Since 1944, all schools have been required to provide for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.
But all state schools have failed to help children to achieve such goals. This is the main reason why the silent majority of Muslim parents would prefer to send their children to Muslim schools.
There is ample evidence that state schools foster intolerance, hate and bullying. There is no evidence that Muslim schools indoctrinate children with values and endanger shared society.
Schools and teachers see children's use of languages other than English as a barrier to learning instead of respecting them. It is crucial Muslim children should be surrounded with their languages, culture and faith. They need state-funded Muslim schools with bilingual Muslim teachers as role models.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
