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Independent School Standards Update
Following the lobbying by the Christian Institute, our Adventreligio-Legal perspectives, other groups and individuals through letters and articles, I am delighted that the Department for Education has provided clarification on the following;
a. Standard 5(b)
8. "It is not necessary for schools or individuals to 'promote' teachings, beliefs or opinions that conflict with their own, but nor is it acceptable for schools to promote discrimination against people or groups on the basis of their belief, opinion or background."
b. Standard 5(b)(vi)
18 "....... The standard does not mean, for example that schools must promote alternative lifestyles or same sex marriage. Rather, it requires respect for other people, even if they choose to follow a lifestyle that one would not choose to follow oneself."
I believe this is a positive development and a step in the right direction by the Department for Education. However, there is still need for further clarification about how the above changes will be translated in practice.
For more details click below.
Promoting Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools
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Brighton Kavaloh
Brighton G. Kavaloh is a retired Seventh-day Adventist ordained Minister of Religion. He is the Founder and Director of Advent Religio-Legal Perspective.
2 comments
posted by clarenckir
Tuesday, 13 January 2015 21:19I concur with your conclusions, and hope that an effective process will be put in place to translate these changes into practice. I do believe that this is a positive step in the right direction.
posted by Brighton Kavaloh
Tuesday, 13 January 2015 23:36Your comment and observation is very much appreciated.