Tag Archives: faith schools

Chalk Talk: How our faith schools are changing

Posted on February 2, 2014

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Vested interest claims schools are flouting RE legal obligations

Posted on October 7, 2012

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Reevaluating interfaith dialogue

Posted on July 29, 2012

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Third of new free schools are religious

Posted on July 15, 2012

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Teaching from within religion is an influential force for good

Posted on June 30, 2012

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Faith schools can help bridge gaps in divided communities

Posted on June 20, 2012

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Hope for a nation which can embrace differences

Posted on April 18, 2012

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Faith, Identity and Belonging: Educating for Shared Citizenship

Posted on December 10, 2011

Some of the major issues that this text focuses on are identity, belonging, participation and engagement in multi-faith and multicultural UK, handling of the sometimes difficult issues that arise when dealing with faith and citizenship in the classroom, theoretical underpining … Continue reading →

Posted in English, International, National, Resources | Tagged diverse students' backgrounds, faith schools, identity, individual religious traditions, Intercultural education, school ethos | | ', '' ); ?>

Right to divide? Faith schools and community cohesion

Posted on December 10, 2011

“Discussions, dialogues and debates on the role of faith schools and their effect on community cohesion often create more heat than light. Runnymede first intervened in this area 27 years ago;1 and the debate still rages on today. For this … Continue reading →

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MPs join criticism of English Baccalaureate

Posted on July 29, 2011

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