Girls Muslim school officially approved in the UK
From Islam Online
The British government officially approved a Muslim girls’ school in Banbury.
The Ash-Shifa school in Merton Street has been officially registered with the Department of Education and Skills after a successful Oftsed inspection.
The school was established in 2002 by the Ash-Shifa Trust.
It is housed in classrooms in the grounds of Banbury mosque and uses science and computer facilities at the Banbury School.
School development officer Shehzad Najib said: "The trust would like to take this opportunity to thank its volunteers, staff and pupils at the school for their ongoing hard work and to thank the local community, especially the parents of the Ash-Shifa pupils, for its continued and most valued support."
The school has grown from eight to almost 30 students, aged 11 to 14, and is funded through student fees and private donations. But plans to build a larger school have been hindered by planning drawbacks.
Mr Najib said: "We are still looking for a new site at the moment. We need somewhere we can have more activities and classrooms."
The Ash-Shifa Trust provides consultancy services to other schools in the country. It also offers educational, social and recreational activities for communities around Banbury.
The British government officially approved a Muslim girls’ school in Banbury.
The Ash-Shifa school in Merton Street has been officially registered with the Department of Education and Skills after a successful Oftsed inspection.
The school was established in 2002 by the Ash-Shifa Trust.
It is housed in classrooms in the grounds of Banbury mosque and uses science and computer facilities at the Banbury School.
School development officer Shehzad Najib said: "The trust would like to take this opportunity to thank its volunteers, staff and pupils at the school for their ongoing hard work and to thank the local community, especially the parents of the Ash-Shifa pupils, for its continued and most valued support."
The school has grown from eight to almost 30 students, aged 11 to 14, and is funded through student fees and private donations. But plans to build a larger school have been hindered by planning drawbacks.
Mr Najib said: "We are still looking for a new site at the moment. We need somewhere we can have more activities and classrooms."
The Ash-Shifa Trust provides consultancy services to other schools in the country. It also offers educational, social and recreational activities for communities around Banbury.
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