Lady Nafisa Independent School Open Evening: Year 7 – Entry in Sept 2014 Friday 25th October 2013

Programme: Presentation Tour of school Questions

Who was Lady Nafisa? Lady Nafisa, who the school is named after, was the great-great grand daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him). Her personality reflected true Islamic character and values. She acquired extensive knowledge and led a life of service towards her community. Lady Nafisa is a role model for all young women.

History of LNS LNS opened in September 2009 with just 4 pupils! In September 2013 the school has now grown to Mash’Allah 37 pupils!

GCSE RESULTS! Alhumdulilah we had our first cohort of pupils who took their GCSEs this summer. They achieved grades A* - C in all of their GCSEs – pass rate of 100%. In addition, we had 93% of grades A* - B and 39% grades A* - A. The pupils are now doing their A levels in grammar school sixth forms.

Vision An inspiring learning centre in which individuals can blossom and flourish to achieve spiritual, academic and personal excellence in all that they do. Students are nurtured to contribute to the success of their families, communities, society and the world around them InshAllah.

Ethos and Values The ethos of our school can be defined as the core values that are fundamental to everything that we do as a learning centre. At Lady Nafisa School, our core values are based upon the teaching of the Holy Qur’aan and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him). We aim to provide an education of the highest quality within the context of Sunni Islamic belief and practice.

Aims We aim to provide an Islamic holistic approach wherein the spiritual, moral and social values we follow are embedded in every aspect of school life. Our aims: Lifelong learners – we aim to develop self- motivated learners with an enquiring attitude who aim for the highest standards in all that they do; Learning environment – we aim to create a stimulating and happy environment in which all learners can fulfil their potential and in which we celebrate their achievements in all areas; Curriculum for achievement – we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum in which learners can excel and exceed beyond their expectations;

Aims Respect for all – we aim to establish a courteous, caring and disciplined community in which self-respect, self-discipline and a sense of responsibility are fostered along with concern for others; Partnership – we aim to sustain and nurture the close partnership between home, school and the local community; Islamic holistic education – God has mandated beauty and excellence (Ihsan) for all things. We aim to imbue a deep sense of ihsan in all aspects of our learning journey.

School Structure Proprietors – West London School of Islamic Studies (WLSIS) – a registered charity. LNS Governing Body – community governors, teacher governors, parent governors & WLSIS trustees. Chairman of Governors – Doctor Shaykh Ridhwan Saleem. LNS Senior Management – New Headteacher from September 2014 – Fouzia Butt. Acting Headteacher & Deputy – Nyla Ghazi LNS Staff – 18 full-time, part-time and volunteer teaching staff. All staff highly qualified. 5 year groups – Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.

School day 8.15 am – Start the day 8. 15 am – 8.40 am – Registration & Form group 8.40 am – 9.20 am – PERIOD 1 9.20 am – 10.00 am – PERIOD 2 10.00 am – 10.50 am – PERIOD 3 10.50 am – 11.10 am – Break 11.10 am – 12.00 pm – PERIOD 4 12.00 am – 12.50 pm – PERIOD 5 12.50 pm – 1.50 pm – Lunch 1.50 pm – 2.40 pm – PERIOD 6 2.40 pm – 3.30 pm – PERIOD 7 3.30 pm – Hometime

Curriculum KEY STAGE 3 (YEARS 7, 8 & 9) English Mathematics Science Geography History RE ICT Arabic Islamic Studies Quraan Art DT PE

Curriculum KEY STAGE 4 (YEARS 10 & 11) GCSEs offered in: English Language & Literature Mathematics Science (Triple/Double award) Arabic Geography History (from 2015) RE ICT

Cross-curricular & Extra-curricular activities Trips every half-term Residential trip – 3 days Visitors Activity days Whole school events Clubs Fundraising events Whole school assemblies Sports – inter-school sports competition (LNS came 2nd)

Homework! Pupils are given planners Homework timetable Core subjects – 2 per week Other subjects – once a week

Personal Development Tutorials 3 times a week with Form Tutor Reports to parents Assessments every term Pupil progress reports every term Parents evening every term End of year reports Responsibilities – Student Council Student Representative.

Future developments! Further expansion New premises are being considered insha’Allah Sixth form provision

What next? New LNS prospectus School application procedure Closing date for applications will be Friday 8th November 2013 Entrance exams (English & Maths) will be on Monday 25th November 2013 Offer of place by Monday 2nd December 2013

Questions? Please stay behind at the end of the evening if you would like to ask any questions.

Tour of the school

JazakAllah Khair for coming this evening!