My wife and I are just going through the minefield that is school admissions at the moment and trying to decide which primary school we should send our almost four year old daughter to. Trawling through some education websites looking at Ofsted reports and other things I came across this story.
I cannot believe this, but apparently a government agency’s awards panel (Becta) has decreed that a digital book based on The Three Little Pigs is offensive to Muslims. Supposedly the use of pigs raises cultural issues! The judges also attacked Three Little Cowboy Builders for offending builders.
Now is it just me? Isn’t this whole thing a bit ridiculous? Books are meant to be read not eaten. How can a story that uses everyday animals be deemed offensive? These stories are designed to help teach kids to read using memorable images to reinforce the words.
If anything I think it should be the wolf that is offended as the book suggests climbing down a chimney which may go against several Health & Safety regulations, with not a warning sign in site! Could he sue? And I’ve seen no sign of a risk assessment for the building and destruction of property!
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Tags: education, ofsted, three little pigs, becta, primary school
