Serial

The Trojan Horse Affair - Part 1

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Mar 18, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Tahir's School Turnaround Story

  • Tahir took over Park View school when it had a 4% pass rate and led it to achieve a 71% pass rate by 2010.
  • His approach included embracing students' cultural and faith backgrounds to boost academic performance.
INSIGHT

Culture Embraced As British Value

  • Incorporating students' cultural and religious identity in schooling can enhance academic success.
  • Tahir saw this integration as consistent with British values, contrary to government accusations.
ANECDOTE

Religious Assemblies at Park View

  • Park View students attended assemblies with religious teachings and prayers approved to fit their Muslim identity.
  • This practice aided in personal growth and was valued by students years later.
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