The Stricter School in Britain: A Case Study of Michaela Community School

Katherine Berbel, founder and headmistress of Michaela Community School in London, discusses the school's ethos and the controversy surrounding their ban on prayer. The school's approach emphasizes discipline, structure, and a sense of duty towards others, promoting social cohesion and integration among the diverse student body. The school's success is evident in its outstanding rating and high exam results. However, one student and their family have taken the school to court, claiming that the prayer ban is discriminatory. The case raises important questions about multiculturalism, secularism, and the role of education in fostering a sense of unity in a diverse society.