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It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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John Reid has said he does not intend to remain in the cabinet under Gordon Brown’s premiership. The home secretary, speaking in an interview on The Politics Show, said he intended to put through reforms at the Home Office before stepping down when Tony Blair departs as prime minister later this year. Mr Reid, who… Read more »
The lord chancellor is to tell headteachers that they are right to refuse unreasonable demands for Muslim pupils to wear Islamic dress to school, according to reports. Lord Falconer is expected to tell delegates at the National Association of Head Teachers’ (NAHT) annual conference that they should not fear having their decisions to ban religious… Read more »
