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 monitoring visit on 25 September 2024.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

At the time of this visit, there were no children staying in the boarding provision.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputies have updated their skills and knowledge. They have completed DSL refresher training and safer recruitment and managing allegations training. Furthermore, the importance of information-sharing has also been reiterated, along with a review of reporting systems. These measures have increased the safeguarding knowledge base of staff working in the school.

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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. In addition to the existing three telephones, they have installed two new telephones in private booths. This allows children to call home and have contact with their families in privacy.

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The school has made good progress and now meets all the national minimum

standards for boarding schools. Inspection Report Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, 10/07/2025 Page 2 of 4

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Inspection team

Dave Carrigan Lead Social Care Inspector Renee Sims 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, 10/07/2025 Page 3 of 4

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Social care unique reference 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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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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Social care unique reference number

Type of school Boarding School Number of boarders on roll 12 over 18s only Gender of boarders Boys Age range of boarders 11 to 21 Headteacher Luqman Amla Date of previous boarding inspection 20 September 2023 Telephone number 01204 62622 Email address info@boltondarululoom.org.uk Inspection Report Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah, 10/07/2025 Page 4 of 4 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, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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