Female teachers at a state funded Muslim school have been ordered to cover their heads with Islamic scarves during school hours even if they are not Muslim, it has been claimed. Staff at Al-Madinah School, Derbyshire, claim they have been… Read More ›
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School pupils should be taught ‘not all porn is bad’, advise experts
Teachers should be aware that “not all pornography is bad” when taking sex education classes, according to guidance made available to schools. Pupils as young as 11 should be taught the dangers of ‘sexting’ Photo: PA By Melanie Hall and… Read More ›
Exclusive: Cash for academies: Michael Gove ‘bribes’ schools to change their status
Claims taxpayers’ money is being spent on ‘buying off’ critics of the Education Secretary’s pet project James Cusick, Richard Garner Tuesday, 12 February 2013 Officials from Michael Gove’s department are offering £65,000 “bribes” to convince reluctant headteachers to convert their… Read More ›