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RAS Rules & Regulations

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Al-Rasool Arabic School in the West Midlands (RAS) Rules and Regulations
Adopted by the RSC SGM held on the 25th day of July 2009

1 Mission statement
To teach the pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they require to become active, integrated and responsible citizens. This is to be achieved through teaching the pupils the Arabic language to broaden their cultural and social experience and through teaching them to understand the society they live in and the multitude of cultures that exist within it.

2 School Name
The school will be known as "Al-Rasool Arabic School in the West Midlands" (RAS). The school is part of "Al-Rasool School and Community Centre" (RSC). Therefore, its rules and regulations should be consistent with the RSC constitution.

3 School Objectives
1. To help pupils become socially responsible members of the community, particularly through a focus on integration and community cohesion.
2. To provide general education about the Arabic culture and its relation to the religion of Islam and its history in a way that it fits modern society.
3. To promote moral and ethical values, and an understanding of the multi-cultural society we live in.
4. To create a friendly learning environment in the school in which pupils enjoy working together.

4 School Governing Committee (SGC)
The SGC is an official subcommittee of the RSC. It provides strategic monitoring and auditing assistance to the school, and will closely liaise with the head teacher and his/her deputy.
4.1 Structure
1. The SGC shall consist of :
• 1-2 RSC executive committee (EC) members
• 2-3 RSC ordinary members
• The school head teacher and his/her deputy
2. Membership of the SGC will be reviewed every two years.
3. In accordance with the RSC constitution, all members of the SGC shall be existing members of the RSC centre.
4. The EC committee shall endeavor to nominate SGC members with significant teaching experience who are preferably but not necessarily pupil parents.
5. The head teacher and his/her deputy shall be appointed for a term of two years by the RSC EC committee which shall endeavor to select suitable candidates. The main criteria for selecting suitable candidates for these roles are:
• High-caliber individuals
• Relevant teaching skills and/or qualifications
• Management experience
• Social and problem resolving skills
• Communication skills pertaining to liaising with external bodies such the local education authority.
6. The SGC is led by a chair, elected by the SGC from within its membership, though the head teacher or his deputy cannot stand for this position. The full SGC can remove the chair by a majority vote of no confidence.
7. Decision is made by simple majority voting system. In case of a tie the chairman vote will be used as tie-breaker.
8. The SGC shall meet at least once a term or whenever it is called by the head teacher or by at least two members of the SGC.
9. The SGC meeting shall be recorded and once approved; the minutes shall be submitted to the RSC EC.
4.2 Responsibilities
1. The school will have an RSC delegated budget to cover salaries, running costs, maintenance and equipment. The SGC is responsible for managing this budget and will ensure that no extra expenditures shall be incurred without the prior approval of the RSC EC.
2. The SGC is responsible for auditing the school financial records.
3. The SGC is responsible for setting the school tuition fees.
4. The SGC is responsible for considering the financial circumstances of parents who cannot afford to pay the full tuition fees and recommend the appropriate discount/waiver level.
5. The SGC is responsible for inspecting the teaching standard, general school progress and setting school targets.
6. To review and approve requests made by the school head teacher for teaching staff or the procurement of extra facilities/resources.
7. To review and approve staff appointments.
8. To help in the recommendation and approval of the school curriculum and syllabus.
9. To work towards generating funds from external bodies whenever possible.
10. To liaise with other schools and institutions in order to raise the standards of the school.

5 Enrolment and Registration
1. The school shall be open to the pupils of age between 4 and 16 years. Should the places be limited, preference will be given firstly to families with RSC membership, and then will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
2. To enroll on the first year, the child must have completed the age of FOUR years on the enrolment date.
3. Registration will be made at the beginning of the academic year or during the last term of the previous academic year.
4. Registration shall be made by completing the school enrolment form, accompanied with a copy of the pupil’s birth certificate or any other identification documents, together with the tuition fees for the first term. Fees for each term shall be paid on the first day of each term.
5. All the pupils will be given a diagnostic test before they are enrolled to determine their ability. The result of this test will determine the level of the class they are allocated to.
6. The school academic year consists of three terms coinciding with the term dates defined by the Local Education Authority.

6 Rules and Responsibilities
6.1 Head Teacher
1. Responsible for the day to day running of the school to meet the school objectives.
2. Prepares the school calendar (starting and finishing dates, and opening and closing times for the academic year).
3. Responsible for the appraisal and performance assessment of the teaching staff. This includes providing support for staff and arranging class visits. The relevant teaching staff shall be notified of any class visit by the head teacher or his/her deputy.
4. Liaises with parents on any issues concerning the pupils’ progress and achievements. The school’s official method of communication with parents is via email.
5. Holds meetings (at least once a term) with the staff members in order to discuss the progress of the pupils and the achievements of the school in general. These meetings should include updating the teaching staff with relevant issues that may arise from the SGC meetings.
6. Co-operates with the deputy head in producing an annual school report. This is to be submitted to the RSC Secretary within three weeks of the end of the academic year.
7. Co-operates with the deputy head in selecting all the teachers according to their qualifications and skills, taking into account the school’s equal opportunity policy as stated in section 7. The selected teachers shall be approved by the SGC as per section 4.2.
8. Deals with and resolve problems within or related to the school by implementing the school’s rules and regulations.
9. Co-ordinates and collaborate with the SGC in order to deal with major issues such as:
• Health and safety issues
• Problems that may affect the school’s progress
• Calls for special meetings of the SGC when these become essential.
10. Works with the deputy head and the teaching staff in order to prepare and continuously evaluate the school curriculum.
11. Liaises with the SGC to arrange required training for the teaching staff in order for them to carry out their teaching duties satisfactorily.
12. Prepares the timetables for the teachers based on their experience, availability, teaching effectiveness and the economy of the school.
13. Cooperates with the deputy head to ensure appropriate communication with parents on any issues related to the school and the pupils’ progress.
14. Cooperates with the deputy head in dealing with any unauthorised or frequent absences.
15. Keeps an up to date database of the teaching staff records including their CVs, attendance register etc.
6.2 Deputy Head Teacher
1. Supports the school head teacher in managing the school as stated in Section 6.1.
2. Act as the school’s treasurer, and therefore shall be responsible for collecting the school fees and dealing with other financial issues related to the school.
3. Keeps an up to date database of the pupils’ records and the school register.
4. Manages the pupils’ enrolment and ensures that all the required documents are submitted with the school enrolment form.
5. Covers lessons during the absence of any teaching staff.
6.3 Teaching Staff
1. Act in accordance with the school’s rules and regulations as stated in this document.
2. Follow the school curriculum.
3. Participate in the development of the school’s curriculum.
4. Treat pupils equally regardless of their gender, race, ability and social background.
5. Prepare regular reports on pupils’ progress.
6. Complete the pupils’ register and report any unauthorised or frequent absences to the head teacher.
7. Attend all the staff meetings.
8. Ensure the safety of pupils, in particular to hand in young pupils to their parents/guardians at the end of the school day.
9. Maintain a good relationship with parents.
10. Give and mark homework regularly.
11. Deal with any disruptive pupils in liaison with the school head teacher.
12. Participate in teacher training programmes organised by the school head teacher.
13. Cooperate with the SGC to ensure the continuous improvement of the school.
14. Support, at the request of the school head teacher, non-teaching activities such as outdoor or RSC activities.
6.4 Pupils
1. Behave in accordance with the school rules and regulations.
2. Complete the homework on time.
3. Not be late for class.
4. Respect all members of staff and other pupils.
5. Keep the school premises clean and tidy.
6.5 Parents
1. Collaborate and work together with the school and the teachers in accordance with the school rules and regulations.
2. Collaborate with the teachers in order to ensure completion of their child’s homework and sign the homework book regularly.
3. Bring and collect their children on time, and avoid any unauthorised absences. Continuous absence may lead to exclusion of the child.
4. Inform the school of any changes in contact details.
5. Agree to provide an alternative method of communication in case they cannot communicate via email.
6. Pay the fees for each term in advance..

7 Equal Opportunities
1. The School is committed to provide an educational service which ensures equal opportunity for all pupils and staff members.
2. The School aims to make all its facilities, publicity and teaching materials accessible to all pupils regardless of race, gender or disability. The School wishes to have fair representation of pupils among staff members.
3. The School encourages children with learning difficulties or from different sectors to participate in its programmes.
4. The responsibility for overseeing the employment aspects of equal opportunities within the school lies with the SGC.

8 Data Protection
The school aims to ensure that only relevant information is collected. This information shall be accurate and kept up to date, and the information will be held securely and not be disclosed to a third party without prior permission of the data subject.

9 Health and Safety
1. Staff members have certain duties placed upon them to ensure that the pupils should not go outside the school or to any unauthorised areas.
2. Pupils of ages 4 and 5 must be handed in at the start time and collected by their parents at the end of the school from their classrooms.
3. Parents shall inform the school and provide any medication that may be required for the child during the school hours.
4. All staff members are responsible for good house-keeping.
5. Parents shall be contactable during the school time by providing their contact details in case of emergency.
6. Staff members shall report to the head teacher or the deputy head teacher all accidents, not only those which result in injury or damage but also those classed as "dangerous".
7. The staff members must report any medical condition which could affect the safety of themselves or the pupils.

End Academic 07-08 Party

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Established since 1994
Governor body from Parents, School Management & RSC-EC members.
Management staff: for 2008/09: Three staff; Head teacher- Dr Faisal Nesaif Jasim, Deputy- Dr Bashar Thamer, and Academic administrator Sister Um Yasser AL-Hasany.
Teaching Staff: 6 staff:
Year 1 = Um Ahmed AL-Jazaery & Um Yasser AL-Hasany.
Year 2 = Ayad AL-Hussain & Um Mourtadha.
Year 3 = Um Ahmed Al-Bander & Um Haider AL-Khafagi.
Year 4 = Um Haider Al-Khafagi & Ayad AL-Hussain.
Arabic; The curriculum is the Iraqi State school Arabic books.
RE studies; are the Imam Ali Foundation Private schools (IQ) books.
Funding: Self funding; currently fees per term (in GBP) 1st child £60. 2nd child £45, 3rd & more £30.

Early academic year (Dec.2008) Questionnaire results

50% Parents Response rate.
Male feed back much more than female side.
Top positive scale for Islam teaching.
Worst point was for Timing of the school.
Most parents & pupil happy with home work.
55% happy to stay extra 30m.
55% support RSC website homework
80% of parents were happy with photocopying
50% happy to pay UP TO 10GBP books & teaching materials.
Over All satisfaction rate is 7.18 out of 10.

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