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More religious schools undermining British values, warns Ofsted
Ofsted has warned that an increasing number of conservative religious schools are spreading beliefs that clash with... Read More »
Widespread support for inclusive secular schooling in Hackney
A consultation on educational proposals by the London borough of Hackney has revealed extensive support for inclusive... Read More »
Charles’s accession could prompt disestablishment, says NSS report
Prince Charles's accession to the throne will offer a "particularly opportune moment" to press the benefits of disestablishing... Read More »
NSS accuses Welby of ‘cynical abuse of religious privilege’ over Lords education debate
The National Secular Society has criticised the "cynical abuse of religious privilege" on display at a House of Lords... Read More »
NSS accuses Welby of ‘cynical abuse of religious privilege’ over Lords education debate
The National Secular Society has criticised the "cynical abuse of religious privilege" on display at a House of Lords... Read More »
Faith groups ‘shouldn’t proselytise when providing public services’
The National Secular Society has urged the Government not to allow proselytising in public service delivery after... Read More »
Survivors say Church hierarchy failing to lead on child abuse
Survivors and campaigners have accused the Archbishop of Canterbury of being "evasive" and failing to offer "clear... Read More »
NSS warns against plan to mix secular and Hindu academy trusts
The National Secular Society has told the Government that plans to merge a secular multi-academy trust with a Hindu... Read More »
Faith schools using RS IGCSE loophole to teach just one religion
The number of pupils being entered for a religious studies IGCSE exam which allows them to learn about only one religion... Read More »
Nominations open for Secularist of the Year prize
The National Secular Society has called on supporters to submit nominations for the 13th Secularist of the Year award... Read More »
Secularism ‘regressing on a global scale’, says report
The idea that secularism and human rights will inevitably establish themselves should be "cast aside as deeply complacent... Read More »
Replace RE with new national entitlement, says NSS
The National Secular Society has called for a new national entitlement for religion and belief education in England... Read More »
Pupils in Jewish schools gender segregated for different RE lessons
The National Secular Society has called on the Department for Education (DfE) to investigate a number of state-funded... Read More »
Ofsted to consult and publish guidance on religious clothing policy
The schools inspectorate Ofsted has said it will consult "a range of stakeholders" before finalising guidance over... Read More »
Islamic faith schools endorsing misogyny, dossier reveals
The Government's former integration tsar has called for a moratorium on the opening of new faith schools after a dossier... Read More »
Half of independent faith schools failing
Almost half of independent faith schools have been rated as 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' since Ofsted introduced... Read More »
Joke leads to ad ban after Hindu fundamentalists complain
An advert has been taken off the air in Australia following complaints that it insulted the elephant-headed Hindu... Read More »
Church of England 'misselling school admissions policies'
The Church of England is misleading the public over the extent of religious discrimination in its schools' admissions... Read More »
NSS working on numerous fronts to protect human rights post-Brexit
The National Secular Society has warned that human rights in the UK - previously guaranteed under EU charters - are... Read More »
Faith and health survey
The Royal Society for Public Health – a leading UK health charity – is undertaking research to better... Read More »
Exclusive: Most state Jewish schools enforce religious dress
Nearly 60% of state-funded Jewish schools in England compel pupils to wear religious clothing as part of the school... Read More »
Ofsted to crack down on schools which require girls to wear hijabs
Schools which force only girls to wear religious garments could be in breach of equality laws, according to Ofsted... Read More »
Four NI councils hold prayers before meetings
Four of Northern Ireland's 11 councils still hear prayers before their monthly meetings, according to information... Read More »
Government considering labelling of non-stunned meat
The Government is considering introducing labelling requirements to ensure consumers know whether halal or kosher... Read More »
NSS asks DfE to clarify Oasis schools’ faith status
The National Secular Society has asked the Government to "clear up the confusion" over a group of academies with a... Read More »
