Al-Islamia Institute for Education

Overview

The inspection found that Al-Islamia Institute for Education is a ‘Good’ school where pupils are ‘proud of their school’ and feel ‘safe and valued’. The institution delivers a ‘well-planned curriculum’ underpinned by a ‘strong Islamic ethos’, resulting in pupils who ‘achieve well academically’ and develop positive personal attributes.

Strengths

• The curriculum is ‘well-considered’ with clear key knowledge, allowing pupils to gain a ‘rich understanding of each subject’.
• Staff show ‘good subject knowledge’ and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ‘progress through the curriculum well’.
• Reading is a high priority; teachers deliver phonics with confidence, helping pupils become ‘fluent and enthusiastic readers’.
• Personal development is rooted in the ‘IKHLAS’ character curriculum, fostering respect for differences and an understanding of ‘fundamental British values’.
• Leaders and staff demonstrate a ‘strong sense of teamwork’, with staff valuing the consideration shown for their ‘workload and well-being’.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must provide ‘sufficient opportunities for pupils to rehearse and explain their learning’, as current questioning often does not give pupils enough time to consider answers or use subject-specific vocabulary.

Safeguarding

The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.