Parents
Term Dates
Academic year 2020 / 2021
AUTUMN TERM 2020
71 school days and 3 Inset Days
Inset Days: Tuesday 1st September & Wednesday 2nd September 2020 (no school for pupils)
First Day of Term: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Inset Day: Monday 9th November 2020 (no school for pupils)
Half Term Break: Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2020
Last Day of Term: Friday 18th December 2020
SPRING TERM 2021
58 school days and 1 Inset Day
Inset Day: Monday 4th January 2021 (no school for pupils)
First Day of Term: Tuesday 5th January 2021
Half Term Break: Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February 2021
Last Day of Term: Thursday 1st April 2021
SUMMER TERM 2021
60 school days and 1 Inset Day
First Day of Term: Monday 12th April 2021
May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd and Monday 31st May 2021
Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr Break: Friday 7th May 2021 to Friday 14th May 2021
Additional Holiday: Friday 25th June 2021
Last Day of Term: Thursday 15th July 2021 (school finishes at midday)
Staff Planning Day: Friday 16th July 2021
Eid Ul Adha: Tuesday 20th July 2021
This calendar gives a total of 194 days, 189 pupil days and 5 inset days
Academic year 2021 / 2022
AUTUMN TERM 2021
70 pupil days, 3 inset days (73 Total days)
Inset Days: Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd September 2021 (no school for pupils)
First Day of Term: Friday 3rd September 2021
Half Term: Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2021
Inset Days: Monday 1st November 2021 (no school for pupils)
End of Term Break: Monday 20th December 2021 – Tuesday 4th January 2022
SPRING TERM 2022
67 pupil days, 1 inset day (68 Total days)
Inset Day: Tuesday 4th January 2022 (no school for pupils)
First Day of Term: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Half Term: Monday 14th February – Friday 18th February 2022
End of Term/Ramadan & Eid-ul-Fitr Break: Friday 15th April – Tuesday 3rd May April 2022
SUMMER TERM 2022
53 pupil days, 1 inset day (54 Total days)
First Day of Term: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Bank Holiday: Wednesday 1st June – Friday 3rd June 2022 (no school for pupils)
INSET Day: Friday 8th July 2022 (no school for pupils)
Eid Ul Adha holiday: Monday 11th July 2022
Pupils Last day/Half Day: Friday 22nd July 2022 (School finishes at 12.00 noon)
This calendar gives a total of 195 days (190 pupil days plus 5 inset days).
Safeguarding
Noor ul Islam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance. Everyone working in or for our school shares an objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:
• Providing a safe environment for children to learn and develop in our school setting.
• Identifying children who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in our school setting.
Please also see our Safeguarding policy in the ‘School Policies’ section.
Internet Safety
Our school approach to E-safety is focused around the acronym SMART
S – Safe – never pass on your personal information to anyone you don’t know.
M- Meet – never meet anyone on-line you don’t know in real life!
A- Accept – never accept friend requests/emails/files/rewards from people you don’t know in real life, likewise avoid accepting any emails from suspicious sources.
R- Reliable -make sure you check the information you have gathered is reliable by checking through alternative sources both on-line and off line.
T- Tell someone if anything worries you or concerns you about any aspect of your experience on line.
Advice for parents
As parents and teachers we are always protective of our children but are we aware of the possible dangers of the internet? Here are a few tips to follow in order to keep our children safe on the internet;
Be in control
Make use of the parental controls on your home broadband and any internet-enabled devices. You can find out how at your broadband provider’s website or by visiting internetmatters.org.
Search Safely
Use safe search engines such as swiggle.org or kids-search.com. Safe search settings can also be activated on Google and other search engines as well as YouTube. You can find out more at google.co.uk/safetycentre.
Agree boundaries
Be clear what your child can and can’t do online – where they can use the internet, how much time they can spend online, the sites they can visit and the type of information they can share. Agree with your child when they can have a mobile device or tablet.
Explore together
The best way to find out what your child is doing online is to ask them to tell you about it. Put the family computer in a communal area so you can see what sites they’re visiting.
Check if it’s suitable
The age ratings that come with games and apps are a good guide to whether they are suitable for your child. The minimum age limit is 13 for several social networking sites, including Facebook and Instagram.
For further reading please refer to the following booklet produced by the UK council for child internet safety.
Curriculum
Noor ul Islam Primary School follows The National Curriculum for Primary Schools in England.
The subjects we cover are:
English
Mathematics
Science
Computing
Design & Technology / Food Technology
Art
History
Geography
Religious Education
Physical Education
Creative Performing Arts
Personal Social & Health Education
Social & Emotional Aspects of Learning
In addition, we teach Islamic Studies, Qur’an, Tajweed and Arabic.
We also offer an optional Qur’an Hifdh class.
Assessments and reports
Children in Year 2 and Year 6 sit end of key stage assessments (SATS). Pupils in Early Years complete the EYFS curriculum by the end of the summer term. All other year groups have regular assessments including an end of year external assessment (GL assessments) to help teachers evaluate the progress of pupils.
Parents will receive an annual report about their children’s strengths, progress and achievements and be informed about any gaps in their children’s progress and ways that they can help. Reports will focus on how well the child is progressing in terms of becoming secure in their learning.
Curriculum Maps 2020-2021
Below are the Curriculum Maps/Long Term Plans for all year groups. They provide information about what the pupils of Noor Ul Islam Primary School will be studying over the coming academic year.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Islamic Studies
Quran
Arabic Language
Pupils make strong progress throughout the school, especially in mathematics. In 2017, the proportion of Year 6 and Year 2 pupils that attained above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics was high. Standards are high because leaders, governors, teachers and parents expect all pupils to work hard, achieve well and be successful.
Learning Journeys
At Noor Ul Islam Primary School we believe it is hugely beneficial for children and parents to be aware of what they are learning. Therefore we have created these Learning Journeys to paint a unique picture of what a child knows and can do.
At the beginning of each year parents will receive a learning journal for the year that details the expected objectives that their child should meet by the end of that academic year.
The Learning Journey will also be used by pupils in school to self-assess and plan their learning effectively over the course of the year. This approach of giving children control and oversight of their learning is key in developing their ‘metacognition’ skills and has been shown to have a major impact on their success at school.
Below are the copies of the Learning Journeys for each year group.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
School Dinners
School dinners are £14.00 per week and freshly cooked by HMC certified caterers. E-mails will be sent out with information how to book and pay for school dinners. You may either pay for the entire half-term or choose which weeks you would like your child to have school dinners. Please note: there are no refunds for absences (including trips).
All pupils must bring a refillable water bottle to school in addition to any other drink, enabling them access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. This is not only much more hygienic but also ensures pupils can independently refill their own bottles especially at break and lunch time when plastic cups are not always readily available. Can we also remind parents that although it is not compulsory to bring in a snack for break time, we do recommend sending in two pieces of fruit or a healthy snack whether your child has school dinners or packed lunch. Please note that unfortunately our pupils are not encouraged to share their snacks with one another due to allergies.
Your child’s daily school food routine will be as follows:
- A light snack in the morning break.
- A balanced meal at lunch time.
- Another small snack for afternoon break for EYFS and Key Stage 1.
The school strongly advocates healthy eating. Chocolates, chewing gum, fizzy drinks and sweets are not permitted.
We are a nut free school, therefore refrain from giving your child nuts/nut containing snacks as this is hazardous for other children with allergies.
Apply for a place
Noor Ul Islam Primary School is a school in demand, as the number of applications exceed the number of spaces available it is necessary for us to have an admission list. This list contains details of those who have shown an interest in admitting their children. To go to our application page please click the button below.
Payments
Pay by Cheque
Pay in cheque to the school office from 8.30am-4.00pm during normal school days.
Please make cheque payable to Noor-Ul-Islam School Fund and write your child’s name and year on the back of the cheque.
Pay by Bank transfer
Pay via bank transfer direct to the school account.
Account Name: Noor Ul Islam School Fund
Account Number: 60852813
Sortcode: 20-53-00
Please put your child’s name and year group as reference (please see below) and also email primary.school@noorulislam.co.uk to inform us you have made the transfer.
Payment Code Prefix / Class / First Initial and surname of pupil (not parent).
Please note that when making payments for more than one child, you must make separate deposits and reference each one correctly. Failure to do so will result in an admin charge of £20 being applied.
Payment type | Prefix | Example |
Application Fee | AF | AF/Y3/Mali |
Registration Fee | RG | RG/Y2/HMajid |
School Fees | FE | FE/REC/Akhan |
School Dinners | SD | SD/Y6/ZAli |
Trip | TR | TR/Y3/MAhmad |
After School Club | ASC | ASC/Y2/AMoham |
Lost Book | BK | LB/Y3/LPatel |
Miscellaneous(none of the above) | MIS | MIS/Y3/MAhmad |
School Clubs
The school offers a range of different clubs, some examples of the last few years include:
Mehndhi Club
Arts and Crafts Club
Creative Club
Brush Calligraphy & Mindful Colouring Club
Plaque Club
Canvas club
Crochet club
Microbit Club
Digital book club
Coding club
Audio Drama Club
Magical Maths club
Wacky Science Club (One for KS1 & another for KS2)
Phonics club
French Club
Spanish Amigo’s Club
Spanish Club (Cont.)
Games club
Tennis club
Karate club
Football club
Survival Club
Cooking and baking club
NUIPS Bake Off Club
Sunnah Foods Club
Nasheed club
Little Stars, Islamic Arts & Crafts Themed Club
Lessons from the Prophets and Sahabas Club
School Trips
Pupils attend a variety of trips throughout the academic year to supplement their learning. Local trips are free (to the park, fire station etc.). Trips further afield are priced to account for travel expenses and entrance fees. Parents are welcome to volunteer for trips after successful completion of the School’s Safeguarding Induction.
Some places our classes have gone to include:
British Museum
The V&A Museum of Childhood
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
Legoland
Chessington
Paradise park
Tesco From Farm to Fork
Drawing in the gardens of Buckingham Palace
The Royal Mews
Tower of London
Gilwell Park
Sun Trap
Useful Resources
1) Islamic Studies resources:
2) Sites which cover all areas of the curriculum
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng
https://www.thenational.academy/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/
http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/
http://www.communication4all.co.uk/HomePage.htm
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/
3) Handwriting Topics
4) PSHE Topics
5) Numeracy Topics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
http://www.schoolhousetech.com/
6) Literacy Topics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolradio
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise