Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah

Progress monitoring inspection boarding report

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Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Willows Lane, Bolton, Lancashire BL3 4HF

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Context of the inspection

This was a monitoring inspection of the residential provision. This unannounced visit was carried out to check on the progress in meeting unmet national minimum standards, which were identified at the previous Ofsted inspection on 20 September 2023.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Leaders have taken their responsibility to monitor the boarding provision seriously. They now carry out regular checks to ensure that boarders have suitable and comfortable living conditions. Leaders have repaired all showers, replaced carpets and painted throughout. Leaders have better considered fire risks, and fire doors are now accessible so that children and staff can leave quickly if needed.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Leaders have improved the health, safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and boarding areas. There are more rigorous monitoring and better cleaning systems in place. This means that these areas are now much safer and cleaner.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

There is a new designated safeguarding lead who is supported by two deputies. He is proactive and enthusiastic in his actions to protect children. The designated safeguarding lead and deputies have updated their skills and knowledge. They have completed designated safeguarding lead refresher training, and safer recruitment training, along with providing training to leaders and school staff. In addition, the designated safeguarding lead is part of the local authority safeguarding forum, which is held quarterly. He is familiar with relevant statutory guidance. These measures have increased the safeguarding knowledge base of leaders in the school.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

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. Inspection Report Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, 25/09/2024 Page 2 of 5 Leaders have a system in place to oversee medication, and its storage is well organised.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

At previous inspections, the school’s trustees were not monitoring the boarding provision effectively. The senior leadership team has now expanded, with the positive appointment of a new governing body. Quality assurance processes are far more prevalent and suggest sustainability of good practice. Leaders have a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the boarding provision, with plans in place to address identified shortfalls.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Children have access to two phones in the boarding accommodation; however, only one of these phones is working. This severely limits children’s opportunities to call home and have contact with their families and potentially reduces their time on the phone.

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schools:

 The school’s leadership and management fulfil their responsibilities consistently and effectively so that the standards are met. (Boarding schools: national minimum standards 2.4)  Schools facilitate arrangements so boarders can contact their parents/carers and families in private, at a time that is suitable for both parties, considering relevant time zones for international pupils. Schools should operate proportionate systems to monitor and control the use of electronic communications in order to detect abuse, bullying or unsafe practice by boarders. Schools are sensitive and comply with individual children’s circumstances such as restricted contact with families. (Boarding schools: national minimum standards 12.1) Inspection Report Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, 25/09/2024 Page 3 of 5

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Inspection team

Dave Carrigan Lead Social Care Inspector Stacey Ilaboya Social Care Inspector

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Information about this school

This is an independent Muslim school which is registered with the Department for Education for 297 boys aged between 11 and 21 years. It is a large detached property standing in its own private grounds and is situated in a town within walking distance of local amenities. The school currently offers boarding education to 144 students, some of whom are continuing in their Islamic studies. The school is maintained by a board of trustees, which meets every week to review the boarding provision. Individual members also make unannounced visits to the school to check on boarders’ welfare. The school’s mission statement is ‘to encourage the development of independent, well balanced and well educated young men’. Inspection Report Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, 25/09/2024 Page 4 of 5

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School details

Unique reference number 130285 Social care unique reference number SC009423 DfE registration number 350/6017

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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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School details

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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School details

Type of school Boarding School Number of boarders on roll None Gender of boarders Boys Age range of boarders 11 to 25 Headteacher Luqman Amla Date of previous boarding inspection 13/06/2023 Telephone number 01204 62622 Email address headteacher@boltondarululoom.org.uk Inspection Report Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, 25/09/2024 Page 5 of 5 achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please

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