Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School

Progress monitoring inspection boarding report

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Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda 30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 5JT

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Context of the inspection

This was a monitoring inspection of the boarding provision. This unannounced visit was carried out to check their progress in meeting the unmet national minimum standards that were identified at the previous Ofsted inspection on 21 to 23 October 2025.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

The school's boarding facilities have been improved to provide better living accommodation for children. New windows and frames on the second floor of the boarding provision are now in place. These enhance the overall appearance of the provision and provide a more comfortable environment for the benefit of the children.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Leaders have improved the safety and cleanliness of the boarding areas. Better cleaning procedures and more-rigorous monitoring systems are in place. This means that these areas are now cleaner and more hygienic.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Children told the inspector that they are listened to and have opportunities to share their views. They said that they felt safe and have someone to talk to should they have a concern. Individual meetings between children and the school headteacher provide a space to share views, and changes are made in response to requests, when practical.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Medication is stored securely and clear records are maintained of all medication administered. Links with professionals, such as pharmacists and general practitioners, ensure that children are well and any health concerns about their physical or emotional wellbeing are responded to.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children are effective and in line with the school's safeguarding policy. The school's designated safeguarding officer shares information appropriately with relevant professionals, such as the police and the local authority.

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Summary of the progress made in implementing the action plan

Children do not go missing from the boarding provision and there have been no reported incidents of the use of physical intervention. Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 07/07/2026 Page 2 of 5 Staff receive regular and meaningful supervision. This supervision includes discussion around staff practice and children's needs and how to meet them, along with the opportunity to reflect on children's experiences.

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National minimum standards

The school has made good progress and now meets all the national minimum standards for boarding schools. Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 07/07/2026 Page 3 of 5

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Inspection team

Dave Carrigan Lead Social Care Inspector Katie Tomlinson Social Care Inspector

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Information about this school

This independent school serves as both a day and boarding school, providing male, Muslim students with both an Islamic and secular education. Boarding accommodation for boarding pupils under 18 years is sited in one of 2 school buildings. The school is purpose built. As well as classrooms and the boarding provision, the school has its own Mosque. Currently, the school has a total of 356 pupils, with 102 boarding pupils under the age of 18 and 56 boarding pupils over the age of 18. The boarding provision was last inspected in October 2025. Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 07/07/2026 Page 4 of 5

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School details

Unique reference number 131389 Social care unique reference number SC005870 DfE registration number 889/6005

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School details

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 102 Gender of boarders Boys Age range of boarders 11 to 18 Headteacher Abdus Samad Ahmed Date of previous boarding inspection 21 October 2025 Telephone number 01254 673105 Email address info@jamiah.co.uk Inspection Report Jamiatul-ilm Wal Huda, 07/07/2026 Page 5 of 5 guidance 'raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted's website: www.gov.co.uk/ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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