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Thousands of children in England attend illegal schools with no safety or proper education
Thousands of children in England are studying in illegal schools where safety and proper education are neglected. These schools operate without any oversight, exploiting loopholes in legislation. Journalists have identified over 20 such 'schools' in London, Leicester, and Manchester. Children spend up to 15 hours a day there, with most of the time dedicated to religious education. By the age of 16, many struggle with basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.