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Lewisham Council Advises Schools to Adapt for Ramadan

3/14/2026

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Lewisham Council in south London issued guidance advising teachers to avoid after-school detentions for Muslim students during Ramadan.
The Lewisham Islamic Centre drafted the guidance.
It proposes alternative sanctions such as lunchtime detentions to accommodate fasting students.
It also encourages schools to teach about Ramadan and invite guest speakers from the Muslim community.
Critics say the guidance imposes one religion's doctrine on education.

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Lewisham Council in south London issued guidance advising teachers to avoid after-school detentions for Muslim students during Ramadan.
The Lewisham Islamic Centre drafted the guidance.
It proposes alternative sanctions such as lunchtime detentions to accommodate fasting students.
It also encourages schools to teach about Ramadan and invite guest speakers from the Muslim community.
Critics say the guidance imposes one religion's doctrine on education.