Hamd House School

School progress monitoring inspection report

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Hamd House School 73 Burbidge Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B9 4US

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraph 7 to 7(b)  At the time of the previous inspection, inspectors found that actions outlined in the school’s policy for safeguarding were not always followed. Specifically, leaders did not consult the local authority designated officer when required.  Since that time, the school has strengthened its safeguarding procedures. It has implemented a comprehensive training programme for staff, enhancing their understanding and confidence in reporting concerns about both pupils and staff. The training has positively impacted the school’s culture; safeguarding discussions are a daily part of staff activities. Staff members are vigilant regarding any concerns and report them promptly.  The school has reviewed safeguarding roles and responsibilities. The designated safeguarding leads (DSL) have a clear understanding of their roles and fulfil them well. This includes reporting concerns about pupils to the local authority promptly when

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necessary. Record-keeping has been strengthened, and safeguarding records are precise.  The school has strengthened its approach to managing allegations involving staff. This has included implementing a separate policy to address any low-level concerns about staff. Leaders now log these concerns and review them to identify any patterns. When serious allegations are made against staff, the school understands its responsibilities and collaborates with other agencies to ensure that pupils are protected.  The school conducts the necessary background checks on staff before they are permitted to work with children. These checks comply with the guidance provided by the Department for Education (DfE). Additionally, when new staff members begin working at the school, the induction programme outlines the expectations for their conduct and the processes in place for safeguarding pupils.  The school implements a system to filter internet usage. This includes leaders

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Main inspection findings

conducting checks and overseeing the school’s internet activities.  The standard in this part is now met. Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1)(c)  The school has revised its safeguarding policy since the last inspection. The policy is available and provided to parents and carers on request.  This standard remains met. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  At the time of the previous inspection, the proprietor had not ensured that all independent school standards were consistently met. This was because some aspects of the school’s procedures for safeguarding pupils had not been followed.  In April 2025, the school’s action plan to improve the quality of provision was submitted to the DfE. The plan was suitably specific and judged to be acceptable.  Leaders have put the action plan into effect and improved the culture of safeguarding within the school. This has included them completing an audit of the school’s

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Main inspection findings

safeguarding procedures and taking demonstrable steps that have strengthened practice. The school intends to implement ongoing checks to assure that consistent practice is further embedded over time.  The school has made changes to its leadership team since the previous inspection. The interim principal has assisted the proprietor in reviewing all aspects of the school’s safeguarding practice. DSLs have grown in confidence and improved practice over time. This has included them working with staff to ensure that safeguarding concerns are handled effectively.  This standard is now met. Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school has an accessibility plan that fulfils the requirements of schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school meets the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that were checked during this inspection. This included the standards and requirements that the school was judged to not comply with at the previous inspection. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils

 7 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that– – 7(a) arrangements are made to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the school; and – 7(b) such arrangements have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

 34(1) The standard about the quality of leadership and management is met if the proprietor ensures that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school– –34(1)(a) demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role so that the independent school standards are met consistently –34(1)(b) fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently; and –34(1)(c) actively promote the well-being of pupils.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s suitability for continued registration as an independent school.

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School details

Headteachers Soraya Garnier and Nadia Raja

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School details

Dates of previous standard inspection 4 to 6 July 2023

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Information about this school

 Hamd House School is an independent day school providing education for pupils between the ages of five and 16 years. It is registered to take 660 pupils.  Inspectors were aware during this inspection that serious allegations of a child protection nature were being investigated by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate allegations of this kind, actions taken by the school in response to the allegations were considered alongside the other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform inspectors’ judgements.  An interim principal began at the school in May 2025. This principal oversees the school’s two headteachers. The previous principal has taken on a different role within the school.  The school has an Islamic ethos and is open to pupils of all faiths.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  The last standard inspection was on 4 to 6 July 2023. An emergency inspection was

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Information about this school

conducted on 26 November 2024 when the school was judged not to comply with all of the independent school standards.  The school does not currently have a website.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection was carried out at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. The purpose of the inspection was to monitor the progress the school has made in meeting the independent school standards and other requirements that it was judged to not comply with at its previous inspection.  After the previous inspection, the DfE required the school to prepare an action plan. The action plan was judged to be acceptable in April 2025.  This is the first monitoring inspection of the school since it was judged to not comply with the independent school standards in November 2024.  The inspectors held discussions with the school’s principal, headteachers and a representative of the proprietor board. These discussions focused on the progress made against the previously unmet independent school standards and the arrangements for safeguarding.  The lead inspector reviewed the single central record of checks made about the

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Information about this inspection

suitability of adults. He also looked at a range of other documents and a sample of safeguarding records.  Inspectors spoke to staff and pupils to find out about their experiences at the school.  This inspection was conducted without notice.

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Inspection team

Jonathan Leonard, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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