Undercover at an Illegal School: Teaching Children Conspiracy Theories

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In the dimly lit halls of a former nightclub in Greater Manchester, a group of children gathers, their eyes closed tightly as they hold hands in a circle. They're not practicing a harmless game; they're being taught to believe in the unbelievable, led by a self-proclaimed shaman named Phil. This is Universallkidz, a suspected illegal school where children are fed misinformation and conspiracy theories under the guise of education.

 

 

I spent nearly a month undercover at Universallkidz, alongside colleagues who fervently believe that dinosaurs never existed, viruses are a hoax, and the government is conspiring with powerful entities to depopulate and enslave the world. This so-called "school" operates two days a week from a former nightclub in Rusholme, Manchester, and claims to offer "holistic alternative education" while flouting the national curriculum.

 

 

Instead of facts, children are taught that their bodies are made of energy and that crystals have healing powers. They learn about bizarre conspiracy theories like the "great reset theory," which alleges a covert plot by global elites to control humanity. According to one teacher, the children are being trained for a future where they'll need to forage for food and defend themselves against government oppression.

 

 

But Universallkidz doesn't operate openly. It goes to great lengths to hide its activities, presenting itself as a support for home-schooling parents while secretly running a full-time educational program. Parents pay £30 a day for tuition, and the school encourages them to lie to authorities about their children's education status.

 

 

The founder of Universallkidz, Ladan Ratcliffe, a former teacher, claims that the school offers a "pupil-led" approach that prioritizes children's enjoyment. But what I witnessed was far from enjoyable. Children seemed confused and disengaged, and teachers actively discouraged critical thinking.

 

The proliferation of illegal schools like Universallkidz highlights a concerning trend in education. Weak legislation and a lack of oversight allow these institutions to operate unchecked, indoctrinating young minds with dangerous ideas. Despite efforts by authorities to investigate and shut down illegal schools, loopholes in the law persist, leaving thousands of children at risk of being radicalized.

 

As we grapple with the challenges of educating our youth in an increasingly complex world, it's imperative that we safeguard against the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories. Every child deserves access to a quality education based on facts, not fantasy. It's time to shine a light on the dark corners of education and ensure that all children have the opportunity to learn and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

 

 

2024-04-30

 

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[pomchop]

Trump University?

[Skipalongcassidy]

4 minutes ago, pomchop said:

Trump University?

In the UK???  You are seriously ill... but good news is around the corner... TDS untreated will be fatal in November.

[Chomper Higgot]

I believe a few Alumni are amongst us here on this forum.

[Tug]

28 minutes ago, pomchop said:

Trump University?

Naa trump was only interested in bilking as much money from the rubes as possible…..it would be interesting to see who’s funding this abomination this ladan person certainly needs to be checked out and jailed if possible 

[coolcarer]

School is now closed and joined the pro Hamas protests in US Uni’s

[Bobthegimp]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

conspiracy theories like the "great reset theory," which alleges a covert plot by global elites to control humanity

https://www.weforum.org/videos/series/the-great-reset-863c8ea2d4/

 

Idiots.

 

There it is, right on the WEF website.  

[animalmagic]

Quite scary, but hard to spot the difference between this and religious schools.

[300sd]

10 hours ago, Tug said:

Naa trump was only interested in bilking as much money from the rubes as possible…..it would be interesting to see who’s funding this abomination this ladan person certainly needs to be checked out and jailed if possible 

Oh the topic is about Trump again. Well at least he donated his paycheck when he was president. That's a fact, not an opinion.

[Bobthegimp]

19 minutes ago, animalmagic said:

Quite scary, but hard to spot the difference between this and religious schools.

 

I've got friends who were raised in Jehova's Witness families and it's horrifying what they were taught as children.

 

Imagine being 4 or 5 and your parents telling you that you're going to be separated from your parents and put in an internment camp by government agents.  Therapists must make a good living from those who escape from that cult. 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

I've got friends who were raised in Jehova's Witness families and it's horrifying what they were taught as children.

 

Imagine being 4 or 5 and your parents telling you that you're going to be separated from your parents and put in an internment camp by government agents.  Therapists must make a good living from those who escape from that cult. 

JW’s were interned for not swearing allegiance to the Nazis.

 

That at least is to their credit.

 

https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/nazi-persecution/jehovahs-witnesses/#:~:text=The Nazis found Jehovah's Witnesses,to prisons or concentration camps.

[James105]

2 hours ago, animalmagic said:

Quite scary, but hard to spot the difference between this and religious schools.

 

There is no difference.   Somehow religious brainwashing and indoctrination of children is still considered acceptable despite there being no more evidence of an all powerful sky wizard than there is of a fat guy in a red suit delivering presents to all the well behaved children on the planet by magical flying reindeer.   If this school is 'illegal' as it spreads misinformation, then so should every single faith school.  

[Grusa]

But....but .....but.... What if they are right, and we(you?) are wrong! `

 

[pomchop]

8 hours ago, 300sd said:

Oh the topic is about Trump again. Well at least he donated his paycheck when he was president. That's a fact, not an opinion.

and then sold super hero cards, golden sneakers, bibles, and now pumping stock....the guy that promised he was very very rich and would never need to ask for anyones money,,,,.that's also a fact.  Send him your $$....he loves the uneducated.

[animalmagic]

11 hours ago, James105 said:

 

There is no difference.   Somehow religious brainwashing and indoctrination of children is still considered acceptable despite there being no more evidence of an all powerful sky wizard than there is of a fat guy in a red suit delivering presents to all the well behaved children on the planet by magical flying reindeer.   If this school is 'illegal' as it spreads misinformation, then so should every single faith school.  

What?! No Santa Claus! Now you're just being silly!

[JCauto]

16 hours ago, animalmagic said:

Quite scary, but hard to spot the difference between this and religious schools.

There's a clear nexus between those willing to believe children's tales imagined from the past as actual history and those inventing new sci-fi children's tales for the latest batch of gullible fools. They rely on completely impossible scenarios that could only happen if the believer suspends their faculties and instead relies on their "faith" in the children's stories as this pleases the Big Bunny or whatever other idol or persona is the hero of these absurd tales. Must be awful to be suspended in a pseudo-reality where all these boogeymen appear out of nowhere almost daily, as the Conspiracists are busy writing the new holy books every evening while consuming who knows what sorts of dope.

[300sd]

7 hours ago, pomchop said:

and then sold super hero cards, golden sneakers, bibles, and now pumping stock....the guy that promised he was very very rich and would never need to ask for anyones money,,,,.that's also a fact.  Send him your $$....he loves the uneducated.

You may want to read over your reply to me. You should know since your education is superior, that when one sells something they get money in return. It's an exchange of value. If you were not so blinded by hate for Trump you might understand what is going on!

[pomchop]

4 minutes ago, 300sd said:

You may want to read over your reply to me. You should know since your education is superior, that when one sells something they get money in return. It's an exchange of value. If you were not so blinded by hate for Trump you might understand what is going on!