EG-YE-02
Education & Growth
Youth Empowerment
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Availability of safe, dedicated youth space/facilities
Evaluating the provision of a safe, dedicated youth space fulfills the *Amānah* (trust) of community care. Grounded in *Riʿāyah* (stewardship) and *Ḥayā’* (modesty/dignity), this facility builds parental trust, fosters a sense of belonging, and provides a supervised environment for positive peer development where *Sakīnah* (tranquility) prevails. By facilitating *Ṣuḥbah Ṣāliḥah* (righteous companionship), such spaces actively support the *Maqāṣid* (higher objectives) of *Ḥifẓ al-Dīn* (preservation of religion) and *Ḥifẓ al-ʿAql* (preservation of intellect) through holistic *Tarbiyah* (upbringing).
Assessment Questions
- Is the space 'Dedicated' (exclusive) or 'Designated' (shared)? If shared, how are safeguarding and hygiene controlled during youth sessions?
- Does the organization have a site-specific safeguarding pack including low-level concerns logs and allegations procedures?
- How are risk assessments triggered for review (e.g., after incidents or layout changes), and who owns the action log?
- What is the process for registration, consent (medical/photo), and safe drop-off/pick-up?
- How do trustees receive assurance regarding safety and safeguarding compliance (e.g., quarterly dashboards)?
- Are there specific controls for shared premises/lettings to ensure no unsupervised external youth activity?
Evidence Requirements
- Photos/Virtual tour of the space showing safety signage and equipment.
- Safeguarding Pack: Policy, Code of Conduct, Allegations procedure, Low-level concerns log template.
- Risk Assessment Register with version control and action tracker.
- Registration/Consent forms (blank sample) and Sign-in/out logs.
- Maintenance/Safety Logs: Fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, equipment inspections.
- Written agreements for any shared premises/lettings defining safeguarding responsibilities.
- Youth Forum Terms of Reference and 'You said, we did' examples.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Excellence: Dedicated, youth-designed space with high ownership, advanced safeguarding culture, and benchmark programming. |
| 4 | 4/5 | High Standard: Dedicated space (or Designated with equivalent high controls) available regularly; full safeguarding system and active risk management in place. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Basic Compliance: Designated space with regular hours; basic safeguarding (DBS, ratios) and safety policies are documented and followed. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Inadequate: Shared space used at limited times; availability inconsistent; supervision informal; safeguarding gaps exist. |
| 1 | 1/5 | Non-Compliant: No dedicated/designated youth space or unsafe environment. |
Discussion (1)
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2026-03-07 11:08:13.206423
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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