Mazahirul Uloom London School

Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4AA

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Main inspection findings

Part 2. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils Paragraphs 5, 5(a) to 5(d)(iii)  The school’s personal development programme prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain. The curriculum and school ethos support the development of pupils’ self- esteem and confidence. They have opportunities to contribute positively to society, for example, through fundraising activities.  Through the taught curriculum and assemblies, pupils develop an understanding of the fundamental British values. For example, pupils learn about the rule of law and understand that the school’s behaviour policy helps them to learn about the consequences of their behaviour and what to do to improve it. Pupils also learn about tolerance and beliefs that are different to their own. This learning is supported with visits to places of worship of other faiths, such as the synagogue. Pupils learn about democracy and a wide range of public institutions.

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 Pupils are taught and develop respect for others, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act.  The school has clear processes and expectations in place for staff so that pupils are presented a balanced view. Guest speakers are supervised appropriately when in school.  The standards in this part continue to be met.

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Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7 to 7(b), 9(a) to 11, 13 to 15, and 16 to 16(b)  The arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils are effective.  Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils understand what constitutes bullying. They say that it does not happen here often and that older pupils look out for younger pupils. They know who to speak to if they have concerns. They trust the staff to support them if they are worried.  The school has recently further strengthened its safeguarding procedures and oversight. This has included the recruitment of an additional trained designated safeguarding lead as well as protected time for the headteacher to focus on this aspect of the school’s work.  There are clear processes in place if there is a concern about a pupil and the school takes timely action to get any help that may be needed. Effective partnership working with external agencies also helps to ensure that the school takes timely and

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appropriate steps to protect pupils’ well-being and keep them safe.  Staff receive frequent training and know the signs to look out for that a pupil may be at risk of harm.  Pupils behave well. The behaviour policy has clear and suitable systems for rewards and sanctions, and staff apply these consistently in practice. Pupils know and understand the school’s approaches and said that they feel fair. The school monitors behaviour incidents. It uses this information appropriately, such as to look for and address patterns and inform staff practice.  The school has an appropriate health and safety policy in place and appropriate risk assessments are completed. Pupils are suitably supervised around the building and when using the local area for breaktimes.  The admissions and attendance registers are recorded electronically, and all statutory data is recorded, including the use of correct absence codes.

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 The standards in this part continue to be met.

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Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(1) to 18(2)(e), 18(3), 20(6), 21(1), 21(2), 21(3), 21(3)(a) to 21(1)(3)(a)(viii), 21(3)(b), 21(6), 21(7) to 21(7)(b)  The single central record is compliant with statutory guidance and requirements.  Safer recruitment practices are in place and all the required pre-employment checks are completed.  The standards in this part continue to be met.

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Part 6. Provision of information Paragraph 32(1)(c)  The proprietor has ensured that there is a suitable safeguarding policy in place and that it is published on the school’s website.  The standard in this part continues to be met.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraphs 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  The proprietor and leaders demonstrate a secure understanding of the standards to ensure they are consistently met. They understand their responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and the statutory requirements that must be in place to keep pupils safe. This means that they make sure that pupils’ welfare and safety are actively promoted.  The governing body has appropriate oversight of the school’s work. Increased capacity of the governing body through the addition of new members, together with a structured approach to the information the governing body gets about the school, are strengthening this oversight further.  The standards in this part continue to be met.

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Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010  The school has an appropriate accessibility plan in place.  This requirement continues to be met.

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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. Not all of the standards and associated requirements were checked during this inspection.

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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

Annual fees (day pupils) £4,000 to £4,200

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 10 to 12 October 2023

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Information about this school

 The school is an independent Islamic secondary day school for boys. It is in the same building as the Mazahirul Uloom Masjid.  The school does not make use of alternative provision.  The previous standard inspection took place in October 2023. At this inspection, the school was judged as good and the standards were met in full.

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Information about this inspection

 This was an emergency inspection conducted without notice.  This inspection was carried out at the request of the Department for Education because of concerns raised about safeguarding and the preparation of pupils for life in modern Britain. Inspectors were asked to report on the school’s compliance with the standards for independent schools referenced in the main body of the report.  Inspections are a point-in-time evaluation about the quality of a school’s education provision.  Inspectors discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with leaders and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the school.  Inspectors met with the principal, headteacher and deputy headteacher as well as the chair of trustees and chair of governors.  Inspectors visited classrooms and spoke to pupils, staff and curriculum leaders.  To evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding, the inspectors: reviewed the single

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Information about this inspection

central record; took account of the views of leaders, staff and pupils; and considered the extent to which the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils’ interests first.

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Inspection team

Julie Wright, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector

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