Accord has welcomed plans by the National Union of Teachers to promote community cohesion by campaigning for an end religious discrimination in school admissions. A proposed conference motion, due to be debated on Saturday, argues that “all groups within society should be treated equally within the education system”.
Responding to the news, Chair of Accord Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain said:
“It sends a powerful message about the importance of community cohesion that NUT is highlighting these issues at its conference this week. No one knows better than teachers the necessity of an education system based on equality and mutual respect, and we welcome the fact that this debate is taking place. As a coalition of religious and non-religious organisations that share NUT’s goal of inclusive schools and balanced religious education, we hope to work closely with them in the campaign”.
Alex Kennedy is the Coalition Coordinator
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