Study explores possible religious factors underlying the educational attainment gap between Pakistani boys and their White-British counterparts

The study finds that attendance at madrassahs may negatively impact the educational attainment of Pakistani boys in the UK. However, there are a number of other factors that contribute to the attainment gap between this demographic and their White-British counterparts, and the influence of madrassahs is not all bad.

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Trojan Horse: Reaction to council and government reports

July 18, 2013 The findings of two reports into the “Trojan Horse” allegations of an attempted takeover of some Birmingham schools have been published. Peter Clarke’s report, ordered by the government and leaked to The Guardian, found there was a “co-ordinated effort” to impose an “Islamist ethos” in some schools. A council-commissioned report by Ian…

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Trojan Horse report finds ‘aggressive Islamist ethos’ in schools

July 22, 2014 A leaked report into the so-called “Trojan Horse” plot has found evidence there was an agenda to introduce “an intolerant and aggressive Islamist ethos” into some Birmingham schools. The report, revealed in The Guardian, was ordered by the government after claims some Muslim groups were trying to take control in some schools….

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School heads warn of Trojan Horse overreaction

August 12, 2014 Anti-extremism measures for schools in the wake of the Trojan Horse inquiries are rushed and could have unintended consequences, head teachers warn. They claim proposed regulations could inhibit “free discussion” and are calling for a longer time for consultation. The rules apply to England’s academies, independent and free schools. A Department for…

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The British Muslim is truly one among us – and proud to be so

April 3, 2014 Those who believe in a clash of civilisations, in which British values are pitted against those of the Muslim world, have not been short of examples in the past few days. The BBC reports on an “Islamic takeover plot” by hardliners to seize control of several Birmingham state schools. Two Morrisons workers…

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