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Schools chief attacks Muslim teaching

By Miranda Green, Education Correspondent

Published: January 18 2005 02:00 | Last updated: January 18 2005 02:00

Muslim schools threaten to undermine social cohesion by failing to teach pupils tolerance and respect for other religions and cultures, according to the chief inspector of schools.

In an outspoken attack on the dangers of segregated faith-based schools, David Bell said the advantages of a diverse society had to be balanced by teaching children "shared interests and goals".

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