Phase 2: Report

In April 2018, Opting Out was born with the intention of giving primary schools the opportunity to demonstrate how they accommodate pupils and teachers from minority and non-faith backgrounds. Out of 3,115 primary schools in Ireland, 2,996 of them are run with a denominational ethos. We wrote to the various management bodies to see how […]

Opting Out’s Mid Term Report

In April, Opting Out was born with the intention of giving primary schools the opportunity to demonstrate how they accommodate pupils and teachers from minority and non-faith backgrounds. Out of 3,115 primary schools in Ireland, 2,996 of them are run with a denominational ethos. The aim of the first phase was to give 6 months […]

The first schools have been published

The first schools have been signing up to Opting Out and I just wanted to say a big thank you to them. It is lovely to see the first schools showcasing how they accommodate children and teachers in their schools. I have already received a message from a parent who is delighted that the school […]