Islamic leaders have accused schools of failing to respect the wishes of Muslim children when organising sex education, changing rooms and religious assemblies.

Islamic leaders have accused schools of failing to respect the wishes of Muslim children when organising sex education, changing rooms and religious assemblies.

The Muslim Council of Britain yesterday said some state schools refused to take account of "legitimate and reasonable requests" from parents and pupils.

It urged schools to build prayer rooms and individual changing cubicles.

The calls followed a Government review which said pupils should be taught "British values" to promote good relations between communities.

The MCB said 96% of Britain's 400,000 Muslim pupils were in state schools.

Its guidance document went on: "Many schools have responded positively to issues related to cultural diversity. Others have not been receptive."

Mick Brookes, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, said he was concerned that a list of demands would spark a "backlash".