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EG-EK-16 Education & Growth Education & Knowledge CORE Excellence v2.9.7

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.

Compliance 3
  • Safeguarding Levels: (1) Awareness (all), (2) Intermediate (pastoral/youth), (3) DSL (advanced), (4) Safer Recruitment (managers).
    Safeguarding Essential
  • Data Protection: Naṣīḥah Protocol, Lawful Basis defined, Article 9 condition for pastoral notes, retention schedules.
    Governance Essential
  • Board Oversight: Annual 'Imam Competence & Safeguarding Report' submitted to trustees.
    Governance Essential
Good 4
  • Tiered CPD Requirements: (A) Employed (25h), (B) Part-time (pro-rata), (C) Regular Volunteers (10h + safeguarding), (D) Guests (onboarding).
    Training Essential
  • Accreditation Verification: Check provider identity, awarding body (Ofqual/HEI/UKBHC), learning outcomes, and assessment method.
    Accreditation Essential
  • Pastoral Supervision: Monthly/bi-monthly with qualified, independent supervisor; agreement on confidentiality/escalation.
    Pastoral Care Essential
  • Feedback Mechanism: Confidential 'Naṣīḥah Protocol' for peer/congregation feedback.
    Monitoring Important
Better 3
  • Naṣīḥah Protocol used for peer-review of sermons with a standard rubric
    Continuous Improvement High
  • Joint safeguarding drills with trustees and volunteers
    Safeguarding High
  • Supervisor is external to the organisation to ensure full impartiality
    Governance High
Best 1
  • Imāms participate in a structured, long-term CPD framework (e.g., Level 4+ Diploma)
    Excellence 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
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:08:11.896590

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

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