Two Islamic schools have been reported to the Government for segregating boys and girls on their premises.
The Avecinna Academy and The Wisdom Academy in Birmingham were flagged up for 'sex discrimination' by education watchdog Ofsted.
Avecinna was found to be practicing segregation across year groups including during break times while Wisdom was said to be “failing to prepare students for life in modern Britain”.
Ofsted inspectors said in their reports that the mixed sex schools were in breach of the Equality Act 2010.
At Avecinna an independent school for up to 100 pupils aged 11 to 17 boys and girls were found being taught on separate floors of the building.
The Ofsted report reads: “The school operates a policy of segregation by sex. Boys and girls are taught on separate floors of the building in all year groups. [The Telegraph] Read more
