Hindu parents have gained the opportunity to send their children to a state-funded Hindu primary school for the first time in the UK with the official opening this month of the Krishna-Avanti Primary School in Edgware, London.
Until now, the UK has had voluntary-aided faith schools from each of the six major world religions except Hinduism. The inclusive ethos of the Krishna-Avanti school and its attached nursery aims to ensure its pupils will enjoy a multi-cultural education and develop respect and understanding for other views and beliefs.
But there have been concerns that some stated-funded faith schools and early years settings are less than tolerant and inclusive.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here