Hundreds Of Pupils 'hidden' In Illegal Schools

[naomi24]

Schools inspectors have expressed "extreme concern" about the number of children being taught in illegal schools.

//In a letter to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw warned: "The evidence that they have gathered so far during this short period firmly reinforces my belief that there are many more children hidden away from the view of the authorities in unregistered schools across the country than previously thought… I therefore remain extremely concerned about the number of children and young people attending these schools who may be at significant risk of harm and indoctrination."//

http://news.sky.com/story/1696898/hundreds-of-pupils-hidden-in-illegal-schools

These children are slipping under the radar completely so banning all faith schools won't cure the problem - so what is the answer?

[Ric.ror]

There's about three after school schools near my mum
I have a sneaking admiration for these madrasahs. In fact I have a sneaking admiration for the way Moslems support each other.

[naomi24]

andy-hughes, re your answer to Mushroom, as he says there is clearly a demand for these establishments otherwise they wouldn’t exist. However, rather than mainstream education failing to meet ‘needs’ of those who feel compelled to send their children to illegal schools, I would say it’s failing to meet the ‘requirements’ of the parents which is something else entirely – and a jolly good thing that is too.

Mushroom, //maybe the authorities need to make the effort to find out what parents want from the education system for their children. //

I think the authorities are well aware of what the parents want for their children – and it isn’t good, sound, comprehensive, factual education.

Ric.ror , what do you find admirable about these schools?

[atalanta]

Gromit - how do you sew up a kipper, and more importantly, why ?
Or do you mean Kipah ( yarmulke ) ?