Academies Bill - Take Action | British Humanist Association
What is happening?
The Academies Bill, which will radically reshape the schools system, enters the Commons on Monday 19th July. This is the first time MPs will have the chance to scrutinise the Bill in detail.
We need your help to ensure that our serious concerns related to religious Academies are addressed by the Government.
The Government says that the Academies Bill will improve education for all children, regardless of their background, giving greater freedom to schools and extending parental choice.
Yet the reality is that new religious Academies will be able to discriminate against children and staff on religious grounds, excluding those of the “wrong” or no religion. It will prevent many existing “faith schools” from ever becoming inclusive and risks exposing children to extreme religious views, including creationism.
A recent ICM poll commissioned by the BHA found that 72% of the public are concerned that religious Academies may use public money to promote their particular beliefs.
What can you do?
Please write to your MP today and ask them to raise these concerns in Parliament on your behalf. You can use our automated email system to contact your MP right now – it will only take a couple of minutes.
The Bill is being rushed through Parliament, so it’s important we act quickly. If the Government gets its way, the Bill will be passed into law within a week - so please take action today if you can.
Before you send your email to your MP, you’ll have the opportunity read more on our concerns about the Bill. For a detailed analysis, please read our Parliamentary Briefing for MPs.
You can make a difference. If MPs insist that our concerns are debated and addressed, we can help ensure a fairer education system for thousands of children.
