ADMISSIONS POLICY – 2020-2021

Unity Educational Trust was established in 2018 to promote the Islamic education of children over the age of 4.  The Trust was established by the current trustees. It is conducted as an evening supplementary Islamic school (Madrassah) in accordance with the teachings of the Sunni Muslim faith.

The school admission policy, as such, provides for entry for all Muslim children, with preference given to those families who adhere to the teachings of the Sunni Muslim faith.

Unity Educational Trust is fully committed to equal opportunities in education. No applicant to Unity Educational Trust will be discriminated against on the basis of race, nationality, colour or ethnic origin.

At the school teachings of Islam permeates every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Islamic character of the school’s education is fully supported and endorsed by all families in the school.

The teaching will take place in a Madrassah environment between the hours of 5:15pm and 6:45 pm.

Intake for 2020-21

The admission number for the new intake in September 2020 will be 30.

APPLICATIONS

In order to enrol, parents are required to submit a completed application form together with a valid copy of the child’s Birth Certificate or Passport.

All applications MUST be submitted using the online registration form.

CRITERIA

The admission criteria used to determine admission arrangements for the year 2020-21 will be as follows: 

1. Applicant’s parent(s) are in management or staff members or are associated to Unity Educational Trust.
2. Siblings of current pupils. There is a preference in respect of the siblings of current pupils at IQRA.  Please note that the child MUST be living at the same address as the current pupil and be either a brother / sister, half brother / sister, adopted brother / sister, step brother / sister of the current pupil.

3. Entry examination. Offers are made on the basis of merit order related to the applicant’s performance in the entrance examination. Applicants for places in the Early Learning Year are not required to take an examination, however, the parents will be asked to come in for an admissions interview.
4. Remaining places are allocated according to where a child lives. Those living nearest to the preferred school by a straight line (radial) measure will have priority.

The closing date for applications for the academic year 2020-2021 will be 31st August 2020.

False or misleading Information

Any special circumstances regarding the child MUST be disclosed prior to admission, e.g.

1. a) The child is an orphan or a foster child.
   b) The child suffers from a serious medical condition or disability.
   c) The child is dyslexic or has any learning or behavioural issues.

Providing any false or misleading information may invalidate the application/ admission and can result in dismissal.

If the child is allowed to continue at the school, even though the information was false, their sibling/s will not be given priority for place/s under the admissions criteria.

Waiting List

If a place is not immediately available, the parents may wish to register their child on the Waiting List.  We cannot guarantee when or if the child may be granted a place.

The Waiting List will be arranged according to the criteria above and, if and when a place becomes available, the child at the top of the list will be offered a place first.

Unsuccessful Applicants

Unsuccessful applications will not be automatically considered for the following year.  A new application will have to be submitted.

Review of policy

Unity Educational Trust reserves the right to review this policy and amend / add / update it as and when necessary.

Uniform

Boys

• Plain White Thawb (Jubbah)
• Plain Black trousers
• Plain Black Cap (Topi)
• UM Hoodie

Girls

• Plain Black Abayah (Jubbah)
• Plain Black trousers
• Plain Black Scarf
• UM Grey Hoodie

NOTES:

• Please clearly label coats & other belongings
• Please ensure that the uniform is clean and presentable on a daily basis.

Madrassah/Parent Agreement

Vision Statement

We are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged to achieve to the best of their abilities. We will empower children to become respected standard bearers of Islam and to enable them to make valuable contributions locally and globally. This can be done most effectively when all staff, parents and children understand their responsibilities and work together towards the same goals, as detailed in our Home/Madrassah agreement.

The school will:

• Provide your child with a high standard of Islamic education.
• Encourage the highest standards and expect your child to make excellent progress in their education.
• Ensure that our learning environment is safe, stimulating and challenging to

enable your child to achieve their full potential.

• Regularly meet with you to communicate the progress of your child
• Set differentiated and achievable homework to provide the opportunity for independent learning
• Ensure that lessons are well-planned and structured, and cater for your child’s specific needs and ability.
• Ensure that work is assessed regularly and constructive feedback is given to your child on their progress and how they can improve further.
• Arrange an individual learning plan review meeting, between parents, teachers and your child, at the end of each semester.
• Provide information and helpful training sessions for you that will give you confidence to support your child.

 

I as a parent/carer will:

• Ensure that my child will arrive at school by 5.10pm, will be picked up at 6.45pm and ensure that I park responsibly.
• Make sure that my child is wearing appropriate and presentable school uniform.
• Endeavour to provide a safe, secure and happy environment at home for my child, acknowledging that they learn at home.
• Let the school know of any concerns or worries that may be affecting my child’s learning, behaviour or ability to perform
• Support the Madrassah by encouraging my child to develop a positive attitude towards our ethos.
• Attend meetings with my child’s teacher and other staff, aiming to be positive and productive.
• Support and work with you to ensure that the behaviour management policy of the school is maintained, particularly with my child.
• Encourage a positive attitude towards my child’s education and our Madrassah. If I have any concerns, I will discuss them with you directly.
• Read all information sent home as this gives me important details of relevant information needed to support my child’s learning.
• Support the school by making sure that homework tasks are completed and returned on time
• Use my talents and experiences to enhance my child’s learning at home

 

 

I, as a Pupil of Unity Madrassah, will:

• Abide by the Madrassah Behaviour Policy
• Be respectful to my teachers and my fellow students
• Respect other children’s culture, race, feelings and not engage in any form of bullying.
• Accept responsibility for the things that I do, behave in a safe way and be helpful.
• Be responsible for my Madrassah and homework.
• Ask for help if I need it and try my best in all that do.
• Ensure that I take home all Madrassah letters.
• Take good care of the building, equipment and Madrassah grounds.
• Tell a member of staff if I am worried or unhappy.