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OSI-OSA-06 Outreach & Social Impact Outreach & Social Action CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Mentoring programs (youth or adult)

Assesses the availability, structure, and safety of mentoring programs for youth or adults. It evaluates the organization's operating model, commitment to safeguarding (children and adults), individual development (tarbiyah), and social connection, ensuring compliance with UK law and Islamic ethical standards. Rooted in the prophetic tradition of nasiha (sincere advice) and suhba (righteous companionship), these initiatives actively facilitate tazkiyah (spiritual purification). Such structured guidance strengthens communal bonds and nurtures lifelong moral excellence.

Compliance 4
  • Governance: Approved mentoring policy covering purpose, eligibility, boundaries (no khalwa), communication channels, escalation/referral pathways, and complaints/whistleblowing.
    Governance Essential
  • Compliance (DBS): 'Eligibility & Checks Matrix' maintained for all roles (defining DBS level, regulated activity status, supervision requirements) with decision logs per DBS Code of Practice.
    Compliance Essential
  • Compliance (Safeguarding): Adult safeguarding procedures (where applicable) including 'adult at risk' definition, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) screening, and consent-to-share protocols.
    Compliance Essential
  • Compliance (GDPR): Lawful basis (Art 6) and special category condition (Art 9) documented; Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) maintained; Data Sharing Agreements for referrals.
    Compliance Essential
Good 8
  • Governance: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and safeguarding trustee with quarterly board reporting dashboard.
    Governance Essential
  • Compliance (Digital): 'Digital Delivery Standard' implemented (approved platforms, audit logs, moderation, no private messaging on personal accounts, annual online safety risk assessment).
    Compliance Essential
  • Process (Design): Defined minimum program parameters (e.g., duration, monthly frequency, goal-setting within 2 sessions, mid-point review).
    Process Essential
  • Process (Supervision): Supervision SOP in place (monthly case supervision 1:15 ratio, standard agenda, documentation, sampling audits).
    Process Essential
  • Process (Closure): Structured closure and transition process with onward referral options.
    Process Essential
  • Programs are tailored for specific needs (e.g., career, personal development) with clear role descriptions.
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Ongoing training provided: Safeguarding (MCA/Prevent where relevant), mentoring skills, and Islamic adab.
    Continuous Improvement High
  • Integrated Islamic guidance on mentorship (Suhbah, Naṣīḥah) is provided.
    Excellence High
Better 5
  • Quality: Inclusion plan (accessibility, reasonable adjustments, participation breakdown) and Outcome measurement pack (baseline/endline).
    Quality Assurance Essential
  • Embed 'Tarbiyah Cycle': niyyah-setting, goal plan, weekly/biweekly muhāsabah (self-reflection) prompts, and closure reflection.
    Excellence High
  • Program outcomes are tracked using validated scales (e.g., self-efficacy, Goal Attainment Scaling).
    Transparency High
  • Peer support circles for mentors (quarterly) to share best practices.
    Quality Assurance High
  • Pathways for specialist referral (mental health, safeguarding, careers) established.
    Stakeholder Engagement High

Related Criteria

OSI-OSA-01 Published dawah strategy OSI-OSA-02 Number of public events OSI-OSA-03 Convert-care pathway active OSI-OSA-04 Digital outreach quality (SEO, reply time) OSI-OSA-05 Event feedback average score
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

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Administrator 2026-03-07 11:08:08.261236

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

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