Ethos & Values

Vision statement
 
Learning to us, at Darul Madinah means – allowing each individual an opportunity to varied experiences, skills and creativity. Enabling social, emotional development and confidence through enjoyable, well-designed methods of learning to suit the individual’s needs. In a safe environment where a child and teacher can both lead learning experiences, recognizing different capabilities and understanding. Keeping equality and a positive attitude at the forefront.
 
At Darul Madinah we believe our curriculum should enable all young people to; enjoy learning, allowing progress and achievements to a higher standard. Become confident able individuals who are able to go on and live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives, making a positive contribution to society. 
 
Ethos Statement

Ensuring that our children have every opportunity to develop the 5 O’s to become successful learners and future leaders. Darul Madinah (DM) is committed to achieve aims, vision, and mission of the school with the following outcomes for pupils:
  • Outstanding Muslims
  • Outstanding British citizens
  • Outstanding results
  • Outstanding language
  • Outstanding Behaviour
 
To participate in full Tarbiyyah program (manners and upbringing) of all pupils according to the Qur’an and Sunnah. There will be key focus on actively promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law. This will be achieved through spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development (SMSC), PSHE and citizenship.
 
Our curriculum aims/intends to:

  • Provide a broad and balanced education for all pupils that’s coherently planned and sequenced towards cumulatively sufficient knowledge for skills and future learning and employment
  • Enable pupils to develop knowledge, understand concepts and acquire skills, and be able to choose and apply these in relevant situations
  • Support pupils’ physical development and responsibility for their own health, and enable them to be active
  • Promote a positive attitude towards learning
  • Ensure equal access to learning for all pupils, with high expectations for every pupil and appropriate levels of challenge and support
  • Have a high academic ambition for all pupils
  • Equip pupils with the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life
  • Develop pupils’ independent learning skills and resilience, to equip them for further/higher education and employment
  • Promote the learning and development of our youngest children and ensure they are ready for Key Stage 1
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Confidence matters at Dar ul Madinah, we believe it helps…

  • Promote good healthy relationships between peers and individuals
  • Self awareness
  • Ability to control one’s senses and emotions
  • Develop a sense of self worth and a personal identity
  • Enabling decision making
  • Independent judgments and enabling the individual to initiate their choices themselves
  • Increase their organizing abilities for self sufficiency and self accountability
  • To recognize their talents and abilities.
  • To grow their ambitions
  • Enable individuals to try new ventures and take on new opportunities with a positive mindset.
  • To be open to exciting and inspirational concepts of the natural world and human achievement over time.
  • Have a positive outlook for an optimistic future.


Dar ul Madinah Believes Responsible Citizens provide the best outcomes for our society as they are…

  • Well prepared for the changing dynamics of work and life
  • Are able to deal with pressure in a positive way
  • Able to work co-operatively with others
  • Respectful of others and hold integrity
  • Honest, in order to improve
  • Sound in understanding of their own culture and traditions as well as others around them, giving them a strong sense of their place in the world.
  • Appreciative of diversity
  • Able to challenge injustice and strive for peace
  • Concerned about the environment, and develop a sense of responsibility to sustain and improve the environment locally to globally I.e. Recycling to use of sustainable energy resources.
  • Able to take account of the needs of today and consider needs of the future before hand. Making choices with will help them achieve their future goals.
  • Reflective and can contemplate on issues that could lead to improvements.
  • Able to handle conflicts of interest and values that occur in society in a positive and appropriate manner.