About Us
Our Story
Having experienced motherhood with all the love, learning, and responsibility it brings, she wished to share with the children of her beloved country the valuable lessons and beautiful experiences she had gained while raising her own children.
This vision inspired her to create a safe, caring, and loving environment that embraces children, develops their abilities, plants the first seeds of faith in their hearts, and encourages them to take pride in their Arab and Islamic identity.
Why Qurrat Aayoun Nursery?
Inspired by this noble Qur’anic meaning, the name of our nursery reflects the precious place children hold in our hearts. It also reminds us of the great trust and responsibility involved in caring for and raising them.
We pray that Allah makes every child a source of joy and comfort to their parents, and that they grow to become righteous individuals who positively contribute to their community and country.
Mission and Vision
Our Vision
Our Mission
To provide high-quality education and nurturing care that respond to each child’s needs and developmental characteristics.
We aim to develop children’s intellectual, linguistic, social, emotional, physical, and motor abilities through play-based learning, exploration, and discovery.
Our goal is to nurture confident, independent children who love learning, take pride in their country, and cherish their Arab and Islamic identity.
Our Values
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Faith-Based Education
Instilling love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ and strengthening Islamic values. - 2.
Preserving the Child’s Natural Disposition
Protecting the child’s sound natural disposition and supporting their psychological and emotional balance. - 3.
Safety and Nurturing Care
Providing a safe, warm, and loving environment founded on kindness, compassion, and emotional support. - 4.
Partnership with Families
Building a relationship based on trust, cooperation, and open communication to support each child’s upbringing and development. - 5.
Excellence and Quality
Committing to best practices, professional development, continuous improvement, and high-quality standards.
Our Educational Principles
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The Child Is at the Heart of Everything We Do
We consider the individual needs, abilities, interests, and developmental stage of every child. - 2.
Faith-Based Education Is the Foundation of Development
We connect children’s daily experiences with Islamic values in an engaging and age-appropriate way. - 3.
Learning Through Play
We provide opportunities for children to learn, explore, experiment, and discover within an enjoyable and stimulating environment. - 4.
Holistic and Balanced Development
We support every aspect of the child’s development, including faith, language, cognition, physical growth, social skills, and emotional wellbeing. - 5.
Respecting Individual Differences
We recognise that children differ in their abilities, interests, learning styles, and pace of development. - 6.
Kindness and Gradual Development
We guide children with love, patience, and gentleness, helping them develop skills gradually and confidently. - 7.
Strengthening the Arabic Language and Identity
We make Arabic an essential part of children’s learning and communication and encourage pride in their Arab and Islamic identity. - 8.
Partnership with Families
We work closely with families as the child’s first and most important partners in education, care, and development. - 9.
Independence and Responsibility
We encourage children to become more independent, take initiative, and accept age-appropriate responsibilities. - 10.
Continuous Observation and Development
We regularly monitor children’s progress and continuously develop our programmes and practices according to their needs and recognised educational best practices.
Our Educational Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on developing each child’s personality in a balanced and holistic way by instilling the foundations of faith and Islamic values from the earliest years.
This is achieved by helping children memorise selected chapters from the Holy Qur’an, strengthening their Arabic-language skills, and teaching Islamic manners, morals, and etiquette. This supports the development of their Islamic and linguistic identity and strengthens their sense of belonging to their faith and culture.
Alongside this, we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, known as the EYFS, using play-based learning, practical experiences, exploration, and discovery.
This integrated educational approach aims to support the child’s balanced development across all areas, including faith, language, social development, emotional wellbeing, intellectual abilities, and physical growth, within a safe and stimulating learning environment.
The nursery also gives particular attention to the individual differences between children, including their abilities, interests, needs, and preferred learning styles.
Each child receives appropriate support and guidance according to their individual level and pace of progress, helping to strengthen their confidence and motivation to learn.
Our Approach to Positive Behaviour
- ✓Providing calm and clear guidance.
- ✓Reinforcing positive behaviour.
- ✓Teaching children to express their emotions appropriately.
- ✓Encouraging sharing, patience, turn-taking, and cooperation.
- ✓Helping children understand the consequences of their actions.
- ✓Teaching children to resolve disagreements peacefully.