Anonymous & Annoyed
Further update on WGA for parents and community following yesterday's update.
10. The Academy has received over 800 complaint by both parents and from the community. However, due to loopholes within their complaints policy majority of these complaints won't be responded to.
11. The school has not allowed parents to generally engage with the school on this subject referring them to thier complaints policy (which is flawed).
12. Mr Topham (Head Teacher) has been in regular contact with Mufti Muhid regarding the incident and ongoing issues surrounding the incident. The Academy say, that students have agreed and understood why the teacher shouted, and accepted isolation as a punishment. This clearly shows manipulation.
13. A 6th form student who is a Hafiz/Imam that initially challenged the preaching was put in isolation for 2 days on the grounds of bad behaviour when clearly there is no concern or evidence of behaviour.
14. A number of students have been reported by the Academy to Prevent and we will inshallah signpost to organisations who can support.
15. Students have been pressured systematiclly by the Academy to keep quite on this incident or face consequences. This has scared many parents/pupils from speaking up.
16. Further support will be given to the Students by both CAGE and Prevent Watch along with UMO (Union of masjid) MEND, IRU and wider community.
17. The DfE have been informed who will investigate this matter along with the Director of Sandwell Children's Safeguarding and Education. All 3 local councillors of Wednesbury are in consultation and will support the community.
18. We as the Muslim ummah have a duty to protect the Aqeedah and Imaan of our children but also their safety and welfare. We will be seeking legal advice and welcome support from any professional legal advisor with experience dealing with the education sector on Safeguarding.
20. A meeting will be held for parents of WGA organised in conjunction with all the masjids in Walsall, Darlaston and Wednesbury to support families and provide guidance. Sunday 20th November 2022 after Zuhr @ 1:30pm. VENUE: MET Wednesbury, Walsall Street, WS109EL.
21. The support received locally, across the UK and beyond so far has been humbling and overwhelming. Everyone stands shoulder to shoulder with you the student and you the parents/guardian's. You are not alone, you are the most important people in this matter and we stand together in support. Many organisations, councillors, professionals and Masjids across the UK have offered support for parents and pupils.
22. If any student or parents are feeling distressed or victimised, please come forward as help and support is here for you.
23. To ensure the voice of our children and their parents are heard, we will support parents with their complaint and collate these which will be sent directly to DfE, sandwell education board and WGA.
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