A former Minister of State for Schools has revealed how coordinated pressure by the Catholic Church scuppered plans 10 years ago to require faith schools to reserve some places for pupils from outside of each school’s faith.
A former Minister of State for Schools has revealed how coordinated pressure by the Catholic Church scuppered plans 10 years ago to require faith schools to reserve some places for pupils from outside of each school’s faith.
The Government has been accused of ignoring moderate religious views in its approach to public policy, including regarding faith schools, due to a shallow understanding of religion that considers hard-line religious views as more authentic.
A submission from the British Institute of Human Rights to the UN's next periodic review into human rights issues in the UK has called for a range of reforms to make state funded schools more inclusive.
The Accord Coalition has announced the launch of its eight annual Inclusivity Award, which will be open to Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education that work hardest at boosting the growth of inclusion, cohesion and mutual understanding between those of different religions and beliefs.
The Accord Coalition has offered its thanks and appreciation to one of its co-founders, Jonathan Bartley, who has stepped down from the organisation's governing Steering Group after eight years of service.
