Ayasofia Primary · PDF fileAyasofia Primary School ‘Our children, our future’ School Prospectus 2014/2015 Head teacher: Mr. Mohammed Umair Chair of Governing Body: Mrs Layla Adan

Ayasofia Primary School
Our children, our future
School Prospectus 2014/2015
Head teacher: Mr. Mohammed Umair Chair of Governing Body: Mrs Layla Adan
project of the Cityside Primary Trust

Welcome to Ayasofia Primary School
Assalamualayku-Warahmatullah
Dear parent/ prospective parent,
I hope this prospectus gives you an insight into the life of
our school. You will find information about many aspects of
the school life, how it is organised, what we endeavour to
offer our children, what we expect of them and how we go
about achieving our goals.
Children attending the school range from 5 - 11 years old.
They transfer to secondary school at eleven years of age.
Our ethos is to provide each child a broad and exciting
curriculum in a safe and secure Islamic environment.
We feel that this is best achieved in partnership with
parents and families and we would encourage you to share in
your child's education and development as much as possible.
The teachers and I are available before school begins each
day. If you wish to discuss anything at length with a member
of staff it is sensible to make an appointment as they are
often busy and cannot always stop to talk especially in lesson
time. We will always try to give you as much time as
necessary to discuss any concerns. The staff and I are
looking forward to a very positive working relationship with
you and your child/ren.
Mohammed Umair
Headteacher
Contents
Ayasofia Primary School................ ..... .... ..... 3
Ethos .......................................................... 3
Mission Statement ............................................ 3
History of the school ........................................ 4
Admissions .................................................... 4
Fees policy . . . . . . . . ................................... 5
The School Day ............................................... 5
Attendance and Punctuality .................................. 5
Holidays ....................................................... 5
Lunch & uniform............................................... 6
Home and School Partnership ............................... 7
Behaviour ...................................................... 8
School Roll and Rates of Absence .......................... 8
School Governing Body ...................................... 11
Complaints (LDBS complaint procedure) ................... 11
The Curriculum at Ayasofia ............................... 12
Islamic studies & Tarbiyah Programme
.......... 13
Special Educational Needs .................................. 13
Supplementary evening and weekend
provisions.............................. 13
Educational Visits ............................................ 14
Record Keeping and Assessment ............................ 14
Homework .................................................... 14
Documents .................................................... 14

The Ayasofia Mission and Vision
The mission of Ayasofia Primary School is to provide an
environment that develops the Islamic personality, through
establishing a sound Islamic foundation, rounded with a high
standard of academic education through a balanced combination
which will prepare the child for the world and hereafter
(Aakhirah) InshaAllah. We hope to develop the Islamic
personality of our children by complementing the environment
at home with an Islamic education at school. We hope to
achieve this by working closely with parents.
Our ethos
To form the Islamic personality, behaviour and build
awareness of our pupils in partnership with parents
through an enhanced Islamic environment.
Providing an environment where our children's
personalities can be built upon the Islamic values,
whereby Islam is the criterion of judgement and action
between the teacher and children and between the
children themselves.
To impart valuable social skills according to the Sunnah
of the Prophet (saw) such as cooperation, patience,
caring for others, reacting property, people- and their
cultures etc so that they have the skills to interact with
the wider society
To equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence
for the challenges of life in the contemporary world, and
enhancing their Love for Allah (SWT) and His Rasul (SAW)
To provide a fun accelerated programme that enables each
child to learn his or her own pace, achieved by maintaining
relatively small class size.
Our organisational targets
Recognise and develop each individuals strengths and talents.
Enable children to become confident, resourceful, enquiring and
independent learners.
Foster children's self-esteem and help them build positive
relationships with other people.
Develop children's self-respect and encourage children to
respect the ideas, attitudes, values and feelings of others.
Show respect for all cultures and, in so doing, promote positive
attitudes towards other people.
Enable children to understand their community and help them
feel valued as part of this community.
Help children grow into reliable, independent and positive
citizens.
Offer a broad and balanced curriculum catering for individual
needs regardless of race, creed, gender or disability within the
National Curriculum requirements.

History of the school
In January 2008 a project to open a primary school in Tower
Hamlets was initiated by the cityside Primary Trust , focused
on the educational and upbringing of our future generations.
The aim was to establish a unique Muslim Primary School in a
borough blessed with a large population of Muslims.
Alhamdulillah with the grace of Allah (SWT) a premise was
found to fulfill this great objective after an exhaustive search
for an appropriate premise in an ideal location.
Admissions
Our Admissions Policy details the registration and admissions
process. In summary the process is as follows:
Registration Form and Questionnaire received are placed
on the waiting list
During intake periods or on availability, the applicants are
invited to an interview
A successful applicant is offered a place or put on
standby until a place becomes available;
Admissions are processed and a start date given.
We at Ayasofia take the following criteria into consideration
before admission:
Ability of children in Islamic studies
Ability of children within the National Curriculum
Motivation of children learning, parents support and
Islamic mindset
Ayasofia is a mixed gender school which recruits children
between the ages of 5 to 11.
Admissions Appeal Committee
Parents who are not offered a place for their child are entitled to
appeal to an independent committee under provisions of the
Education Act 1980. A letter should be sent to the administrator
of the Appeal Committee, via the school, within 14 days from the
notification of the decision not to admit.
Transfers to secondary school
At the end of Year 6 pupils will transfer to secondary school.
Ayasofia has built a good relationship with reputable Mulsim
Secondary schools including boarding schools. You are strongly
advised to visit any secondary school that you are considering.
You will be invited to a meeting with the Headteacher, who will
explain the process. Parents may choose up to six schools.
In February you will hear whether your application has been
successful for the school of your choice. If your application is
unsuccessful you have the right to appeal. Children go to many
different schools in Tower Hamlets & various other London
Boroughs. These schools may be Fee Paying, Voluntary Aided or
Community Schools.
Admission to the Hifdh Programme
Parents who wish to enrol their children in the Hifdh programme
must seek a written approval from the Tahfeez coordinator.

Classes for 2012 - 2013
The children are in classes numbered according to the definitions
of the National Curriculum. Each class has children of mixed
abilities. The maximum number in each class is usually 20
Key Stage One
Year 1, aged 5/6 (born between 1.9.08 31.8.09)
Key Stage Two
Payment of Fees
School fees are payable even when your child is unavailable to
attend school due to sickness or for any other reasons. You will
have to give at least a terms advance notice prior to withdrawing
your child from the school. Failure to do so will result in school
fees being due for that term. Ayasofia does its best in trying to
keep the fees affordable without compromising the quality of
education being delivered. Fees may be reviewed to keep up with