A new study from the national education charity, the Sutton Trust, has highlighted the link between faith schools achieving good exam results and those same schools operating religiously selective admission arrangements that disadvantage children from poor families.
Four of England and Wales's Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education have been recognised for their contribution to religious inclusivity and understanding.
The Accord Coalition has urged Church of England officials to show greater leadership in steering its schools away from selecting pupils on religious grounds.
The Accord Coalition has urged political and religious leaders to reduce religious barriers in Britain's education systems, following concern over rising levels of social tension in Britain following last summer's European Union membership referendum.
Amendments tabled this week to make Sex Education compulsory at secondary schools in England have attracted formal support from over 30 MPs from different parties.
