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Maktoom — SEND Provision
Maktoom is Quwwatul Islam's inclusive provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families — named after the blind companion of the Prophet who served as Muadhin of the Mosque in Madinah.
About us
The name Maktoom is inspired by the blind sahabi Hadhrat Abdullah ibn umm Maktoom RA who was also the Muadhin of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah Munawarrah. The Prophet (SAW) cared deeply about every member of his community, regardless of gender, age, race or ability. Maktoom aims to do just that.
Maktoom was established in 2017 as a voluntary group providing short break activities for children with SEND and their families, with a focus on religious needs and social development. Since March 2024 it has been a registered Break-Time provider supported by Lancashire County Council.
Our approach
Every conversation is private and held with care — nothing is shared without your consent.
Support grounded in Islamic values, from people who understand the community.
Real help and signposting — not just a listening ear, but next steps that move things forward.
Getting started
Reach out by phone or through the team — a referral can come from you or someone supporting you.
We listen, understand what you need, and agree what support would help.
We stay alongside you — practical help, signposting, and check-ins for as long as it is useful.
In their words
“They listened without judgement and helped our family find a way through. We did not feel alone.”
Highlights
Providing an inclusive setting accessible to children with special educational needs and their families.
Ensuring a safe, secure environment where children flourish and families' needs are met.
Facilitating a mutual support platform connecting families who share similar experiences.
Supporting families and enabling access to tailored workshops and external support.
Providing madrasah experiences with one-to-one support or specialised programmes suited to each child.
Facilitating peer engagement on special occasions and celebrating children's achievements in assemblies.
Recruiting, training and supporting effective volunteers within the community.
Raising community awareness about additional needs and the support available at Maktoom.
“I have found Quwwat Education Centre an incredible beacon of hope for children like my daughter who has severe learning and physical disabilities. I encountered trained staff and volunteers; soft play areas, and disability-inclusive resources which they had specially designed and developed to support children's learning, as well as their mental and physical health and well-being. I learned that Quwwat's motto is 'Empowering people in the name of peace', and so it proved. With kind, compassionate, and patient one to one support and mentoring from volunteers, like Miss Aminah Wadie, I have observed as my child has learned to recognise basic Arabic alphabet (not her maternal language) and learn about the rudiments of her given faith through games and play. The Quwwat Centre has also given me, as a parent, and an NHS nurse in Lancashire, the opportunity to get much-needed solidarity, support and practical tips to help my child's health, well-being and learning.”
“On my quest to find an Islamic establishment for my son who is on the Autism Spectrum I came across Maktoom Madrassah. My son was struggling to learn and cope at a conventional madrassah due to his Autistic traits. He has been attending Maktoom since November 2018. At this madrassah he is given individual attention and this has encouraged him to learn, enjoy and understand Islamic education. Maktoom Madrassah are very supportive, understanding and listen to all my concerns and suggestions. Alhamdolilah a great new establishment for SEN children to make them part of the madrassah but catered more to their individual needs.”
Registration for Break Time is open each year. Places are allocated following an initial assessment and are subject to availability. Priority is given to children who hold a Break-Time code from Lancashire County Council.
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Your portal
A Break Time referral comes to us on a form rather than through an account, so Maktoom asks nothing of you online. If your family is also with the Madrasah, the Nursery, the Masjid or the Foundation, all of that already sits behind one Quwwat sign-in.