Home Education
Home Education Resources
What to teach?
According to the National Curriculum, the following are core subjects:
- English (Reading, Writing, Phonics, Grammar)
- Maths
- Science
- Geography & History
- PE- Physical education
- PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education)
Muslim integration
Muslim homeschoolers would also integrate the following into their teaching:
Qur’an (Recitation & Tafsir)
Islamic Studies (Aqidah, Fiqh, Akhlaq)
Seerah & History (Prophets, Ahlulbayt)
Duas & Daily Islamic Practices
Arabic Language
Curriculum & General Learning Resources
The following is a list of online platforms that are recommended for primary school children:
| Twinkl | UK curriculum-aligned worksheets and planning ( some Islamic resources available). Paid + free trial. Resources from EYFS to GCSE. Different language versions available. |
| BBC Bitesize | Free lessons, videos and quizzes per year group (KS1–3). |
| White Rose Maths | UK-wide trusted maths scheme – free worksheets and videos- many schools use these- good for exam papers. |
| Read Write Inc (RWI) | Phonics scheme widely used in UK schools – purchase or find used sets. Understand the system and the resources are also available on YouTube. |
Islamic Studies & Arabic
Kisa kids- All resources available to purchase in print or free pdf downloads. https://uk.alkisafoundation.org/products/grade-2 Curriculum for all ages.
Kisa Kids Quran Appreciations workbooks- https://uk.alkisafoundation.org/products/quran-appreciation excellent for children ages 8 and above to break down understanding of belief to word level.
Qfatima- a range of educational resources- highly recommend Quran City and Quran Phonics https://qfatima.com/learning-resources/publications
Islam from the Start- https://www.islamfromthestart.com/– Shia-oriented printable resources, stories, journalling pages, and more. Check out the index for resources and their social media platforms.
Support Groups & Communities- usually run by home ed parents.
–Home Educators in [Your Area]– Join local groups e.g., “Leicester Home Educators”. Great for meetups and finding out what clubs are running for home education children.
– Muslim homeschool and education – forum for teaching advice
– Homeschooling & home education information and support UK
Home ed Family trips on WhatsApp – offer group trips with discounts for Muslim home ed groups.
14 kids Islamic resources- Post a wealth of resources according to the Islamic date.
| Activity | Ideas |
Forest School Sessions Many local councils offer home ed forest sessions. They are held in local parks or forest areas which encourage independent play and life skills for children.
Sports Clubs for Home Educators
Leisure centres often offer weekday sessions. Many home schoolers set up their own classes. Information is posted in Facebook groups.
| Museums & Libraries | British Museum, Science Museum, local heritage sites often offer free workshops. |
| Day Trips | Farms, castles, Islamic history exhibitions, planetariums. Many offer group rates. |
Example timetables
| Time | Block | Ideas / Activities |
| 8:00 – 9:30 | Morning Routine | Fajr, breakfast,, light chores, reading |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Learning Block 1 | Literacy: reading, phonics, copywork, spelling, writing |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Snack & Free Time | Outdoor play, Lego, |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Learning Block 2 | Maths or Science: games, practical activities, nature studies |
| 12:00 – 1:30 | Midday Break | Dhuhr prayer, lunch, rest, read-aloud |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Learning Block 3 | Islamic Studies / Arabic / History / Geography |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Creative / Practical Time | Art, baking, sewing, projects, experiments, PE, life skills |
| 3:30 onwards | Free Play / Family Time/ app based learning |
It can be more manageable for families with different aged children to follow a routine or have a focus for the week which enables flexibility.
| Day | Focus Block Suggestions |
| Monday | Maths games + Prophet story + painting |
| Tuesday | Reading + Science nature walk + baking |
| Wednesday | Copywork + History (Ahlulbayt timeline) + PE |
| Thursday | Phonics + Crafting Islamic art + Arabic letters |
| Friday | Quran + Jumu’ah prep, Park trips. |