'Baptism barrier' in schools to be officially removed today

The "baptism barrier" in schools will be officially removed today.

'Baptism barrier' in schools to be officially removed today

The "baptism barrier" in schools will be officially removed today.

It will ban the use of religion to select which children are admitted to primary schools as before today, schools - which are mostly of a Catholic ethos - were allowed to prioritise children of their own faith ahead of those living nearby as part of their admission policy.

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