Government approves new faith school despite local opposition
The Department for Education has approved a plan to open a new faith school in Soham in Cambridgeshire,... Read More »
Report: religious control of NI’s schools reinforces social division
Granting churches power over school governance in Northern Ireland exacerbates the challenges facing the education system, reinforces social division and squanders public resources, according to a new academic report. Read More »
Thousands sent to faith schools against their families’ preferences
More than 130,000 children have been sent to faith schools in England against their parents' preferences since 2014, the NSS has found. Read More »
Council urged to tackle discriminatory school admissions in review
Liverpool City Council has been urged to consider the impact of discriminatory admissions policies in faith schools in an upcoming review. Read More »
Let’s scrap discriminatory faith-based school admissions for good
Faith schools are set to alter their admissions criteria temporarily because places of worship have been closed. Megan Manson says this should prompt lasting change. Read More »
NMFS campaign challenging plans to open 19 faith schools in England
The No More Faith Schools campaign is challenging 19 proposals to open new faith-based academies in England,... Read More »
How faith schools are spreading without scrutiny or consultation
A lack of transparency in faith academy proposals is seriously undermining inclusive education, argues... Read More »
NMFS campaign urges support for secular education in Wales
The No More Faith Schools campaign is arguing in favour of inclusive, secular schooling amid plans which... Read More »
Sponsor of planned new Sikh school loses control of existing school
The government has ended the funding arrangement of a Sikh faith school which has been judged inadequate,... Read More »
20 ways you can support an end to faith schools today
If you're a supporter of the No More Faith Schools campaign you can help to make the case by lobbying... Read More »
Scotland's faith schools are a divisive anachronism
Dividing children by religion is inefficient and out of step with Scottish society - and giving religious... Read More »
Is Northern Ireland set to move away from religious segregation in schools?
The idea that children should be educated together regardless of their religious background is gaining... Read More »