tarbiyya at al-noor primary · muhasabah, tawakul’alalallah, sabr, shukr and self-sufficiency....

Tarbiyya at Al-Noor

Primary

School Vision –Al-Noor

Foundation

“Individuals, families and communities that truly understand and accept their purpose of being in this world, confidently live and work together for a just, responsible and compassionate society.”

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School Mission

• “To strive to nurture excellence in

an Islamic environment.”

• School motto:

“Lead & light to excellence in this

life and the next...”

• New mission statement:

Think and Learn

Pray and Grow

Serve and Lead 3

“…A goodly

word like a

goodly tree,

whose root

is firmly

fixed, and

its

branches

(reach) to

the heavens

of its

Lord…It

brings forth

its fruit at

all times …” (14:25-6)

Al-Noor Primary School

strives to nurture:

Knowledge Skills DeenK1. a curriculum that seeks

to develop pupils’ Islamic

knowledge as well as their

knowledge of Qur’an &

Arabic.

S1. the development of

pupils’ leadership skills:

confidence, communication,

initiative, problem solver

(pro-active).

D1. the spiritual

development of pupils,

focusing in particular on the

Islamic qualities of: Islam,

Iman, Ihsan, Ikhlas,

Muhasabah,

Tawakul’alalAllah, Sabr,

Shukr and self-sufficiency.

K2. a curriculum that seeks

to give pupils a good

grounding in foundation

subject areas and make

them well-informed about

important contemporary

issues.

S2. the development of

pupils’ social skills and an

appreciation of those they

differ with, compassion

towards them and those in

need in order to work with

and for their good & the

common good.

D2. the moral development

of pupils such that their

behaviour is characterised

by excellent self-discipline

and manners and governed

by the Islamic values of

Taqwa and Akhlaq.

K3. the emotional literacy

and competencies of pupils

so they exert positive

influence over their own

behaviour as well as others

in their lives.

S3. the physical and cultural

development of pupils so

they enjoy themselves and

become well-rounded

individuals.

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Target Pupil Characteristics

Pious

Pray five times a day and more; read Qur’an everyday with a sound level of tajweed; have a

good grounding in basic Islamic knowledge, e.g. 5 pillars of Islam, Prophets & companions,

iman & Ihsan; have good akhlaq and an understanding of what it is; have a basic understanding

of Arabic; be truthful, trustworthy and reliable; be well-groomed and well presented; adhere to

the etiquettes and ‘ibadah of important Islamic dates.

Confident

Not be shy to practice and preach Islam; be kind to family, elderly, neighbours etc; change

public perception by their conduct.

Self-less

Care about the welfare and feelings of others – Muslim and non-Muslim; be charitable and self-

sacrificing; give back to community and family.

Self-sufficient

Not be reliant on others; be problem solvers; aim for Ihsan; be well-informed.

A leader

Be articulate and confident public speakers; be influential communicators in writing; be able to

influence, engage and work with people from all different backgrounds; be go-getters who don’t

wait for others to initiate; always seek Allah’s guidance and the guidance of Islam in all

endeavours.

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Al-Noor Voluntary Aided

School Values

1) Continuous improvement2) Integrity3) Valuing people4) Positive change

As well as:1) Ethos – Islamic values

Ihsan Taqwa

2) Fundamental British values3) Universal values -NAVIGATE

Sincerity

Honesty

Courage

Generosity

Gratitude

Modesty

Patience

Respect (for others)

Etiquette

Al-Noor Voluntary Aided

Primary School strives to

nurture:

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1) ExcellenceExcellence in personal development, achievement and attainment. High standards set and achieved in: pupil outcomes and achievements, the quality of teaching, the professionalism of staff members, the school’s engagement with and of parents, the personal and collective leadership of all school members.

2) FaithTo foster moral, emotional and spiritual development, as well as faith, in its inward and outward manifestations, within an environment permeated with an Islamic ethos.

3) Good characterTo develop individuals with robust personalities who demonstrate excellent character and attitude so that they are confident citizens of purpose and integrity who contribute positively to society, their families and the world.

4) RespectTo promote inclusion and diversity as well as mutual respect and tolerance towards those with differing beliefs and viewpoints. Through developed empathy: to make positive contributions to society and to the lives of others; and to work with others for the common good.

5) ThinkingTo promote the development of higher order thinking skills, including critical and creative thinking to ensure the highest levels of academic achievement and contribution towards solving societal problems and fulfilling people’s needs.

6) Literacy & numeracy A systematic and relentless approach to ensuring the firmest foundations of English and Maths skills and attainment from the outset of school life, using tracking of pupil attainment and progress, the regular setting and reviewing of targets, as well as proven interventive and recovery programmes.

Tarbiyya

“To foster the all-round healthy development of

our pupils, such that their:

relationship with Allah and iman;

sense of identity, accountability, responsibility &

self-awareness;

manners, behaviour & morals;

lifestyle, habits and practices;

are in consonance with what Allah likes and

what their fitrah requires.”

OR

“The nurturing of people in stages, which

results in role models, who bring about positive

change.”

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FACTORS

that affect

tarbiyyah

Parental engagement

Circletime

BehaviourManagement

Staff training & tarbiiyyah

StaffMembers

Curric-ulum

AssessmentTeaching

Schoolenvironment& resources

SchoolVision,

values and ethos

Trustees/governors

input

School partnerships

Agency partnerships

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FACTORS

that affect

tarbiyyah

Parental engagement

Circletime

BehaviourManagement

Staff training & tarbiyyah

StaffMembers

Curric-ulum

AssessmentTeaching

Schoolenvironment& resources

SchoolVision,

values and ethos

Trustees/governors

input

School partnerships

Agency partnerships

Staff members as Role Models

• Criticality for staff members to be

role models for effective tarbiyyah

• What makes a good role model?

The Prophet Muhammad’s example

Prophets and Companions

• Why we have to be role models

for children

• How to become an excellent role

model...13

• The right balance in selection

criteria for staff recruitment

• Investing in staff tarbiyyah

Sharing the vision

Induction, mentoring and coaching

Creating opportunities for staff

tarbiyyah e.g. circles and courses

Performance management

objectives

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Curriculum

Salah

Competitions

Fund raising for charity

Assemblies

Subjects

Trips

Allotment

OutdoorsYr 6 transition

curriculum

Positive change

School linking projects

After School Clubs

Inter Muslim School work

Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

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Curriculum

• National Curriculum plus Qur’an,

Islamic Studies, Navigate and

PSCHE

• Arabic MfL

11/07/18

Our approach

The whole child within an Islamic ethos

Curriculum for life

Areas of development

spiritual development

emotional development –two sides of the

same coin

Sound emotional development =vital

foundation for spiritual and all other areas

of development

Parental engagement

Curriculum also includes:

• Qur’an reading and hifdh lessons three times a week

Tajweed -all basic rules over the years

Hifdh all pupils should memorise at least 2 juzz’

over the years

• 2 teaching assistants to support groups of learners

• Regular assessment and tracking of progress

• Qur’an record book sent home weekly for parents to

see and support targets and make comments for the

teacher – hifdh and reading

• Regular tests and tracking of progress

• Morning and after school hifdh extra classes for

families who wish their child to memorise the whole

Qur’an.

• Annual/Bi-annual Qur’an Competition

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• Arabic lessons three times a week

• Modern Arabic

Supported by grammar that is also

used to understand the Qur’an,

which is the objective

• Based on topics about everyday life to

build vocabulary

• Regular assessment and tracking

• Spellings tests & vocab challenge

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• Islamic Studies and Qur’an tafsir

lessons twice a week

‘Aqidah

Seerah

Fiqh

Akhlaq and adab

• The text of the Qur’an and

ahadith used regularly to connect

children to them

• Regular tests and assessments20

As well as…

• PHSE & SEAL lessons using Islamic stories

and teachings, once a week

• A programme of assemblies teaching

qualities of the heart, good character and

characteristics, foci on good role models,

inter/national focus weeks and national

holidays (e.g. Christmas) -twice a week

• RE lessons to learn about other religions

• Sermon by a yr 6 pupil every Friday who

leads the midday prayer

• Poster competitions

• Optional after school madrassahs and hifdh

classes (independent of the school)21

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Curriculum

SalahAssemblies

Competitions

Fundraising for charity

Subjects

Trips

Allotment


curriculum

Positive change


After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

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Curriculum

Salah

Assemblies

Competitions


Subjects

Trips

Allotment

OutdoorsYr 6

transition curriculum

Positive change

School linking

projects

After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

McMillan Cancer

Week – 5 Before 5

Week

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Islam Awareness Week

International Cultural Heritage Week

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Curriculum

Salah

Assemblies

Competitions


Subjects

Trips

Allotment

OutdoorsYr 6

transition curriculum

Positive change

School linking

projects

After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

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Curriculum

Salah

Assemblies

Competitions


Subjects

Trips

Allotment


curriculum

Positive change


After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

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Curriculum

Salah

As-semblies

Competitions


Subjects

Trips

Allotment


curriculum

Positive change


After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

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Curriculum

Salah

Assemblies

Subjects

Trips

Allotment

Outdoors

Yr 6 transition

curriculum

Positive change

School linking

projects

After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

Curriculum

Salah

Competitions

Fund raising for charity

Assemblies

Subjects

Trips

Allotment

The OutdoorsYr 6 transition curriculum

Positive change


After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

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The Outdoors

• Creating moments of awe and

wonder

• Creating paradigm shifts by taking

pupils out of familiar settings and

comfort zones

• Creating opportunities for children to

face new challenges

• Giving the child chances to hear the

voice of their souls, see the signs of

Allah and connect with Him through

reflection and adhkaar 33

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Curriculum

Salah

Assemblies

Competitions


Subjects

Trips

Allotment

Outdoors

Yr 6 transition

cur-riculum

Positive change


After School Clubs


Focus Weeks

Interfaith work

Yr 6 Transiton

Curriculum

• Who Am I?

• What Can I Give & Do?

• Preparing for the Hereafter

• Making Our Manners Match Our Guidance

• The Heart –purification of the soul

• Allah’s world: Our World: My World

• Growing Up & Puberty

• Careers

• Learning about and working with others

• First Aid

• Internet Safety

• Travelling & Using Transport Safely

• Governance and Citizenship

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NAVIGATE

• A bespoke

programme

designed to

develop good

character and

good manners.

• Using the

outdoors and

communal

experiences.

Key Characteristics

• Sincerity

• Honesty

• Gratitude

• Modesty

• Respect

• Patience

• Generosity

• Etiquette

• Courage

• Vision

• Empathy

• Resilience

• Communi-

cation

• Creativity

• Contributing

• Takes

Ownership

The Navigate CHARACTER

Curriculum

• Taught through:

Lessons

Trips

Projects

Parents & the home

The outdoors

• Half termly dedicated drop-down days

• Four foci characteristics each year

• Programme of foci and activities different for

each yr

• ‘Assessment’ through 360 review

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