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EG-EK-09 Education & Growth Education & Knowledge CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Teacher‑learner ratio maintained

Assesses the commitment to a low teacher-learner ratio, embodying the principles of Iḥsān (excellence), Riʿāyah (care), and Amānah (trust). This ensures each learner receives personalized attention for deeper understanding and holistic development, enabling teachers to effectively fulfill their educational trust without being overburdened. Such balanced proportions facilitate authentic Tarbiyah (holistic nurturing) and Tazkiyah (spiritual purification). Furthermore, it aligns with the Maqāṣid (objectives) of preserving the intellect by guaranteeing that knowledge is transmitted through meaningful, individualized mentorship.

Compliance 4
  • Statutory ratios (e.g., EYFS) take precedence and are non-negotiable.
    Compliance Essential
  • Online Delivery: Ratios maintained in breakouts; 2-adult rule for safeguarding where appropriate.
    Safety Important
  • Practical/High-Risk: Lower ratios via risk assessment (e.g., Labs 1:12, PE 1:15).
    Safety Essential
  • Reasonable Adjustments: Staffing adjusted for SEND/Equality Act requirements.
    Compliance Essential
Good 5
  • The teacher-learner ratio for core classes does not exceed 1:15 (teachers only).
    Performance Essential
  • Formal policy includes differentiated targets (e.g., KS1 vs KS3, SEND, Exam groups).
    Documentation Important
  • Safeguard: If Teacher:Learner breached, Adult:Learner must not exceed 1:20 (or risk-assessed cap).
    Safety Essential
  • Escalation Protocol: Minor (≤10%) = 5 days; Major (>10%/High Risk) = Immediate mitigation + 24h approval; Repeat = Governor report.
    Process Important
  • Publish ratio policy to parents.
    Transparency Medium
Better 5
  • Monitoring: Monthly internal check; Termly dashboard; Bi-annual deep audit.
    Monitoring Important
  • Workforce Planning: 'Ratio resilience plan' with triggers (e.g., freeze admissions) and supply list.
    Governance Important
  • Annual Review: Includes Tarbiyah indicators (e.g., character, pastoral response) + attainment.
    Governance Important
  • A ratio of 1:10 or better for younger/special needs classes.
    Excellence High
  • Triangulate ratio compliance with behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing data.
    Impact High
Best 1
  • Deploy TAs per EEF guidance (targeted intervention).
    Continuous Improvement 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
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:08:11.032451

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json

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