Kirpans in schools

On 7 August, Paul Waugh, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the DfE, replied to a written question from Rupert Lowe (Great Yarmouth, Restore Britain), asking whether guidance is issued to schools on assessing the eligibility of pupils to wear kirpans on school premises, as follows:

“Headteachers have my full support in ensuring schools are safe. Schools are advised by the department that decisions on uniform need to consider their individual circumstances, taking into account both religious freedom and pupil safety. Continue reading →