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Sharing in education

Policy position - key point briefing
Education

What you need to know

 
Key Point Briefing: Policy Position on Sharing in Education
The Equality Commission considers that societal mixing and social cohesion is limited by separation, including in education provision.

We recommend a move to a system of education which routinely teaches pupils together via a shared curriculum in shared classes; where sharing impacts meaningfully and substantively on every learner; and is central to the education system as a whole.


Learn more about our key recommendations:

We consider that societal mixing and cohesion is limited by separation in education

 

We recommend a move to a system which routinely teaches pupils together via a shared curriculum in shared classes

 

DENI to have a duty to encourage & facilitate sharing, centred on community background but incentivising wider sharing

 

Action is needed to address wider issues – academic selection; teacher training and employment; and patterns of enrolment

 

Sharing in Education has the potential to advance Equality of Opportunity

 

Sharing in Education has an important role to play in Advancing Good Relations

 

Research has identified educational, economic and societal benefits of sharing in education

 

There are clear opportunities to learn lessons from experiences to date; and to enhance existing mechanisms

 

There is a need to engage with pupils, parents, education providers and wider stakeholders

 
 

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Download our shared education policy position (printable pdfs):
 

Latest consultation response:
 


 
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