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EG-YE-01 Education & Growth Youth Empowerment CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Existence of dedicated youth programs (educational, social, recreational)

Assesses whether the organization provides a diverse range of regular, dedicated programs that cater to the holistic development of young people, covering their educational, social, and recreational needs. This criterion emphasizes a balanced approach (Wasatīyyah) integrating spiritual growth (Tarbiyah), safety (Riʿāyah), and skills for life, aligned with the Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (preservation of faith, life, intellect, lineage, and property).

Compliance 5
  • Governance: Trustees approve annual plan and receive quarterly dashboard. Appoint named Youth Lead and DSL with written terms of reference.
    Governance Essential
  • Safeguarding Workflow: Standardise workflow aligned with 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' (triage, decision log, close-out).
    Compliance Critical
  • Safer Recruitment: Role risk assessments, enhanced DBS/Barred list, ID checks, 2 references, SCR, and annual self-declaration.
    Compliance Critical
  • Training: Mandatory matrix (Safeguarding L1/2/3, Prevent, First Aid). Document induction and observed session sign-off.
    Training Essential
  • Digital Safety: Approved channels only (no 1:1 DMs), privacy notices, data retention, and moderation rules (ICO Children's Code).
    Compliance Essential
Good 6
  • Program Frequency: Each core domain (educational, social, recreational) must deliver at least 8 sessions per year. The total portfolio must deliver at least 30 contact sessions annually.
    Process Essential
  • Inclusion: Publish accessibility statement, bursary policy, conduct SEND intake, and maintain adjustments log.
    Inclusion Important
  • Segmentation: Define age ranges (e.g., 11-13, 14-17, 18-25) with specific risk assessments and consent models for each.
    Process Important
  • Develop a 'Youth Tarbiyah Framework' mapping activities to outcomes
    Strategy High
  • Establish strategic partnerships (schools, DofE, sports clubs) with written MOUs
    Partnerships High
  • Structured mentoring/pastoral (‘murabbī’) system
    Mentoring High
Better 4
  • Youth Voice: Establish Youth Shūrā Circle meeting termly; publish actions taken.
    Stakeholder Engagement Important
  • Programs are co-designed and co-delivered with young people
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Leadership development preparing youth for Istikhlāf
    Leadership High
  • Impact measured via pre/post self-assessments on competencies
    Continuous Improvement High

Related Criteria

EG-YE-02 Availability of safe, dedicated youth space/facilities EG-YE-03 Youth representation in organisation decision‑making EG-YE-04 Mentoring programs specifically for youth
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 11:08:12.870791

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

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