Philobiblon

I don’t know anything about its writer or antecedents, but a newish blog, Ban Faith Schools has provoked some interesting discussion.

For the record this is Green Party policy:

ED306 All schools should provide education about other cultures and religions in order to help children to understand the way that other people live and to respect those people’s rights and lifestyle choices.

ED332 No publicly-funded school or learning centre will be run by a religious group. Schools or centres may teach about religions but are prohibited from delivering religious instruction in any form or encouraging adherence to any particular religious belief.

ED333 Schools will no longer be required to hold acts of worship. Schools which do hold acts of worship will provide an alternative activity for learners who choose not to take part.

ED334 All schools will be fully inclusive and enabling, and non-discriminatory in policy and practice. This will entail providing places for learners of all abilities and needs. Where a school is over-subscribed, priority will be given to those who live most locally.