[Margaret Pilkington]

I don't see it as a racist issue. It is a security issue. The head teacher has to know who is in her school. You recognise people by being able to see their face.
You cannot recognise someone who wishes to hide their face from view.
The head teacher did everything she could to sensitively address the issues and this mother chose not to take advantage of the offer, so in my book she has absolutely no right to complain.
In fact in my eyes, she was inciting racial unrest by her actions.