CPSMA AGM told that deletion of Rule 68 “may have unwittingly edged us closer to a situation whereby the State is no longer providing for education through a plurality of providers, but is itself providing a monolithic-type state education”.

Approach of ERBE course could undermine ethos of faith schools and cause confusion says Catholic Primary School Management Association.

Jointly Managed Schools a new model agreed by the main Churches and the Northern Ireland Department of Education.

“We wish to assure parents that the Minister’s announcement does not alter the ethos of Catholic schools" - Bishops' Council for Education.

“A faith school has a right to have a faith-based ethos. Parents have a right to send their children to a school with a faith ethos that can permeate the school day”.

Iona Institute defends groups promoting abstinence in schoolroom.