The British Muslim School

Boarding progress monitoring inspection report

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The British Muslim School Ryland Buildings, Lodge Road, West Bromwich B70 8NX

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Context of the inspection

This inspection took place to evaluate if the boarding provision now meets all of the national minimum standards.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Boarders told the inspector that they enjoyed being with their friends in the boarding provision. They say that they feel safe and that they have someone to talk to should they have a concern. There is a real sense of community within the boarding provision, where staff and pupils care for and respect one another. Since the emergency inspection in June this year, leaders and the proprietor have taken their responsibility to monitor the boarding provision very seriously. They now conduct regular checks to ensure that boarders have suitable and comfortable living conditions.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Leaders have taken action to improve the boarders’ living environment. Many of the boarders’ beds and mattresses have been replaced. Furthermore, the bedrooms are now benefiting from new wardrobes. The leaders have also reorganised the bedrooms so that the boarders have more living space. Arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders are effective and in line with the school’s safeguarding policy. Appropriate safeguarding checks are made on the staff who work in the boarding provision. Staff also receive regular safeguarding training. Leaders now effectively monitor the boarding provision. This includes visual checks to ensure that fire doors close as required. Leaders’ checks also help to ensure that maintenance issues are identified and addressed quickly. Leaders seek boarders’ views and then act on them to improve the provision further. This helps senior leaders to continue to monitor boarders’ views of, and satisfaction with, the accommodation.

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Inspector

Louise Battersby Lead Social Care Inspector

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DfE registration number

This inspection was carried out under the Children Act 1989, as amended by the Care Standards Act 2000, having regard to the national minimum standards for boarding schools.

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DfE registration number

The inspection was conducted at the request of the Registration Authority for independent schools in order to monitor the progress the school has made in implementing its action plan following the previous inspection.

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DfE registration number

Type of school Boarding School Number of boarders on roll 40 Gender of boarders Male Age range of boarders 11 to 16 Headteacher Moulana Kadir Al Hasan

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