Infant School Curriculum and Assessments

Tracking growth and development in a supportive environment.

At our academies we believe in the importance of building solid foundations so that students are well equipped with the skills and experiences necessary for the twenty first century and beyond. We want to ensure that our students are lifelong learners with attributes which are transferable to a range of situations and contexts.

At the heart of all that we do is a belief in strong moral values within an Islamic ethos. We believe in having respect for ourselves and each other so students will develop skills which will enable them to pro-actively contribute to society in a positive way.

We seek to develop students’ confidence, resilience and leadership skills so that they may become active and responsible citizens in a global world. Students will be encouraged to learn from mistakes and to maximise their potential. They will be encouraged to develop interests in activities beyond those in school. They will be encouraged to be creative and to develop independence so that they can become life-long learners and our future leaders.

Ta’allum Infant Schools offer a curriculum which is broad and balanced and which builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills of all children, whatever their starting points, as they progress through each Key Stage.

The Ta’allum EYFS and Year 1 and 2 Curriculum incorporates elements of the Key Stage 2 national curriculum in its focus on core skills and depth of understanding, as well as best international practice in its global and creative approach to topics. This, alongside the Qatar National Curriculum, taught through Arabic medium subjects, ensures that students retain a respect and understanding for their national and religious heritage and their native language. The Ta’allum Infant Curriculum aims to ensure that students develop great depth of understanding and competence in skills at the same time as taking account of their second language learning needs, their cultural heritage and the global perspective Ta’allum aims to inculcate in its students.

In Nursery and Reception students study the following Specific Areas of Learning:

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World,
  • Expressive Arts and Design,

The Prime Areas –

  • Communication and Language,
  • Physical Development
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

In Year 1 and Year 2 students study English, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design Technology, Computing, Qatar History, Life Skills and PE alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies, Holy Quran and Makarem lessons.

At Ta’allum Infant Schools, a wide range of carefully selected online resources is used to enhance innovation and engagement in the classroom. Digital tools support personalised learning, helping children progress at their own pace. The integration of age-appropriate AI tools further enriches the learning experience, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking. These technologies are thoughtfully embedded to complement our curriculum and prepare students for a digital future. 

The curriculum at Ta’allum Infant Schools aims to:

1.               Inspire children to develop a love of learning. 

2.               Embed skills to prepare children for further learning and productive adulthood.

3.               Take learning beyond the classroom.

4.               Develop children to become reflective learners who have a sense of responsibility for their own learning and development.

5.               Build confidence and motivation within our children, so that they become future leaders. 

6.               Grow children who understand the importance of perseverance, resilience and tolerance.

7.               Enable children to use their acquired skills and knowledge to observe, question and think.

8.               Learn to value others, their views, and cultures, from a global perspective.

Al Jazeera Academy Kindergarten follows the National curriculum of the United Kingdom for the teaching of English (EYFS).

The EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. The EYFS supports an integrated approach to early learning and care. It gives all professionals a set of common principles and commitments to deliver quality early education and childcare experiences to all children.

This is achieved by ‘Learning Through Play’ within the 7 Areas of Learning.

The EYFS framework is available on the Foundation Years website as well as the Department for Education website: www.foundationyears.org.uk and www.education.gov.uk/publications

Al Jazeera Academy Kindergarten follows the requirements of the Ministry of Education in the teaching of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qu’ran.

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Culture and Infant Experiences

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Children develop quickly in the early years, and early years practitioners aim to do all they can to help children have the best possible start in life.

02.

Children have a right to an education which enables them to develop their personalities, talents and abilities irrespective of ethnicity, culture or religion, home language, family background, learning difficulties, disabilities or gender.

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The EYFS helps adults to understand and support each individual child’s development pathway.