Event Highlights
Monday 6th January 2025
Gatton Primary School,
13e Broadwater Rd, London SW17 0DS
9 AM – 3 PM
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The Teaching and Learning Festival 2025 is a groundbreaking initiative by AMS, designed to move beyond the traditional INSET day format and deliver a fresh, dynamic approach to professional development. With a focus on meaningful themes, this festival combines expert-led sessions and engaging discussions to provide a high-quality learning experience that truly inspires.
Muslim schools are performing well, with staff demonstrating competence and dedication, and CPD now more accessible than ever through local and online platforms. While the basics are firmly in place, the next challenge is achieving excellence. Schools need deeper focus, advanced strategies, and refined practices to elevate standards further and unlock new levels of success for students and staff alike.
The festival redefines professional development, offering a space for collaboration, innovative thinking, and actionable learning. This year’s theme, focused on literacy, is designed to empower educators with the expertise and tools to make literacy a transformative force in their schools.
Itinerary
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9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
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Registration & Welcome Refreshment
Arrive and enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees and preparing for the day.
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9:20 AM – 9:30 AM
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Introduction & Festival Kick-off A brief introduction to set the tone for the day, covering the festival’s purpose, structure, and this year’s theme: Inspiring Excellence in Education. |
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Keynote Session with Na’ima B. Robert |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Morning Coffee Break A 15-minute opportunity to grab refreshments, network with peers, and prepare for the day’s seminars. |
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
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Seminar 1 – Vocabulary and Cultural Capital for the EAL Learner |
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
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Seminar 2 – Rethinking Quran Teaching… A Phonics-Based Approach |
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
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Lunch & Prayer Break
A catered lunch with ample time for prayers and networking. This is a valuable opportunity to engage with peers, share ideas, and build connections with fellow educators and leaders.
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12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
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Seminar 3 – Developing Reasoning Through Maths Journaling |
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
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Seminar 4 – A Multi-Layered Approach to Making Literacy Fun |
2:15 PM-2:45 PM | Closing Activity – Reflection and Resource Development with Little Hibba |
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Reflections and Remarks The festival concludes with a 15-minute reflective session summarizing key insights, celebrating the day’s learning, and inspiring participants to continue elevating education in their schools. |
Keynote Speaker

Na’ima B. Robert
Award-winning Author & Book Coach
Acclaimed author and advocate for literacy, Na’ima B. Roberts is passionate about empowering young Muslims through reading and storytelling. With a body of work that amplifies diverse voices, Na’ima’s keynote will be both inspiring and practical, providing attendees with insights to drive literacy in their schools.
Seminars