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Nursery at Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Mud-kitchen recipes and daily Halaqah circles give this nursery its distinctive combination of practical play and Islamic character education. The provision belongs to Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation at Cippenham Lodge in Slough. The school aims to develop each child's Shakhsiyah, their individual character, alongside their learning.
At the ISI inspection of 17 to 19 June 2025, the existing nursery catered for children aged three, while a proposed extension would admit two-year-olds to Shakhsiyah Daycare. That younger provision was a planned change, recommended for approval, rather than an operating room at that visit.
Play gives children the means to explore ideas. The Early Years Foundation Stage combines early language and number learning with physical, social and emotional development. Here, Developmental Matters sits alongside Shakhsiyah Education, with themes connecting learning rather than keeping each subject separate. Children's interests help shape the activities.
Halaqah brings children together daily for a reflective discussion circle about Islamic teachings and their own lives. Sharing, kindness and respect for other cultures are among its themes. Qur’ānic Arabic adds another strand, introducing the language of the Qur’ān. For families seeking Islamic education from the nursery years, faith is woven into the learning day.
Practical activity has substance. In June 2025, children explored water, made recipes in a mud kitchen and practised forming letters, developing language and mathematical understanding through purposeful tasks. Building homes for bugs and making art together also gave them reasons to discuss ideas and solve problems with one another. Teaching responded to individual needs, and children progressed towards their own learning goals.
Movement includes obstacle courses, activities developing hand control and outdoor play together. Space limits. Physical activity takes place within the site's constraints, which matters for families weighing the outdoor experience. In June 2025, the refurbished nursery building beside the main school was prepared for the proposed younger provision, with direct outdoor access, toilet and nappy-changing facilities, and sleeping space.
A key person system connects care with learning. In June 2025, staff adapted their planning to individual children and received regular supervision. Role play helped children learn to manage their emotions, while visual timetables and predictable routines supported changes between activities. Children remained within adults' sight or hearing.
Parents contribute to the picture of each child. Teachers observe play and daily routines, then use individual conversations with parents to understand experiences at home. This makes family knowledge part of planning, rather than treating development as something seen only in the classroom.
Existing nursery staff held paediatric first aid qualifications in June 2025. An early years leader carried safeguarding responsibility. Staffing for the proposed younger room had been planned around the required ratios and qualifications, with recruitment still being arranged at that point.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process. Confirm the Reception application route and deadline with the school. Treat that application separately from the nursery experience.
For nursery enquiries, contact the Slough team at mail-slough@isfnet.org.uk or 01753 518000. Appointments can be requested by email, and the school holds Open Days during the school year, giving families an opportunity to discuss the provision in person.
Charges and notice. Contact the school for current charges. Families withdrawing a child must provide written notice for a full term; a full term's fees remain payable following receipt of the withdrawal form. This is a practical consideration before accepting a place.
Shakhsiyah Education combines play and thematic learning with Islamic character development. Daily Halaqah circles connect Islamic teachings with children's lives.
In June 2025, early years activities included water play, mud-kitchen recipes, letter formation, bug-house building and collaborative art.
Teachers discuss children's experiences at home with parents and combine those insights with observations of play and routines to plan learning.
No. Nursery and Reception admission are separate, and families must apply again for Reception.
Email mail-slough@isfnet.org.uk to request an appointment. The school also holds Open Days during the school year.
