25 October 2012

Blackburn pupils win headscarf fight

A NEW school headscarf is set to be introduced following pressure from pupils.

Pleckgate High School, Blackburn, saw girls rebel after bringing in a uniform hijab, complaining it was ill-fitting or against their Islamic principles.

The school began working with a group of girls on a new design which will become uniform policy after the half-term holiday.

Headteacher Cherry Ridgway said: “All the girls have behaved well throughout the process and parents have been very supportive.” [Lancashire Telegraph] Read more