Muslim assembly row head resigns

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A Sheffield head teacher has resigned after parents complained about her plans to scrap separate assemblies for Muslim pupils.

Julia Robinson had wanted to hold one assembly for pupils of all faiths at Meersbrook Bank Primary School.

Her replacement said the school did now hold one "daily act of worship in keeping with legal requirements".

Sheffield City Council claimed Mrs Robinson resigned for "personal reasons" not connected to the row.

Council leader Paul Scriven explained that the school had acted with the "best interests of all its pupils in mind".

'Strong relationships'

He told BBC News: "The head teacher has not been forced to step down.
"The head teacher resigned for personal issues and she's made it very clear it's not related to this particular incident.

"And I think it's time for us now to concentrate on dealing with the issue at hand and let the school and the parents come together so that the children in that school can deal with the issue and get the best possible education for them in the future."

Mr Scriven said the school was working closely with parents to "foster strong relationships".

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