Peterborough school to hold Ramadan awareness session for teachers

A Peterborough secondary school will host a Ramadan awareness development session on 5 February, organised with the Muslim Council of Peterborough and Gladstone Community District Association. Speaker Maqsood Ahmed OBE will lead the workshop to explain how fasting and changes to routines can affect pupils and to explore classroom scenarios.

A secondary school in Peterborough is planning a staff development session on Ramadan on 5 February to help teachers better support pupils who observe the month of fasting. The event is being organised with the Muslim Council of Peterborough and the Gladstone Community District Association (Gladca). Last year about 30 people attended a similar session and organisers said demand remained high. The workshop will include discussion of practical steps for schools and opportunities to ask questions about classroom scenarios. Key points: - Jack Hunt Academy will host a Ramadan awareness development session on 5 February. - The event is organised in partnership with the Muslim Council of Peterborough and Gladca. - Maqsood Ahmed OBE will lead the workshop and discuss how fasting and routine changes may affect pupils and what practical steps schools can take. - Participants will be able to ask questions and work through real-life classroom scenarios during the session. - The article notes Beeches Primary previously drew criticism after pupils observing Ramadan were asked to spend their lunch breaks at home. Summary: The session is presented as a way for teachers to better recognise and respect the values and practices associated with Ramadan, including reflection and altered daily routines. The workshop is scheduled for 5 February and will include Q&A and scenario-based discussion.