Winning a church school place would be heavenly

Article Abstract:

A mother describes her efforts to secure a place for her daughter in a Church of England secondary school in Westminster, London, England. Experiences of attending church in order to persuade the vicar to sign a form confirming that the family were regular church-goers are described, and resulting involvement with church activities is detailed. The decline in standards at the school following the death of the headmistress and the unsuitable behaviour of the daughter are also discussed.

United Kingdom, School, Choice of, School choice

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'Apartheid' fears over first Muslim secondary school in state sector

Article Abstract:

Feversham College girls' school in Bradford, England, has gained permission to become the UK's first Muslim secondary state school. Some observers have expressed reservations about the implications of creating single denomination schools in the state sector.

Social aspects, Schools, Bradford, England

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State school was a bad idea

Article Abstract:

A mother who sent her son to a comprehensive school in inner London, England, recounts her experiences. The fact that her son could not find friends of similar academic ability is highlighted.

Personal narratives, Comprehensive high schools, Comprehensive schools

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