An update to our previous item about the Cheshire school children given a detention for refusing to kneel and pray to Allah during a religious education lesson.

The following is a statement released by the Director of Children’s Services on Cheshire County Council:

Cheshire County Council today (Monday) suspended a teacher at Alsager High School whilst inquiries into allegations of unprofessional and inappropriate teaching practice take place.

The inquiries will involve parental complaints about methods of education on the Islamic faith and also ongoing inquiries centred around other practice issues.

It should be stressed that suspension is not in itself a disciplinary measure.

Children’s Services Director Joan Feenan said: “This authority is naturally concerned about complaints we have received from parents.

“Together with the school, we will be thoroughly investigating those complaints, in a careful and considered manner, and informing parents of the conclusions reached.

“Educating children in Christian and other religious beliefs is part of the national curriculum in secular schools and I’m sure that the great majority of our parents welcome any efforts to further mutual understanding.

“Having said that this authority also accepts without question that such teaching should be carried out with awareness, sensitivity and sound common sense.

Added Mrs Feenan: “Alsager is a high performing school with very supportive parents. I am confident that this matter will be resolved equitably. “

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