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Rules change boost for Muslim schools
Grace Hammond The Government is considering changes to the rules governing the operation of state schools, which could see many more Muslim schools applying to join the state sector.
It is understood that the proposals will form part of a White Paper on schools for publication by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly in the autumn.
It is thought likely that independent schools of all types – including Muslim schools – may be offered more flexibility on the conditions they have to fulfil if they decide voluntarily to join the state sector.
Reports in the Sunday Telegraph suggested that as many as 150 independent Muslim schools may be offered the opportunity to take on "voluntary aided" status similar to that enjoyed by around 7,000 Anglican, Catholic and Jewish schools.
This would bring them under the supervision of local education authorities and provide them with public financial support, as well as ensuring that they meet the requirements of the national curriculum.
At present, there are only five state-funded Muslim schools.
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