information

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Information about this inspection

was also examined related to safeguarding.

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Inspection team

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