We regard education as a partnership between the school and the student’s home. Both elements are required if children are to be nurtured physically, academically and spiritually. The emphasis given on Tarbiyah in school needs to be supported and promoted at home too. We expect parents to uphold and maintain such values at home. Through this partnership we will be able to provide our children with the support and care that they require.
Pupils with English as an Additional Language
In accordance with the school’s aim (to provide excellence in education) we offer structured learning programmes and individual support for students with additional language needs (English/Arabic/Urdu).
Pastoral Care
As an Islamic school, MIS provides a very supportive pastoral system by encouraging sisterhood amongst students and a friendly environment to study. Central to the supportive ethos of the school is the system of belonging to four Houses based on the names of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) wives, who the students are encouraged to emulate as role models. Through the house system, girls gain confidence, a sense of teamwork and a spirit of fun and lively competition. Each student has a form house tutor who she meets every day and who has primary responsibility for the pupil’s welfare, academic progress and personal development. This is supplemented by the work of our Pastoral Coordinator, Islamic Coordinator and Child Protection Officer. In addition, the Head Teacher is available to discuss problems and talk to parents if necessary. There are parent/teacher meetings twice a year for every year group. MIS recognises and affirms the uniqueness of every student and works closely with par-