finding out more
April 30, 2007
The DfES have produced a helpful series of guides on various themes – families, policy, legal issues, future developments - all of which appear to be of considerable relevance to those working in education. The first guide was on Disabilities and the second concerns new rules about school discipline. Details accessible via their website which you can go to by clicking here.
drawing the veil
April 30, 2007
Azmi v Kirkless MBC – April 2007. This case concerned a TA who was suspended because she refused to remove her veil when working with a male colleague in class. She claimed discrimination on the grounds of religion, the veil being a part of her expression of the muslim faith.
The School maintained that the veil prevented effective communication.
un convention on disability rights
April 16, 2007
On the 30 March 2007 the UK became a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The stated purpose of the Convention is ‘to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity’ which is a lofty aim.
What does it mean for Schools?
