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A state-funded primary school in north London, Barnet Hill Academy, has been referred to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) over a policy that requires female pupils from Year 3 (starting at age seven) to include a white hijab in their uniform requirements.Critics, including Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott and Shadow Equalities Minister Joy Morrissey, have accused the school of breaking the law and violating human rights by discriminating against pupils on religious and gender grounds. They argue that imposing the hijab on young girls raises concerns about freedom of religion and whether students or their families are given a genuine choice.Although the school updated its online guidelines to state that the hijab is not required for non-Muslim pupils, concerns remain regarding how the school defines a pupil’s religion and whether the headscarf is effectively enforced for girls identified as Muslim, particularly during acts of worship.The National Secular Society has also raised objections with government ministers, arguing that religious clothing should not be imposed on children. Meanwhile, Barnet Council and the school have defended the policy, stating that it aligns with the institution’s status as a faith-based voluntary-aided school and is consistent with uniform policies at other faith schools in the area.