Slovakian children 'told English to bow down to them' sparking Ofsted to swoop on school
OFSTED chiefs have carried out an emergency inspection at a school where Slovakian children allegedly told their English classmates to "bow down" before them.
Racial tensions are at fever pitch in Crewe, Cheshire, after a series of fights broke out in the playground last week.
Terrified youngsters fled in horror as the brawl escalated in Sir William Stanier School, leaving one teacher injured.
Two days later a 100-strong mob marched through the town towards the Derby Docks estate, popular with Eastern Europeans.
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Now fears of growing racial tension in the town has prompted an emergency meeting between police, community leaders and councillors in a bid to stop any escalation in violence.
Having spoken to the police and the school, it seems there were two or three fights involving between six and 12 children
Labour councillor Damian Bailey, who attended the meeting yesterday, told Express.co.uk it had been a "difficult time" for Crewe, which has a growing Slovakian population.
He said: "Having spoken to the police and the school, it seems there were two or three fights involving between six and 12 children.
"A teacher also got injured. The exact details of what happened are still unclear, but my understanding is that the Slovakian children used various remarks saying they (English children) should bow down to them.
"Six children have been excluded, three English and three Slovakian.
"The school is doing the best it can in difficult circumstances."
Cllr Bailey added: "Tensions are quite high. It's bubbling under the surface and we now need to all pull together and find a way to bring the community together."
There were also claims school children were threatened with rape, which the school denies.
Yesterday the school revealed Ofsted had moved in to check over the school. A statement on the school's website said: "There will be a full section 5 Ofsted inspection at Sir William Stanier School on Thursday 11th February 2016."
Express.co.uk was told the inspection was not requested by the school.
A PR agency engaged by the school to manage inquiries has stated that: "There was only one incident at the school, involving six pupils."
Jason Fraser, the headteacher of Sir William Stanier School, said in a statement to Express.co.uk: "We would like to reiterate that many of the rumours that have been circulating on social media are categorically not true, as the police confirm. Since the isolated incident a week ago, we have been continuing to work hard to continue to reassure anybody, including parents, who has any remaining concerns.
"We would urge anyone who would like to discuss this to get in touch with the school, and we would be very happy to meet in person.
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"We have held numerous assemblies and met with many parents, and have been grateful for their support, as well as the support we have received from the police, local council and wider community.
"We are a responsible school and proud to be at the heart of our local community.
"We will always promote the importance of tolerance and community cohesion.
"We are now getting on with our most important work, which is providing a first-class education for the young people of Crewe."
A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "Following the incidents last week, Cheshire East Council asked for a meeting with police to finalise the future plans for moving forward.
"The issues relate to anti-social behaviour."
