Category - faith schools

November 17, 2009

Educational impact of church schools unclear, says Christian report

A new report published by organisations supportive of church schools has admitted that there is presently little evidence that the ethos they create has much educational benefit.
November 3, 2009

Discriminatory school admissions policies are cheating, says Accord

The Accord Coalition says that the problem with schools admissions is not just people cheating, but policies which themselves discriminate, especially on grounds of religion or belief.
October 30, 2009

Pressure mounts on faith schools to end discriminatory practices

A Rabbi and a Christian writer have added their voices to those from both religious and secular quarters calling for a change in admissions policies for faith schools, as the Supreme Court continues to deliberate on the JFS case.
October 27, 2009

Landmark JFS case could affect other schools and faiths

The Accord Coalition, which campaigns for inclusive schools, has said that the JFS case currently being heard in the Supreme Court could have far wider implications than just for Jewish schools.
October 27, 2009

Campaigners condemn public money to Islamist-linked schools

Campaigners for inclusive schools, including Accord, have strongly criticised the granting of public money to schools with links to the Islamist organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir.
October 9, 2009

Refurbishing faith schools
October 9, 2009

Faith school refurbishment costs passed on to taxpayer

Taxpayers in Britain are picking up costs for the refurbishment of faith schools that should be met by religious groups, according to a report in the TES. Campaigners cite this as another example of unfairness.
September 28, 2009

New schools award for religious inclusion and equality

A prestigious new prize is being offered that recognises the achievements of primary and secondary schools which celebrate diversity of religious and non-religious beliefs.
September 22, 2009

Databank of independent evidence on faith schools
July 21, 2009

Government 'allergic' to debate on faith schools says ex-minister

There was a very interesting comment by ex Government minister James Purnell in an interview in Saturday's Guardian.