Safeguarding & Gender Policy

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Al-Bashir Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, dignity, and wellbeing of all students entrusted to our care.

We recognise that safeguarding is both a legal responsibility and a religious obligation, and we take this duty seriously across all programmes and modes of delivery.

Our safeguarding arrangements are designed to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, respectful, and appropriate environment for children, young people, and adults.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:
• All children and young people (under 18)
• Adult learners
• All teaching staff and volunteers
• All modes of delivery (in-person and online)

Safeguarding procedures apply consistently across:

• Qur’an education programmes
• Adult Islamic learning
• Weekly Dars-e-Hadith
• Dars-e-Nizami programme

Safeguarding Principles

Al-Bashir Academy’s safeguarding approach is based on the following principles:
• The welfare of the student is paramount
• Students have the right to learn in a safe and respectful environment
• All concerns are taken seriously and acted upon appropriately
• Safeguarding responsibilities are shared and clearly understood
• Islamic values of adab, trust, and responsibility underpin all conduct

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

Any safeguarding concern, however minor it may appear, should be reported promptly.
Concerns may include:
• Inappropriate behaviour or communication
• Breaches of professional conduct
• Anything that causes discomfort, distress, or concern for a student’s wellbeing
Reports can be made confidentially through the academy’s official contact channels.

All concerns are:
• Taken seriously
• Handled sensitively
• Reviewed and acted upon appropriately

Confidentiality & Information Handling

Safeguarding matters are handled with discretion and confidentiality.

Information is:
• Shared only with those who need to know
• Managed responsibly and securely
• Used solely for safeguarding and welfare purposes

Islamic Ethos & Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Al-Bashir Academy is grounded not only in best practice, but also in Islamic principles.

Islam places great emphasis on:
• Protection of the vulnerable
• Trust (amanah)
• Accountability
• Upholding dignity and honour
These values guide how we teach, supervise, and care for our students.

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains:
• Appropriate
• Effective
• Aligned with best practice and community expectations

Updates will be made where necessary to maintain the highest standards of care.

Contact

If you have any safeguarding-related questions or concerns, please contact the academy directly through our official communication channels.

Safeguarding Measures

All teachers and staff are expected to maintain clear professional boundaries
One-to-one interactions are conducted appropriately and transparently
Respectful language and behaviour are required at all times

Any behaviour that compromises student welfare is not tolerated

To maintain comfort, dignity, and appropriateness:

- Gender-specific arrangements are implemented where required
- Teaching and class structures reflect Islamic principles of modesty and respect
- Online and in-person sessions are organised with sensitivity to gender considerations

For online classes:

Lessons are delivered through approved platforms
Group settings are prioritised where possible
Teaching is structured and supervised
Clear expectations for student conduct are set and maintained

Parents or guardians are kept informed of programme structures
Communication is conducted transparently and professionally
Any safeguarding concerns involving children are handled with parental awareness, where appropriate

Begin Your Enquiry

If you are seeking structured, authentic Qur’an education for your child, we invite you to enquire.

Our team will guide you through:

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