Pupils’ list of demands which school ‘agreed to’ A statement purporting to be from the pupil protesters breaks down their ‘demands’. An extract from this document is shown below – DISCRIMINATION We believe the school has unfairly targeted groups of students. The school should protect marginalised races, religions and other groups instead of target them. … Read more
Parents at Batley Grammar School say pupils were shown cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed as part of the school’s curriculum. One parent told MailOnline that their teenage daughter was shown the same controversial images in a PowerPoint presentation during a Religious Education lesson two years ago. In that instance, they said, the lesson was taken … Read more
Schools could teach a slimmed-down curriculum focusing on English and maths to allow students time to catch up when classes restart in September. Secondary pupils taking their GCSEs may even need to drop subjects entirely so they can focus on the core classes, according to draft proposals seen by the Huffington Post. Some Year 7 … Read more
Eton promises to ‘decolonise’ its curriculum and hire more black teachers after appeal from parents and students Simon Henderson responded to letter signed by 635 students and their parents He pledged to alter Eton’s curriculum and diversify his staff after their appeal Mr Henderson said he would ensure Etonians ‘understand the roots of racism’ By … Read more
Top private schools want to ‘decolonise’ their curriculum by altering history lessons after Black Lives Matter protests Private schools to plan ‘new approaches’ on teaching Britain’s colonial history History lessons could be altered in an attempt to ‘decolonise’ school curriculums Tony Blair’s school Fettes said it would use moment as ‘catalyst for real change’ By Josh White … Read more