'Trojan Horse' code of practice shelved
Published: October 23rd, 2014
Plans for guidelines aimed at religious 'supplementary schools' have been shelved by the government.
The code of practice had been recommended by the government's Extremism Task Force.
Home Secretary, Theresa May, had suggested that it should be made compulsory in light of the Birmingham 'Trojan Horse' revelations.
However, the Department for Education now says that it will seek to protect children from 'radicalisation' using existing measures.
Thousands of children are reported to attend classes at so-called 'supplementary schools' which take place outside normal school hours and typically teach children the practices and beliefs of a particular faith or culture.
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