EG-EK-07
Education & Growth
Education & Knowledge
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Services benchmark diverse‑needs data
Evaluates the systematic collection, benchmarking, and intersectional analysis of diverse user needs data (e.g., SEND, EAL, socio-economic). This practice embodies the Islamic principles of ʿAdl (justice), Riʿāyah (stewardship), and Mīzān (balance), ensuring equitable resource allocation and tailored support. Benchmarking is used to identify inequities, inform anticipatory reasonable adjustments, and prevent indirect discrimination—not to impose quotas. Strict data minimisation and student/parent co-production (Shūrā) ensure ethical stewardship (amānah) and voice-led support.
Assessment Questions
- Does the organization maintain a Data Item Register and ROPA for diverse needs data?
- Is there a formal Benchmarking Protocol that defines comparators and suppression rules?
- How does the organization conduct intersectional analysis (e.g., SEND x Ethnicity)?
- Can you evidence termly QA audits of SEND Support Plans (APDR)?
- How are the principles of Mīzān and Shūrā integrated into the data process?
Evidence Requirements
- Data Item Register and Privacy Notices.
- Benchmarking Protocol document.
- Anonymized termly Inclusion Dashboard presented to SLT/Board.
- Sample of co-produced APDR plans and QA audit logs.
- Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and DPA 2018 Sch.1 Policy.
- Minutes showing Shūrā consultation with under-served groups.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Predictive and innovative: Uses advanced analytics and intersectional data to anticipate needs; leads the sector in closing gaps; full Shūrā integration in design. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Integrated and benchmarked: Comprehensive data collection with formal benchmarking protocol; termly dashboards drive Board decisions; material gaps are shrinking. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Systematic: Data collected and analyzed regularly; APDR cycles in place; basic benchmarking against local averages; compliance with GDPR/Equality Act evidenced. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Reactive: Basic data collected (often incomplete); used mainly for statutory reporting or crisis response; no formal benchmarking or intersectional analysis. |
| 1 | 1/5 | Ad-hoc/None: No systematic data collection on diverse needs; reliance on anecdotal information. |
Discussion (1)
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2026-03-07 11:08:10.766979
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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