Communication & language
- In the EYFS
- Listening, attention, understanding and speaking — the foundation for all other learning.
- At Iqra
- Circle-time discussion, storytelling from the Seerah, and learning to express feelings with kind words.
Seven areas, one ethos
The EYFS curriculum, through an Islamic lens
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the national framework every English school builds on. We deliver all seven areas in full — and weave each one together with your child's Islamic identity.
Personal, social & emotional development
- In the EYFS
- Managing feelings, building relationships, and growing in confidence and independence.
- At Iqra
- Daily practice of Islamic manners (adab) — sharing, patience, saying salaam, and caring for friends.
Physical development
- In the EYFS
- Gross and fine motor skills through active play, movement and healthy routines.
- At Iqra
- Energetic outdoor play, healthy halal snacks, and learning wudu routines that build independence.
Literacy
- In the EYFS
- A lifelong love of reading — from rhymes and stories to early phonics and mark-making.
- At Iqra
- Living our name: Iqra means "read". English phonics alongside gentle familiarity with Arabic letters.
Mathematics
- In the EYFS
- Counting, number patterns, shapes, space and measures through hands-on exploration.
- At Iqra
- Counting in play and song — and noticing the beautiful geometry in Islamic patterns around us.
Understanding the world
- In the EYFS
- Making sense of people, places, nature and technology through observation and discovery.
- At Iqra
- Wonder at Allah's creation — planting, seasons, animals — and celebrating our community's diversity.
Expressive arts & design
- In the EYFS
- Exploring materials, colour, texture, music, dance and imaginative role play.
- At Iqra
- Nasheeds, geometric art and crafts for Ramadan and Eid — creativity with meaning.
How a day feels
A typical session moves gently between free play, small-group learning, story time, outdoor play and shared meals — opening with the morning du'a and closing with a song or story. Children learn because they're absorbed, not because they're drilled.
Every child has a key person who tracks their progress across all seven areas and shares it with you regularly — so the journey to school readiness is one we make together.
See the curriculum in action
A ten-minute visit says more than any web page. Book one at your nearest branch.