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Prospectus

For

Normanton House School Girl’s Secondary

A project of Al Akram Trust

Reg charity no. 1077822

Tel: 01332 769333 Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

الرحيمبسم هللا الرحمن In the Name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful

نحمد هللا حمدا كثيراWe praise ALLAH an abundant praise

ونصلي على رسوله الكريمAnd we send salutations on HIS Honoured Messenger

ISLAMIC

EDUCATION AND

LEARNING IS OF THE

UTMOST

IMPORTANCE AND IS

OBLIGATORY ON EVERY MUSLIM

THE PROPHET (PEACE BE UPON HIM) SAID:

The seeking of knowledge is Obligatory on every

Muslim male and female [Muslim]

THE excellence of a learned man over a worshipper is like my excellence over the lowest ranking man of my companions [Al-Tirmizi]

The one for whom ALLAH intends good, he makes him to understand the religion [Al-Bukhaari]

THE SCHOOL

The Girl’s Secondary branch of Normanton House School is a new initiative of Al-Akram Trust. Al-Akram Trust is a registered charity (number 1077822) committed to education in general and Islamic education in particular. It is housed at Village Street, Derby. Al-Akram Trust was set up to establish and direct various educational activities in Derby and the UK. Towards these ends an education centre has been in operation at Normanton House in Derby for several years and has served as a base for many educational activities in the community. Part of this is the primary branch of Normanton House School which started in June 2003. The school is fully registered with the DfE (Department for Education). This school until 2011 had catered for the primary age range. This educational service was then extended into the secondary years and a year seven class for girls was opened from September 2011 Alhamdulillah. The school aims to provide an all round education in Islamic disciplines along with national curriculum subjects leading towards GCSE qualifications. All of this

within an Islamically favourable environment and ethos.

THE GOVERNING BODY

Al Akram Trust is the governing body of the school and the trustees include:

Dr A J Piracha ( Chairman)

Dr N A Zaman

Mr S Hussain The chairman of the trust can be contacted directly by writing to

Chairman of the Trustees Al-Akram Trust Normanton House Village Street Derby DE23 8DF

If you do have cause to write to the chairman please mention whether your comment or enquiry is of a general nature or to do with the primary or the girl’s secondary branch of the Normanton House School.

TEACHING STAFF The teaching staff at the school are as follows:

Mrs Najma Razaq BA in Islamic Studies and Arabic Miss Ruqayya Zaman BA in Islamic Studies and Arabic Miss Sophina Quayum BA in Islamic Studies Mrs Nazya Khan BSc Mathematics Miss Rabia Zaman BA in Islamic Studies and Arabic

Miss Aishah Zaheer BA Criminology Diploma in Islamic Studies Mrs Aisha Akram PCGE Mathematics Mrs Uzma Lal PGCE Science Biology Mrs Raida Amous BSc Degree Arabic Language Mis s Amira Noor HNC Information Systems Mrs Mehwish Abid Msc Applied Mathematics Miss Maryam Fatima Hafiza, Alima Course

Miss Rabia Abdul Salam Health and Social Care Mrs Saira Tusaf BA Education and Teaching Msc Zoology Mrs Halitha Riaz B.Ed Physical Science MSc Chemistry

CURRICULUM

Islam is central to all subjects taught at the school. Guidance is taken from the Quran and Sunnah in every aspect of the education. This is an ongoing and continuous process. Special effort will be made to develop in the pupils a deep love for Allah, The Exalted, for the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and for the Quran. It is not possible in the space of a few lines to describe the curriculum in detail. That is best done during a visit to the school when the Head teacher will be happy to show you how the curriculum will be delivered. For this and many other reasons a visit to the school is highly recommended prior to application or admission. All subjects are taught within an Islamic framework and using cross-curricular themes that reflect the ethos of the school and its aims as outlined above.

Subjects taught:

Arabic Reading and writing Listening and speaking

Quran Recitation Memorisation Understanding

Uloom ul-Fiqh

Uloom ul – Quran

Uloom ul-Hadith

Usool ul-Deen

Ilm ul-Akhlaaq

English

Science

Mathematics

ICT

Art, Craft and Technology, Humanities

Physical Education

PHSE

Blackboard teaching, hands on learning. Self - motivated study, learning through discussions and a variety of other methods will be adopted whilst teaching to ensure pupil interest in a subject remains high while their knowledge of it grows. A main aim will be to keep the children eager and keen to learn.

ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL

The distinctive character of Normanton House School is that of an Islamic school. Admission decisions will be made so as to ensure that this distinctive character is preserved. Commitment to Islam as a way of life will be a major factor in selection. This should not deter any parent from applying for a place for their child. Selection of pupils for entry to the school is based on the following:

Parents who are committed to and supportive of the ethos of the school.

Siblings at the school.

Order on the waiting list

Availability of places.

Previous school report

Admissions interview and assessment A right of appeal to the Trust is available to children who are refused admission to the school. Please contact the school immediately on refusal to follow the appeals procedure.

HOW TO APPLY FOR

ADMISSION

An admission application form is found at the back of this prospectus. This should be completed and returned to the school as soon as possible and before any deadlines. A photograph and copy birth certificate of the child is required by the school. In cases where a child has attended another school previously we require the last end of year school report for the child. You may also attach a supporting letter to the admission form. In this letter you may tell us any concerns you have and reasons why you would like to send your child to the school. Tell us any other information you would like us to consider with regard to your child's admission to the school. For internal applications the deadline for receipt of applications is the last week of November. For external applications is the first week of December. If you are considering admission of more than one child additional application forms are available from the school.

FEES

The school operates on a fee-paying basis. Fees are currently set at £2400 for the academic year. Parents may pay the whole amount in one single payment at the start of the year or in three instalments of £800 each at the start of each term. Payment must be made by cheque payable to “Al Akram Trust”. There is also an initial, one time admission fee of £70. Parents must also pay for all exercise books and any other stationery issued to their children during the year. All fees are due to be paid termly in advance and reminders will be issued if payment is not received at the end of the first week of term. If fees are unpaid by the end of the first half of the term, the child’s place may be suspended and a re-admission fee of £70 will then be added to the amount due. Funds on time are essential in order to keep the school operating. In the event of a child leaving the school at short notice fees will be payable for the whole of the half-term in which the child leaves the school.

SCHOOL TIMES

The secondary school day starts with registration and dua at 8:00am and ends at 3:45pm. School times are open to change. Any changes will be notified to the parents in advance. It is the responsibility of parents to bring their children on time for school opening in the morning and to collect their children on time at school closing in the afternoon/evening. Parents wishing to take their children home for lunch must notify the school in advance and collect them on time and return them to school on time. The school cannot be held responsible for the children outside school hours. School holidays will generally be kept in line with the majority of other schools. However some variation in holiday times may be made to include Eid holidays.

ABSENCE AND LATENESS

Punctuality and attendance is an important part of discipline that affects a pupil’s ability to study and learn. An attendance register is kept for each morning and afternoon. Repeated late attendance will be noted and parents will be notified to understand the reasons why. Where children come and go on their own they should be instructed to go straight to school from home and to go straight to home from school. Children are not allowed to take leave from school for holiday breaks during term times other than the designated holidays. Any foreseeable absence must be authorised by the Head Teacher. The Head Teacher can only authorise absences for illness, bereavement and medical appointment. Any other absence will show on the register as unauthorised and may be regarded as truancy. Lateness in some cases will be regarded as unauthorised absence. A letter of explanation is required when a child returns to school after absence except when the Head Teacher has already been advised by telephone or a written note. Similarly a note or telephone call is required if you know your child will be late for school. This will ensure we know that you are aware of your child's lateness.

SCHOOL MEALS

Lunch time lasts 1 hour. Lunchtime period is as follows: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Parents may take their children home during this time. However we would encourage them not to do so. Currently no meals are provided by the school. Children should bring with them a packed lunch from home in a container clearly marked with their name.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Dress of pupils should be in accordance with Islamic principles.

They are required to maintain a smart appearance throughout the school day.

Hair must be kept clean and neat.

In order to minimise the risk of injury, no jewellery is allowed in school.

Girls with pierced ears may wear small studs on the understanding that they will be wearing their scarves all the time.

Fridays – Uniform does not need to be worn on Friday but pupils must be dressed appropriately. This means that girls’ ‘qameez’ should not be too short and clothes must not have logos and pictures on them. It is best if girls wear jilbab.

Parents are requested to ensure that all items of clothing are marked with their child's name. Details of the uniform are as on the following page.

GIRLS UNIFORM:

Navy blue head-scarf Grey Jilbab

Grey bootleg, trouser or shalwar Navy blue sweat shirt, jumper or cardigan.

White, grey or black socks Black flat soled shoes (maximum heel height 1 inch)

Please note that no dress-maker pins should

be used by pupils for health and safety.

No Make-up PE KIT: Grey jogging suit (jogging bottoms and sweat top), White polo shirt White trainers for outdoors Long Grey Dress below knee length or alternatively a Grey loose fitting Jilbaab above ankle length (for to health and safety.) White cotton slip on Hijaab

SALAAT

Salaat, a major pillar of Islam, is a compulsory part of every Muslim's life and wudhu is its key. Salaat will be deemed compulsory on the pupils. Pupils will be given a responsible role in conducting preparations (such as coordinating wudhu times between different classes) for Salaat in the school. Parents of pupils will be asked to insist that their child observes all her Salaat both in the school and at home. The schools policy is that these children must perform regular Salaat. This will be given much weight in the final end of school reports.

DISCIPLINE

The importance of good Islamic manners cannot be emphasised enough. All persons in school at all times are required to observe good Islamic manners, and follow the uswatul hasana (good example and model) of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon Him). The school should be a living embodiment of Islam as an ideal and Deen. It should demonstrate the Islamic way of life and be a witness to society. Parents, staff and pupils alike must all be aware that we as Muslims are the ummatun wasatun and stand as a witness to society and that the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon Him) stands as a witness to us. Good akhlaaq (manners) are essential. The Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon Him) was sent to perfect akhlaaq. There is a core set of rules which are consistent throughout the school. These include:

To be dressed appropriately

To be kind, polite and respectful to others and not to hurt each other

To concentrate on ones work

To listen and look at the teacher when they are speaking

To raise ones hand when wanting to speak

Any breach of school rules will be taken seriously. Bullying and the use of bad and vulgar language will not be tolerated. Anti Islamic ideals and behaviour will not be tolerated. Measures will be in place to restore the recalcitrant child to the standards demanded. Examples of sanctions which may be used are:

Name on board

Black dot next to name

Name in bad behaviour book

Sit apart

Miss break

See Head teacher

Put on report. Parents contacted. There should be little need for sanctions. Reminders to those who transgress should be sufficient. Any serious misbehaviour will result in contact with parents by the Head teacher. Persistent bad manners and behaviour, which cannot be rectified, will be reason to exclude perpetrators from the school. Rewards often offer a stronger incentive than sanctions. There will be rewards for good behaviour in the form of:

Praise

Badges

Certificates

Class rewards

Good reports

End of year awards and prize

SCHOOL POLICIES COMPLAINTS We constantly try to improve our services to pupils, parents and the community. As part of this we have a comprehensive complaints policy and procedure which is available for inspection at the school.

SAFE GUARDING CHILDREN The school has a holistic approach to the safeguarding & welfare of children and implements the latest government guidelines in safer recruitment and child protection.

All staff are subject to thorough recruitment checks and vetting prior to being employed.

Staffs receive child protection training in order to equip them to help ensure the well being of all children in their care. The school additionally has a nominated child protection officer who is trained to a suitably higher level.

The schools safeguarding policy will be sent to all parents and is available to be seen at the school.

Parents need to be aware that the school will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. In cases when the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to neglect, ill-treatment or other kinds of abuse, staff have no alternative but to follow current child protection procedures.

HEALTH & SAFETY The school has a health & safety policy and implements robust procedures to ensure a safe environment for all pupils, parents & staff. The premises are equipped with fully functional and well maintained fire safety systems. All electrical and gas fittings and systems are regularly inspected and maintained to meet regulatory requirements. Staffs are trained in First-Aid care and all classes are equipped with first aid and sanitary kits

SAFETY ON SCHOOL VISITS Pupils will during their school life take part in many educational & leisure visits. All school visits will be planned with safety in mind. This includes carrying out risk assessments, providing of first aid staff and equipment, good communication via contact lists of parents and staff. Both the Health and safety, and school visits policy are available from the school upon request.

THE LOCATION OF THE

SCHOOL

The Girl’s Secondary branch of Normanton House School is located at Village Street in Derby. Visits to the school are welcome and should be planned by notifying the administration office in advance on 01332 769333.

اللهم صل وسلم

على سيدنا محمد

أشرف األنبياء والمرسلين

وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين

إلى يوم الدين وال وعلى أتباعه

حول وال قوة إال باهلل

هو المستعان الموفق المعين

رأ وربك اق

رأ وربك اق

Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS in BLACK

Affix a photograph of your daughter

here

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION TO NORMANTON HOUSE SCHOOL (Girl’s Secondary)

Your daughter’s details: (Please ensure all names are spelt correctly according to the child’s birth certificate)

Surname: __________________________________________________ Forename(s): __________________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Postcode: __________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s details: (We must have at least three contact numbers and the emergency number must be available at all

times)

Father’s name: ___________________________________ Occupation: __________________________________

Mobile number: ___________________________________

Mother’s name: ___________________________________ Occupation: __________________________________

Mobile number: ___________________________________

Emergency contact number: __________________________ Relation to child: __________________________________

For office use only:

Date received: _____________________________ Starting school on: ___________________ Year code: _________ Birth certificate Previous school report Photograph Processing fee Rcpt number: ________________ Registered Waiting list Declined Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Form processed by: __________________________

Your daughter’s medical details: (Please give as much detail as possible as this information enables the school to care for your

child effectively)

Doctor’s name: __________________________________ Doctor’s telephone number: ___________________

Doctor’s address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Postcode: ___________________

Does she suffer from any physical illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, eczema, etc? (full details please)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Your daughter’s previous education: (This section must be completed in full for your application to be considered)

Present/previous school name: ______________________________________________________________________

School address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Postcode: ___________________

Dates of attendance: _____________________________________________________________________________

Reason for leaving: _____________________________________________________________________________

Other schools attended previously: (Most recent school first)

School name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

School address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Postcode: ___________________

Dates of attendance: _____________________________________________________________________________

1. DATA PROTECTION ACT 1984 In accordance with the requirements of the above named Act, any details held on computer are

protected by law and must not be divulged without permission. As basic details such as name,

address, date of birth etc. are held in this manner in school for use by e.g. the School Health

Department, we ask you to agree to basic family details being made available for education and

welfare purposes.

I agree to my family details being made available.

Signed: (Parent/Guardian) ........................................................ Dated: ............................

2. CHILD PROTECTION The school is legally required to report any injury found on a pupil that they feel might be non-

accidental. If your child is injured in any way outside school, it would be helpful to inform us of

the cause to avoid any misunderstanding. Your child’s class teacher will ask you about injuries.

Parents will not be informed of concerns unless staff are certain that the safety of the child will

not be affected by their doing so.

I accept the above statement.


3. SCHOOL OUTINGS/EDUCATIONAL VISITS From time to time your child may be taken on short visit within the local area (e.g. to the shops,

park or other location). So that is not necessary for you to give your permission every time your

child is taken out, we ask you to sign below.

I understand that if my child is going on a school trip of any distance, I will be informed and

asked to sign a separate permission slip. However, I now give my permission for my child to

be taken on any local visit without my prior knowledge or the need of a separate permission

slip.


4. PHOTO/DIGITAL IMAGES

During the course of the school year, we may display images of your child by using photographs

displayed around the school or digital images on screen. Your child’s photo may also be

displayed as part of a group on the school website carrying out day-to-day activities (although no

names of children will be published).

I give my permission for my child’s photo/image to be used by school.


5. SCHOOL RESOURCES School resources sent home for children to use must be treated carefully. Parents will be expected

to replace items damaged at home.

I accept the above statement.


6. Medical

I give permission for my child to have a plaster applied following a minor injury.


In the case of an emergency and if the school cannot make contact with the parent, I give

permission for the school to have responsibility for authorising medical treatment.


7. COLLECTION FROM SCHOOL- OTHER THAN PARENT/CARER

My child will be collected from the school by:.................................................... (over 16 years)

Relationship to the child/family:.......................................................................................................

Contact number:.,............................................................................................................................


Declaration by parent/guardian:

I as parent/guardian of the above child formally accept the offer of a place for the child at Normanton House School starting

from (dd/mm/yyyy) _________________________________.

By accepting this offer I acknowledge that my child’s place is dependent on her abiding by the rules and regulations of the school.

I also accept that payment due upon me must be paid, irrespective of whether my child is withdrawn from the school during the

academic year, subject to the terms set out in the prospectus (as amended).

I give consent to Normanton House School to obtain any information regarding my child from any of her previous schools.

In order for us to process your application we must have:

This form fully completed and signed

The child’s previous school reports

The child’s birth certificate

A recent photo of the child

The admin processing fee of £70.00

If any part of this form is incomplete or any of the attachments are missing then there will be a delay in processing your application.

Please fully complete and return this form to Normanton House School, Village Street, Derby, DE23 8DF. Once we have received your

complete application the child will be invited to an interview and an assessment. An offer of a place is dependent on us receiving a

complete application, the interview and the assessment result. You will be notified of the interview details in the New Year

INSHALLAH.

Full name of parent/guardian: ______________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________________

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