The Liberal Democrats have adopted new policy calling for religious selection in pupil admissions at state funded faith schools in England to be phased out completely.
The Liberal Democrats new policy was welcomed by the Chair of the Accord Coalition, Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain, who said ‘Political leaders of all colours should recognise that religious discrimination is out of step with mainstream values, and that schools are one of the very worst places where it should be tolerated. If we want a society that is integrated and where people are free from discrimination then we must ensure that our schools build bridges, not barriers, and treat people fairly.’
Accord is a wide coalition of organisations which includes religious groups, humanists, teachers, trade unionists, educationalists and civil rights activists, working together for inclusive education. Although Accord’s supporters derive inspiration for their values from different sources, they are united in wanting to ensure that state funded schools are made open and suitable for all children, regardless of their or their parents’ religious or non-religious beliefs.
accordcoalition.org.uk/
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