TEACHERS OVERSTEPPING THEIR BOUNDS. AGAIN

    The government should take measures to stop parents withdrawing their children from some lessons where they have to study Islam or visit mosques, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has said.
    Parents are allowed to pull their children from some Religious Education (RE) lessons that conflict with their personal views. However, a motion passed by the ATL claims the power is being abused by “prejudiced” parents.
    The teachers argued that studying Islam, as well as other religions, is key to preparing pupils for adult life in the UK.