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CWE-FSH-01 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Family & Social Harmony CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Structured pre-marital courses offered regularly

Assesses whether the organization offers structured, regular, and safe courses to prepare couples for marriage, covering Islamic principles, legal rights, and psychological well-being, supported by robust governance and safeguarding. Rooted in the Maqasid al-Shariah (higher objectives of Islamic law) concerning Hifz al-Nasl (preservation of lineage), these educational initiatives are vital. They equip future spouses to cultivate resilient households grounded in Mawaddah (affection) and Rahmah (mercy), thereby fostering long-term social harmony and spiritual tranquility within the broader community.

Assessment Questions
  1. Describe the format, frequency, and curriculum structure of the pre-marital courses.
  2. How do you ensure facilitators are qualified (Fiqh & Clinical) and supervised? Provide evidence of QA/Review.
  3. What is your DBS eligibility decision process for facilitators, and how is safer recruitment evidenced?
  4. How are safeguarding risks (including online delivery and domestic abuse disclosures) managed and documented?
  5. What is your lawful basis for processing participant data (GDPR), and do you have a Privacy Notice/DPIA?
  6. How do you monitor and improve equitable access (EDI) and outcomes across different demographics?
  7. What mechanisms are used to measure knowledge gain, satisfaction, and long-term impact (follow-up)?
Evidence Requirements
  • Course curriculum (version controlled) and syllabus.
  • Safeguarding Policy, Course Risk Assessments (Venue/Online), and Disclosures Protocol.
  • Safer Recruitment File: DBS eligibility decision logs and certificate numbers (where eligible).
  • Data Protection: Privacy Notice, Retention Schedule, and DPIA (if applicable).
  • Instructor qualifications, CPD logs, and Clinical Supervision records.
  • Anonymized participant feedback, impact reports, and equality monitoring data.
  • H&S: Fire safety confirmation, First-aid checklist, and Accident logs.
Scoring Guidelines
LevelRatingDescription
5 5/5 ≥4 cohorts/year; ≥8 contact hours; full module coverage (incl. DA & safeguarding); co-facilitation (Scholar + Clinician); Satisfaction ≥4.3/5 (≥60% response); Knowledge gain ≥20%; Follow-up ≥50% (6–12m); Documented PDCA improvements.
4 4/5 ≥2 cohorts/year; ≥6 hours; most modules; qualified facilitators; Satisfaction ≥4.1/5; Pre/post evaluation used; Post-course support available; Compliant safeguarding & GDPR.
3 3/5 ≥2 cohorts/year; ≥4 hours; basic modules; facilitators qualified in one domain; basic feedback; Basic safeguarding (Lead + Policy) and Privacy Notice in place.
2 2/5 <2 cohorts/year or ad-hoc; minimal structure; gaps in safeguarding or compliance documentation.
1 1/5 None or significant safety/compliance failures.

Related Criteria

CWE-FSH-02 Post-marital/family counselling service available CWE-FSH-03 Community mediation service for disputes CWE-FSH-04 Parenting support or classes offered CWE-FSH-05 Confidential reporting mechanism for domestic abuse and family safety concerns CWE-FSH-06 Marriage Partner Finding Service Available
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:01:27.298000

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json

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