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EG-EK-06 Education & Growth Education & Knowledge CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Compassionate pedagogy projects

Assesses pedagogical projects and institutional culture rooted in Prophetic compassion (Raḥmah), forbearance (Ḥilm), and gentleness (Rifq). This approach operationalizes moral-spiritual refinement (Tazkiyah) by preventing harm, ensuring psychological safety, and prioritizing restorative over punitive measures, thereby cultivating a positive environment for all stakeholders. Aligning with Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (higher objectives of Islamic law), this methodology reflects the Prophetic ethos of Taysīr (facilitation) rather than Taʿsīr (hardship). By embodying these virtues, educational spaces actively preserve Karāmah (human dignity).

Compliance 1
  • Maintain and strictly enforce a 'Zero Tolerance & Conduct Protocol' (aligned with KCSIE/Safeguarding standards) prohibiting corporal punishment, harsh language, and public shaming, with clear reporting routes.
    Governance Critical
Good 5
  • Implement at least one documented compassionate pedagogy project per year, defined by clear aims, theory of change, safeguarding considerations, and end-of-year evaluation.
    Performance Essential
  • Establish a formal restorative justice process that includes a 'Restorative Suitability Checklist' to screen out inappropriate cases and ensure facilitator safety.
    Process Critical
  • Ensure at least 80% of student-facing staff complete a defined competence pathway in compassionate practice (induction, annual refresher, and de-escalation training).
    Training Essential
  • Conduct GDPR-compliant, age-appropriate annual student surveys (min 75% participation) measuring perceptions of respect and safety, followed by a published 'You Said, We Did' action plan.
    Monitoring Essential
  • Trustees must review a termly 'Safeguarding Culture Report' that includes behavior trends, survey outcomes, and staff conduct indicators.
    Governance Essential
Better 6
  • Include specific compassionate metrics in annual teacher appraisals, such as an observed positive-to-corrective interaction ratio (target ≥3:1) or adherence to de-escalation scripts.
    Performance Essential
  • Utilize a 'Compassion & Ḥilm Rubric' during curriculum review to ensure at least 20% of lesson plans explicitly and meaningfully incorporate themes of empathy, forbearance, or character development.
    Quality Essential
  • Integration of the 'Compassion Impact Lens' and 'Compassion & Ḥilm Rubric' into curriculum design
    Innovation High
  • Use of 'Shūrā Circles' (consultation) involving students and staff to co-design culture improvements
    Engagement High
  • Data-driven behavior reviews disaggregated by SEND/EAL to identify and reduce disproportionality
    Inclusion High
  • Psychosocial risk assessments for learning environments to proactively manage stress and anxiety
    Wellbeing Medium

Related Criteria

EG-EK-01 Structured Qur’an & skills curriculum EG-EK-02 Educator competence & safer recruitment (qualifications, vetting, SCR) EG-EK-03 Curriculum reviewed & published EG-EK-04 Inclusive access (women & youth) EG-EK-05 Student-outcome tracking & staff CPD
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:06:41.704021

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

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