Students under near constant surveillance at Exclusive Brethren-linked schools, insiders claim

School laptops are allegedly monitored by a roster of church members, with parents sent summaries of their child's internet use

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Students at a network of private schools set up by the Exclusive Brethren sect are subject to near constant surveillance, including in out-of-school hours, according to former staff, students and parents.

They say school-issued laptops are closely monitored by a roster of church members.