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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.

Compliance 5
  • Maintain a mandatory 'Data Item Register' mapping fields to purpose, lawful basis, and retention.
    Compliance Essential
  • Provide privacy information and establish lawful bases (Art.6/Art.9) without defaulting to consent for core functions.
    Compliance Essential
  • Co-produce SEND Support Plans (APDR) and conduct termly QA audits on a sample.
    Process Essential
  • Implement Data Governance Policy including ROPA, breach response, and DPO role.
    Governance Essential
  • Define interface between diverse-needs data and safeguarding records (KCSIE).
    Safeguarding Essential
Good 5
  • Implement a formal 'Benchmarking Protocol' with suppression rules and material gap thresholds.
    Process Essential
  • Conduct intersectional analysis of needs, access, and outcomes.
    Analysis Essential
  • Maintain a 'Local Support Directory & Referral Pathway'.
    Process Essential
  • Track outcomes via termly SLT dashboard and bi-annual Board reporting.
    Monitoring Essential
  • Conduct annual Shūrā consultation with under-served groups.
    Engagement Essential
Best 3
  • Use of predictive analytics to anticipate future cohort needs.
    Innovation High
  • Publication of an annual, anonymized 'Equity & Inclusion' report to the community.
    Transparency Medium
  • Regular external audits of the SEND/Inclusion provision.
    Assurance High

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

Discussion (1)

Administrator 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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