The Accord Coalition has warned that the acceptance of LGBT people is being undermined following publication of new Government guidance which advises that independent schools teach about LGBT people but only where the schools consider it 'age appropriate'.
The former Bishop of Bolton, David Gillett, has joined the Accord Coalition's growing list of Distinguished Supporters.
The Accord Coalition has expressed disappointment at attempts to frame the dismissal of a homophobic and transphobic teaching assistant as attack on - rather than a defence of - religious freedom.
180 figures from across society have signed an open letter urging the Government not to open more state funded schools that can select up to 100% of their pupils on faith grounds.
A new report from Ofsted provides further insight into the possible scale of illegal schools operating in England. In response Accord has urged the UK Government to take action to help ensure all school children receive an education that prepares them for life in a diverse society.
