Teaching unions have reacted with anger after staff at an Islamic free school were told they had to wear the hijab even if they were not Muslim.
It was also claimed that teachers were dismayed that girls at the Al-Madinah School in Derby are required to sit at the back of the class raising fears over possible discrimination.
Staff were reportedly spotted removing their headscarves as they left the premises at lunch time and claim they have been instructed not to wear jewellery or bring non-halal food with them to work. [independent.co.uk] Read more
