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OpinionNew schools sex ed guidance is good news for Christians
The new draft government guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RHSE) in schools has now been published. Julie Maxwell explains how it came about and what it contains - as well as how Christians can continue to hold schools to account
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Opinion'Scrapping the cap' on faith schools is good news for everyone, not just Catholics
New Catholic schools in England will no longer have to offer 50 per cent of their places to children of other faiths, according to a recent government announcement. James Somerville-Meikle says the news marks "a huge moment of excitement” for Catholics, and everyone who values parent choice
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OpinionChristian schools in Australia are under attack
Legislators are questioning the right of faith schools in Australia to recruit staff that hold orthodox Christian views. Stephen McAlpine explains why he believes this is an attack on religious freedom
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OpinionI was fired for my sermon on LGBT issues. But I will not apologise for speaking the truth
Former school chaplain, Bernard Randall says he was sacked for gross misconduct and reported to the Government’s anti-terrorism programme after delivering a sermon which contained Christian views on sexuality
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Magazine FeaturesWhy more Christians are homeschooling their children
Despite the Church’s best efforts, Christian belief continues to decline among younger generations. Could home education form part of the answer?
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OpinionWhen it comes to ideology, gender neutral school uniforms are not neutral at all
Giving students more choice over what they wear to school may be good news practically, but are the changes coming from the right place, asks Caroline Farrow? Using uniform to make a highly-contested political statement should have no place in our education system
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OpinionThere’s no room for Christianity in politically biased schools sex ed
As schools go back, a survey by the Association of Christian Teachers (ACT) warns of widespread marginalisation of traditional Christian views on marriage, sexuality and gender. The government must make sure our children get a balanced education and teachers are protected, says Lizzie Harewood
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Magazine FeaturesHow to live for God in a secular age
Most Christians say the culture around us is becoming more and more hostile to our faith. What should we do in response?
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InterviewsBanned Christian teacher speaks out: ‘Students had a vendetta against me’
Joshua Sutcliffe has been found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct” and banned from teaching by the regulator for mis-gendering a pupil and failing to safeguard their emotional well-being. In this interview with Sam Hailes, the 33-year-old hits back, accusing the students of telling lies, and the regulator of being prejudiced against Christian beliefs
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OpinionOfsted inspections are all law and no love. Ruth Perry's memory demands we do better
As a school chaplain and chair of governors, Rev Charlotte Cheshire has seen the stress caused by Ofsted inspections first hand. There must be a way to maintain standards that better reflects the justice and mercy of Jesus, she says
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OpinionNorthern Ireland says Christian-focused RE is unlawful. Even the Church agrees reform is needed
The requirement for schools in Northern Ireland to provide Christian religious education at the exclusion of other faiths breaches human rights legislation, the High Court has ruled. Dr Andrew Brown says the Church may welcome the decision
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OpinionFreedom of religion is a fundamental human right. It should be taught in schools
Last week the UK hosted the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London. Mervyn Thomas explains what took place, and why it matters
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OpinionHomophobia is not the problem in the gay author case. Anti-Catholic bigotry is
The Archdiocese of Southwark’s decision to cancel a talk by gay author Simon James Green at John Fisher School in Purley, and its subsequent fallout has been one of the more unedifying news stories of recent weeks. The Archdiocese shouldn’t have cancelled the visit, says Sebastian Delfs, but neither are they guilty of homophobia
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Opinion‘My child is encountering transgender ideas at school. What are my rights as a Christian?’
What happens when there’s a clash of rights between transgender people and Christians?
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Real Life'God told me to home educate my child' - why one Christian parent joined the growing ranks of home schoolers
The number of children being educated at home has risen by 75% this academic year, with "Covid anxiety" being listed among the reasons. Megan Wilkie, who recently took her daughter out of school, tells us about the highs and lows of being a Christian home educator
