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Press Release

Multi-cultural School Allows Freedom of Dress

On the back of the recent controversy surrounding young Shabina Begum and her desire to wear the Jilbab to school, a community college in Loughborough, Leicestershire has taken the unprecedented step in allowing their uniform to encompass all religious dress.

Burleigh Community College caters for GCSE and A-level students and recently introduced uniform designs ranging from the traditional blouses and trousers, to the Islamic Hijab and Jilbab.

Principle John Smith stated that: “Burleigh is a community college which serves a very diverse local community.  We would find it very difficult to do anything but respect the values, ethos and culture diversity that brings a richness to our community.”

All state schools are bound by the same health and safety regulations and this move shows that arguments put forward for banning attire such as the Jilbab on health and safety grounds are unfounded. Burleigh Community College has reached the happy medium by showing respect to all of its students.

“This is a greatly encouraging move made by a school which caters for young people of all religious groups. It is an example that should be followed by all, as it encourages diversity by giving each individual the right to choose a uniform that they are comfortable in, while adhering to the school colours” said Rajnaara Akhtar of Pro-Hijab.

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