Ofsted’s new inspection framework returns focus to inclusion
Posted: Fri, 17 May 2019
The NSS has welcomed a commitment to inclusion in an updated school inspection framework for 2019 from the education watchdog Ofsted. Read More »
NSS welcomes Home Office review of asylum decision-making process
Posted: Thu, 16 May 2019
The government has said it is reviewing its "decision making" amid concerns about its use of theological justifications in asylum policy. Read More »
Islamophobia definition “unfit for purpose”, say campaigners
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2019
The NSS has signed an open letter criticising the "uncritical and hasty adoption" of a proposed definition of 'Islamophobia'. Read More »
Over half of independent schools warned in March were faith schools
Posted: Fri, 10 May 2019
Ten independent faith schools were issued government warning notices in March after inspectors deemed them to be failing. Read More »
NSS intervenes in key European court Religious Education case
Posted: Fri, 10 May 2019
The NSS has submitted a third-party intervention to the European Court of Human Rights in a key case concerning RE in schools in Greece. Read More »
Charity dissolved over imam who encouraged support for Islamic State
Posted: Wed, 08 May 2019
A charity set up for the advancement of Islam that used an imam who encouraged support for Islamic State has been dissolved. Read More »
NSS asks art gallery to review decision to uphold blasphemy code
Posted: Tue, 07 May 2019
The NSS has asked an art gallery which covered two paintings up in response to complaints from Muslim visitors to review its decision. Read More »
DfE de-prioritises respect for difference in independent schools
Posted: Fri, 03 May 2019
The government has watered down requirements on independent schools to promote respect for difference in an apparent sop to religious groups. Read More »
NSS welcomes child sexual abuse inquiry into religious organisations
Posted: Fri, 03 May 2019
The NSS has welcomed the IICSA inquiry's launch of a new investigation into child protection in religious organisations and settings. Read More »
NSS: government not doing enough on caste discrimination
Posted: Thu, 02 May 2019
The National Secular Society has warned that new guidance "does not do enough" to tackle the problem of caste discrimination. Read More »
NSS broadly welcomes changes to RE and RSE in Welsh curriculum
Posted: Wed, 01 May 2019
The NSS has expressed broad support for reforms to the teaching of religion, relationships and sex in the new curriculum for schools in Wales. Read More »
Peer raises shortage of religiously neutral schools in Lords debate
Posted: Tue, 30 Apr 2019
A peer has highlighted the shortage of religiously neutral schooling during a Lords debate, referencing figures from the NSS. Read More »
Adopting Islamophobia definition ‘would cripple counter-terrorism'
Posted: Tue, 30 Apr 2019
Adopting a proposed definition of 'Islamophobia' would harm efforts to keep the UK safe, a former counter-terrorism chief has warned. Read More »
Council ends church officials’ education committee voting rights
Posted: Thu, 25 Apr 2019
A council in eastern Scotland will withdraw voting rights from unelected church representatives who sit on its education committees. Read More »
University revokes sultan of Brunei’s degree after NSS request
Posted: Wed, 24 Apr 2019
The NSS has welcomed a university's revocation of a degree from the sultan of Brunei after his country introduced draconian Islamic laws. Read More »
Jewish charity trustees accused of money laundering
Posted: Thu, 18 Apr 2019
The NSS has called for scrutiny into charities in insular religious communities following alleged money laundering involving Jewish charities. Read More »
NSS refers Islamic charities promoting extremism to regulator
Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Islamic charities have linked to content endorsing marital rape and execution for homosexuality and 'apostasy', the NSS has found. Read More »
NSS signs major letter against new fully selective faith schools
Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Public figures and campaigners including the NSS have urged the government not to fund a new wave of religiously selective faith schools. Read More »
Government recommends crematoria be for “all faiths and none”
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Government guidance has said crematoria should accommodate the needs of people of "all faiths and none", following NSS recommendations. Read More »
Britain’s non-religious population growing rapidly, figures show
Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019
The number of people who say they are non-religious in Great Britain has risen by 46% in seven years, according to official figures. Read More »
