What is the workshop about?

We all want the best for our children's education. But in our effort to "be there" are we inadvertently creating a culture of distraction rather than deep thinking?

We will cover:
1. A critical approach to our understanding of "time" in today's schooled world.
2.⁠ ⁠The moral implications of parental "presence" and "absence" on our children’s education and well-being.
3.⁠ ⁠An alternative framing from the Islamic tradition, which can support us in raising thinkers who are well-grounded in Quranic akhlaaq (values).

Join us for a workshop that challenges the status quo of modern parenting, exploring how Silence and True Presence can unlock your child's thinking capacity.

Who is delivering it?

Qari Yusuf Ahmed is a doctoral researcher in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford & Teaching Fellow at Markfield Institute for Higher Education. His research is grounded in Educational Anthropology, with a focus on the classical Islamic pedagogical tradition and its relevance to contemporary educational practice.

https://www.education.ox.ac.uk/person/yusuf-ahmed/

How much does it cost?

This workshop is free for all attendees.

Where is it held?

The workshop will be held at Slough and Eton School. Entrance is by the sports hall. Free Parking is available.

How can I contact you?

You can reach us by email (info@seminarium.co.uk) or by phone (+447813728296). We are always happy to answer your questions.

Upcoming Workshops

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Our Previous Workshops

The Growery - Vision & Philosophy

This webinar introduced Seminarium’s educational philosophy and the principles underpinning The Growery. Parents and educators were guided through a vision of education centred on forming the whole human — mind, body, soul, and relationships — and shown how this philosophy translates into curriculum design, pedagogy, and everyday practice.

Drawing on prophetic models of human flourishing, the session explored parent responsibility, deep parenting, experiential learning, and an integrated curriculum that embeds Islamic values across mathematics, language, world learning, outdoor education, Arabic, and Qur’an.

Pragmatic Reading

This practical workshop supported parents and educators in understanding how children develop as readers, with a strong focus on reading habits, vocabulary development, and confidence. Drawing on educational research, participants explored how oral language, modelling, and everyday interactions play a decisive role in shaping children’s reading success.

The session offered concrete strategies for reading at home, developing rich vocabulary (including tiered vocabulary), supporting reluctant readers, and creating positive, pressure-free reading experiences that nurture comprehension, enjoyment, and long-term reading stamina.

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.

Heritage, Culture & Identity Pt.1

Focusing on the hidden influences shaping modern life, this workshop examined how colonialism and modernity continue to affect values, culture, and education — often in subtle, unnoticed ways. Parents and educators were invited to reflect on how everyday practices around clothing, language, food, celebration, and success transmit values, and how intentional cultural formation can safeguard children’s moral and spiritual development.

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.

Heritage, Culture & Identity Pt.2

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.

The Role of the Parent: Nurture, Community & the Digital Age Pt.1

In this workshop, Nur Choudhury, explored the Islamic understanding of parenting as tarbiyah — nurturing children stage by stage towards their full moral, spiritual, and human potential. Drawing on Qur’an, Prophetic example, child psychology, and contemporary research, the session examined how modern individualism, schooling structures, and digital technology have reshaped childhood and family life.

The Role of the Parent: Nurture, Community & the Digital Age Pt.2

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.

Parents and educators were invited to reflect on the importance of community (“the village”), children’s presence in shared adult spaces such as the masjid, and the central role of relationships in faith formation. Particular attention was given to the impact of technology and screen use on attention, behaviour, learning, and emotional wellbeing, alongside practical strategies for reclaiming intentional parenting, building healthy habits, and creating environments that support deep learning and character formation.

Maths Mastery

This workshop supported parents and educators in understanding how young children develop mathematical confidence and reasoning. It focused on the importance of early foundations in number sense, fluency, and conceptual understanding, and explored how home learning can meaningfully support classroom provision.

Participants were guided through practical strategies for supporting maths at home, including the use of manipulatives, number lines, repeated practice, and everyday applications. The session emphasised moving from concrete and pictorial representations to abstract methods, helping children understand the why behind mathematical processes rather than relying on rote procedures.

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.

Quran, Arabic & Memory

This in-depth workshop explored how children learn Qur’an and Arabic most effectively, combining insights from cognitive science, educational psychology, and Islamic pedagogy. Parents and educators were guided through how memory works — including working memory, long-term memory, chunking, spacing, and revision — and how learning environments, routine, sleep, diet, and emotional states directly impact retention and confidence.

The session emphasised the central role of parents as co-educators, highlighting the importance of role modelling, intentional environments, and integrating Qur’an and duʿāʾ into daily family life. Practical strategies were shared for supporting reading fluency, memorisation, Arabic vocabulary, and long-term consistency, alongside reflections on vision-setting, character formation, and safeguarding children’s spiritual growth through intentional upbringing.

Please note: This workshop was delivered in person. The recording is provided for reference, and audio-visual quality may be limited in places.