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Accredited imām / khatīb CPD
Evaluates accredited CPD for religious leaders to ensure they uphold their Amānah (trust) with Kafāʾah (competence). Accredited CPD and supervision are mechanisms to ‘render the amānāt’ properly (Qur'an 4:58) by ensuring competence and just, safe decision-making in pastoral matters. This commitment demonstrates Iḥsān (excellence) in serving the congregation's contemporary needs while blocking means to harm (sadd al-dharā’iʿ) through robust safeguarding.
Assessment Questions
- Does the organisation have a tiered CPD policy distinguishing between employed imams, volunteers, and guests?
- How do you verify the accreditation of CPD providers (e.g., checking against Ofqual/UKBHC)?
- Is there a 'Single Central Record' or matrix showing DBS status and safeguarding training levels (Awareness vs DSL) for all speakers?
- Is formal pastoral supervision provided by a qualified, independent supervisor?
- How are pastoral notes and feedback stored in compliance with UK GDPR (Article 9 conditions)?
- Does the Board receive an annual report on Imam competence and safeguarding?
- Can you demonstrate improvement in sermon quality or pastoral care using objective metrics (rubrics/surveys)?
Evidence Requirements
- Tiered CPD Policy and Annual Board Report.
- Training Matrix (Single Central Record) showing DBS, Safeguarding Level, and CPD hours.
- Accreditation verification records (e.g., provider checks).
- Supervision agreement and anonymised confirmation logs.
- Data Governance Pack: Privacy Notice, Retention Schedule, DPIA for feedback.
- Khutbah Rubric samples and Pastoral Feedback summary reports.
- Budget reports showing ring-fenced CPD spend.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | ≥90% of Tier A/B/C meet targets; ≥50% of hours are assessed/credit-bearing; 100% DBS/Safeguarding compliance; Supervision fully operational; Demonstrable improvement in ≥2 impact metrics (e.g., +10% rubric score); External contribution. |
| 4 | 4/5 | ≥80% meet targets; DBS/Safeguarding ≥95%; PDPs active; Evidence of practice change linked to CPD; Annual Board Report submitted. |
| 3 | 3/5 | ≥60% meet targets; Basic safeguarding/DBS in place for all; Supervision exists but informal; Partial PDP coverage. |
| 2 | 2/5 | <60% participation; No distinction between volunteers/staff; Safeguarding training outdated or generic only; No supervision. |
| 1 | 1/5 | No CPD undertaken; No safeguarding training records. |
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2026-03-07 11:08:11.896590
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