The Local Authority, Solihull SACRE, Solihull Building Bridges Islamic Initiative Project and the Muslim Council of Britain in partnership have launched “Books for Schools” project on 30th January 2009 in Solihull.
The “Books for Schools” project has provided 71 mainstream primary schools with high-quality Islamic resources boxes worth £250 each that was half funded by Building Bridges Group. Each box contained books, custom made teacher notes, pupil activities, worksheets, CD, DVD and accompanying teaching aids. The project aimed to promote harmony and respect amongst Britain's diverse communities.
These resources are designed to facilitate the teaching of Islam within the Schools Curriculum as outlined by QCA guidelines. The resource box contains Muslim artefacts as well as books, lesson ideas, music and videos. These will support the delivery of Islam which is subscribed in the agreed syllabus for RE and in the RE handbooks.
Mr. Cecil Knight Chairman of SACRE looking at books for school box contents
This is a good example of partnership working with Local and National Faith communities and building Community Cohesion. Representatives from the Muslim Council of Britain, Building Bridges leaders, SACRE, LA Officers and primary school teachers / headteachers attended this launch. This is an important opportunity for the Local Authority, schools and the Muslim Community to show their commitment to good, professional educational aims in often difficult political times.
Mr. Mark Rogers, SMBC CEO launching the Books for Schools project
For more information, visit www.mcb.org.uk/BooksforSchools or contact Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council School Improvement – Quality, 0121 704 6636.
Or contact Dr Issam Ghannam , Solihull Imam Solihull Building Bridges Project
07773 896 249
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