QIS at Zaytouna

Develop an after school Arabic provision in response to parental request and need. Further development of assessment and data systems. Celebration of culture and faith. Continued development and support of non-specialist teachers.

The Arabic learning is supplemented with spiritual gardens in every class as well as a QIS learning zone. Books reflect the current learning that the children are undertaking allowing for opportunities of further reading around the subject, as reading throughout the curriculum remains a priority.

• A bespoke connected, rich and progressive QIS curriculum that focuses on both the declarative and procedural knowledge. • Personalised teaching for learning that is based on accurate assessment of the child’s starting point (as some of our children access Madrassa outside of school, they have different starting points to their peers) • Lessons are pitched at ARE, with a strong focus on deeper learning.

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Islamic studies Long  term plan(LTP) 19-20 .V2.docx

The Islamic Studies curriculum is broken down into three sections which aim at achieving our intent of developing the mind (Aqidah-Belief), body (Fiqh-Jurisprudence) and soul (Ahdeeth-manners, Quranic Interpretation and Seera-The Prophetic life) These are taught as concepts that are developed and layered from EYFS through to Upper Key Stage 2. Teaching aims at developing the declarative and procedural knowledge in each subject.

Proficiency in Arabic gives our children a double advantage. Opening the doors of employment opportunities and also being able to understand the source texts of the religion in the original language of the sacred texts.

Lessons are engaging and make the use of activities in order to achieve proficiency.

Children start learning Arabic from their first steps into the school. We believe language aquisition and proficiency is greater when children learn it from as early as possible, just like their native language.

Arabic Spring 2 Plan  20-21.docx

Assessment-Arabic.docx

Children with SEN, New and G&T.docx

Online Arabic Learning.docx

Progression and previous knowledge.docx

PowerPoint Presentation

Arabic has been developed this year with age related assessment objectives created in Insight and assessment data being inputted for the first time, bringing it inline with other curriculum subject disciplines. This has allowed subject leaders to track attainment and  identify key patterns of progress and areas of need.

PARENT CONSULTATION – SEPTEMBER 2020.docx

Spring 2021 Parent Satisfaction Survey Analysis.docx

Data.docx

Autumn and Spring parent questionnaires show that 100% parents are happy with the new Arabic and Quranic Arabic provision

Our mission: To be the best primary school in the UK. To be the school of choice. To be the employer of choice.

Yum Burger vouchers.docx

The Harvest festival celebration was a great success bringing an Islamic School and Other faith based schools together to show gratitude and share learning from one another through songs, crafts and presentations by children and staff.

Zaytouna Primary School aims to be at the heart of the community. We have established wonderful links with businesses and other local organisations. The school is proud to work with other Transform trust schools especially those of a different faith which allows pupils to experience diversity.

Quranic studies incrementally develops a pupils’ mastery of reciting the Quranic script with accuracy and fluency. Reciting the Quran is essential for supplications and for almost all aspects of life including festivals, special occasions and the 5 daily prayers. Our one to one approach allows for each child to learn at their level which can vary within a year group considerably as some children pursue further Quranic studies after school.

Children are given modelled Quranic recitation lessons. The specialist teacher responds with appropriate feedback and offers support and challenge if necessary.

Quranic Curriculum New.docx

The above audio clips are examples of children’s recitations and teacher feedback.

The Arabic provision is further enhanced through assemblies, events and celebration. This also allows for community involvement and for parents to come and join in. Children lead prayer to a wider audience than just their class providing them with the opportunity to apply their Arabic learning and develops their confidence. Learning Arabic opens up further avenues for the exploration of faith, religion and culture and allows children the opportunity to sing in Arabic and appreciate Arabic poetry, collectively.

Children showing great character and learning in Arabic and Quranic Studies are awarded the Guiding Lamp award in every class.

Before lockdown a Winter Fair based around the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was held. This included Arabic songs and poems from traditional and modern sources.

After lockdown we held faith and culture based events online.

FUTURE VISION - QIS - FINAL UPDATE

Arabic intent statement.pdf

“The key intention is for our children to have a positive emotional attachment with their faith and learn how to practise it and live by it in an authentic and holistic manner. This is achieved through lessons being fun through singing, art and crafts, role play and a supportive environment and resources”

We are confident that our Arabic provision is unique to us. Our mantra #doingthingsdifferently is evident through all aspects of our school but none more so than in our children’s spiritual, moral and linguistic development. This is realised though: • Expertly taught Arabic lessons facilitated by specialist teachers: o Ustaadh Burhaan: Languages Lead. o Ustaadh Saleem: 28 years teaching experience. BA in Arabic language and literature o Mrs Kawthar: 23 years teaching experience. BA in Arabic language and a High Diploma in Islamic studies in Jordan.

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