The school, led by 'Britain's strictest headteacher' Katharine Birbalsingh, insisted its approach promoted 'inclusion and social cohesion between pupils'The pupil, who cannot be named, took legal action against Michaela Community School in Wembley claiming its policy was discriminatory and “uniquely” affects her faith due to its ritualised nature.
“She knew that the school is secular and her own evidence is that her mother wished her to go there because it was known to be strict. In a statement on X, Ms Birbalsingh said: “A school should be free to do what is right for the pupils it serves.“Schools should not be forced by one child and her mother to change its approach simply because they have decided they don’t like something at the school.”She said: “I have always been clear that headteachers are best placed to make decisions in their school.
The case was heard at the High Court in January. Ms Birbalsingh insisted its approach promoted “inclusion and social cohesion between pupils”.
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