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Schools 'are Under Attack From Religious Groups', Head Of Ofsted Warns
One of the biggest threats to education in Britain is schools coming under attack from religious groups wanting to change how they operate, the head of Ofsted has warned.
Chief inspector Amanda Spielman said ministers and local authorities must do more to support schools that come under “undue influence” from religious and community groups.
Throwing her weight behind those that stand up to pressure groups, Ms Spielman said it is often young girls who end up having their rights curtailed. In a letter to MPs, she included “community pressure” on a list of what she believes are the “major risks” to quality of education and school effectiveness.
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Time to say a decisive ‘No’?
Chief inspector Amanda Spielman said ministers and local authorities must do more to support schools that come under “undue influence” from religious and community groups.
Throwing her weight behind those that stand up to pressure groups, Ms Spielman said it is often young girls who end up having their rights curtailed. In a letter to MPs, she included “community pressure” on a list of what she believes are the “major risks” to quality of education and school effectiveness.
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Time to say a decisive ‘No’?
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Seems to be poor examples that have been given. A school may have a policy re uniform but it should be wide-ranging. Many folk have issues otherwise, not just on religious grounds. Hijab wearing as part of tge uniform is something that can be debated. Meanwhile fasting is an individual choice. It should be a government /legal decision whether it's ok for younger folk. Either ban it nationwide as detrimental, or accommodate it.
spath, //Meh.. can't beat em join em! Wouldn't be a problem if everyone was a Muslim. //
You join them if you like. Why would I want to join them? Islam holds no attraction for women. The report actually says, ““When these groups press for changes in school policy on the basis of religion or culture, it can lead to the curtailing of rights of other protected groups, most often girls.”
Do you know what you're supporting?
You join them if you like. Why would I want to join them? Islam holds no attraction for women. The report actually says, ““When these groups press for changes in school policy on the basis of religion or culture, it can lead to the curtailing of rights of other protected groups, most often girls.”
Do you know what you're supporting?
I am not 'Religious' but firmly believe that Religion should be taught in schools. 'Taught' as opposed to 'Preached'. Children should be taught different beliefs in different religions and how it effects countries, lives and personal freedoms. My youngest, still at private school, has to go to church once a week . It does not make him a Christian and nor would him make him a Muslim by learning about Islam. Education is everything so people can make informed decisions about Religion instead of relying on stereotyping.
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