A non-religious state school at the centre of a plot to install Muslim staff is under investigation for allegedly spending £70,000 on loudspeakers to summon pupils to Islamic prayers, it has emerged.
Park View School in Birmingham is facing an inquiry by the Government’s Education Funding Agency amid fears it misused taxpayers’ money.
The school – officially a secular institution that teaches predominately Muslim pupils – is also facing claims of nepotism.
School leaders insisted the “primary” use of the speakers was for “functions and performances within the hall” and not to summon pupils to prayer. [The Telegraph] Read more
