School Uniform

All children are required to wear a school uniform. Uniform material can be purchased from the school at a reasonable price. All items of clothing and equipment must be clearly named to help return lost property. Unclaimed property is usually disposed of at the end of the term.

Uniform for Boys

• Navy blue kurta/kafni, shalwar, and a white topee (cap).
• A plain blue sweater or cardigan with the school logo.
• Hair must be short and cut to one size.

Uniform for Girls

• Navy blue pinafore and navy blue trousers (not leggings or tights).
• A white blouse or top and a white burkhi.
• A plain blue sweater or cardigan with the school logo.

Footwear

• Sensible footwear for outdoors.
• Black pumps to wear indoors.

Note: Sweaters and cardigans are available to buy at: Smart Uniforms Shop.

PE Kit

• For Boys: White t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms, and a pair of outdoor trainers.
• For Girls: Navy or black long-sleeved, knee-length top, black tracksuit bottoms, and a pair of outdoor trainers.

Additional Items

• Homework Bag: Available at Smart Uniforms, Batley.
• Planners: Must be purchased from school at the start of each academic year.
• Lunch Box/Bag: Ensure all items are clearly labeled.

Note: Please label all belongings, including homework bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, and clothing items, to prevent loss.

Admission & Fee Structure

There is an admission fee of £75.00 for each child.

The annual fee per child is £1800. For second and subsequent children, the fee is £1750.

Fees are to be paid via cash, cheque, or direct debit.

Fee Payment Options

• Full Amount: £1800 at the beginning of the year in September.
• Termly Installments: To be paid at the start of each term:
  • Term 1 – £650
  • Term 2 – £600
  • Term 3 – £550
• Monthly Installments: 10 monthly installments via direct debit.

Nursery Fees

The Nursery is free for children who are aged 3+.

Our School Ethos

The school aims to provide a caring environment, which is secure, stable, consistent, and fair. We offer the opportunity for all children to experience success and promote high standards of tolerance, respect, and responsibility within the school.

We believe that the best education takes place in an atmosphere where each child feels safe and secure and is treated with equality. There is an emphasis on rewarding progress, recognising achievement, and striving for excellence.

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

The school aims to create a family environment where all adults care for all students and students care for each other. Therefore, pastoral care is exercised by all members of staff at all times.

Attention is paid to the health, safety, attainment, and wellbeing of all students. If there is a perceived need, the teachers and SENCO will discuss concerns with parents and decide on a course of action.

Health & Safety

The health and safety of the whole school community is of paramount importance. With this in mind, we have trained first aiders across the key stages.

School Hours

Monday – Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Nursery Hours

Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Morning)
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Afternoon)

Term dates will be posted soon.

Attendance & Punctuality

Punctual and regular attendance is encouraged by the school at all times as it helps children progress. Regular absence from school can affect the child’s personal, social, and educational development.

Absence & Illness:
Permission for absence should be obtained beforehand, but in the case of illness, the school must be notified before 9:00 a.m.

Appointments & Holidays:
Please ensure all appointments are made outside of school hours. Holidays must not be taken during term time.

Daily Routine

KS1:

• 8:30 – 8:55 Registration / PSHE (Taleem) / Prayers
• 8:55 – 9:30 Handwriting / Reading
• 9:30 – 10:30 Lesson 1
• 10:30 – 10:45 Mid-morning Break
• 10:45 – 11:45 Lesson 2
• 11:45 – 12:15 Lunch time
• 12:15 – 2:00 Lesson 3, Lesson 4, Lesson 5
• 2:00 – 2:15 Storytime

Assembly: Wednesday & Friday 8:55 – 9:15

KS2:

• 8:30 – 8:55 Registration / PSHE (Taleem) / Prayers
• 8:55 – 9:15 Handwriting / Reading
• 9:15 – 10:15 Lesson 1
• 10:15 – 10:30 Mid-morning Break
• 10:30 – 11:30 Lesson 2
• 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch time
• 12:00 – 2:00 Lesson 3, Lesson 4, Lesson 5
• 2:00 – 2:15 Salah

Assembly: Wednesday & Friday 8:55 – 9:15

Assessments & Reports

Children are regularly assessed in reading, writing, and mathematics. The results of these ongoing assessments inform future planning. Targets are set regularly, and each child’s progress is tracked to ensure these targets are met.

As an independent school, Al-Furqaan is not required to take the SATs tests. However, we prepare our students for these exams at the end of KS2 (Year 6) to ensure scrutiny of our educational standards. The SATs results are a good way of measuring our performance in relation to other schools, locally and nationally.

Assessments also take place in all subjects throughout the year to enable teachers to provide a summative report on pupil progress. Additionally, children take KS1 SATs tests in Year 2 (which are no longer statutory) and the Phonic Screening Check at the end of Year 1, which are marked internally. These tests help us measure our progress against national norms.

Reports

Parents are informed about pupil progress through two parent days and end-of-year reports.

Homework

Homework is regarded as an important means of reinforcing work studied at school, as well as a means of encouraging self-discipline. It is expected that each parent will encourage and support their child and ensure that a quiet place of study is made available at home for their homework.

Parents are also advised to check their child’s homework is completed on time and sign the pupil planner. All adults should remember that praise of good work and effort, rather than undue pressure, is vital and will spur children of all ages to achieve success.

School Assembly

The aim and purpose of having a school assembly is:

• To impart Islamic values through the teaching of Ahadith.
• To provide an opportunity for the whole school to share and reflect upon spiritual and moral values.
• To promote the school ethos and to reinforce positive attitudes.
• To encourage participation, response, and public speaking.
• To develop a sense of community spirit and understanding of other religions and cultures.
• To develop a sense of identity and self-esteem.
• To develop an understanding and appreciation of key British Values.

Children participate by reciting prayers, performing nasheeds, and doing class presentations. The school also holds other various events throughout the year. These include class assemblies, parent assemblies, Qiraat and nasheed presentations, jalsahs, and parent workshops, and more.

Educational Visits

The educational visits undertaken at Al-Furqaan Prep School are designed to enrich and enhance the curriculum and linked to topics studied by the children in the various year groups. There will be a moderate charge for these trips. Parents will be informed prior to the visits, and all children should be sent dressed appropriately in flat comfortable footwear with a packed lunch.

Healthy Eating Practices

To promote and adopt healthy eating practices, children are encouraged to eat fruit, vegetables, cheese, or yoghurt at break times. Parents are encouraged to send a healthy packed lunch (child portion). If a treat has been included, please ensure it is only a small treat (e.g. crackers; a small chocolate biscuit; a cereal bar; dried fruit). Sweets, crisps, chocolates, and fizzy drinks are not allowed.

Children have access to and are encouraged to drink water throughout the day. Please make sure your child has a clean, labelled water bottle with a sports top.

Active Breaks and the Buddying Initiative

We have two play areas which children use at break times. Children are encouraged to be active at playtime and have access to play equipment e.g. footballs, skipping ropes, tennis balls, etc. We also have a ‘playground buddy’ initiative in place which ensures all children feel welcome and are included in playtime.

Educational Partnership

The school works on the principle that parents and students share in the educational partnership. School rules are set to ensure all our children are aware of the expectations. Children are encouraged to work hard and behave sensibly, responsibly, and with good manners.

Team Points

Good behaviour and progress are all rewarded through the team points system. Points are given by the teaching staff and Head teacher for good work and behaviour.

• Hadhrat Aisha (r.a) – Red
• Hadhrat Asma (r.a) – Yellow
• Hadhrat Bilal (r.a) – Green
• Hadhrat Hassan (r.a) – Blue

Class Dojo

We also use Class Dojo, an interactive platform that supports positive pupil participation and gives real-time feedback to parents.

Behaviour Issues

The school takes positive action for continuous misconduct by consulting the parents when the need arises and by suspension or exclusion if necessary. Incidents of misconduct are reported and recorded by the class teacher and the Head teacher.

Disruptive or inappropriate behaviour is dealt with in an age-appropriate manner. For example, at KS2, continuous disruptive misbehaviour results in a verbal reminder, followed by a break detention and filling in a behaviour reflection form, allowing the children to reflect upon and explain the cause of such behaviour actions.

Repeated misbehaviour will result in the child being given subsequent detentions and a phone call to parents. This serves to inform parents of misconduct.

Children with unresolved behavioural problems will be issued a blue behaviour report by the Head teacher. Parents will be informed and will need to sign the report daily. Further, at this stage, parents may be invited to have a discussion on this matter. Exclusions will apply after all due procedures are followed.

Parent Involvement

• Send your child to school every day.
• Attend parent days and meet your child’s teacher and ask to see examples of your child’s work.
• Be positive: Children learn best when they feel good about themselves. Every child should experience some success every day. Notice the smallest improvements and praise the child. NEVER disgrace, humiliate, or ridicule the child.
• Children learn best from someone they respect. Don’t criticise the teacher in front of your child. Rather discuss any issues with the Head teacher.
• Show interest in your child’s work. Ask questions about what they did at school.
• Share information that can help teachers understand your child.
• If you think there is a problem, don’t wait; get in touch with the school.
• Assign duties to your child at home. Children with responsibilities tend to do better at school.
• Teach concentration. Being able to concentrate and pay attention is an important key to learning.
• Teach your child to ask questions as they read. Encourage them to draw conclusions.
• Set homework rules but be flexible. Remember children thrive on order and routine. Every child needs a quiet study area. Agree on a regular time for work.
• Remember each child is different. Some do their best in a single session, and some over intervals.
• Study at home needs your support. Don’t provide answers, rather point them in the right direction, e.g. use a dictionary to spell a word.
• Teach your child to break larger tasks into smaller ones. Information in a small amount is easier to understand.

Parental Involvement in Education

Education is a continuous process that takes place both at school and at home. Parental involvement is the single most important factor in a child’s progress and development. We value and encourage parents to play an active role in their child’s education, including:

• Reviewing and discussing their child’s performance with teachers.
• Exploring ways to improve their child’s learning methods.

Islam emphasizes the importance of the family and the responsibilities of its members. It teaches that:

• The family is the cornerstone and basic unit of society.
• Family members should communicate with compassion, wisdom, and good language—refraining from vulgarity.
• Words should build rather than tear down, fostering growth and support.

Communication with children begins even before birth, with parents dedicating the child to the Almighty and instilling His words early on. This shapes the child’s potential and guides their development.

As parents, we must recognize that our children are a reflection of the homes we create. Our challenge is to establish a moral and wholesome home environment that supports their growth. Healthy families are essential to the development of humanity and the sanctity of life.

Let us nurture our families, especially our children, with the aim of pleasing the Almighty. Let us not be distracted by things that contribute little or nothing to the beauty of life.

“The mother is a Madrasah (school). If you prepare her, you are preparing a nation of noble descendants. The mother is a teacher of teachers.” (Hadith)