‘ Right to divide?’ Faith Schools and Community Cohesion Rob Berkeley Deputy Director Runnymede Trust

Faith schools 6900 Faith schools – 1/3 of English schools Church of England 4642 schools Roman Catholic 2038 schools Other Christian90 schools Jewish37 schools Methodist26 schools Muslim8 schools Hindu1 school

Faith schools debate - against Heightening segregation Unfair admissions Children's choice Religious indoctrination

Faith schools debate - for  The common good  Protecting religious identities  Moral values and discipline  Achievement  Parental demand

Method of inquiry  Expert consultations  Local workshops  School consultations  Parent/Teacher survey

Recommendations  End selection on the basis of faith  Give children a greater say  RE part of the National Curriculum  Faith schools should serve the most disadvantaged  Faith schools must value all pupils  Faith schools part of the system

‘ Right to divide?’ Faith Schools and Community Cohesion Rob Berkeley Deputy Director Runnymede Trust