Overview

• A letter from headteacher John Knowles and academies director John Shakos offered an unequivocal apology and confirmed an internal inquiry.
• A classroom video shows a teacher saying the England flag is not inherently racist but has been viewed that way by some people.
• The teacher also described joining a counter-protest at a Fallowfield hotel housing asylum seekers, alleging some protesters used Nazi salutes and racist abuse.
• Greater Manchester Police said a father who came to complain was arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency worker and later released without charge with no further action.
• The Dean Trust school said it will address pupils’ concerns and review guidance to ensure political neutrality in future teaching on sensitive topics.