"Positive progress" has been made at a Blackburn school which was rated inadequate earlier this year, though some issues remain.

Markazul Uloom High School in Park Lee Road was rated inadequate by Ofsted in April at its last full inspection.

It was visited for an additional inspection in October to go over the findings from the previous inspection, which found faults with the quality of education, the welfare, health and safety of pupils, the premises and accommodation, and the quality of leadership.

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In April, inspectors found the curriculum in some subjects was not well designed, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, saying there was a lack of clarity in what pupils should learn.

Ofsted says the school has “worked hard to improve the quality of education provision” and there is evidence the school “has made some positive progress” in addressing the unmet standards.

The school has revised its curriculum policy to reflect the full breadth of curriculum experiences and now includes “aesthetic and creative education.”

However, the body says the scheme of work “has not been fully developed” and “lacks thought about exactly what the school wants pupils to learn during sessions.”

Regarding welfare, health and safety, inspectors found in April that the culture and practice of safeguarding in the school was weak and that despite receiving training, staff did not have “a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities” to keep pupils safe.

Now, though, a suitable and up-to-date safeguarding policy is in place and is made available to parents and carers.

There has also been a wide range of training for safeguarding leads and all staff.

The report said: “Overall there have been many improvements in health and safety in the school. The school has been thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The school is much tidier.

“However, although safety checks are routinely completed, they lack rigour and precision.

"There is an increased level of accountability from the governance of the school in place. However, because of the quality of the checks made, it is not as robust as it could be.”

Inspectors also found several “potential hazards” within the school in April, including unsafe electrical repairs, and some areas of the school were described as “dirty and unhygienic.”

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The latest report says improvements have been made, with clutter being removed from doorways, electrical wires being removed, and sockets being made safe.

The report said: “Generally, the school premises are fresher and less unsanitary. Areas that might pose a risk to pupils such as the kitchen and upstairs are either permanently boarded up or deemed out of bounds.

“However, there remain a few areas that need attention. The proprietor is still waiting to finalise the installation of a gate at the entrance to the school that ensures pupils’ safety and security when they are in school.

“Health and safety checks are not as robust as they could be to ensure the school premises, accommodation, and facilities are maintained to a standard that ensures the health, safety, and welfare of pupils.”