The Green Party has adopted a policy at its annual conference this week that recognises many of same issues about faith schools that also concern Accord. While there are differnces between our policies, the underlying issues of segregation, fairness and respect for different beliefs underpin both.
What the new policy marks is yet further recognition of the need to strive for a society in which children are no longer separated at school according to their background. Like Accord, Greens have also argued that it is wrong to discriminate against staff in schools by their beliefs, have called for the end of collective worship and have opposed one-sided teaching about religion and beliefs.
The new Green Party policy follows the Liberal Democrats’ adoption of a similarly progressive position earlier this year. Accord was proud to have played a part in shaping those ideas and we look forward to a time when Labour and the Conservatives recognise the widespread desire for change to the current system.
Alex Kennedy is the Coalition Coordinator
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