Our Ethos

Through our ethos we aim to nurture our students to become young confident individuals, to develop their identity as responsible British Muslims and to always aspire towards achieving the highest goals. Our Academy aims to develop young practising British Muslim who are confident role models and who are prepared to take their place in benefitting modern society.

Alongside the National Curriculum we provide Arabic and Islamic studies, and all aspects of the curriculum are permeated with the Islamic ethos. Each lesson begins and ends with a du’a’ (supplication), and teachers are encouraged to do that.

Moreover, we aim to nurture our students within an Islamic environment, therefore, each day begins with taleem, an Islamic themed assembly or reading from the Holy Qur’an. We place emphasis on marking notable Islamic events and observances through lessons, assemblies or extra-curricular days. We also conduct a weekly teaching and learning ‘halaqa’ where students learn about Islamic practices whether it be fiqh, hadith, dua, aqaa’id or tareekh to ensure that our students develop a strong knowledge base on which to draw from.

Just as we encourage our students in their endeavours towards academic success, we also recognise the equal importance of supporting their journey towards spiritual awareness. Students have the benefit of an environment in which to explore and develop their values, and all students are expected to hold themselves to the highest standards of personal conduct and behaviour.

At Brightstone Academy we take a holistic approach to developing well-rounded individuals: students who value and respect themselves, others around them, as well as the wider community they reside in.

To promote the dignity of each young person through self-respect, respect for peers and through the development of personal responsibility.

To help young people understand the challenges of the world in which they live and that their own well-being is closely connected to the well-being of others.

To ensure that young people enjoy their life at school and develop a love of learning and a strong desire to continue their education as a lifelong experience.

The foundation of the Academy is based on the Qur’an and Sunnah (tradition) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), therefore, the Islamic Ethos is at the heart of everything we do.